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No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, CIA format is the way to go. Otherwise, 3DSX is probably better. | No format is inherently better than the other; it just depends on how you want to launch your software. If you'd prefer your application on HOME Menu, CIA format is the way to go. Otherwise, 3DSX is probably better. | ||
There is also '''NDS''' (.nds) format software, which can only be used with TWiLightMenu++/nds-bootstrap and can be | There is also '''NDS''' (.nds) format software, which can only be used with [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/installing-3ds| TWiLightMenu++]/nds-bootstrap and can be launched by placing the NDS file anywhere on the SD card visible to TWiLightMenu++. This format of homebrew is also compatible with the DSi and with DS flashcarts. Alternatively, you can create a forwarder that points to the <code>.nds</code> file on your SD card, which will show up on your HOME Menu. For instructions, see [https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/ds-index/forwarders here]. | ||
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 [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|GodMode9]]. This file format is also often used with [https://citra-emu.org/wiki/dumping-game-cartridges/ Citra]. | *'''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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To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | To run a piece of homebrew in <code>.3dsx</code> format: | ||
#Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | #Place your <code>.3dsx</code> file in the <code>3ds</code> folder (NOT <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>) on your SD card | ||
#*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | #*Some pieces of homebrew may require additional support files. You may have to consult the README / documentation of that software if this is the case | ||
#The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | #The homebrew should now appear when you open the Homebrew Launcher (the blue "h" icon) on your HOME Menu | ||
#*Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | #* Navigate between homebrew applications / folders using the D-Pad and press the {{B|A}} button to launch it | ||
==Uninstalling software== | ==Uninstalling software== | ||
See [[3DS:Uninstalling software]]. | See [[3DS:Uninstalling software]]. | ||
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]] | |||