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# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card|reformat your SD]]  ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''
# Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your computer and [[Formatting an SD card|reformat your SD]]  ''(this will wipe your SD card data)''
# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card
# Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [[Checking SD card integrity]]. If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card
# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance
# Your SD card slot may be broken. Join {{ml|Get support|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for further assistance


=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===
=== Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen ===


Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance.
Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an [[3DS:ntrboot|ntrboot]] flashcart to reinstall [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]] in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join {{ml|Get support|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for assistance.


It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time [[3DS:splash screens|splash screen]] that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
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=== Some other error ===
=== Some other error ===


Please take a photo of the error and join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance.
Please take a photo of the error and join {{ml|Get support|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for assistance.




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=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===
=== DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio===


Follow [[3DS:DSU|DSU]]
Follow the [[3DS:DS mode unbrick|DS mode unbrick guide]]


=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===
=== GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken===
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=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===
=== Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work===


This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. You will need to system format your console to fix this issue.
This can occur after a [[3DS:CTRTransfer|CTRTransfer]] or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. This is most likely fixed by following [[3DS:CTRTransfer#Section_VI_-_Delete_system_config_savedata|Section VI - Delete system config savedata]] of the CTRTransfer guide.


=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===
=== Exception screen when booting/loading an application===


Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen|this page]].
Look for your exception screen in [[3DS:Error screens/Luma3DS exception screen|this page]].
If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for further assistance.
If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join {{ml|Get support|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} for further assistance.


=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===
=== Opening the HOME Menu settings crashes the console or loads the Homebrew Launcher===
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# If you are using Pretendo, switch to Nintendo Network with Nimbus
# If you are using Pretendo, switch to Nintendo Network with Nimbus
# Set your DNS settings to '''Auto'''
# Set your DNS settings to '''Auto-obtain'''
# Set your Proxy settings to '''Do Not Use'''
# Move closer to your WiFi router
# Move closer to your WiFi router
# Update from Safe Mode by turning off the console, holding {{B|L|R|D-Pad Up|A}} on boot, and following the on-screen prompts
# Update from Safe Mode by turning off the console, holding {{B|L|R|D-Pad Up|A}} on boot, and following the on-screen prompts
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# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later
# Nintendo servers may be down; Try again later
# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer|CTRTransfer]], then try again
# If you still get an error, follow [[3DS:CTRTransfer|CTRTransfer]], then try again
# For further support (in English), [https://discord.gg/nintendohomebrew join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord]
# For further support (in English), {{ml|Get support|join Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}}


=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===
=== Clear HOME Menu extdata ===
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#* '''JPN Region''': <code>000002cc</code>
#* '''JPN Region''': <code>000002cc</code>
#* '''USA Region''': <code>000002cd</code>
#* '''USA Region''': <code>000002cd</code>
#* '''KOR Region''': <code>000002cf</code>
# Reinsert your SD card into your console
# Reinsert your SD card into your console