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This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. | This page details how installing software/homebrew works on the 3DS. | ||
== 3DS software formats == | |||
Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: CIA and 3DSX. | Software on the 3DS comes in two main formats: CIA and 3DSX. | ||
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Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often): | Some other file formats you might encounter (but not as often): | ||
* '''3DS''' (.3ds) is used for cartridge dumps, which you can make/install using [[Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [ | * '''3DS''' (.3ds) is used for cartridge dumps, which you can make/install using [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [https://citra-emu.org/wiki/dumping-game-cartridges/ Citra]. | ||
* '''CXI''' (.cxi) is a generic executable format sometimes used for digital file dumps / preservation. | * '''CXI''' (.cxi) is a generic executable format sometimes used for digital file dumps / preservation. | ||
* '''APP''' (.app) is the packed application format that you will see in the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily. | * '''APP''' (.app) is the packed application format that you will see in the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder. You won't be able to directly manipulate these very easily. | ||
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In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | In summary, if you want to install software on your 3DS, you should be looking for '''CIA''' or '''3DSX''' format applications — and sometimes '''NDS''' files. | ||
== Using FBI == | |||
'''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | '''FBI''' is an application that can install CIA files. To use it: | ||
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Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. | Once the install has finished, close FBI and the application should appear as a gift box to open on your HOME Menu. | ||
== Using Universal-Updater == | |||
If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | If you followed 3ds.hacks.guide to install custom firmware on your 3DS, you probably also have Universal-Updater, which can be used as a homebrew app store. To use it: | ||
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#* CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | #* CIA files will appear on your HOME Menu in a gift box after you exit Universal-Updater | ||
#* 3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | #* 3DSX files will become available in the Homebrew Launcher application | ||
#* NDS files will need to be launched from [ | #* NDS files will need to be launched from [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds.html TWiLightMenu++] | ||
# Once done, press START to exit the application | # Once done, press START to exit the application | ||