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Required Reading

The file boot.firm is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.

On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:

FBI (installs CIA formatted applications)
Anemone3DS (installs custom themes)
Checkpoint (backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)
Universal-Updater (a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)
GodMode9 (multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)
Homebrew Launcher Loader (launches the Homebrew Launcher)

What You Need

The latest release of Anemone3DS (the .cia file)
The v3.7.4 release of Checkpoint (the .cia file)
The latest release of Homebrew Launcher Wrapper (the .cia file)
The latest release of Universal-Updater (the .cia file)
The latest release of FBI (both the .cia and .3dsx files)
The latest release of GodMode9 (the GodMode9 .zip file)

Instructions

Section I - Prep Work

In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page.

Power off your device
Insert your SD card into your computer
Create a folder named cias on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
Copy all of the CIA files (Anemone3DS.cia, Checkpoint.cia, FBI.cia, Homebrew_Launcher.cia, and Universal-Updater.cia) to the /cias/ folder on your SD card
Create a folder named 3ds on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
- This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the Nintendo 3DS folder that the device automatically generates
Copy FBI.3dsx to the /3ds/ folder on your SD card
Create a folder named payloads in the luma folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
Copy GodMode9.firm from the GodMode9 .zip to the /luma/payloads/ folder on your SD card
Copy the gm9 folder from the GodMode9 .zip to the root of your SD card
Reinsert your SD card into your device
Power on your device

Section II - Updating the System

In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware.

Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”
- Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
- The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section
- If this gives you an error, set both your DNS settings and Proxy settings to “auto”
- If this still gives you an error, follow this troubleshooting guide

Section III - Homebrew Launcher

In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your device.

Launch the Download Play application
Wait until you see the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS buttons
Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
Select “Miscellaneous options”
Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.”
Press (B) to continue
Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
Press (Home), then close Download Play
Launch the Download Play application
Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
- If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen, you are missing boot.3dsx from the root of your SD card

Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup

In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly).

Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
Select “Miscellaneous options”
Select “Dump DSP firmware”
Press (B) to continue
Select “Nullify user time offset”
Press (B) to continue
Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu

Section V - Installing CIAs

In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.

Launch FBI from the list of homebrew
Navigate to SD -> cias
Select “<current directory>”
Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm
Press (Home), then close Download Play

Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS

In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.

Power off your device
Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
- If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that GodMode9.firm is in /luma/payloads/ and that payloads is correctly spelled
If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed
If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
Select “Scripts…”
Select “GM9Megascript”
Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide”
Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND”
When prompted, press (A) to proceed
Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
Press (A) to continue

Section VII - Cleanup SD Card

In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.

Select “Cleanup SD Card”
When prompted, press (A) to proceed
Press (A) to continue
Press (B) to return to the main menu

Section VIII - Backup Essential Files

In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.

Select “Backup Options”
Select “SysNAND Backup”
Press (A) to confirm
- This process will take some time
- If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide
Press (A) to continue
Press (B) to return to the main menu
Select “Exit”
Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
Navigate to [S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL
Press (A) on essential.exefs to select it
Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
- If you see “Destination already exists”, press (A) on “Overwrite file(s)”
Press (A) to continue
Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device
Insert your SD card into your computer
Copy <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin, <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha, and essential.exefs from the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
- Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
- These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future
Delete <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin and <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha from the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card after copying it
- The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
If you have it, copy the /luma/backups/ folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
Reinsert your SD card into your device
Power on your device

You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your device.

Information and Notes

Here are some key combos that you should know:

Holding (Select) on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
Holding (Start) on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in /luma/payloads/, the Luma3DS chainloader.
By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
Holding (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See the changelog for a list.

See here for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.

For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the GodMode9 Usage and Dumping Titles and Game Cartridges pages.

