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NTR is a generally outdated plugin loader. However, it is still necessary to load older plugins in the <code>.plg</code> format. The only way to load NTR on modern CFW setups is using BootNTRSelector. | NTR is a generally outdated plugin loader. However, it is still necessary to load older plugins in the <code>.plg</code> format. The only way to load NTR on modern CFW setups is using BootNTRSelector. | ||
== Installing BootNTRSelector == | == Installing BootNTRSelector == | ||
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|-|Universal-Updater= | |||
=== What you need === | |||
* [[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] | * [[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] | ||
=== Installation === | |||
# Power on your console | |||
# | # Launch '''Universal-Updater''' from the HOME Menu, or from the Homebrew Launcher | ||
# | # Select the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''BootNTR''' | ||
# Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''BootNTR''' from the list of homebrew | |||
# select <code>BootNTRSelector.cia</code> | |||
#* If you are on an old 3DS and want to use plugins with extended memory mode games (such as seventh generation Pokémon games and Super Smash Bros.), also get <code>BootNTRSelector_Mode3.cia</code> as you will need to use it for such games | #* If you are on an old 3DS and want to use plugins with extended memory mode games (such as seventh generation Pokémon games and Super Smash Bros.), also get <code>BootNTRSelector_Mode3.cia</code> as you will need to use it for such games | ||
# | # Select the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''Luma3DS''' | ||
# Reboot your | # Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''Luma3DS''' from the list of homebrew | ||
# | # Choose <code>boot.firm</code> | ||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need | # Wait until the app(s) finish installing | ||
# Reboot your console | |||
# If you see the Luma3DS configuration menu, enable any options that you need, then press Start | |||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need them | |||
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=== What you need === | |||
* The latest release of [https://github.com/Nanquitas/BootNTR/releases BootNTRSelector] (BootNTRSelector.cia) | |||
* [https://github.com/Nanquitas/BootNTR/releases BootNTRSelector] | |||
** If you are on an old 3DS and want to use plugins with extended memory mode games (such as seventh generation Pokémon games and Super Smash Bros.), also get <code>BootNTRSelector_Mode3.cia</code> as you will need to use it for such games | ** If you are on an old 3DS and want to use plugins with extended memory mode games (such as seventh generation Pokémon games and Super Smash Bros.), also get <code>BootNTRSelector_Mode3.cia</code> as you will need to use it for such games | ||
* [https://github.com/ | * The latest release of [https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest Luma3DS] (the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> file) | ||
** | ** Luma3DS v13.0 or higher is required to use BootNTR Selector (or 3GX loader for older versions) | ||
=== Installation === | |||
# Insert your SD card into your computer | |||
# Copy the BootNTRSelector <code>.cia</code> file(s) to your SD card | |||
# Copy <code>boot.firm</code> from the Luma3DS <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card, replacing <code>boot.firm</code> if it is already there | |||
# Reinsert your SD card into your console and power on | |||
# If you see the Luma3DS configuration menu, enable any options that you need, then press Start | |||
#* Hint: If you don't know what the options are, you don't need them | |||
# Install the BootNTRSelector <code>.cia</code> file(s) using a CIA installer such as [[3DS:FBI|FBI]] | |||
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== Using NTR plugins == | == Using NTR plugins == | ||
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An example directory for a plugin affecting all games would be <code>plugin</code> -> <code>game</code> -> <code>plugin.plg</code>. | An example directory for a plugin affecting all games would be <code>plugin</code> -> <code>game</code> -> <code>plugin.plg</code>. | ||
=== Launching NTR === | === Launching NTR === | ||
# Open the BootNTRSelector app on your home menu | # Open the BootNTRSelector app on your home menu | ||
# Select 3.6 on the version selection screen | # Select 3.6 on the version selection screen | ||
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=== Usage notes === | === Usage notes === | ||
* You cannot play more than one game with NTR without rebooting your console. When you are done playing a game, power off your console | |||
* You cannot play more than one game with NTR without rebooting | |||
* You must launch NTR every time you wish to use a plugin | * You must launch NTR every time you wish to use a plugin | ||
* Certain applets, such as the New 3DS's internet browser, may crash if you try to open them while NTR is active | * Certain applets, such as the New 3DS's internet browser, may crash if you try to open them while NTR is active | ||