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#REDIRECT [[3DS:Bmbt3DS]]
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| developers = Gruetzig
| version = bmbt3DS V1.2
| releasedate = 2024-06-04
| github = Gruetzig/bmbt3ds
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
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bmbt3DS is a bare metal button testing <code>.firm</code> payload for the Nintendo 3DS. It can be used to test if all buttons on the console are functioning properly.
 
==Instructions==
 
===What You Need===
 
*[[3DS:Boot9strap|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:Fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] installed to FIRM partition(s), or a [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]] compatible flashcart
*[[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
*The latest release of [https://github.com/Gruetzig/bmbt3ds/releases/latest bmbt3DS] (the <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> file)
 
===Section I - Running the Test===
<tabber>
|-|boot9strap=
 
<ol>
<li> Power off your console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Copy <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to the root of your SD Card </li>
<li> Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> </li>
<li> Rename <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Power on the console without pressing any buttons <br>{{Info|text=Refer to the attached image for what parts of the screen will light up for each button pressed.|image=[[File:Bmbt.png|384px]]}} </li>
<li> Press each button once, verifying that the corresponding button shows up on the top screen. If it does not show up, the button pressed may be faulty. If you see a constant white square for one button and you are '''not''' holding the button down, that button may be stuck and could be the source of some issues. </li>
<li> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Delete <code>boot.firm</code> from the root of your SD card </li>
<li> Rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Power on your console </li>
</ol>
{{Success|text=If all went well, you have successfully tested the buttons on your console.}}
 
|-|fastboot3DS=
 
<ol>
<li> Power off your console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Copy <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to the root of your SD Card </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Power on the console while holding {{B|HOME}} to enter the fastboot3DS menu </li>
<li> Select <code>[+]Boot from file...</code> -> <code>sdmc:</code> -> <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> <br>{{Info|text=Refer to the attached image for what parts of the screen will light up for each button pressed.|image=[[File:Bmbt.png|384px]]}} </li>
<li> Press each button once, verifying that the corresponding button shows up on the top screen. If it does not show up, the button pressed may be faulty. If you see a constant white square for one button and you are '''not''' holding the button down, that button may be stuck and could be the source of some issues. </li>
<li> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Delete <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> from the root of your SD card </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Power on your console </li>
</ol>
{{Success|text=If all went well, you have successfully tested the buttons on your console.}}
 
|-|ntrboot=
{{warning|text=If you do not have a flashcart compatible with ntrboot, please choose another option.}}
<ol>
<li> Power off your console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Copy <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to the root of your SD Card </li>
<li> Rename <code>boot.firm</code> to <code>luma.firm</code> </li>
<li> Rename <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Insert the flashcart flashed with ntrboot into your console </li>
<li> Put the magnet into position to trigger the lid sensor. Refer to [https://i.imgur.com/5e3lKe2.png this image for reference]
<ul><li>Note, 2DS users will not need a magnet, as their device cannot physically fold. Instead, move the sleep switch to the right</li></ul>
</li>
<li> Press and hold {{Key press|START|SELECT|X}}, then briefly press and hold the power button for 2 to 3 seconds </li>
<li> Your console should now be booted into BMBT.
<ul><li> If it did not boot and instead booted into the HOME Menu or turned off immediately, power off your console and try again. You may need a few attempts to get the magnet positioning correct.</li></ul>
{{Info|text=Refer to the attached image for what parts of the screen will light up for each button pressed.|image=[[File:Bmbt.png|384px]]}}</li>
<li> Press each button once, verifying that the corresponding button shows up on the top screen. If it does not show up, the button pressed may be faulty. If you see a constant white square for one button and you are '''not''' holding the button down, that button may be stuck and could be the source of some issues. </li>
<li> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Delete <code>boot.firm</code> from the root of your SD card </li>
<li> Rename <code>luma.firm</code> to <code>boot.firm</code> </li>
<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </li>
<li> Power on your console </li>
</ol>
{{Success|text=If all went well, you have successfully tested the buttons on your console.}}
 
|-|GodMode9=
 
{{warning|text=This section only applies to consoles with GodMode9 installed into FIRM0/1.}}
<ol>
<li> Power off your console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Copy <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/gm9/payloads</code> folder on your SD card </li>
<li> Reinsert the SD card into your console </li>
<li> Power on the console while holding {{Key press|R|LEFT}} to enter the GodMode9 bootloader menu </li>
<li> Select <code>Select payload...</code> -> <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> <br>{{Info|text=Refer to the attached image for what parts of the screen will light up for each button pressed.|image=[[File:Bmbt.png|384px]]}} </li>
<li> Press each button once, verifying that the corresponding button shows up on the top screen. If it does not show up, the button pressed may be faulty. If you see a constant white square for one button and you are '''not''' holding the button down, that button may be stuck and could be the source of some issues. </li>
<li> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li>
</ol>
{{Success|text=If all went well, you have successfully tested the buttons on your console.}}
 
|-|Luma3DS chainloader=
 
<ol>
<li> Power off your console </li>
<li> Remove the SD card from your console and insert it into your computer </li>
<li> Copy <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to the <code>sd:/luma/payloads</code> folder on your SD card </li>
<li> Reinsert the SD card into your console </li>
<li> Power on the console while holding {{B|START}} to open Luma3DS chainloader
<ul>
<li> If you dont see Luma3DS chainloader, follow [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw.html|Restoring / Updating CFW]] and try again </li>
<li> If you still don't see it, follow the boot9strap tab above instead </li>
</ul></li>
<li> Select <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> <br>{{Info|text=Refer to the attached image for what parts of the screen will light up for each button pressed.|image=[[File:Bmbt.png|384px]]}} </li>
<li> Press each button once, verifying that the corresponding button shows up on the top screen. If it does not show up, the button pressed may be faulty. If you see a constant white square for one button and you are '''not''' holding the button down, that button may be stuck and could be the source of some issues. </li>
<li> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li>
</ol>
{{Success|text=If all went well, you have successfully tested the buttons on your console.}}
 
</tabber>
{{Short description|Bare-metal button tester for the 3DS}}
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[[Category:Nintendo 3DS troubleshooting]]

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