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In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | ||
There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software: | |||
<tabber> | |||
|-|FBI= | |||
'''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | '''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | ||
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.) | |||
<li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu) | |||
<li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the .cia file) | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> | |||
*The CIA file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "install and delete" | |||
<li>Wait for the CIA to install | |||
Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | ||
|-|Godmode9= | |||
'''Godmode9''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | |||
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.) | |||
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding <code>Start</code> | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}} | |||
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted | |||
<li>Wait for the CIA to install | |||
<li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears | |||
<li>Relock write permissions if prompted | |||
# Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing <code>Start</code> | ||
</tabber> | |||
==Running .3dsx files== | |||
To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | |||
#Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | |||
#* Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | #* Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | ||
# The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | # The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | ||
#* Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | #*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | ||
== Using Universal-Updater == | ==Using Universal-Updater== | ||
If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | ||
# Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon) | #Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon) | ||
# Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the (A) button to select an application | #Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the (A) button to select an application | ||
#* Use the "Search" or "Filter" function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application | #*Use the "Search" or "Filter" function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application | ||
# Under "Available Downloads", select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press (A) again to install the application | #Under "Available Downloads", select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press (A) again to install the application | ||
#* Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress | #*Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress | ||
#* CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | #*CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | ||
#* 3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | #*3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | ||
#* NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] | #*NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] | ||
# Once done, press START to exit the application | #Once done, press START to exit the application | ||
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | ||