3DS:Alternate Exploits/Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)

This guide or software is no longer functional due to the shutdown of online play for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. It is kept here for archival purposes.

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 11.17.0 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 is covered here.

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 and boot.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 to otherapp.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