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|-|FBI=


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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:


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


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


<ol>
# 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>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>
# Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|Start}}</li>
# Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</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 the location of the <code>.cia</code> file you want to install, then press {{B|A}}</li>
# Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to <code>CIA Image Options...</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
# Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Navigate to <code>Install game image</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
# Unlock write permissions if prompted
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted</li>
# Wait for the CIA to install
<li>Wait for the CIA to install</li>
# Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears
<li>Press {{B|A}} when <code>Install success</code> appears</li>
# Relock write permissions if prompted
<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=


<span>
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>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>


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