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The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.
The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.


This guide will have you make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:
On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:


*[[3DS:FBI|FBI]] ''(installs CIA formatted applications)''
*'''FBI''' ''(installs CIA formatted applications)''
*[[3DS:Anemone3DS|Anemone3DS]] ''(installs custom themes)''
*'''Anemone3DS''' ''(installs custom themes)''
*[[Checkpoint]] ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)''
*'''Checkpoint''' ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)''
*[[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)''
*'''Universal-Updater''' ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)''
*[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)''
*'''GodMode9''' ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)''
*'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)''
*'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)''


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In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page.
In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page.


#Power off your device.
#Power off your device
#Insert your SD card into your computer.
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist.
#Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
#Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) you downloaded earlier to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card.
#Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card
#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
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the device automatically generates.
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the device automatically generates
#Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card.
#Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card
#Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist.
#Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card.
#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card.
#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
#Reinsert your SD card into your device.
#Reinsert your SD card into your device
#Power on your device.
#Power on your device


===Section II - Updating the System===
===Section II - Updating the System===
In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware.
In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware.


#Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”.
#Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”
#*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe.
#*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
#**You may get a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section.
#*The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section
#*If this gives you an error, ensure both your DNS settings and Proxy settings are set to “auto”.
#*If this gives you an error, set both your DNS settings and Proxy settings to “auto”
#*If this still gives you an error, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230319181423/https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#finalizing-setup follow this troubleshooting guide].
#*If this still gives you an error, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230319181423/https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#finalizing-setup follow this troubleshooting guide]


===Section III - Homebrew Launcher===
===Section III - Homebrew Launcher===
In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your device.
In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your device.


#Launch the Download Play application.
#Launch the Download Play application
#Wait until you see the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>Nintendo DS</code> buttons.
#Wait until you see the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>Nintendo DS</code> buttons
#Press {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} at the same time to open the Rosalina menu.
#Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
#Select “Miscellaneous options”.
#Select “Miscellaneous options”
#Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.”
#Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.”
#Press {{Key press|B}} to continue.
#Press (B) to continue
#Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the Rosalina main menu.
#Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
#Press {{Key press|B}}) to exit the Rosalina menu.
#Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
#Press {{Key press|Home}}), then close Download Play.
#Press (Home), then close Download Play
#Launch the Download Play application.
#Launch the Download Play application
#Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher.
#Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
#*If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen or crashes to a screen with white text, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card. You can redownload it [https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-hbmenu/releases/latest here].
#*If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card


===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup===
===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup===
In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly).
In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly).


#Press {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} at the same time to open the Rosalina menu.
#Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
#Select “Miscellaneous options”.
#Select “Miscellaneous options”
#Select “Dump DSP firmware”.
#Select “Dump DSP firmware”
#Press {{Key press|B}} to continue.
#Press (B) to continue
#Select “Nullify user time offset”.
#Select “Nullify user time offset”
#Press {{Key press|B}} to continue.
#Press (B) to continue
#Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the Rosalina main menu.
#Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
#Press {{Key press|B}} to exit the Rosalina menu.
#Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu


===Section V - Installing CIAs===
===Section V - Installing CIAs===
In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.
In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.


#Launch FBI from the list of homebrew.
#Launch FBI from the list of homebrew
#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>.
#Navigate to <code>SD</code> -> <code>cias</code>
#Select “<current directory>”.
#Select “<current directory>”
#Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm.
#Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm
#Press {{Key press|Home}}, then {{Key press|X}} to close Download Play.
#Press (Home), then close Download Play


===Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS===
===Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS===
In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.
In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.


#Power off your device.
#Power off your device
#Press and hold {{Key press|Start}}, and while holding {{Key press|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9.
#Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
#** If you boot to Luma3DS Chainloader, select GodMode9.
#*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled
#*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled.
#If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed
#If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press {{Key press|A}} to do so, then press {{Key press|A}} to continue once it has completed.
#If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
#If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press {{Key press|A}} to do so, set the date and time, then press {{Key press|A}}) to continue.
#Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
#Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu.
#Select “Scripts…”
#Select “Scripts…”.
#Select “GM9Megascript”
#Select “GM9Megascript”.
#Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide”
#Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide”.
#Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND”
#Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND”.
#When prompted, press (A) to proceed
#When prompted, press {{Key press|A}} to proceed.
#Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
#Press {{Key press|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given.
#Press (A) to continue
#Press {{Key press|A}} to continue.


===Section VII - Cleanup SD Card===
===Section VII - Cleanup SD Card===
In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.
In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.


#Select “Cleanup SD Card”.
#Select “Cleanup SD Card”
#When prompted, press {{Key press|A}} to proceed.
#When prompted, press (A) to proceed
#Press {{Key press|A}} to continue.
#Press (A) to continue
#Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the main menu.
#Press (B) to return to the main menu


===Section VIII - Backup Essential Files===
===Section VIII - Backup Essential Files===
In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.
In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.


