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{{shortcut|3DS:AE}}
This is a list of alternate ways to install custom firmware, intended to be used when your 3DS is for some reason incompatible with the guide's instructions. If you're getting assistance with installing custom firmware, you will probably be linked to a specific subpage based on your scenario and the additional hardware that you have (if applicable). Otherwise, if you know what you're doing, feel free to follow these guides if you're curious.
{{System version outdated article|console=ctr|sysversion=11.17.0-50|reason=Various exploits could have been broken due to the latest update.}}
This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware.


== Homebrew Launcher access ==
== Homebrew Launcher access ==
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!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
|
|Cubic Ninja
* Freakyforms Deluxe
A working 3DS camera
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
|
|Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
*Cubic Ninja
"movable.sed" (acquired through [https://3ds.hacks.guide/seedminer Seedminer])
*A working 3DS camera
|-
|-
|[[/Preparing_menuhax67_(Kartminer7)|Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|
|Pokémon Picross (digital)
*Mario Kart 7
"movable.sed" (acquired through [https://3ds.hacks.guide/seedminer Seedminer])
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}
 
===Requires a digital-only game===
These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)|Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Methods/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)]]
|
|Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
*Petit Computer (digital)
A second 3DS with custom firmware
*Working DS mode
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Methods/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|
|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*Pokémon Picross (digital)
A second 3DS with custom firmware
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)|Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Methods/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]  
|
|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*smileBASIC (digital)
A second 3DS with csutom firmware
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Methods/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]  
|
|Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
A second 3DS with custom firmware
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}
|}


===Requires second console===
==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.16.0).
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!Method Name
!Method Name  
!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)| Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|
|Homebrew Launcher access
*Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
Working shoulder buttons
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)|Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
|
|Homebrew Launcher access
*Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
Working DS mode
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]
|
*Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|
*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]
|
*Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|}
|}


==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
==CFW installation methods for older versions==
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!Method Name
!Method Name  
 
!Requirements
!Requirements
!Firmware Version
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)|Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
|
|Freakyforms Deluxe
*Homebrew Launcher access
A working 3DS camera
|11.15.0 and below
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|  
|Homebrew Launcher access
*Homebrew Launcher access
|11.15.0 and below
*Working DS mode
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]  
|
(unusable due to no DNS server)
*Homebrew Launcher access
|An Old 3DS
*Working DS mode
Internet access
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|11.14.0 and below
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)|Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)]](unusable due to no DNS server)
|
|Internet access
*Homebrew Launcher access
|11.14.0 and below
*Working shoulder buttons
|}
 
==CFW installation methods for older versions==
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
!Firmware Version
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|Internet access
|Internet access
|2.1.0-4 ONLY
|2.1.0-4 ONLY
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Preparation|BannerBomb3]]
|
*a working DSiWare Management Menu
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|11.16 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (fasthax)|Installing boot9strap (fasthax)]]
| Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.2.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)|Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
|
*Freakyforms Deluxe
*A working 3DS camera
| 11.15.0 and below
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|A working DS flashcart
|A working DS flashcart
|4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
|
*An Old 3DS
*Internet access
|11.14.0 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)|Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)]]
|
*Internet access
*Browser access
|11.4.0 -11.13.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (udsploit)|Installing boot9strap (udsploit)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.3.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.15.0
|}
|}
== Special situations ==
Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)|Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)]]
|A console sold from certain Amazon or AliExpress sellers that have a hidden version of Luma3DS and may be sold as "region-unlocked"
|-
|[[3dsguide:ntrboot|Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)]]
|A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart
|-
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Revision as of 15:18, 31 August 2022

This is a list of alternate ways to install custom firmware, intended to be used when your 3DS is for some reason incompatible with the guide's instructions. If you're getting assistance with installing custom firmware, you will probably be linked to a specific subpage based on your scenario and the additional hardware that you have (if applicable). Otherwise, if you know what you're doing, feel free to follow these guides if you're curious.

Homebrew Launcher access

Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.

Method Name Requirements
Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx) Cubic Ninja

A working 3DS camera

Homebrew Launcher (steelhax) Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)

"movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer)

Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx) Pokémon Picross (digital)

"movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer)

Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx) Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)

A second 3DS with custom firmware

Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)

A second 3DS with custom firmware

Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax) Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)

A second 3DS with csutom firmware

Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax) Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)

A second 3DS with custom firmware

CFW installation methods for latest firmware

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.16.0).

Method Name Requirements
Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM) Homebrew Launcher access

Working shoulder buttons

Installing boot9strap (Frogtool) Homebrew Launcher access

Working DS mode

CFW installation methods for older versions

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.

Method Name Requirements Firmware Version
Installing boot9strap (freakyhax) Freakyforms Deluxe

A working 3DS camera

11.15.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (uloader) Homebrew Launcher access 11.15.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)

(unusable due to no DNS server)

An Old 3DS

Internet access

11.14.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)(unusable due to no DNS server) Internet access 11.14.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (2xrsa) Internet access 2.1.0-4 ONLY
Installing boot9strap (MSET) A working DS flashcart 4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
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