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A work-in-progress directory of everything related to 3DS/2DS custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap.
For any support you may need while following this guide, feel free to reach out to me with my email address: wag0014@uah.edu
Nintendo 3DS online services have recently been shut down. Here's what you need to know:
Current 3DS modding methods are not affected.
The internet access of homebrew applications (i.e. Universal-Updater) is not affected.
Official online servers are no longer working, but alternative online servers (i.e. Pretendo Network) are a work-in-progress.
Online shutdown does not affect access to the internet in any way. The only thing that has shut down is Nintendo Network online services, such as game servers.
What is custom firmware?
What is custom firmware?
Custom firmware (“CFW”) is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to “administrator access” on a computer. It allows you to do anything that the 3DS is physically capable of doing, rather than being limited by whatever Nintendo allows you to do.
Popular uses for custom firmware include:
Running homebrew software and games made for or ported to the Nintendo 3DS
Bypassing the region lock, allowing you to play games from other regions
HOME Menu customization, using community-created themes and badges
Modification of games (“ROM hacks”) through LayeredFS
Save data editing, backup, and restore
Emulation of older consoles, as well as native playback of DS and GBA games
Installing your physical cartridges for digital use
What does this guide install?
What does this guide install?
This guide will:
Install boot9strap and Luma3DS custom firmware on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles
Luma3DS will automatically remove the region lock and allow you to run unsigned software
Install various pieces of homebrew software, such as a package installer, save file manager, and a homebrew app store
Make critical system file backups that can help avoid bricks (and recover data in the event of one)
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