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| This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. | | This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. |
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| ==3DS software formats== | | ==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'''. | | Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: '''CIA''' and '''3DSX'''. |
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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. | | 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. |
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| 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]. | | 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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| {{Warning|text=The 3DS HOME Menu has a limit of 300 3DS titles and 40 DSiWare titles, however the '''3DS''' title limit can be bypassed with [https://www.gamebrew.org/wiki/3DSBank| 3DSBank], the '''DSiWare''' limit itself cannot be bypassed, however you can make a <code>.nds</code> forwarder that uses a '''3DS''' title with [https://github.com/YANBForwarder/YANBF| YANBF].|}} | | {{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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| 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 and homebrew: | | ==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= | | |-|FBI= |
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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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| # 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>
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| # Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</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> |
| # Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the <code>.cia</code> file)</li>
| | <li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li> |
| # Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code>
| | <li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the <code>.cia</code> file)</li> |
| #* The '''CIA''' file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "Install and delete"</li></ul>
| | <li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code> |
| # Wait for the '''CIA''' to install</li>
| | <ul><li>The '''CIA''' file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "Install and delete"</li></ul> |
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| | <li>Wait for the '''CIA''' to install</li> |
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| Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If 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, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear. |
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| |-|GodMode9= | | |-|GodMode9= |
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| '''GodMode9''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it: | | <span> |
| | <p>'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:</p> |
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| # Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)
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| # Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}
| | <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> |
| # Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}
| | <li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}</li> |
| # Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}
| | <li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| # Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}
| | <li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}</li> |
| # Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}
| | <li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| # Unlock write permissions if prompted
| | <li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}</li> |
| # Wait for the CIA to install
| | <li>Unlock write permissions if prompted</li> |
| # Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears
| | <li>Wait for the CIA to install</li> |
| # Relock write permissions if prompted
| | <li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears</li> |
| | <li>Relock write permissions if prompted</li> |
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| Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing {{B|Start}} | | Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing {{B|Start}} |
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| |-|Universal Updater= | | |-|Universal Updater= |
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| If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have '''Universal Updater''', which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | | <span> |
| | <p>If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have '''Universal Updater''', which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it:</p> |
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| # Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)
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| # Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application
| | <li>Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)</li> |
| # Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application
| | <li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</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>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li> |
| # Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress
| | <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> |
| #* '''CIA''' files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater
| | <li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress |
| #* '''3DSX''' files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application
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| #* '''NDS''' files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]
| | <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>'''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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| 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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| | ==Reinstalling software from the eShop== |
| | 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== | | ==Uninstalling software== |
