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'''FBI''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:
'''FBI''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:


# Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)</li>
<ol>
# Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li>
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)</li>
# Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the <code>.cia</code> file)</li>
<li>Open the FBI application (if you followed 3ds.hacks.guide, it will be on your HOME Menu)</li>
# Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code>
<li>Navigate to SD Card -> (wherever you put the <code>.cia</code> file)</li>
#* The '''CIA''' file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "Install and delete"</li></ul>
<li>Navigate to <code>Install and delete CIA</code>
# Wait for the '''CIA''' to install</li>
<ul><li>The '''CIA''' file itself does not need to be kept after it is installed, hence "Install and delete"</li></ul>
 
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<li>Wait for the '''CIA''' to install</li>
</ol>


Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear.
Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. If it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear.
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|-|GodMode9=
|-|GodMode9=


'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:
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<p>'''GodMode9''' is an application that can install '''CIA''' files. To use it:</p>


# Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)
<ol>
# Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}
<li>Place your <code>.cia</code> file anywhere on your SD card. (You may want to create a <code>cias</code> folder for organizational purposes.)</li>
# Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}</li>
# Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
# Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}</li>
# Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
# Unlock write permissions if prompted
<li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
# Wait for the CIA to install
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted</li>
# Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears
<li>Wait for the CIA to install</li>
# Relock write permissions if prompted
<li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears</li>
<li>Relock write permissions if prompted</li>
</ol>


Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing {{B|Start}}
Once the install has finished, reboot your console by pressing {{B|Start}}
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|-|Universal Updater=
|-|Universal Updater=


If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have '''Universal Updater''', which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it:
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<p>If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have '''Universal Updater''', which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it:</p>


# Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)
<ol>
# Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application
<li>Open the Universal Updater application (the blue down arrow icon)</li>
# Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application
<li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</li>
# Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the <code>.cia</code>, <code>.3dsx</code>, or <code>.nds</code> file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application
<li>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li>
# Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress
<li>Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the <code>.cia</code>, <code>.3dsx</code>, or <code>.nds</code> file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application</li>
#* '''CIA''' files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater
<li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress
#* '''3DSX''' files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application
<ul>
#* '''NDS''' files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]
<li>'''CIA''' files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater</li>
<li>'''3DSX''' files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application</li>
<li>'''NDS''' files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]</li>
</ol>


Once the install has finished, press {{B|Start}} to exit the application, if you installed a '''CIA''' file and it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear.
Once the install has finished, press {{B|Start}} to exit the application, if you installed a '''CIA''' file and it doesn't immediately appear, you may have to power your console off and on to get it to appear.
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