3DS:Things to do

Finally got homebrew/custom firmware on your 3DS? Here is a short list of the most common things to do with it.

Just want to install software? See 3DS:Installing software.

Game mods, save editing, and cheats Before you modify a game or its save, you should back up your save data. We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Pokémon X and Y Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Mario Kart 7 See a full list at Category:Nintendo 3DS games. Or use the search feature.

Customization Change how your console looks and sounds. HOME Menu customization: Custom themes Creating custom themes Splash screens - show an image when your console turns on Advanced: Editing the HOME Menu

Emulation The 3DS can run emulators for various old consoles. The New 3DS is the best one to use for this. Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games can also be run using the 3DS's native modes for them. Emulators (general overview) DS games GBA games

Extras Back up your saves - keep your progress safe Dump titles and game cartridges - make backups and install game cards as digital titles Wireless streaming - for New 3DS Game plugins Move to another SD card GodMode9 Usage FTP - access files remotely List of guides