{{hatnote|1=This article only details how to apply custom themes. If you wish to create one of your own instead, see [[3DS:Custom themes/creation|the theme creation page]] instead.}}
This is a list of terms commonly used within the Nintendo 3DS hacking scene.
== A ==
'''Custom themes''' are a set of graphics and sounds that can be applied to your HOME Menu to give it a bit more personality. They are built on the same framework as the official themes that can be found on Nintendo's theme shop.
;AGB_FIRM
Custom themes are available on USA, EUR, and JPN firmwares. They are partially implemented but inaccessible on KOR firmwares, and entirely unimplemented in CHN and TWN firmwares.
:Name for the firmware that runs Game Boy Advance games on the 3DS. See also: [[3DS:GBA games]]
== C ==
== Installation ==
Custom themes can be managed with a homebrew software called [[3DS:Anemone3DS|Anemone3DS]].
;CIA
<tabber>
:An installable package. Short for "CTR Importable Archive".
|-|Universal Updater=
;CTR
=== What You Need ===
:Codename for the Nintendo 3DS as a whole, as well as the original 2011 model.
;custom firmware, CFW
* [[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal Updater]] installed on your console
:Software that patches the official firmware to do more things. See also: [[custom firmware]]
== D ==
=== Section I: Prep Work===
;Dump
#Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)
:Copying a game's contents to a format easily accessible by a PC or other device. See also: [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges]]
#Use the D-Pad to navigate between applications and the A button to select an application
#Use the Search to look for Anemone3DS
#Under Available Downloads, select either <code>Anemone3DS.cia</code> or <code>Anemone3DS.3dsx</code>, then press A again to install it
#* 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
== E ==
|-|FBI QR code=
;EmuNAND
=== What You Need ===
:A redirected NAND that is instead read from the SD card. Also known as a RedNAND.
== H ==
* [[3DS:FBI|FBI]] installed on your console
;homebrew
=== Section I: Prep Work===
:Software for a device that is not authorized by its manufacturer.
* The latest release of {{GitHub|astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS/releases/latest|Anemone3DS}} (the <code>.cia</code> file)
:The normal firmware that is used to run 3DS games and applications.
== R ==
=== Section I: Prep Work===
;region change
#Insert your SD card into your computer
:Changing the system firmware from its source region.
#Copy <code>Anemone3DS.cia</code> to the <code>cias</code> folder on your SD card
#*Create the folder if it does not exist; it is for organization purposes
#Insert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console
#Launch FBI
#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
#Press {{B|A}} while <code>Anemone3DS.cia</code> is selected, then select <code>Install and delete CIA(s)</code>
#Wait for the process to complete
#Exit FBI
;Rosalina
|-|Manually (3DSX)=
:The in-game menu feature of [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]].
== S ==
=== What You Need ===
;seedminer
* The latest release of {{GitHub|astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS/releases/latest|Anemone3DS}} (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)
:The process of bruteforcing the key of a <code>movable.sed</code> file.
== T ==
=== Section I: Prep Work===
;TWL
#Insert your SD card into your computer
:Codename for the Nintendo DSi.
#Copy <code>Anemone3DS.3dsx</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#Insert your SD card into your console
#Power on your console
;TWL_FIRM
</tabber>
:Name for the firmware that runs Nintendo DS and DSi games on the 3DS.
===Section II: Extdata Setup===
For Anemone3DS themes to work properly, you must create theme extdata. You can do this from the HOME Menu.
#From the HOME Menu, tap the top-left HOME Menu settings button
#Tap "Change Theme"
#Set your theme to anything other than the default
#Allow the 3DS to create the theme extdata
#Exit the theme menu
===Section III: Anemone3DS===
#Open Anemone3DS
#If you don't already have a theme, press {{B|Right Shoulder}} to enter the QR code scanner, then scan a QR code from [https://themeplaza.art/themes Theme Plaza] to download a theme
#*Alternatively, you can place themes downloaded from the website (in <code>.zip</code> format) into <code>sd:/Themes/</code>. Create the folder if it does not already exist
# See the top screen for instructions on what to do. Here are some examples of what Anemone3DS is capable of:
#*If you want to just install one theme with its background music, hover over the theme, press {{B|A}} to open the Install Menu, then press {{B|D-Pad Up}}
#* If you want to install one theme ''without'' its background music, hover over the theme, press {{B|A}} to open the Install Menu, then press {{B|D-Pad Right}}
#*If you want to shuffle multiple themes, press {{B|B}} to select the themes you would like to shuffle (up to ten), press {{B|A}} to open the Install Menu, then press {{B|D-Pad Down}}
#Once you've made your selections, press {{B|Start}} to exit Anemone3DS
#*You will be booted to the Sleep Mode screen
#Press {{B|Home}} to return to the HOME Menu
{{success|Your custom theme has been applied!}}
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
Revision as of 18:00, 14 June 2024
This article only details how to apply custom themes. If you wish to create one of your own instead, see the theme creation page instead.
Custom themes are a set of graphics and sounds that can be applied to your HOME Menu to give it a bit more personality. They are built on the same framework as the official themes that can be found on Nintendo's theme shop.
Custom themes are available on USA, EUR, and JPN firmwares. They are partially implemented but inaccessible on KOR firmwares, and entirely unimplemented in CHN and TWN firmwares.
Installation
Custom themes can be managed with a homebrew software called Anemone3DS.
You can scan one of the QR codes below to download and install the program using FBI. To do this, start FBI, then go to "Remote Install", then "Scan QR Code".
Copy Anemone3DS.3dsx to the 3ds folder on your SD card
Insert your SD card into your console
Power on your console
Section II: Extdata Setup
For Anemone3DS themes to work properly, you must create theme extdata. You can do this from the HOME Menu.
From the HOME Menu, tap the top-left HOME Menu settings button
Tap "Change Theme"
Set your theme to anything other than the default
Allow the 3DS to create the theme extdata
Exit the theme menu
Section III: Anemone3DS
Open Anemone3DS
If you don't already have a theme, press Right Shoulder to enter the QR code scanner, then scan a QR code from Theme Plaza to download a theme
Alternatively, you can place themes downloaded from the website (in .zip format) into sd:/Themes/. Create the folder if it does not already exist
See the top screen for instructions on what to do. Here are some examples of what Anemone3DS is capable of:
If you want to just install one theme with its background music, hover over the theme, press A to open the Install Menu, then press D-Pad Up
If you want to install one theme without its background music, hover over the theme, press A to open the Install Menu, then press D-Pad Right
If you want to shuffle multiple themes, press B to select the themes you would like to shuffle (up to ten), press A to open the Install Menu, then press D-Pad Down
Once you've made your selections, press Start to exit Anemone3DS
