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| '''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides: | | '''FTP''' (File Transfer Protocol) is a way to transfer files wirelessly through a local network. |
| * microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models.
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| * microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows.
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| ** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows.
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| * microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use.
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| Luckily, with custom firmware, we can instead use FTP to transfer files wirelessly on both New 3DS ''and'' Old 3DS.
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| == What You Need == | | == What You Need == |
| '''On your computer''': | | '''On your computer''': |
| * A working FTP client
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| ** Windows: Use [https://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP]
| | <li>A working FTP client |
| ** macOS: Use [https://cyberduck.io/download/ Cyberduck]
| | {{FTP clients}}</li> |
| ** Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use [https://github.com/masneyb/gftp/releases/latest gFTP] instead
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| '''On your 3DS''': | | '''On your 3DS''': |
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| ** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based | | ** The normal (unlabelled) version has a GUI while the <code>classic</code> version is entirely text-based |
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| == Instructions == | | == Installation == |
| If your 3DS can use the internet, choose the Universal-Updater method. | | If your 3DS can use the internet, choose the Universal-Updater method. |
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| | {{info|FTPD is installed as part of [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup|Finalizing Setup]] on 3DS Hacks Guide.}} |
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| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|Universal-Updater= | | |-|Universal-Updater= |
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| </tabber> | | </tabber> |
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| === Section II - FTP Client === | | == Usage == |
| # If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system | | # If you haven't already, install the FTP client for your operating system |
| # Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows: | | # Open the FTP client and fill in the information as follows: |
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| <big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}</big> | | <big>{{success|Your computer is now connected to your 3DS via FTP!}}</big> |
| [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | | [[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] |
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| | == FAQ == |
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| | === Why not microSD Management? === |
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| | While New 3DS models can do a similar method through microSD Management, said method has a number of downsides: |
| | * microSD Management does not exist on Old 3DS models. |
| | * microSD Management uses a protocol (SMBv1) that is only supported by Windows. |
| | ** Additionally, SMBv1 is heavily outdated, [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858 now a major security risk], and disabled by default on modern installations of Windows. |
| | * microSD Management can cause random file corruption in use. |