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If a custom keyboard is installed and custom firmware is removed from the console, System Settings will be inaccessible and you will not be able to launch the keyboard. This is obviously detrimental to the overall functioning of your 3DS and should be fixed as soon as possible.


If a custom keyboard is installed and custom firmware is removed from the console, System Settings will be inaccessible and you will not be able to launch the keyboard. This is obviously detrimental to the overall functioning of your 3DS and should be fixed as soon as possible.
=Unbricking a 3DS with a custom keyboard installed =
{{info|text=If Internet access isn't currently set up, you can set up an Internet connection from Safe Mode as the keyboard will still work there (hold {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}} on boot, then follow its prompts).}}


There are other ways to reinstall custom firmware on such a console, but they may require additional hardware. This guide aims to reinstall custom firmware without any additional hardware, but if you have the means, [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]] will probably be less of a pain.
==Methods that require additional hardware==
The following methods require extra hardware but is the recommended way of recovering from this as they should work 100% of the time regardless of system version:
*[[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]] (Requires a compatible flashcard)
*[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)|kartdlphax]] (Requires a second console and a copy of Mario Kart 7, both the same region as your console)
*[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/3dsropxploitinjector (basehaxx)|basehaxx]] (Requires a second console and a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, on cartridge.)


== Unbricking a 3DS with a custom keyboard installed ==
==Methods that don't require seedminer==
The following methods do not require seedminer and can be followed like normal:
*[[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(super-skaterhax).html|super-skaterhax]] (Your console date needs to be correct. if its not, there is no reason to follow super-skaterhax.)


==Methods that require seedminer==
{{info|text=If you have a copy of any of the following:
{{info|text=If you have a copy of any of the following:
* Your NAND backup (e.g. <code>220101_AA000000000_sysnand_000.bin</code>)
* Your NAND backup (e.g. <code>220101_AA000000000_sysnand_000.bin</code>)
* <code>essentials.exefs</code>
* <code>essentials.exefs</code>
* <code>movable.sed</code>
* <code>movable.sed</code>
'''''YOU DO NOT NEED TO MINE YOUR SEED AGAIN.'''''
For instructions on extracting your <code>movable.sed</code> from your NAND backup or from <code>essentials.exefs</code>, see [[3DS:Recover movable.sed|this page]].}}
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Then do not follow Section II, as those files should already have your encryption key embedded and you don't need to mine it again.
|-|PicHaxx (Pokémon Picross)=
For instructions on extracting your <code>movable.sed</code> from your NAND backup or from <code>essentials.exefs</code>, see [[3DS:Extract movable.sed|this page]].}}


=== Section I: Installing Pokémon Picross ===
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==Section I: Installing Pokémon Picross==


If you can't install Pokémon Picross, there's no point following the rest of this guide. If Internet access isn't currently set up, you can set up an Internet connection from Safe Mode as the keyboard will still work there (hold Left Shoulder + Right Shoulder + D-Pad Up + A on boot, then follow its prompts).
{{warning|text=If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Pokémon Picross, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.}}


# Power on your device
Follow [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/607/~/how-to-download-or-redownload-content-in-nintendo-3ds-eshop these] steps to redownload Pokémon Picross if available
# Press Left Shoulder + Right Shoulder to open the camera applet
# Tap the QR code icon on the bottom left hand corner
# Scan [http://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?color=000000&bgcolor=FFFFFF&data=ESHOP://50010000037815&margin=0&qzone=1&size=400x400&ecc=L this QR code]
# Follow the prompts to download and install Pokémon Picross


If at any point you're prompted to open the keyboard in the eShop, sorry -- there's nothing we can do.
==Section II: Mii mining==
{{info|text=If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.}}


=== Section II: Mii mining ===
Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.
Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.


Follow [[3DS:Seedminer/Mii mining|Mii mining]] to extract the <code>movable.sed</code> from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.
Follow [[3DS:Seedminer/Mii mining|Mii mining]] to extract the <code>movable.sed</code> from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.


