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This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware. | This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware. | ||
== Homebrew Launcher access == | ==Homebrew Launcher access== | ||
Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access. | Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access. | ||
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!Method Name | !Method Name | ||
!Requirements | !Requirements | ||
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|[[/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]] | |[[/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]] | ||
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* Freakyforms Deluxe | *Freakyforms Deluxe | ||
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|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]] | |[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]] | ||
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These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded. | These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Method Name | !Method Name | ||
!Requirements | !Requirements | ||
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===Requires second console=== | ===Requires second console=== | ||
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed. | These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed. (Alternatively, a Powersaves 3DS can be used, if this is an option for you, ask [[Special:MyLanguage/Get support|here]].) | ||
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|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]] | |[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]] | ||
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*Homebrew Launcher access | *Homebrew Launcher access | ||
*Working DS mode | *Working DS mode | ||
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|[[/Installing boot9strap (fasthax)|Installing boot9strap (fasthax)]] | |[[/Installing boot9strap (fasthax)|Installing boot9strap (fasthax)]] | ||
| Homebrew Launcher access | |Homebrew Launcher access | ||
|9.0.0 - 11.2.0 | |9.0.0 - 11.2.0 | ||
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*Freakyforms Deluxe | *Freakyforms Deluxe | ||
*A working 3DS camera | *A working 3DS camera | ||
| 11.15.0 and below | |11.15.0 and below | ||
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|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]] | |[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]] | ||
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== Special situations == | ==Special situations== | ||
Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version. | Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version. | ||
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!Method Name | !Method Name | ||
! Requirements | !Requirements | ||
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|[[/Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)|Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)]] | |[[/Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)|Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:16, 30 May 2026
This is a list of alternative methods to install custom firmware. These are often used if the main guide cannot be used for some reason. These guides either require older system versions, access to certain games or applications, or secondary devices which already have custom firmware.
Homebrew Launcher access
Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.
| Method Name | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx) |
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| Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7) |
Requires a digital-only game
These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded.
| Method Name | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx) | |
| Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (steelhax) |
Requires second console
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed. (Alternatively, a Powersaves 3DS can be used, if this is an option for you, ask here.)
| Method Name | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx) |
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| Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax) |
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| Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax) |
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CFW installation methods for latest firmware
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).
| Method Name | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax) |
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| Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax) |
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| Installing boot9strap (Frogtool) | |
| Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM) |
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CFW installation methods for older versions
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.
| Method Name | Requirements | Firmware Version |
|---|---|---|
| Installing boot9strap (2xrsa) | Internet access | 2.1.0-4 ONLY |
| Bannerbomb3 | 11.16 and below | |
| Installing boot9strap (fasthax) | Homebrew Launcher access | 9.0.0 - 11.2.0 |
| Installing boot9strap (freakyhax) |
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11.15.0 and below |
| Installing boot9strap (MSET) | A working DS flashcart | 4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U) |
| Installing boot9strap (safecerthax) |
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11.14.0 and below |
| Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser) |
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11.4.0 -11.13.0 |
| Installing boot9strap (udsploit) | Homebrew Launcher access | 9.0.0 - 11.3.0 |
| Installing boot9strap (uloader) | Homebrew Launcher access | 9.0.0 - 11.15.0 |
Special situations
Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.
| Method Name | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS) | A console sold from certain Amazon or AliExpress sellers that have a hidden version of Luma3DS and may be sold as "region-unlocked" |
| Installing boot9strap (ntrboot) | A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart |