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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{{System version outdated article|console=ctr|sysversion=11.17.0-50|reason=Various exploits could have been broken due to the latest update.}}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)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]]
|
|
* Freakyforms Deluxe
* Freakyforms Deluxe
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)|Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)]]
|
* smileBASIC (digital)
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
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*A working 3DS camera
*A working 3DS camera
|-
|-
|[[/Preparing_menuhax67_(Kartminer7)|Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)]]
|
|
*Mario Kart 7
*Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|}
 
===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)]]
|
*Petit Computer (digital)
*Working DS mode
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)|Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)]]
|
|
*Pokémon Picross (digital)
* Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
* A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)|Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)]]
|
*smileBASIC (digital)
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
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*Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
*Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}
===Requires second console===
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)| Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|
|
*Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (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 (kartdlphax)|Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)]]
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (Bannerbomb3)|Homebrew Launcher (Bannerbomb3)]]
|
|
*Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
* a working DSiWare Management Menu
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
* "movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|
|
*Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]  
|
|
*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]  
|
|
*Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|}
|}


==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
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 the latest firmware (11.16.0).
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|+
!Method Name
!Method Name  
 
!Requirements
!Requirements
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Homebrew Launcher access  
|-
*Working shoulder buttons
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working DS mode
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
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*Working DS mode
*Working DS mode
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working shoulder buttons
|}
|}


==CFW installation methods for older versions==
== 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.
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
!Firmware Version
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|Internet access
|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)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)|Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
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*Freakyforms Deluxe
*Freakyforms Deluxe
*A working 3DS camera
*A working 3DS camera
| 11.15.0 and below
|11.15.0 and below
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|A working DS flashcart
|Homebrew Launcher access
|4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|11.15.0 and below
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
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*Internet access
*Internet access
|11.14.0 and below
|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)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|Internet access
|9.0.0 - 11.3.0
|2.1.0-4 ONLY
|-
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|A working DS flashcart
|9.0.0 - 11.15.0
| 4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|}
|}
== 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 (Ancient Moon)|Installing boot9strap (Ancient Moon)]]
|A “Regionunlocked” Console from Ancient Moon or certain other sellers from Amazon or AliExpress
|-
|[[3dsguide:ntrboot|Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)]]
|A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart
|-


[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Revision as of 14:19, 25 January 2023

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 (freakyhax)
  • Freakyforms Deluxe
Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)
  • smileBASIC (digital)
Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)
  • Cubic Ninja
  • A working 3DS camera
Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)
  • Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)
  • Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)
  • Pokémon Picross (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Homebrew Launcher (Bannerbomb3)
  • a working DSiWare Management Menu
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
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 custom 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
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)

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)
  • An Old 3DS
  • 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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