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<li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</li>
<li>Use the <code>D-Pad</code> to navigate between applications and the {{B|A}} button to select an application</li>
<li>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li>
<li>Use the <code>Search</code> or <code>Filter</code> function (the magnifying glass) to look for a specific application</li>
<li>Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the CIA, 3DSX, or NDS file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application</li>
<li>Under <code>Available Downloads</code>, select either the .cia, .3dsx, or .nds file, then press {{B|A}} again to install the application</li>
<li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress
<li>Check the queue (the button with the number in it) to see download progress
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<li>3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application</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>
<li>NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++]</li>
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<li>Once done, press {{B|Start}} to exit the application</li>
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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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==Running .3dsx files==
==Running .3dsx files==
To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format:  
To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format:  


#Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card   
#Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card   
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case
# The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu   
#The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu   
#*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it
#*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it


== "Installing" .nds files==
=="Installing" .nds files==
You can find a guide to install .nds games to your home menu [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders Here]
You can find a guide to install .nds games to your HOME Menu [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders Here]


[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]