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The current firmware version is '''11.17.0-50'''.
 
== If the console already has CFW ==
== If the console already has CFW ==


Before the console can be updated, make sure [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]] is on the most recent version. To check its version, hold {{B|Select}} while turning on the console.
Before the console can be updated, make sure [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]] is on the most recent version. To check its version, hold {{B|Select}} while turning on the console.


{| class="wikitable"
=== Luma3DS 10.2.1 and newer ===
|-
 
! If your Luma3DS version is... !! Then...
You can update to 11.15.0 without problems.
|-
 
| 10.2.1 and newer || You can update to 11.17.0 without problems.
=== Luma3DS 8.0 - 10.2 ===
|-
 
| 8.0 - 10.2 || You must first update following the [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw|Restoring / Updating CFW]] guide. Otherwise an [[3DS:Error screens|error screen]] will appear.
You must first update following the [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw|Restoring / Updating CFW]] guide. Otherwise an [[3DS:Error screens|error screen]] will appear.
|-
| 7.1 || boot9strap must be updated first, or newer versions of Luma3DS will not work. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:updating-b9s|Updating B9S]].
|-
| 7.0.5 and older || Your console must first be upgraded from arm9loaderhax to boot9strap. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:a9lh-to-b9s|A9LH to B9S]].
|}


=== If an update happens on an old version ===
=== Luma3DS 7.1 ===


The worst that may happen if you update the system software without running a compatible version of Luma3DS is that the console may turn on to an error screen. This usually means that it could not patch the new firmware. The fix for this is to manually replace <code>boot.firm</code> on the SD card with a newer version of Luma3DS. See [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw|Restoring / Updating CFW]] on 3DS Hacks Guide for more information.
boot9strap must be updated first, or newer versions of Luma3DS will not work. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:updating-b9s|Updating B9S]].


== If the console does not yet have CFW ==
=== Luma3DS 7.0.5 and older ===


New 3DS consoles can use super-skaterhax. Old 3DS consoles can use MSET9.
Your console must first be upgraded from arm9loaderhax to boot9strap. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:a9lh-to-b9s|A9LH to B9S]].


Other exploits are available at [[3DS:Alternate Exploits]]. Most of these depend on having certain games or a second console with custom firmware.
== If the console does not yet have CFW ==


Any console on any version can be hacked with [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]], but this requires a compatible DS flashcart.
The latest version, 11.15.0.47, can be hacked using [[3dsguide:seedminer|seedminer]].


[[Category:Nintendo 3DS information]]
Any version can be hacked with [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]] or [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax)|kartdlphax]], but these require additional hardware such as a compatible DS flashcart or a second 3DS with Mario Kart 7.

Revision as of 10:42, 4 July 2022

If the console already has CFW

Before the console can be updated, make sure Luma3DS is on the most recent version. To check its version, hold Select while turning on the console.

Luma3DS 10.2.1 and newer

You can update to 11.15.0 without problems.

Luma3DS 8.0 - 10.2

You must first update following the Restoring / Updating CFW guide. Otherwise an error screen will appear.

Luma3DS 7.1

boot9strap must be updated first, or newer versions of Luma3DS will not work. Follow the guide at Updating B9S.

Luma3DS 7.0.5 and older

Your console must first be upgraded from arm9loaderhax to boot9strap. Follow the guide at A9LH to B9S.

If the console does not yet have CFW

The latest version, 11.15.0.47, can be hacked using seedminer.

Any version can be hacked with ntrboot or kartdlphax, but these require additional hardware such as a compatible DS flashcart or a second 3DS with Mario Kart 7.