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This page will explain both how to install and how to use this app.
This page will explain both how to install and how to use this app.


==Installing GYTB==


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|-|FBI (HBL)=
|-|Universal Updater=
 
<span>
== What You Need ==
 
* A 3DS console that can access the Homebrew Launcher
* The Homebrew Launcher {{GitHub|LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest|<code>boot.3dsx</code>}} on the SD root
* [[Media:GYTB.zip|GYTB.zip]]
 
==Instructions==
 
=== Section I - Prep Work ===
 
# Power off the console
# Insert your SD card into your computer
# Create the folder <code>badges</code> on the root of your SD card
# Obtain images you want to use as badges and put them into the <code>badges</code> folder
#* These images must be <code>.png</code>s whose dimensions are divisible by 64px - [https://themeplaza.art/badges Theme Plaza] has a large collection of such badge images
# Extract <code>GYTB.zip</code> into a folder
# Copy the <code>3ds</code> folder from inside the GYTB folder onto the root of your SD card
* If you are using macOS, hold the {{Key press|Option}} key while dragging the folders to the root of your SD card, then click '''Merge'''
# Reinsert your SD card into the console
 
=== Section II - Launching GYTB ===
 
# Power on the console
# Power on the console
# Open the Homebrew Launcher using any method
# Open '''Universal-Updater'''
# Launch '''GYTB''' from the list of homebrew
# Tap the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''GYTB'''
* If followed properly, you should see your badges flash on the screen, and be sent back to the HOME Menu afterward.
# Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''GYTB''' from the list of homebrew
# Choose <code>GYTB.3dsx</code> for homebrew launcher or <code>GYTB.cia</code> for HOME screen installation
# Wait until the app installs
# Close '''Universal-Updater'''
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|-|Universal Updater=
|-|FBI=
{{FBI QR code
| name1 = CIA
| url1 = https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/GYTB/releases/download/1.0/GYTB.cia
}}


== What You Need ==
|-|Manually as CIA=
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<span>
* A 3DS console with [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]] installed
* Download [https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/GYTB/releases/download/1.0/GYTB.cia GYTB.cia] (direct download)
* [[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] installed to the console
* Install it using a CIA installer such as [[3DS:FBI|FBI]]
* A working internet connection
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</div>


=== Section I - Prep Work ===
|-|Manually as 3dsx=
<span>
* Download [https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/GYTB/releases/download/1.0/GYTB_hax.zip GYTB_hax.zip] (direct Download)
* Copy the <code>3ds</code> folder from inside the <code>GYTB_hax.zip</code> onto the root of your SD card
** If you are using macOS, hold the {{Key press|Option}} key while dragging the folders to the root of your SD card, then click '''Merge'''
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# Power off the console
==Getting custom badges==
# Insert your SD card into your computer
* Obtain images you want to use as custom badges
# Create the folder <code>badges</code> on the root of your SD card
** Images must be <code>.png</code>s whose dimensions are divisible by 64px
# Obtain images you want to use as badges and put them into the <code>badges</code> folder
** Images larger than 64x64 will be split into separate badges (eg. 64x128 will be split into two badges)
#* These images must be <code>.png</code>s whose dimensions are divisible by 64px - [https://themeplaza.art/badges Theme Plaza] has a large collection of such badge images
** The custom badge's name is set to whatever the filename of the badge originally was
# Reinsert your SD card into the console
* [https://themeplaza.art/badges Theme Plaza] has a large collection of such badge images
** If obtaining custom badges from Theme Plaza, look for and delete <code>preview.png</code>


=== Section II - Installing GYTB ===
==Installing custom badges==


# Power on the console
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# Open '''Universal-Updater'''
|-|CIA=
# Tap the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''GYTB'''
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# Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''GYTB''' from the list of homebrew
# Create a <code>badges</code> folder on the root of your SD card
# Choose <code>GYTB.3dsx</code>
# place your badge <code>.png</code> files in the <code>badges</code> folder
# Wait until the app installs
# Reinsert your SD card into your console
# Close '''Universal-Updater'''
# Power on your console and Launch '''GYTB''' from the HOME screen
* You should see your badges flash on the screen, and be sent back to the HOME Menu afterward
</span>


=== Section III - Launching GYTB ===
|-|3dsx=
# Open the '''Homebrew Launcher'''
<span>
# Create a <code>badges</code> folder in the same location as <code>GYTB.3dsx</code>
#* Usually <code>sd:/3ds/</code> or <code>sd:/3ds/GYTB/</code>
# place your badge <code>.png</code> files in the <code>badges</code> folder
# Reinsert your SD card into your console
# Power on your console and open the '''Homebrew Launcher'''
#* If you already have a '''Homebrew Launcher''' icon on the HOME Menu, use that
#* If you already have a '''Homebrew Launcher''' icon on the HOME Menu, use that
#* If you do not have this icon, do the following set of steps:
#* If you do not have this icon, do the following set of steps:
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#*# Press {{B|B}} until you exit Rosalina, then close '''Download Play''' and reopen it - at this point, the Homebrew Launcher should appear
#*# Press {{B|B}} until you exit Rosalina, then close '''Download Play''' and reopen it - at this point, the Homebrew Launcher should appear
# Launch '''GYTB''' from the list of homebrew
# Launch '''GYTB''' from the list of homebrew
* If followed properly, you should see your badges flash on the screen, and be sent back to the HOME Menu afterward.
* You should see your badges flash on the screen, and be sent back to the HOME Menu afterward
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==Placing custom badges==


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# Tap on the house icon in the top right of the HOME menu
# Tap on the new button titled "'''Decorate with Badges'''"
# Drag your custom badges from the top of the screen onto your HOME menu
#* To attach badges to folders, tap on the top right wrench icon and select "'''Attach Badge to Folder'''"
# Tap on the <code>X</code> or press the {{B|HOME}},{{B|B}}, or {{B|X}} buttons to exit the badge menu


== Troubleshooting ==
== Troubleshooting ==
If '''GYTB''' causes an [[3DS:EXCEPTION|exception]] when you open it, it is usually one of two reasons:
If '''GYTB''' causes an [[3DS:EXCEPTION|exception]] when you open it, it is usually one of two reasons:
# There is an image whose dimensions can't be divided by 64 in the <code>badges</code> folder
# There is an image whose dimensions can't be divided by 64 in the <code>badges</code> folder
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