=== Section III: PicHaxx ===
==Section III: PicHaxx==
Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]].
Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]].
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|-|Steelhax (Steel Diver: Sub Wars)=
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==Section I: Installing Steel Diver: Sub Wars==
{{warning|text=If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Steel Diver: Sub Wars, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.}}
Follow [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/607/~/how-to-download-or-redownload-content-in-nintendo-3ds-eshop these] steps to redownload Steel Diver: Sub Wars if available
==Section II: Mii mining==
{{info|text=If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.}}
Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.
Follow [[3DS:Seedminer/Mii mining|Mii mining]] to extract the <code>movable.sed</code> from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.
==Section III: Steelhax==
Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]].
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|-|Kartminer7 (Mario Kart 7)=
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==Section I: Installing Mario Kart 7==
{{warning|text=If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Mario Kart 7 or its 1.2 update, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.}}
{{info|text=If you have a cartridge of Mario Kart 7 and it's the same region as your console, you can skip this section.}}
Follow [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/607/~/how-to-download-or-redownload-content-in-nintendo-3ds-eshop these] steps to redownload Mario Kart 7 if available
==Section II: Updating Mario Kart 7==
Follow [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13506/~/how-to-download-software-updates-from-the-home-menu these] steps to update Mario Kart 7
==Section III: Mii mining==
{{info|text=If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.}}
Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.
Follow [[3DS:Seedminer/Mii mining|Mii mining]] to extract the <code>movable.sed</code> from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.
==Section IV: Kartminer7==
Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)|preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)]].
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If everything went well, you should end up with boot9strap installed and the keyboard / System Settings should work again.  
If everything went well, you should end up with boot9strap installed and the keyboard / System Settings should work again.


<center>{{critical|text=Do <big>'''not'''</big> uninstall custom firmware again without guidance. You've now seen first-hand how it can go wrong.}}</center>
<center>{{critical|text=Do <big>'''not'''</big> uninstall custom firmware again without guidance. You've now seen first-hand how it can go wrong.}}</center>

Latest revision as of 04:47, 13 September 2024

If a custom keyboard is installed and custom firmware is removed from the console, System Settings will be inaccessible and you will not be able to launch the keyboard. This is obviously detrimental to the overall functioning of your 3DS and should be fixed as soon as possible.

Unbricking a 3DS with a custom keyboard installed

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If Internet access isn't currently set up, you can set up an Internet connection from Safe Mode as the keyboard will still work there (hold L+R++A on boot, then follow its prompts).

Methods that require additional hardware

The following methods require extra hardware but is the recommended way of recovering from this as they should work 100% of the time regardless of system version:

  • ntrboot (Requires a compatible flashcard)
  • kartdlphax (Requires a second console and a copy of Mario Kart 7, both the same region as your console)
  • basehaxx (Requires a second console and a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, on cartridge.)

Methods that don't require seedminer

The following methods do not require seedminer and can be followed like normal:

  • super-skaterhax (Your console date needs to be correct. if its not, there is no reason to follow super-skaterhax.)

Methods that require seedminer

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If you have a copy of any of the following:
  • Your NAND backup (e.g. 220101_AA000000000_sysnand_000.bin)
  • essentials.exefs
  • movable.sed

YOU DO NOT NEED TO MINE YOUR SEED AGAIN.

For instructions on extracting your movable.sed from your NAND backup or from essentials.exefs, see this page.

Section I: Installing Pokémon Picross

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Pokémon Picross, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.

Follow these steps to redownload Pokémon Picross if available

Section II: Mii mining

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If you already have your movable.sed, you can skip this section.

Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.

Follow Mii mining to extract the movable.sed from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.

Section III: PicHaxx

Now that you have your movable.sed, continue to Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx).

Section I: Installing Steel Diver: Sub Wars

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Steel Diver: Sub Wars, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.

Follow these steps to redownload Steel Diver: Sub Wars if available

Section II: Mii mining

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If you already have your movable.sed, you can skip this section.

Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.

Follow Mii mining to extract the movable.sed from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.

Section III: Steelhax

Now that you have your movable.sed, continue to Homebrew Launcher (steelhax).

Section I: Installing Mario Kart 7

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg If the eShop requires you to use the keyboard, or you cannot install Mario Kart 7 or its 1.2 update, there's no point following the rest of this guide and you should choose another method.
OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If you have a cartridge of Mario Kart 7 and it's the same region as your console, you can skip this section.

Follow these steps to redownload Mario Kart 7 if available

Section II: Updating Mario Kart 7

Follow these steps to update Mario Kart 7

Section III: Mii mining

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg If you already have your movable.sed, you can skip this section.

Because you can't enter a friend code due to the broken keyboard, you'll need to get your console's encryption key a different way. We can accomplish this by Mii mining.

Follow Mii mining to extract the movable.sed from your console, but do not continue onto the main guide as it suggests. Come back to this page once you have the movable.

Section IV: Kartminer7

Now that you have your movable.sed, continue to preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7).

If everything went well, you should end up with boot9strap installed and the keyboard / System Settings should work again.

OOjs UI icon information-destructive.svg Do not uninstall custom firmware again without guidance. You've now seen first-hand how it can go wrong.