3DS:Things to do

Finally got homebrew/custom firmware on your 3DS? Here is a short list of the most common things to do with it.

Just want to install software? See 3DS:Installing software.

File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg Custom firmware basics Custom firmware has a lot of settings and useful menus. Learn to use them here! Installing software - CIA? 3DSX? NDS? Rosalina menu - A useful in-game menu built into Luma3DS Luma3DS configuration GodMode9 Usage - Make system file backups Dump titles and game cartridges - Backup and install your cartridges	File:Font Awesome 5 solid paint-brush.svg Customization Change how your console looks and sounds. HOME Menu customization: Custom themes Creating custom themes Splash screens - show an image when your console turns on (note: this adds time to booting up your 3ds and doesnt replace the black screen) Advanced: Editing the HOME Menu
File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg Emulation The 3DS can run emulators for various old consoles. The New 3DS is the best one to use for this. Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games can also be run using the 3DS's native modes for them. Emulators (general overview) DS games GBA games	File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg Game mods, save editing, cheats Before you modify a game or its save, you should back up your save data. We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Pokémon X and Y Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Mario Kart 7 See a full list at Category:Nintendo 3DS games. Or use the search feature.
File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg Extras Back up your saves - keep your progress safe Wireless streaming - for New 3DS only Game plugins Move to another SD card FTP - access files remotely List of guides