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| | This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. |
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| This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS.
| | ==3DS software formats<span class="anchor" id="3DS software formats (CIA, 3DSX, etc.)"></span>== |
| | Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: '''CIA''' and '''3DSX'''. |
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| ==3DS software formats==
| | *'''CIA''' <code>.cia</code> format software is usually installed with [[3DS:FBI|FBI]]/[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] and will end up on HOME Menu as a launchable title. Both homebrew and retail game dumps are available in the '''CIA''' format. |
| Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: CIA and 3DSX.
| | *'''3DSX''' <code>.3dsx</code> format software is installed by placing the 3DSX file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT Nintendo 3DS) and can only be launched from Homebrew Launcher. All '''3DSX''' format software is homebrew. |
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| *'''CIA''' (.cia) format software is usually installed with FBI and will end up on HOME Menu as a launchable title. Both homebrew and retail game dumps are available in the CIA format.
| | No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, '''CIA''' format is the way to go. Otherwise, '''3DSX''' is probably better. |
| *'''3DSX''' (.3dsx) format software is installed by placing the 3DSX file in the "3ds" (NOT Nintendo 3DS) folder and can only be launched from Homebrew Launcher. All 3DSX format software is homebrew.
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| No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, CIA format is the way to go. Otherwise, 3DSX is probably better.
| | There is also '''NDS''' <code>.nds</code> format software, which can only be used with [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds TWiLightMenu++]/nds-bootstrap and can be launched by placing the <code>.nds</code> file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts. Alternatively, you can create a forwarder that points to the <code>.nds</code> file on your SD card, which will show up on your HOME Menu. For instructions, see [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders here]. |
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| There is also '''NDS''' (.nds) format software, which can only be used with TWiLightMenu++/nds-bootstrap and can be installed by placing the NDS file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts.
| | {{Warning|text=The 3DS HOME Menu has a limit of 300 3DS titles and 40 DSiWare titles. The '''3DS''' title limit can be bypassed with [[3DS:3DSBank|3DSBank]]. The '''DSiWare''' limit itself cannot be bypassed, but if you are primarily installing <code>.nds</code> forwarders, you can use [https://github.com/YANBForwarder/YANBF YANBF] to make use of the 3DS title limit.|}} |
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| Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often): | | Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often): |
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| *'''3DS''' (.3ds) is used for cartridge dumps, which you can make/install using [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [https://citra-emu.org/wiki/dumping-game-cartridges/ Citra]. | | *'''3DS''' <code>.3ds</code> is used for cartridge dumps, which you can make/install using [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [https://citra-emu.org/wiki/dumping-game-cartridges/ Citra]. |
| * '''CXI''' (.cxi) is a generic executable format sometimes used for digital file dumps / preservation. | | *'''CXI''' <code>.cxi</code> is a generic executable format sometimes used for digital file dumps / preservation. |
| *'''APP''' (.app) is the packed application format that you will see in the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily. | | *'''APP''' <code>.app</code> is the packed application format that you will see in the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily. |
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| In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | | In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. |
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| There is 3 software that can be used to install 3DS software: | | ==Installing .cia files== |
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| | There are 3 applications that are typically used to install 3DS software and homebrew: |
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| '''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | | '''FBI''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it: |
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| <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)</li> | | <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)</li> |
| <li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li> | | <li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li> |
| <li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the .cia file)</li> | | <li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the <code>.cia</code> file)</li> |
| <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> | | <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> |
| <ul><li>The CIA file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "install and delete"</li></ul> | | <ul><li>The '''CIA''' file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "Install and delete"</li></ul> |
| </li> | | </li> |
| <li>Wait for the CIA to install</li> | | <li>Wait for the '''CIA''' to install</li> |
| </ol> | | </ol> |
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| <p>'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it:</p> | | <p>'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:</p> |
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| <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a "cias" folder for organizational purposes.)</li> | | <li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)</li> |
| <li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}</li> | | <li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}</li> |
| <li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> | | <li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
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| <li>Open the Universal-Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)</li> | | <li>Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)</li> |
| <li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</li> | | <li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</li> |
| <li>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li> | | <li>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li> |
| <li>Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the .cia, .3dsx, or .nds file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application</li> | | <li>Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the <code>.cia</code>, <code>.3dsx</code>, or <code>.nds</code> file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application</li> |
| <li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress | | <li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress |
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| <li>CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater</li> | | <li>'''CIA''' files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater</li> |
| <li>3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application</li> | | <li>'''3DSX''' files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application</li> |
| <li>NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]</li> | | <li>'''NDS''' files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]</li> |
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| Once the install has finished, press {{B|Start}} to exit the application, if you installed a CIA file and it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. | | Once the install has finished, press {{B|Start}} to exit the application, if you installed a '''CIA''' file and it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. |
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| ==Running .3dsx files== | | ==Running .3dsx files== |
| To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | | To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: |
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| #Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | | # Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card |
| #*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | | #*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case |
| #The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | | #The homebrew should now appear in the list of homebrew that appears when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu |
| #*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | | #*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it |
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| ==Installing .nds files== | | ==Reinstalling software from the eShop== |
| <code>.nds</code> files cannot be installed, but you can create a forwarder that points to the <code>.nds</code> file on your SD card, which will show up on your HOME Menu. For instructions, see [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders here].
| | See [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/607/~/how-to-download-or-redownload-content-in-nintendo-3ds-eshop this] page to redownload content from the 3DS eShop. |
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| | ==Uninstalling software== |
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| | See [[3DS:Uninstalling software]]. |
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| [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] |
