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 == General ==
+=== B ===
+;Boot ROM, bootrom
+:Software used to boot a device, usually the very first software to be executed upon power up.
 === C ===
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 === D ===
-;Dump
+;dump
 :Copying a game's contents to a format easily accessible by a PC or other device.
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 ;homebrew
 :Software for a device that is not authorized by its manufacturer.
+;homebrew launcher
+:Software that is used to start other homebrew.
 === N ===
 ;NAND
-:Name for the internal storage or system memory.
+:Name for the internal storage or system memory. Often used even if the storage is not using [[wikipedia:Flash memory|NAND technology]].
+;NTR
+:Short for Nitro, the codename for the Nintendo DS.
 === R ===
-;region change
+;region change, region changing
 :Changing the system firmware from its source region.
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 == Nintendo 3DS ==
+=== # ===
+;.3ds
+:The file format for raw Nintendo 3DS cartridge dumps.
+;.3dsx
+:A custom homebrew application format. Usually used with the Homebrew Launcher.
 === A ===
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 ;AGB_FIRM
 :Name for the firmware that runs Game Boy Advance games on the 3DS. See also: [[3DS:GBA games]]
+;ARM9
+:The security processor for the 3DS. Handles access to storage devices, AES, and RSA hardware. Also is the main processor when running Nintendo DS and DSi software.
+;ARM11
+:The application processor for the 3DS. Runs most of the operating system as well as game code.
 === C ===
+;cardboard
+:The System Transfer application.
+;CCI
+:The official filename for Nintendo 3DS cartridge images. Short for "CTR Cart Image".
 ;CIA
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 ;CTR
-:Codename for the Nintendo 3DS as a whole, as well as the original 2011 model.
+:Short for both Citrus and Centrair, the codenames for both the Nintendo 3DS series as a whole and the original 2011 model.
-;Rosalina
+;CTRNAND
-:The in-game menu feature of [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]].
+:A partition on the Nintendo 3DS NAND. Contains system titles, system saves, tickets, and more.
 === E ===
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 ;Luma3DS
 :The primary [[custom firmware]] for the 3DS. See also: [[3DS:Luma3DS]]
+=== M ===
+;movable.sed
+:A file intended to be transferred through system transfers (hence its name) that contains the console-specific encryption key for system data (including SD card data). In the Seedminer process, only the encryption key portion of <code>movable.sed</code> (keyY) is derived.
 === N ===
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 ;NATIVE_FIRM
 :The normal firmware that is used to run 3DS games and applications.
+=== R ===
+;Rosalina
+:The in-game menu feature of [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]].
 === S ===
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 ;TWL
-:Codename for the Nintendo DSi.
+:Short for Twilight, the codename for the Nintendo DSi.
+;TWLNAND
+:A partition on the Nintendo 3DS NAND. Contains DSiWare titles and saves, and some system titles.
 ;TWL_FIRM
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 ; Atmosphère
 : The CFW developed by the Atmosphère-NX organization on GitHub and the one used in this guide.
+; Applet mode
+: Refers to when the homebrew launcher is running as an applet (typically the album applet). In this state there are fewer resources available and some homebrew apps will either break or have reduced functionality.
 ; AutoRCM
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 === F ===
-; fusee-gelee/ShofEL2
+; fusée-gelée/ShofEL2
-: Two names for two different implementations of the same exploit. This is an exploit that grants full bootrom access to the Nintendo Switch from the Tegra X1s RCM and permits us to run CFW. This exploit requires an external device and a tiny hardware modification. fusee-gelee is developed by an ex-ReSwitched developer, while ShofEL2 is developed by the failoverfl0w team. This guide uses fusee-gelee.
+: Two names for two different implementations of the same exploit. This is an exploit that grants full bootrom access to the Nintendo Switch from the Tegra X1s RCM and permits us to run CFW. This exploit requires an external device and a tiny hardware modification. fusée-gelée is developed by an ex-ReSwitched developer, while ShofEL2 is developed by the failoverfl0w team. This guide uses fusée-gelée.
 === H ===
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 ; KIP
 : Short for Kernel Initial Process. These files can be loaded in when the Switch boots in CFW and provide additional functionality.
+=== M ===
+; MMC
+: Refers to the type of NAND the Switch's internal storage uses. Sometimes used interchangeably with NAND (e.g. emuMMC/emuNAND).
 === N ===
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 === P ===
+; Patched
+: Refers to any Switch not vulnerable to the fusée-gelée exploit.
 ; PRODINFO
 : A partition on the NAND of your Switch. This along with BOOT0 and BOOT1 is the only part of your Switch that contain data that is unrecoverable without a backup. Atmosphère backs up this partition on booting and it is included in your NAND backup.
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 === T ===
 ; TegraRCMGUI/fusee-interface-tk
-: Software used to run the fusee-gelee exploit on the Switch.
+: Software used to run the fusée-gelée exploit on the Switch.
 ; Tegra X1
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 ; TrustZone
 : The highest security level on the Switch.
+=== U ===
+; Unpatched
+: Opposite of [[#P|patched]].
 === X ===
 ; XCI
 : File format for raw gamecard images.