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[[wikipedia:Custom firmware|'''Custom firmware''']], also known as CFW, is an unofficial firmware developed for devices. Despite the name, it is most often a program that patches an official firmware to add new features, rather than being an entirely new one. | [[wikipedia:Custom firmware|'''Custom firmware''']], also known as CFW, is an unofficial firmware developed for devices. Despite the name, it is most often a program that patches an official firmware to add new features, rather than being an entirely new one. | ||
== Nintendo 3DS == | == Nintendo 3DS == | ||
The most commonly used CFW is [[3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]. It is the only one still in active development in 2025. | The most commonly used CFW is [[Special:MyLanguage/3DS:Luma3DS|Luma3DS]]. It is the only one still in active development in 2025. | ||
Others that were commonly used in the past were ReiNand, corbenik, CakesFW, and rxTools. | Others that were commonly used in the past were ReiNand, corbenik, CakesFW, and rxTools. | ||
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Atmosphère is currently the only actively maintained Switch CFW. | Atmosphère is currently the only actively maintained Switch CFW. | ||
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Revision as of 03:22, 31 July 2025
Custom firmware, also known as CFW, is an unofficial firmware developed for devices. Despite the name, it is most often a program that patches an official firmware to add new features, rather than being an entirely new one.
Nintendo 3DS
The most commonly used CFW is Luma3DS. It is the only one still in active development in 2025.
Others that were commonly used in the past were ReiNand, corbenik, CakesFW, and rxTools.
Wii U
The Wii U has a CFW called Aroma.
Other CFW's for the Wii U that were used are Haxchi (and to extension, Coldboot Haxchi), Mocha, and Tiramisu.
Nintendo Switch
The most popular custom firmware currently is Atmosphère. Previous firmwares include Reisyukaku's ReiNX and a fork of Atmosphère called SX OS.
Atmosphère is currently the only actively maintained Switch CFW.