TODO: Check that this actually makes sense? I might have missed some important steps... |
The system transfer process is mostly the same as it would be done without homebrew, however you will need to use faketik at the end to restore any applications and games that did not come from the eShop.
If the target console does not already have CFW, follow this guide instead.
What You Need
- The latest release of GodMode9 (the GodMode9
.zip
file) - The latest release of faketik (the
.3dsx
file)
Instructions
Section I - Prep Work
Creating a NAND backup of both consoles is a good idea in case something goes wrong. It ensures you can recover your data in the event of an error.
- For both consoles, perform the following steps:
- Power off your device
- Insert your SD card into your computer
- Copy
GodMode9.firm
from the GodMode9.zip
to the/luma/payloads/
folder on your SD card - Copy the
gm9
folder from the GodMode9.zip
to the root of your SD card
- For the target console only, perform the following steps:
- Create a folder named
3ds
on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist - Copy
FBI.3dsx
to the/3ds/
folder on your SD card
- Create a folder named
- Reinsert both SD cards into both devices
Section II - NAND Backup
TODO: Put NAND backup stuff here for ease of access. In the mean time the steps are here: 3DS:GodMode9 Usage#Creating a NAND Backup |
Section III - System Transfer
TODO: Steps if someone could not use "PC-Based Transfer" |
- Perform the system transfer as usual
- If this is from an Old 3DS to a New 3DS, it is best to use "PC-Based Transfer", unless it is impossible to do. The wireless file transfer is very slow (taking about 2 hours to transfer 1GB)
The source console is finished. The following steps can be performed on the target console only. |
Section IV - Homebrew Launcher
- Launch the Download Play application
- Wait until you see the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS buttons
- Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
- Select "Miscellaneous options"
- Select "Switch the hb. title to the current app."
- Press (B) to continue
- Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
- Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
- Press (Home), then close Download Play
- Launch the Download Play application
- Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
Section V - faketik
- Launch faketik from the list of homebrew
- If you receive the error "The External Title Database is not available.", ensure that the correct SD card is inserted into the console
- Press (Home), then close Download Play
The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored by faketik. |