#Select “Backup Options”.
#Select “Backup Options”
#Select “SysNAND Backup”.
#Select “SysNAND Backup”
#Press {{Key press|A}} to confirm.
#Press (A) to confirm
#*This process will take some time.
#*This process will take some time
#*If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide.
#*If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide
#Press {{Key press|A}} to continue.
#Press (A) to continue
#Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the main menu.
#Press (B) to return to the main menu
#Select “Exit”.
#Select “Exit”
#Press {{Key press|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted.
#Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
#Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>.
#Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code>
#Press {{Key press|A}} on <code>essential.exefs</code> to select it.
#Press (A) on <code>essential.exefs</code> to select it
#Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”.
#Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
#*If you see “Destination already exists”, press {{Key press|A}} on “Overwrite file(s)”.
#*If you see “Destination already exists”, press (A) on “Overwrite file(s)”
#Press {{Key press|A}} to continue.
#Press (A) to continue
#Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu.
#Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device.
#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device
#Insert your SD card into your computer.
#Insert your SD card into your computer
#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer.
#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
#*Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
#*Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
#*These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future.
#*These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future
#Delete <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card after copying it.
#Delete <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card after copying it
#*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access.
#*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
#If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer.
#If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
#Reinsert your SD card into your device.
#Reinsert your SD card into your device
#Power on your device.
#Power on your device


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Here are some key combos that you should know:
Here are some key combos that you should know:


*Holding {{Key press|Select}} on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
*Holding (Select) on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
*Holding {{Key press|Start}} on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in <code>/luma/payloads/</code>, the Luma3DS chainloader.
*Holding (Start) on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in <code>/luma/payloads/</code>, the Luma3DS chainloader.
*By default, pressing {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
*By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
**If you have a modified Luma config, this key combination may be {{Key press|X}} and {{Key press|Y}} instead.
*Holding (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See the changelog for a list.
*Holding {{Key press|Start}} + {{Key press|Select}} + {{Key press|X}} on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See [[3DS:Boot9strap|here]] for what each color means.
}}
}}
{{info|text=See [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do here] for some things to do with custom firmware.}}
{{info|text=See [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do here] for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.}}


{{info|text=For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] and [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dumping Titles and Game Cartridges]] pages.}}
{{info|text=For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] and [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dumping Titles and Game Cartridge]]<nowiki/>s pages.}}

Revision as of 20:30, 30 November 2023

Required Reading

The file boot.firm is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.

On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:

  • FBI (installs CIA formatted applications)
  • Anemone3DS (installs custom themes)
  • Checkpoint (backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)
  • Universal-Updater (a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)
  • GodMode9 (multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)
  • Homebrew Launcher Loader (launches the Homebrew Launcher)

What You Need

Instructions

Section I - Prep Work

In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page.

  1. Power off your device
  2. Insert your SD card into your computer
  3. Create a folder named cias on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
  4. Copy all of the CIA files (Anemone3DS.cia, Checkpoint.cia, FBI.cia, Homebrew_Launcher.cia, and Universal-Updater.cia) to the /cias/ folder on your SD card
  5. Create a folder named 3ds on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
    • This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the Nintendo 3DS folder that the device automatically generates
  6. Copy FBI.3dsx to the /3ds/ folder on your SD card
  7. Create a folder named payloads in the luma folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
  8. Copy GodMode9.firm from the GodMode9 .zip to the /luma/payloads/ folder on your SD card
  9. Copy the gm9 folder from the GodMode9 .zip to the root of your SD card
  10. Reinsert your SD card into your device
  11. Power on your device

Section II - Updating the System

In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware.

  1. Update your device by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update”
    • Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
    • The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section
    • If this gives you an error, set both your DNS settings and Proxy settings to “auto”
    • If this still gives you an error, follow this troubleshooting guide

Section III - Homebrew Launcher

In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your device.

  1. Launch the Download Play application
  2. Wait until you see the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS buttons
  3. Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
  4. Select “Miscellaneous options”
  5. Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.”
  6. Press (B) to continue
  7. Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
  8. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
  9. Press (Home), then close Download Play
  10. Launch the Download Play application
  11. Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
    • If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen, you are missing boot.3dsx from the root of your SD card

Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup

In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly).

  1. Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
  2. Select “Miscellaneous options”
  3. Select “Dump DSP firmware”
  4. Press (B) to continue
  5. Select “Nullify user time offset”
  6. Press (B) to continue
  7. Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
  8. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu

Section V - Installing CIAs

In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu.

  1. Launch FBI from the list of homebrew
  2. Navigate to SD -> cias
  3. Select “<current directory>”
  4. Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm
  5. Press (Home), then close Download Play

Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS

In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted.

  1. Power off your device
  2. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
    • If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that GodMode9.firm is in /luma/payloads/ and that payloads is correctly spelled
  3. If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed
  4. If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
  5. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
  6. Select “Scripts…”
  7. Select “GM9Megascript”
  8. Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide”
  9. Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND”
  10. When prompted, press (A) to proceed
  11. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
  12. Press (A) to continue

Section VII - Cleanup SD Card

In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card.

  1. Select “Cleanup SD Card”
  2. When prompted, press (A) to proceed
  3. Press (A) to continue
  4. Press (B) to return to the main menu

Section VIII - Backup Essential Files

In this section, you will make backups of files that can be used to recover from software bricks or to recover data.

  1. Select “Backup Options”
  2. Select “SysNAND Backup”
  3. Press (A) to confirm
    • This process will take some time
    • If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide
  4. Press (A) to continue
  5. Press (B) to return to the main menu
  6. Select “Exit”
  7. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
  8. Navigate to [S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL
  9. Press (A) on essential.exefs to select it
  10. Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
    • If you see “Destination already exists”, press (A) on “Overwrite file(s)”
  11. Press (A) to continue
  12. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
  13. Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device
  14. Insert your SD card into your computer
  15. Copy <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin, <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha, and essential.exefs from the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
    • Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
    • These backups will save you from a brick and/or help you recover files from the NAND image if anything goes wrong in the future
  16. Delete <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin and <date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha from the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card after copying it
    • The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
  17. If you have it, copy the /luma/backups/ folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
  18. Reinsert your SD card into your device
  19. Power on your device

Success icon You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your device.
Info icon Information and Notes

Here are some key combos that you should know:

  • Holding (Select) on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
  • Holding (Start) on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in /luma/payloads/, the Luma3DS chainloader.
  • By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
  • Holding (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See the changelog for a list.
Info icon See here for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.
Info icon For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the GodMode9 Usage and Dumping Titles and Game Cartridges pages.