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.
There are multiple 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, the following methods are probably going to be less of a pain:
== Unbricking a 3DS with a custom keyboard installed == <!--T:2-->
* If you have a second 3DS and a digital or physical copy of Mario Kart 7, the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax) kartdlphax] method should work as normal.
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* If you have a compatible DS flashcart, the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot ntrboot] method will always work.
{{info|text=<translate><!--T:3--> 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).}}</translate>
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=== Methods that require additional hardware === <!--T:4-->
== Unbricking a 3DS with a custom keyboard installed ==
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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:
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* <translate><!--T:6--> [[3dsguide:ntrboot|ntrboot]] (Requires a compatible flashcard)</translate>
* <translate><!--T:7--> [[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)</translate>
* <translate><!--T:8--> [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/3dsropxploitinjector (basehaxx)|basehaxx]] (Requires a second console and a copy of Pokémon Omega Ruby or Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, on cartridge.)</translate>
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=== Methods that don't require seedminer === <!--T:9-->
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* Your NAND backup (e.g. {{code|inline=y|lang=css|220101_AA000000000_sysnand_000.bin}})
The following methods do not require seedminer and can be followed like normal:
* {{code|inline=y|lang=css|essentials.exefs}}
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* {{code|inline=y|lang=css|movable.sed}}
* <translate><!--T:11--> [[3dsguide:installing-boot9strap-(super-skaterhax).html|super-skaterhax]] (Your console date needs to be correct, and you must have a New 3DS. (A new 3DS has a C-Stick on top of the X button.) Otherwise, there is no reason to follow super-skaterhax.)</translate>
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=== Methods that require seedminer === <!--T:12-->
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{{info|text=<translate><!--T:13--> If you have a copy of any of the following:</translate>
* <translate><!--T:14--> Your NAND backup (e.g. <code>220101_AA000000000_sysnand_000.bin</code>)</translate>
'''''YOU DO NOT NEED TO MINE YOUR SEED AGAIN.'''''
Then you should only follow Sections I and IV (or else you're going to be wasting a lot of time, since any of these files should already have your encryption key embedded). Otherwise, follow the whole guide.
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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]].</translate>}}
For instructions on extracting your {{code|inline=y|lang=css|movable.sed}} from your NAND backup or from {{code|inline=y|lang=css|essentials.exefs}}, see [[3DS:Extract movable.sed|this page]].}}
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 the prompts).
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=== Section I: Installing Pokémon Picross === <!--T:20-->
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{{warning|text=<translate><!--T:21--> 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.</translate>}}
# Power on your device
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# Press Left Shoulder + Right Shoulder to open the camera applet
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# Tap the QR code icon on the bottom left hand corner
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
# 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 === <!--T:23-->
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{{info|text=<translate><!--T:24--> If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.</translate>}}
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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.
=== Section II: Mii QR Code ===
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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.
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 exporting a Mii QR code.
=== Section III: PicHaxx === <!--T:27-->
# Open the Mii Maker application
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# Tap the "QR Code/Image Options" button
Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]].
# Tap "Save Mii as QR Code"
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#* Make sure to select a Mii that was created on this 3DS
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# Tap whatever button it is that lets you save the Mii QR code image to the SD card
=== Section III: Bruteforcing ===
|-|<translate><!--T:29--> Steelhax (Steel Diver: Sub Wars)</translate>=
Now that you have a Mii QR code, you'll have to force your computer to do a bunch of math to derive the same data that is normally transmitted in a friend exchange.
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=== Section I: Installing Steel Diver: Sub Wars === <!--T:30-->
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{{warning|text=<translate><!--T:31--> 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.</translate>}}
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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.
{{warning|text=You'll need a reasonably powerful graphics card to do this, or else this may take literal years. If you don't have one, skip this section and ask someone at [https://discord.gg/C29hYvh Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] for assistance. Make sure to provide:
=== Section II: Mii mining === <!--T:33-->
* Your Mii QR code (from the previous step)
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* Your console model (3DS, 3DSXL, 2DS, New3DS, New3DSXL, or New2DSXL)
{{info|text=<translate><!--T:34--> If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.</translate>}}
* Your [https://3ds.hacks.guide/seedminer#section-i---prep-work console's ID0]}}
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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.
Still here? Great! Get ready for a long ride.
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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.
# If you haven't already, install the [https://www.python.org/downloads/ latest version of Python].
=== Section III: Steelhax === <!--T:37-->
#* When given the option, you should add Python to PATH. You may need to restart your computer.
# Download and extract the [http://github.com/zoogie/seedminer/releases/latest latest release of Seedminer].
# Open a Command Prompt / Terminal window and {{code|inline=y|lang=css|cd}} to where you extracted Seedminer.
#* For example, if everything is in a {{code|inline=y|lang=css|seedminer}} folder on your desktop and you're currently at {{code|inline=y|lang=css|C:\Users\OPERATIONiDROID}}, you'll want to run {{code|inline=y|lang=css|cd Desktop/seedminer}}.
# Run the command {{code|inline=y|lang=css|py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py mii <device model> <year of manufacturing>}}.
#* If you don't know the year of manufacturing, just guess. It just might go faster if you guess correctly.
# Sit back and relax. This could take several hours, depending on the power of your graphics card.
#* If you get to offset 2500-ish, you may have entered the wrong device model (or you system transferred at some point, which messes this up). Try again with the other device model.
# Once the program is done, run {{code|inline=y|lang=css|py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py id0 <your id0>}}.
# Run the command {{code|inline=y|lang=css|py -3 seedminer_launcher3.py gpu}}.
# Wait a bit. This shouldn't take any longer than 10 minutes on a decent GPU.
#* If you get to offset 100, you might have an unminable seed or you may have provided the wrong ID0. It would suck if you had an unminable seed so let's just hope it's not that.
# If the stars aligned, you should get a {{code|inline=y|lang=css|movable.sed}}!
=== Section IV: PicHaxx ===
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Now that you have your <code>movable.sed</code>, continue to [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]].
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Now that you have your {{code|inline=y|lang=css|movable.sed}}, you can follow [https://3ds.hacks.guide/installing-boot9strap-(pichaxx) Installing boot9strap (PicHaxx)] as normal.
|-|<translate><!--T:39--> Kartminer7 (Mario Kart 7)</translate>=
If everything went well, you should end up with boot9strap installed and the keyboard / System Settings should work again.
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=== Section I: Installing Mario Kart 7 === <!--T:40-->
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{{warning|text=<translate><!--T:41--> 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.</translate>}}
{{info|text=<translate><!--T:42--> If you have a cartridge of Mario Kart 7 and it's the same region as your console, you can skip this section.</translate>}}
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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.
{{Mbox|type=speedy|text=DON'T UNINSTALL CUSTOM FIRMWARE AGAIN! You've seen firsthand how it can go wrong.}}
=== Section II: Updating Mario Kart 7 === <!--T:44-->
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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 === <!--T:46-->
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{{info|text=<translate><!--T:47--> If you already have your <code>movable.sed</code>, you can skip this section.</translate>}}
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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.
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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 === <!--T:50-->
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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.
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<center>{{critical|text=<translate><!--T:53--> Do <big>'''not'''</big> uninstall custom firmware again without guidance. You've now seen first-hand how it can go wrong.</translate>}}</center>
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
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:
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, and you must have a New 3DS. (A new 3DS has a C-Stick on top of the X button.) Otherwise, there is no reason to follow super-skaterhax.)
Methods that require seedminer
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
