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==Required Reading== | ==Required Reading== | ||
The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the | The file <code>boot.firm</code> is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by LumaTeam to patch the console, allowing it to run homebrew software. | ||
This guide will have you make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs: | This guide will have you make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs: | ||
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*[[3DS:FBI|FBI]] ''(installs CIA formatted applications)'' | *[[3DS:FBI|FBI]] ''(installs CIA formatted applications)'' | ||
*[[3DS:Anemone3DS|Anemone3DS]] ''(installs custom themes)'' | *[[3DS:Anemone3DS|Anemone3DS]] ''(installs custom themes)'' | ||
*[[Checkpoint]] ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)'' | *[[Checkpoint]] ''(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)'' | ||
*[[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)'' | *[[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal-Updater]] ''(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)'' | ||
*[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)'' | *[[3DS:GodMode9|GodMode9]] ''(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)'' | ||
*'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)'' | *'''Homebrew Launcher Loader''' ''(launches the Homebrew Launcher)'' | ||
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In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page. | In this section, you will copy the files necessary to follow the rest of the instructions on this page. | ||
#Power off your | #Power off your console | ||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
#Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>cias</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) you downloaded earlier to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy all of the CIA files (<code>Anemone3DS.cia</code>, <code>Checkpoint.cia</code>, <code>FBI.cia</code>, <code>Homebrew_Launcher.cia</code>, and <code>Universal-Updater.cia</code>) you downloaded earlier to the <code>/cias/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the | #*This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder that the console automatically generates | ||
#Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy <code>FBI.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist | #Create a folder named <code>payloads</code> in the <code>luma</code> folder on your SD card if it does not already exist | ||
#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card | #Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card | ||
#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card | #Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card | ||
#Reinsert your SD card into your | #Reinsert your SD card into your console | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your console | ||
===Section II - Updating the System=== | ===Section II - Updating the System=== | ||
In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware. | In this section, you will update your system to the latest version, which is safe to do with custom firmware. | ||
#Update your | #Update your console by going to System Settings, then “Other Settings”, then going all the way to the right and using “System Update” | ||
#*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe | #*Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe | ||
#*You may get a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section | #*You may get a message saying “Your system is up to date” instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section | ||
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===Section III - Homebrew Launcher=== | ===Section III - Homebrew Launcher=== | ||
In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your | In this section, you will temporarily replace Download Play with Homebrew Launcher (which we need to launch FBI). Download Play will automatically go back to normal once you reboot your console. | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
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#Press {{Key press|Home}}, then close Download Play | #Press {{Key press|Home}}, then close Download Play | ||
#Launch the Download Play application | #Launch the Download Play application | ||
#Your | #Your console should load the Homebrew Launcher | ||
#*If your | #*If your console is stuck on the loading splash screen or crashes to a screen with white text, you are missing <code>boot.3dsx</code> from the root of your SD card. You can redownload it [https://github.com/devkitPro/3ds-hbmenu/releases/latest here] | ||
===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ===Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup=== | ||
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In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted. | In this section, you will use a script to copy some of Luma3DS’s files to internal memory so that they can be accessed, even without an SD card inserted. | ||
#Power off your | #Power off your console | ||
#Press and hold {{Key press|Start}}, and while holding {{Key press|Start}}, power on your | #Press and hold {{Key press|Start}}, and while holding {{Key press|Start}}, power on your console. This will launch GodMode9 | ||
#** If you boot to Luma3DS Chainloader, select GodMode9 | #** If you boot to Luma3DS Chainloader, select GodMode9 | ||
#*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled | #*If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that <code>GodMode9.firm</code> is in <code>/luma/payloads/</code> and that <code>payloads</code> is correctly spelled | ||
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#Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | #Press {{Key press|A}} to continue | ||
#Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu | #Press {{Key press|Home}} to bring up the action menu | ||
#Select “Poweroff system” to power off your | #Select “Poweroff system” to power off your console | ||
#Insert your SD card into your computer | #Insert your SD card into your computer | ||
#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | #Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin</code>, <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_##.bin.sha</code>, and <code>essential.exefs</code> from the <code>/gm9/out/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | ||
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#*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access | #*The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access | ||
#If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | #If you have it, copy the <code>/luma/backups/</code> folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer | ||
#Reinsert your SD card into your | #Reinsert your SD card into your console | ||
#Power on your | #Power on your console | ||
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{{success|text=You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your | {{success|text=You’re done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your console.}} | ||
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