3DS:Alternate Exploits

This is a list of alternate ways to install custom firmware, intended to be used when your 3DS is for some reason incompatible with the guide's instructions. If you're getting assistance with installing custom firmware, you will probably be linked to a specific subpage based on your scenario and the additional hardware that you have (if applicable). Otherwise, if you know what you're doing, feel free to follow these guides if you're curious.

Homebrew Launcher access

Some custom firmware installation methods first require Homebrew Launcher access.

Method Name	Requirements
Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)	Freakyforms Deluxe
Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)	Cubic Ninja A working 3DS camera
Preparing menuhax67 (Kartminer7)	Mario Kart 7 "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)

Requires a digital-only game

These methods require a digital game from the eShop, which has since closed, making these unusable unless they were already purchased before. Past purchases can still be re-downloaded.

Method Name	Requirements
Installing boot9strap (petit-compwner)	petit-compwner (digital) Working DS mode
Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)	Pokémon Picross (digital) "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)	smileBASIC (digital)
Homebrew Launcher (steelhax)	Steel Diver: Sub Wars (digital) "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)

Requires second console

These methods require a second console with custom firmware already installed.

Method Name	Requirements
Preparing menuhax67 (basehaxx)	Pokémon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire (cartridge) A second 3DS with custom firmware
Preparing menuhax67 (kartdlphax)	Mario Kart 7 (cartridge or digital on the hacked console) A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (stickerhax)	Paper Mario: Sticker Star (cartridge) A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (oot3dhax)	The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (cartridge) A second 3DS with custom firmware
Homebrew Launcher (supermysterychunkhax)	Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon (cartridge) A second 3DS with custom firmware

CFW installation methods for latest firmware

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for the latest firmware (11.17.0).

Method Name	Requirements
Installing boot9strap (nimdsphax)	Homebrew Launcher access
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool-nimhax)	Homebrew Launcher access Working DS mode
Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)	Homebrew Launcher access Working DS mode "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)
Installing boot9strap (HBL-USM)	Homebrew Launcher access Working shoulder buttons

CFW installation methods for older versions

This is a list of alternate custom firmware installation methods for older firmwares. If you have a newer firmware than is stated in the table, the method will NOT work.

Method Name	Requirements	Firmware Version
Installing boot9strap (2xrsa)	Internet access	2.1.0-4 ONLY
BannerBomb3	a working DSiWare Management Menu "movable.sed" (acquired through Seedminer or nimhax)	11.16 and below
Installing boot9strap (fasthax)	Homebrew Launcher access	9.0.0 - 11.2.0
Installing boot9strap (freakyhax)	Freakyforms Deluxe A working 3DS camera	11.15.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (MSET)	A working DS flashcart	4.x.x, 6.x.x (e.g. 4.5.0-10U)
Installing boot9strap (safecerthax)	An Old 3DS Internet access	11.14.0 and below
Installing boot9strap (SSLoth-Browser)	Internet access Browser access	11.4.0 -11.13.0
Installing boot9strap (udsploit)	Homebrew Launcher access	9.0.0 - 11.3.0
Installing boot9strap (uloader)	Homebrew Launcher access	9.0.0 - 11.15.0

Special situations

Exploits that are unique and don't fit into the above categories. These typically don't depend on the firmware version.

Method Name	Requirements
Installing boot9strap (Ancient Moon)	A “Regionunlocked” Console from Ancient Moon or certain other sellers from Amazon or AliExpress
Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)	A compatible NDS/DSi flashcart