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==Required Reading==
==Required Reading==


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In order to exploit the SAFE_MODE firmware of our system, we need to inject an exploited WiFi profile.
In order to exploit the SAFE_MODE firmware of our system, we need to inject an exploited WiFi profile.
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Once the WiFi profile has been injected, we will use SAFE_MODE, which is a recovery feature present on all 3DS consoles, to activate the exploited WiFi profile.
Once the WiFi profile has been injected, we will use SAFE_MODE, which is a recovery feature present on all 3DS consoles, to activate the exploited WiFi profile.


{{warning|text=If your (Right/Left Shoulder), (D-Pad Up) or (A) buttons do not work, you will need to use another method. For assistance with this matter, join [https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp Nintendo Homebrew on Discord] and ask, in English, for help.}}
{{warning|text=If your (Right/Left Shoulder), (D-Pad Up) or (A) buttons do not work, you will need to use another method. For assistance with this matter, join {{ml|Get support|Nintendo Homebrew on Discord}} and ask, in English, for help.}}


==What You Need==
==What You Need==
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#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
#*The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the Nintendo 3DS folder that the device automatically generates
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the Nintendo 3DS folder that the device automatically generates
#Copy the <code>slotTool</code> folder from the unSAFE_MODE <code>.zip</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy the <code>slotTool</code> folder from the unSAFE_MODE <code>.zip</code> to the <code>3ds</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy the otherapp payload for your region/version from the unSAFE_MODE <code>.zip</code>'s <code>otherapps_with_CfgS</code> folder to the location of your current otherapp payload, renaming it accordingly and replacing the existing one
#*This will depend on the exploit you are using. For example, steelhax uses <code>SD:/steelhax/payload.bin</code>, while PicHaxx uses <code>SD:/otherapp.bin</code>
#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card
#Create a folder named <code>boot9strap</code> on the root of your SD card
#Copy <code>boot9strap.firm</code> and <code>boot9strap.firm.sha</code> from the boot9strap <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/boot9strap/</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy <code>boot9strap.firm</code> and <code>boot9strap.firm.sha</code> from the boot9strap <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/boot9strap/</code> folder on your SD card
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#Launch slotTool from the list of homebrew
#Launch slotTool from the list of homebrew
#*If you get stuck on a red screen, delete <code>slotTool.xml</code> from the <code>/3ds/slotTool/</code> directory, then retry this section
#*If you get stuck on a red screen, delete <code>slotTool.xml</code> from the <code>/3ds/slotTool/</code> directory, then retry this section
#*<code>slotTool.xml</code> may have the icon of a web browser and not show the <code>.xml</code> extension
#Select the "INSTALL exploit to wifi slots 1,2,3 & shutdown" option
#Select the "INSTALL exploit to wifi slots 1,2,3 & shutdown" option
#*You will see some on-screen text and then your system will shut down
#*You will see some on-screen text and then your system will shut down
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#*Do NOT change these settings!
#*Do NOT change these settings!
#*If all three connections are NOT all named "Haaaaaaaxxxxxxxxx…", STOP! Something went wrong in this section and MUST be fixed before you can continue
#*If all three connections are NOT all named "Haaaaaaaxxxxxxxxx…", STOP! Something went wrong in this section and MUST be fixed before you can continue
#Power off your device


===Section II - unSAFE_MODE===
===Section II - unSAFE_MODE===