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{{hatnote|1="3DS:DUMP" redirects here. For dumping system files, see [[3DS:Dump system files]].}}
{{TOC right}}{{info|text=For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord].}}
{{TOC right}}{{info|text=For support (in English) with GodMode9, as well as help with scripting and to get updates and info, join [https://discord.gg/BRcbvtFxX4 GodMode9 on Discord].}}


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# 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 device
# Reinsert your SD card into your device
== Installing a game cartridge directly to the system<span class="anchor" id="Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System"></span> ==
{{info|text=This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title.}}
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Install game image
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title.
{{info|text=Save data is not automatically copied, you must do it yourself with a save manager such as [[Checkpoint]].}}


== Dumping a game cartridge<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a Game Cartridge"></span> ==
== Dumping a game cartridge<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a Game Cartridge"></span> ==
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#** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues
#** Trimmed dumps are not recommended for NDS games in general, as they can cause various playback issues
# Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
# Your non-installable <code>.3ds</code> or <code>.nds</code> formatted file will be outputted to the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card
== Installing a game cartridge directly to the system<span class="anchor" id="Installing a Game Cartridge Directly to the System"></span> ==
{{info|text=This will only work for 3DS games; it is not possible to install an NDS game cartridge to the system as a title.}}
# Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
# Navigate to <code>[C:] GAMECART</code>
# Press {{B|A}} on <code>[TitleID].trim.3ds</code> to select it, then select NCSD image options…, then select Install game image
# Press {{B|A}} to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
# Once the process is complete, your game will show up in the HOME Menu as an installed title.


== Dumping a 3DS game cartridge to CIA<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA"></span> ==
== Dumping a 3DS game cartridge to CIA<span class="anchor" id="Dumping a 3DS Game Cartridge to .CIA"></span> ==
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## Power off your device
## Power off your device
## Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
## Press and hold {{B|Start}}, and while holding {{B|Start}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
## Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>gm9</code>
## Navigate to <code>[0:] SDCARD</code> -&gt; <code>gm9</code> -&gt; <code>out</code>
## Press {{B|Y}} on the <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file you wish to restore to copy it
## Press {{B|Y}} on the <code>&lt;TitleID&gt;.gbavc.sav</code> file you wish to restore to copy it
## Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu
## Press {{B|B}} to return to the main menu