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{{Infobox homebrew | {{Infobox homebrew | ||
| for3ds = 1 | | for3ds = 1 | ||
| developers = Gruetzig | | developers = Gruetzig | ||
| version = bmbt3DS +1 | | version = bmbt3DS +1 | ||
| releasedate = 2023-06-07 | | releasedate = 2023-06-07 | ||
| github = Gruetzig/bmbt3ds | | github = Gruetzig/bmbt3ds | ||
}} | }} | ||
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== | ==Instructions== | ||
===What | ===What You Need=== | ||
*[[3DS:Boot9strap|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:Fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] installed to the FIRM partition(s) | *[[3DS:Boot9strap|boot9strap]], [[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] or [[3DS:Fastboot3DS|fastboot3DS]] installed to the FIRM partition(s) | ||
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*The latest release of [https://github.com/Gruetzig/bmbt3ds/releases/latest bmbt3DS] (the <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> file) | *The latest release of [https://github.com/Gruetzig/bmbt3ds/releases/latest bmbt3DS] (the <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> file) | ||
===Section I - Running the | ===Section I - Running the Test=== | ||
<tabber> | <tabber> | ||
|-|boot9strap= | |-|boot9strap= | ||
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<li> Rename <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> to <code>boot.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> 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= | <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> 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> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li> | ||
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<li> Safely eject the SD card from your computer and reinsert it into your console </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> 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= | <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> 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> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li> | ||
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<li> Your console should now be booted into BMBT. | <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> | <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= | {{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> 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> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li> | ||
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<li> Reinsert the SD card into your console </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> 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= | <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> 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> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li> | ||
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<li> If you still don't see it, follow the boot9strap tab above instead </li> | <li> If you still don't see it, follow the boot9strap tab above instead </li> | ||
</ul></li> | </ul></li> | ||
<li> Select <code>bmbt3ds.firm</code> <br>{{Info|text= | <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> 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> Once you are finished with the button tester, press the power button once to power off the console </li> | ||
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</tabber> | </tabber> | ||
{{Short description|Bare-metal button tester for the 3DS}} | {{Short description|Bare-metal button tester for the 3DS}} | ||
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