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{{System version outdated article|console=ctr|sysversion=11.17.0-50}}{{TOC right}}
{{shortcut|3DS:AE}}
The current firmware version is '''11.17.0-50'''.
{{System version outdated article|console=ctr|sysversion=11.17.0-50|reason=Various exploits could have been broken due to the latest update.}}
== If the console already has CFW ==
This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware.


Before the console can be updated, make sure [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]] is on the most recent version. To check its version, hold {{B|Select}} while turning on the console.
== Homebrew Launcher access ==
Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]]
|
* Freakyforms Deluxe
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
|
*Cubic Ninja
*A working 3DS camera
|-
|[[/Preparing_menuhax67_(Kartminer7)|Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)]]
|
*Mario Kart 7
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}
 
===Requires a digital-only game===
These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)|Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)]]
|
*Petit Computer (digital)
*Working DS mode
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|
*Pokémon Picross (digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)|Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)]]
|
*smileBASIC (digital)
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
|
*Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}
 
===Requires second console===
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|-
! If your Luma3DS version is... !! Then...
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)| Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)]]
|
*Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)|Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)]]
|
*Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]
|
*Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|
*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]
|
*Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|}
 
==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
 
!Requirements
|-
|-
| 10.2.1 and newer || You can update to 11.17.0 without problems.
|[[/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
|-
|-
| 8.0 - 10.2 || You must first update following the [[3dsguide:restoring-updating-cfw|Restoring / Updating CFW]] guide. Otherwise an [[3DS:Error screens|error screen]] will appear.
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]]
|  
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working DS mode
|-
|-
| 7.1 || boot9strap must be updated first, or newer versions of Luma3DS will not work. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:updating-b9s|Updating B9S]].
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working DS mode
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|-
| 7.0.5 and older || Your console must first be upgraded from arm9loaderhax to boot9strap. Follow the guide at [[3dsguide:a9lh-to-b9s|A9LH to B9S]].
|[[/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working shoulder buttons
|}
|}


== If the console does not yet have CFW ==
==CFW installation methods for older versions==
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
!Firmware Version
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|Internet access
|2.1.0-4 ONLY
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Preparation|BannerBomb3]]
|
*a working DSiWare Management Menu
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3dsguide:seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|11.16 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (fasthax)|Installing boot9strap (fasthax)]]
| Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.2.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)|Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
|
*Freakyforms Deluxe
*A working 3DS camera
| 11.15.0 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|A working DS flashcart
|4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
|
*An Old 3DS
*Internet access
|11.14.0 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)|Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)]]
|
*Internet access
*Browser access
|11.4.0 -11.13.0
 
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (udsploit)|Installing boot9strap (udsploit)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.3.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.15.0
|}


[[Category:Pages that may need updating]]
== Special situations ==
There is currently no free exploit for Old 3DS consoles.


New 3DS consoles can use super-skaterhax.
Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.


Other exploits are available at [[3DS:Alternate Exploits]]. Most of these depend on having certain games or a second console with custom firmware.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)|Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)]]
|A console sold from certain Amazon or AliExpress sellers that have a hidden version of Luma3DS and may be sold as "region-unlocked"
|-


Any console on any version can be hacked with [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]], but this requires a compatible DS flashcart.
|[[3dsguide:ntrboot|Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)]]
|A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart
|-


[[Category:Nintendo 3DS information]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Revision as of 05:25, 20 June 2024

Shortcut

This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware.

Homebrew Launcher access

Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.

Method Name Requirements
Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)
  • Freakyforms Deluxe
Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)
  • Cubic Ninja
  • A working 3DS camera
Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)

Requires a digital-only game

These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded.

Method Name Requirements
Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)
  • Petit Computer (digital)
  • Working DS mode
Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)
  • Pokémon Picross (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)
  • smileBASIC (digital)
Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)
  • Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)

Requires second console

These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.

Method Name Requirements
Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)
  • Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)
  • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)
  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware

CFW installation methods for latest firmware

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).

Method Name Requirements
Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working DS mode
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working DS mode
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working shoulder buttons

CFW installation methods for older versions

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.

Method Name Requirements Firmware Version
Installing boot9strap (2xrsa) Internet access 2.1.0-4 ONLY
BannerBomb3
  • a working DSiWare Management Menu
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
 11.16 and below
Installing boot9strap (fasthax) Homebrew Launcher access 9.0.0 - 11.2.0
Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)
  • Freakyforms Deluxe
  • A working 3DS camera
 11.15.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (MSET) A working DS flashcart 4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)
  • An Old 3DS
  • Internet access
 11.14.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)
  • Internet access
  • Browser access
 11.4.0 -11.13.0
Installing boot9strap (udsploit) Homebrew Launcher access 9.0.0 - 11.3.0
Installing boot9strap (uloader) Homebrew Launcher access 9.0.0 - 11.15.0

Special situations

Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.

Method Name Requirements
Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS) A console sold from certain Amazon or AliExpress sellers that have a hidden version of Luma3DS and may be sold as "region-unlocked"
Installing boot9strap (ntrboot) A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart
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