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-#REDIRECT [[3DS:Troubleshooting/Finalizing Setup (Manual)]]
+==Required Reading==
+The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.
+On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:
+*'''FBI''' ''(installs CIA formatted applications)''
+*'''Anemone3DS''' ''(installs custom themes)''
+*'''Checkpoint''' ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)''
+*'''Universal-Updater''' ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)''
+*'''GodMode9''' ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)''
+*'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)''
+==What You Need==
+*The latest release of [https://github.com/astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS/releases/latest Anemone3DS] (the <code>.cia</code> file)
+*The v3.7.4 release of [https://github.com/BernardoGiordano/Checkpoint/releases/latest Checkpoint] (the <code>.cia</code> file)
+*The latest release of [https://github.com/PabloMK7/homebrew_launcher_dummy/releases/latest Homebrew Launcher Wrapper] (the <code>.cia</code> file)
+*The latest release of [https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/releases/latest Universal-Updater] (the <code>.cia</code> file)
+*The latest release of [https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases FBI] ('''both''' the <code>.cia</code> and <code>.3dsx</code> files)
+*The latest release of [https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9] (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)
+==Instructions==
+===Section I - Prep Work===
+In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page.
+#Power off your device
+#Insert your SD card into your computer
+#Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
+#Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card
+#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
+#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the device automatically generates
+#Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card
+#Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
+#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
+#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
+#Reinsert your SD card into your device
+#Power on your device
+===Section II - Updating the System===
+In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware.
+#Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”
+#*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
+#*The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section
+#*If this gives you an error, set both your DNS settings and Proxy settings to “auto”
+#*If this still gives you an error, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230319181423/https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#finalizing-setup follow this troubleshooting guide]
+===Section III - Homebrew Launcher===
+In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your device.
+#Launch the Download Play application
+#Wait until you see the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>Nintendo DS</code> buttons
+#Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
+#Select “Miscellaneous options”
+#Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.”
+#Press (B) to continue
+#Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
+#Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
+#Press (Home), then close Download Play
+#Launch the Download Play application
+#Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
+#*If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card
+===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup===
+In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly).
+#Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
+#Select “Miscellaneous options”
+#Select “Dump DSP firmware”
+#Press (B) to continue
+#Select “Nullify user time offset”
+#Press (B) to continue
+#Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
+#Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
+===Section V - Installing CIAs===
+In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.
+#Launch FBI from the list of homebrew
+#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
+#Select “<current directory>”
+#Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm
+#Press (Home), then close Download Play
+===Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS===
+In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.
+#Power off your device
+#Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+#*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled
+#If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed
+#If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
+#Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
+#Select “Scripts…”
+#Select “GM9Megascript”
+#Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide”
+#Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND”
+#When prompted, press (A) to proceed
+#Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
+#Press (A) to continue
+===Section VII - Cleanup SD Card===
+In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.
+#Select “Cleanup SD Card”
+#When prompted, press (A) to proceed
+#Press (A) to continue
+#Press (B) to return to the main menu
+===Section VIII - Backup Essential Files===
+In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.
+#Select “Backup Options”
+#Select “SysNAND Backup”
+#Press (A) to confirm
+#*This process will take some time
+#*If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide
+#Press (A) to continue
+#Press (B) to return to the main menu
+#Select “Exit”
+#Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
+#Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
+#Press (A) on <code>essential.exefs</code> to select it
+#Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
+#*If you see “Destination already exists”, press (A) on “Overwrite file(s)”
+#Press (A) to continue
+#Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
+#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device
+#Insert your SD card into your computer
+#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
+#*Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
+#*These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future
+#Delete <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card after copying it
+#*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
+#If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
+#Reinsert your SD card into your device
+#Power on your device
+----
+{{success|text=You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your device.}}
+{{info|text=
+<b>Information and Notes</b>
+Here are some key combos that you should know:
+*Holding (Select) on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
+*Holding (Start) on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in <code>/luma/payloads/</code>, the Luma3DS chainloader.
+*By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
+*Holding (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See the changelog for a list.
+}}
+{{info|text=See [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do here] for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.}}
+{{info|text=For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] and [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dumping Titles and Game Cartridge]]<nowiki/>s pages.}}