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'''fastboot3DS''' is a firmware loader for the Nintendo 3DS. It works like [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]], but offers additional features such as: | '''fastboot3DS''' is a firmware loader for the Nintendo 3DS. It works like [[3DS:boot9strap|boot9strap]], but offers additional features such as: | ||
* A menu that can be accessed by holding | * A menu that can be accessed by holding {{B|HOME}} on boot to perform certain actions | ||
* The ability to chainload payloads directly from fastboot3DS | * The ability to chainload payloads directly from fastboot3DS (instead of through Luma3DS) | ||
** | ** Additionally, fastboot3DS's chainloader can make a payload boot only when holding ''multiple'' buttons | ||
** Also note that fastboot3DS's chainloader acts before Luma3DS, so {{B|L}}, {{B|R}}, and {{B|START}} can be used by themselves without consequence. {{B|SELECT}} should only be used with other buttons to avoid making the [[3DS:Luma3DS/Configuration|Luma3DS configuration]] menu inaccessible, however, and {{B|ZL}}, {{B|ZR}} and {{B|HOME}} are still unusable | |||
* The ability to display a splash screen on startup, before Luma3DS has booted | * The ability to display a splash screen on startup, before Luma3DS has booted | ||
* The ability to backup / restore your NAND, as well as backup your bootroms and otp.bin | * The ability to backup / restore your NAND, as well as backup your bootroms and otp.bin | ||
** The latter can no longer be done with boot9strap as of boot9strap v1.4, but can still be done through GodMode9 | ** The latter can no longer be done with boot9strap as of boot9strap v1.4, but can still be done through GodMode9 | ||
* Compatibility with HOME Menu FIRM payload shortcuts, such as [https://gbatemp.net/download/open-agb-launcher.36828/ | * Compatibility with HOME Menu FIRM payload shortcuts, such as [https://gbatemp.net/download/open-agb-launcher.36828/ Open AGB Launcher] for [[3DS:open_agb_firm|open_agb_firm]] and its base program, [https://github.com/SUOlivia/That-Shortcut-Thingy That-Shortcut-Thingy] | ||
[[3dsguide:index|Our guide]] installs boot9strap since it's what most end users will be fine with, but if you're a power user, then you may be interested in installing fastboot3DS. | [[3dsguide:index|Our guide]] installs boot9strap since it's what most end users will be fine with, but if you're a power user, then you may be interested in installing fastboot3DS. | ||
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{{info|Two things you should know: | {{info|Two things you should know: | ||
* Troubleshooting may differ for some situations (generally for things relating to FIRM-based payloads) when fastboot3DS is installed, so you should disclose that when getting help with such a situation. | * Troubleshooting may differ for some situations (generally for things relating to FIRM-based payloads) when fastboot3DS is installed, so you should disclose that when getting help with such a situation. | ||
* The vast majority of pages on this wiki, and in fact most guides on the internet, will assume that you're using a boot9strap-based installation. If you choose to install fastboot3DS, you'll need to adapt the wiki's instructions to your personal setup (and/or figure it out on your own).}} | * The vast majority of pages on this wiki, and in fact most guides on the internet, will assume that you're using a boot9strap-based installation. If you choose to install fastboot3DS, you'll need to adapt the wiki's instructions to your personal setup (and/or figure it out on your own). This usually will not cause noticeable changes unless <code>.firm</code> payloads are involved.}} | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||