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This is a list of all entrypoints previously used in 3DS Hacks Guide. Portions of each page have been given minor updates to adapt to a modern custom firmware environment.
{{shortcut|3DS:AE}}
{{System version outdated article|console=ctr|sysversion=11.17.0-50|reason=Various exploits could have been broken due to the latest update.}}
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.


==Non-seedminer methods==
== Homebrew Launcher access ==
Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)|Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)]]
|
* Freakyforms Deluxe
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)|Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)]]
|
*Cubic Ninja
*A working 3DS camera
|-
|[[/Preparing_menuhax67_(Kartminer7)|Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)]]
|
*Mario Kart 7
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3DS:Seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}


===System Version 1.0.0 - 11.15.0 with Freakyforms Deluxe===
===Requires a digital-only game===
[[/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
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"
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)|Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)]]
|
*US Petit Computer (digital)
*A working DS mode
*A working 3DS camera
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)|Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)]]
|
*Pokémon Picross (digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3DS:Seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)|Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)]]
|
*smileBASIC (digital)
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)|Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)]]
|
*Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3DS:Seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|}


===System Version 2.1.0:===
===Requires second console===
[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.


===System Version 4.X.X or 6.X.X with a DS flashcard===
{| class="wikitable"
[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|+
!Method Name
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (basehaxx)| Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)]]
|
*Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (kartdlphax)|Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)]]
|
*Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)|Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)]]
|
*Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)|Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)]]
|
*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|-
|[[/Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)|Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)]]
|
*Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
*A second 3DS with custom firmware
|}


===System Version 9.0.0 - 11.9.0 with Cubic Ninja===
==CFW installation methods for latest firmware==
[[/Homebrew Launcher (Ninjhax2)]]
This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name


==Seedminer-based methods==
!Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)|Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working DS mode
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)|Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working DS mode
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3DS:Seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)|Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)]]
|
*Homebrew Launcher access
*Working shoulder buttons
|}


You will need to follow the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/seedminer.html Seedminer] page before proceeding with the following. You will also need to update to system version 11.16.0.
==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.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
!Firmware Version
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)|Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)]]
|Internet access
|2.1.0-4 ONLY
|-
|[[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Bannerbomb3/Preparation|BannerBomb3]]
|
*a working DSiWare Management Menu
*"movable.sed" (acquired through [[3DS:Seedminer|Seedminer]] or [[3DS:Alternate Exploits/Dumping movable.sed (nimhax)|nimhax]])
|11.16 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (fasthax)|Installing boot9strap (fasthax)]]
| Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.2.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)|Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)]]
|
*Freakyforms Deluxe
*A working 3DS camera
| 11.15.0 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (MSET)|Installing boot9strap (MSET)]]
|A working DS flashcart
|4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)|Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
|
*An Old 3DS
*Internet access
|11.14.0 and below
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)|Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)]]
|
*Internet access
*Browser access
|11.4.0 -11.13.0


===Steel Diver: Sub Wars===
|-
[[/Installing boot9strap (steelhax)]]
|[[/Installing boot9strap (udsploit)|Installing boot9strap (udsploit)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.3.0
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (uloader)|Installing boot9strap (uloader)]]
|Homebrew Launcher access
|9.0.0 - 11.15.0
|}


===Pokemon Picross===
== Special situations ==
[[/Installing boot9strap (PicHaxx)]]


==Methods no longer usable==
Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.
These methods are no longer working and are for preservation purposes. Please follow any other method instead.


[[/Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)]]
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Method Name
! Requirements
|-
|[[/Installing boot9strap (Stealth Luma3DS)|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 (SSLoth-Browser)]]
|[[3dsguide:ntrboot|Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)]]
|A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart
|-


[[/Installing boot9strap (Browser)]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Latest revision as of 23:42, 7 October 2024

Shortcut

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)
  • Freakyforms Deluxe
Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)
  • Cubic Ninja
  • A working 3DS camera
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)
  • US Petit Computer (digital)
  • A working DS mode
  • A working 3DS camera
Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)
  • Pokémon Picross (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)
  • smileBASIC (digital)
Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)
  • Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital)
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)

Requires second console

These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.

Method Name Requirements
Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)
  • Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)
  • Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)
  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge)
  • A second 3DS with custom firmware

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)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working DS mode
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working DS mode
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)
  • Homebrew Launcher access
  • Working shoulder buttons

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
  • a working DSiWare Management Menu
  • "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
 11.16 and below
Installing boot9strap (fasthax) Homebrew Launcher access 9.0.0 - 11.2.0
Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)
  • Freakyforms Deluxe
  • A working 3DS camera
 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)
  • An Old 3DS
  • Internet access
 11.14.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)
  • Internet access
  • Browser access
 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
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