User:Botman/3ds Assistance Regular Guide: Difference between revisions

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==~~test~~==

==Difference between software, firmware and hardware==

Hopefully, you already know this, but i might as well go over it.

Hardware is the consoles parts, such as the RAM and CPU. this can also include stuff like the n3ds’s NFC touchpoint.

Firmware is stuff programmed into the system, such as its os. there really isnt much to go into on this topic.

Software is programs on the firmware. this can include games, homebrew apps, system apps, etc.

there is something that we do in dire situations called the hardware test. this goes and checks the entirety of the RAM for any errors. this should only be used when:

• The console is not booting and boot9strap is giving a red notification light.

• Replacing boot.firm and trying another sd card do not work.

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-==test==
+==Difference between software, firmware and hardware==
+Hopefully, you already know this, but i might as well go over it.
+Hardware is the consoles parts, such as the RAM and CPU. this can also include stuff like the n3ds’s NFC touchpoint.
+Firmware is stuff programmed into the system, such as its os. there really isnt much to go into on this topic.
+Software is programs on the firmware. this can include games, homebrew apps, system apps, etc.
+there is something that we do in dire situations called the hardware test. this goes and checks the entirety of the RAM for any errors. this should only be used when:
+• The console is not booting and boot9strap is giving a red notification light.
+• Replacing boot.firm and trying another sd card do not work.