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==Required Reading== | ==Required Reading== | ||
The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the | The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the console, allowing it to run homebrew software. | ||
On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs: | On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs: | ||
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In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page. | In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page. | ||
#Power off your | #Power off your console | ||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
#Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the | #*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the console automatically generates | ||
#Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card | #Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card | ||
#Reinsert your SD card into your | #Reinsert your SD card into your console | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your console | ||
===Section II - Updating the System=== | ===Section II - Updating the System=== | ||
In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware. | In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware. | ||
#Update your | #Update your console by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update” | ||
#*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe | #*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe | ||
#*The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section | #*The updater may display a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section | ||
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===Section III - Homebrew Launcher=== | ===Section III - Homebrew Launcher=== | ||
In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your | In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your console. | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
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#Press (Home), then close Download Play | #Press (Home), then close Download Play | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
#Your | #Your console should load the Homebrew Launcher | ||
#*If your | #*If your console is stuck on the loading splash screen, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card | ||
===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ||
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In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted. | In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted. | ||
#Power off your | #Power off your console | ||
#Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your | #Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
#*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled | #*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled | ||
#If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed | #If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed | ||
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#Press (A) to continue | #Press (A) to continue | ||
#Press (Home) to bring up the action menu | #Press (Home) to bring up the action menu | ||
#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your | #Select “Poweroff system” to power off your console | ||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | #Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | ||
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#*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access | #*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access | ||
#If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | #If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | ||
#Reinsert your SD card into your | #Reinsert your SD card into your console | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your console | ||
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{{success|text=You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your | {{success|text=You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your console.}} | ||
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