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This method is no longer accessible due to the closure of the eShop. However, if SmileBASIC was purchased before closure, it is still usable. |
Required Reading
smilehax-IIe is an exploit for the game "SmileBASIC" made by zoogie, compatible with System Versions 9.0.0 through 11.16.0 for USA/EUR/JPN region consoles. It is used to launch the Homebrew Launcher. The JPN version of the game has a different route that will not be covered on this page.
What You Need
- The game "SmileBASIC", available on the Nintendo eShop
- The latest release of Luma3DS
- The latest release of smilehax-IIe
- otherapps.zip
Instructions
Section I - Prep Work
- Power off your device
- Insert your SD card into your computer
- Copy
boot.firm
andboot.3dsx
from the Luma3DS.zip
to the root of your SD card- The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
- Copy the otherapp payload for your region/version/model from the otherapps
.zip
file to the root of your SD card and rename it tootherapp.bin
- Transfer the
.wav
for your region from the Release_sh2e.zip
to a device that can play.wav
files, for example a phone - Copy the petitcom
.icn
for your region to the root of your SD card
Section II - smilehax
- Launch SmileBASIC
- Update the game if asked
- Select the "Publish/Download Projects" option
- Select the "Download (Receive) using Public Key" option
- Press the "Yes" button
- Enter the Public Key "NJEQK3A4" using the on-screen keyboard
- Press the "Yes" button to confirm the download of PMODEM141
- Press "OK", then "Back", then "Browse Projects"
- Select PMODEM141, then press "Select File"
- Select PMODEM141.PRG, then Press "OK", then "Yes" to execute it
- Select RECEIVE FILE SIMPLEX
- Prepare the device you use to play the
.wav
file - Keep your console about a foot from the
.wav
file playing devices' speaker and use a reasonable (not loud) volume to play the.wav
- Now select 300BPS, then play the
.wav
file - When it finishes, Press "Yes", then press "OK"
- Press the START button
- Select the SH2E-xxx.TXT file, then press OK, then "Yes" to execute it
- If you get kicked back into menu, make sure you're using the latest version of SmileBASIC
- Your device should load into the Homebrew Launcher
Next steps
At this point, there are a number of processes you may follow. Continue to the next section of the guide based on what you have access to.
Method | Requirements | |
---|---|---|
--- | Working shoulder buttons | System version |
Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax) | No | Latest |
Installing boot9strap (uloader) | No | 11.15.0 or lower |