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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 device, allowing it to run homebrew software. | ||
This guide will have you make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs: | |||
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* | *[[3DS:FBI|FBI]] ''(installs CIA formatted applications)'' | ||
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* | *[[3DS:Anemone3DS|Anemone3DS]] ''(installs custom themes)'' | ||
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*[[Checkpoint]] ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)'' | |||
*[[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)'' | |||
*[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)'' | |||
*'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)'' | *'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)'' | ||
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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 device | ||
#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>) you downloaded earlier 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 device 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 device | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your device | ||
===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 device 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 | ||
#* | #*You may get 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 | ||
#*If this gives you an error, | #*If this gives you an error, ensure both your DNS settings and Proxy are set to “auto” | ||
#*If this still gives you an error, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230319181423/https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#finalizing-setup follow this troubleshooting guide] | #*If this still gives you an error, [https://web.archive.org/web/20230319181423/https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#finalizing-setup follow this troubleshooting guide] | ||
===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 device. | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
#Wait until you see the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>Nintendo DS</code> buttons | #Wait until you see the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> and <code>Nintendo DS</code> buttons | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} at the same time to open the Rosalina menu | ||
#Select “Miscellaneous options” | #Select “Miscellaneous options” | ||
#Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.” | #Select “Switch the hb. title to the current app.” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the Rosalina main menu | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}}) to exit the Rosalina menu | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|Home}}, then close Download Play | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
#Your | #Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher | ||
#*If your | #*If your device is stuck on the loading splash screen or crashes to a screen with white text, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card. You can redownload it [https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-hbmenu/releases/latest here] | ||
===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ||
In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly). | In this section, you will sync your 3DS internal clock with the actual time and dump the sound firmware (which is necesssary for some homebrew software to use sound properly). | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} at the same time to open the Rosalina menu | ||
#Select “Miscellaneous options” | #Select “Miscellaneous options” | ||
#Select “Dump DSP firmware” | #Select “Dump DSP firmware” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to continue | ||
#Select “Nullify user time offset” | #Select “Nullify user time offset” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the Rosalina main menu | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to exit the Rosalina menu | ||
===Section V - Installing CIAs=== | ===Section V - Installing CIAs=== | ||
In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu. | In this section, you will install several useful homebrew applications to HOME Menu. | ||
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#Select “<current directory>” | #Select “<current directory>” | ||
#Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm | #Select the “Install and delete all CIAs” option, then press (A) to confirm | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|Home}}, then {{Key press|X}} to close Download Play | ||
===Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS=== | ===Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS=== | ||
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 device | ||
#Press and hold | #Press and hold {{Key press|Start}}, and while holding {{Key press|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
#** If you boot to Luma3DS Chainloader, select 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 | #If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press {{Key press|A}} to do so, then press {{Key press|A}} to continue once it has completed | ||
#If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press | #If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press {{Key press|A}} to do so, set the date and time, then press {{Key press|A}}) to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu | ||
#Select “Scripts…” | #Select “Scripts…” | ||
#Select “GM9Megascript” | #Select “GM9Megascript” | ||
#Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide” | #Select “Scripts from Plailect’s Guide” | ||
#Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND” | #Select “Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND” | ||
#When prompted, press | #When prompted, press {{Key press|A}} to proceed | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | ||
===Section VII - Cleanup SD Card=== | ===Section VII - Cleanup SD Card=== | ||
In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card. | In this section, you will use a script to remove some unnecessary files from your SD card. | ||
#When prompted, press {{Key press|A}} to proceed | |||
#When prompted, press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the main menu | ||
#Press | |||
===Section VIII - Backup Essential Files=== | ===Section VIII - Backup Essential Files=== | ||
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#Select “Backup Options” | #Select “Backup Options” | ||
#Select “SysNAND Backup” | #Select “SysNAND Backup” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to confirm | ||
#*This process will take some time | #*This process will take some time | ||
#*If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide | #*If you get an error, look for your issue in the troubleshooting guide | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|B}} to return to the main menu | ||
#Select “Exit” | #Select “Exit” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted | ||
#Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> | #Navigate to <code>[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL</code> | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} on <code>essential.exefs</code> to select it | ||
#Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out” | #Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out” | ||
#*If you see “Destination already exists”, press | #*If you see “Destination already exists”, press {{Key press|A}} on “Overwrite file(s)” | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | ||
#Press | #Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu | ||
#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your | #Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device | ||
#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 device | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your device | ||
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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 device.}} | ||
{{info|text= | {{info|text= | ||
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Here are some key combos that you should know: | Here are some key combos that you should know: | ||
*Holding | *Holding {{Key press|Select}} on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu. | ||
*Holding | *Holding {{Key press|Start}} on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in <code>/luma/payloads/</code>, the Luma3DS chainloader. | ||
*By default, pressing | *By default, pressing {{Key press|L}} + {{Key press|Down}} + {{Key press|Select}} while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu. | ||
*Holding | **If you have a modified Luma config, this key combination may be {{Key press|X}} and {{Key press|Y}} instead. | ||
*Holding {{Key press|Start}} + {{Key press|Select}} + {{Key press|X}} on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See [[3DS:Boot9strap|here]] for what each color means. | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{info|text=See [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do here] for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.}} | {{info|text=See [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Things_to_do here] for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.}} | ||
{{info|text=For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] and [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dumping Titles and Game | {{info|text=For information on using GodMode9’s various features, check out the [[3DS:GodMode9/Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] and [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dumping Titles and Game Cartridges]] pages.}} |