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'''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. | '''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides: | ||
* microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models. | |||
* microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows. | |||
** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows. | |||
* microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use. | |||
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS ''and'' Old 3DS. | |||
== What You Need == | == What You Need == | ||
'''On your computer''': | '''On your computer''': | ||
* A working FTP client | |||
** Windows: Use [https://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP] | |||
** macOS: Use [https://cyberduck.io/download/ Cyberduck] | |||
** Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use [https://github.com/masneyb/gftp/releases/latest gFTP] instead | |||
'''On your 3DS''': | '''On your 3DS''': | ||
* The latest release of {{GitHub|mtheall/ftpd/releases|ftpd}} ( | * The latest release of {{GitHub|mtheall/ftpd/releases|ftpd}} (<code>ftpd.cia</code>) | ||
** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based | ** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based | ||
** Download the <code>.3dsx</code> file and place it in the <code>3ds</code> folder if you want to run it from Homebrew Launcher | |||
== Instructions == | == Instructions == | ||
=== Section I - Prep Work === | === Section I - Prep Work === | ||
# Insert your SD card into your computer | # Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
# | # Copy <code>ftpd.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#* Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes | |||
#* | |||
# Insert your SD card into your 3DS | # Insert your SD card into your 3DS | ||
# | # Open FBI | ||
# Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code> | |||
# Press (A) while <code>ftpd.cia</code> is selected, then select <code>Install and delete CIA(s)</code> | |||
# Allow FBI to install the CIA | |||
# Exit FBI | |||
# Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer | |||
# Open ftpd | |||
=== Section II - FTP Client === | === Section II - FTP Client === | ||
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#* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank | #* If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank | ||
{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}} | |||
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | ||
Revision as of 04:12, 11 November 2022
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides:
- microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models.
- microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows.
- Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, now a major security risk, and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
- microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.
Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS and Old 3DS.
What You Need
On your computer:
- A working FTP client
On your 3DS:
- The latest release of ftpd (
ftpd.cia
)- The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the
classic
version is entirely text-based - Download the
.3dsx
file and place it in the3ds
folder if you want to run it from Homebrew Launcher
- The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the
Instructions
Section I - Prep Work
- Insert your SD card into your computer
- Copy
ftpd.cia
to thecias
folder on your SD card- Create the folder if it does not exist, as it is useful for organization purposes
- Insert your SD card into your 3DS
- Open FBI
- Navigate to
SD
->cias
- Press (A) while
ftpd.cia
is selected, then selectInstall and delete CIA(s)
- Allow FBI to install the CIA
- Exit FBI
- Ensure your 3DS is connected to the same Internet connection as your computer
- Open ftpd
Section II - FTP Client
- If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system
- Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows:
- File protocol: FTP (not SFTP)
- Host name/IP address: The IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (e.g. 192.168.0.67)
- This is a local IP address, so you don't need to censor it if you need assistance
- Port number: The number after the colon in the IP address displayed on the top screen of the 3DS (usually 5000)
- If you don't see this option, instead type
(ip):(port)
into the host name/IP address box, e.g.192.168.0.67:5000
- If you don't see this option, instead type
- Username/password: If you see a checkbox for "Anonymous login", then enable it; otherwise, just leave it blank
- Click "Login" or "Connect"
- If prompted to enter a username or password, press ENTER to leave it blank
Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP! |