==UPDATING EMUNAND TO 11.0 IS SAFE==
==INSTALLATION GUIDE (PARTS 1-3 FOR DOWNGRADE + EMUNAND, 4 AND 5 FOR A9LH SETUP)==
https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/Get-Started
If you're a full on ADHD Retard you can get a Chrome Extension to help you with the guide as well: http://bob.me.tz/age/
>What the fuck is happening? English, please.
While 11.0 has only managed to patch MemChunkHax2.1 halfway, Nintendo has instated a minimum system app version list. This means that without a hardmod, it will take another exploit on the scale of 9.2 to be able to downgrade. There is a work-around now, however.
>How do I get homebrew and prepare for CFW?
First, quit being such a massive faggot, and then find your firmware version below. Then see http://smealum.github.io/3ds/, unzip the starter kit to your SD card, and follow instructions to setup the Homebrew Launcher. Note that Tubehax is dead on all devices, all firmwares. Ignore it.
>'''3.0 or under''':
If you have a browser available, use the package in part 4 of the installation guide to dump your OTP, then update to 9.2 and install A9LH+CFW. Read here for more details: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update If you have cubic ninja but no browser, see here: https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update-%28Cubic-Ninja-OTP%29
>'''9.0 or under''':
You'll want to update to 9.0-9.2, preferably 9.2. There are ways to update straight to 9.X with CFW, or you can find a game card that has a 9.0-9.2 update on-cart and use that. read here for more details. https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/9.2.0-Update
>'''9.0-9.2''':
Install a CFW of your choice.
>'''9.3-9.8''':
Use browserhax, optionally install menuhax as a more permanent solution.
>'''O3DS 9.9-10.3''':
If you have the update nag that prevents you from using the web browser, change your system's date to January 1st, 2000 at 00:00, initialize savedata, and immediately use browserhax. Don't exit the browser using the home button, or you'll have to reinitalize save data.
>'''N3DS 9.9-10.1''':
If you have the nag, you can beat it by opening the web browser as fast as you can from boot before the update nag kicks you out. Bookmark the applicable browserhax link, use as quickly as possible. You'll have about 30 seconds. Alternatively, you can use Smashhax if possible. Install menuhax immediately afterwards.
>'''N3DS 10.2-10.3''':
As of writing, from these firmwares upwards on n3DS systems ONLY, you should not have the browser nag. Use browserhax as normal, install menuhax.
>'''10.4-10.7''':
Browserhax and menuhax are usable. Ironhax does not work on this firmware as 10.4 REQUIRES you to update the game before launching it.
>'''11.0''':
Downgrading is now possible with hardmod, or with software ONLY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A 3DS WITH CFW. https://github.com/Plailect/Guide/wiki/DSiWare-Downgrade
If you're interested in doing a hardmod, a guide is available here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/tutorial-noob-friendly-nand-dumping-2ds-3ds-3ds-xl-n3ds-n3ds-xl.414498/ Downgrade from 11.0 with a hardmod is outlined in the A9LH Guide.
Homebrew is accessible with Browser/Menuhax.
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
>'''CFW??!?¿?'''
Luma3DS is the most popular CFW and supports A9LH, as well as having a number of features such as Region Free, Language Emulation, Automatic AGB_FIRM patching, Automatic flash cart unblocking, and more.
rxTools is now out of date and lacks support for newer features as well as no longer under active development. If you have been using it previously, it is advised to switch.
Reinand appears to be out of development in the public, and the creater has indicated that they want to work privately from now on.
All CFWs support both O3DS and N3DS.
For additional features such as cheats, save states, screenshots, and screen capture(NEW 3DS ONLY), use your CFW of choice to launch NTR CFW.
For NTR to launch, you must download a Firmware.bin file from the A9LH guide, part 5, even if you're using emunand.
For more detailed info about each CFWs feature set, go here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/wip-faq-what-cfw-is-best-for-me.428509/
Do further, thorough research on your own. Ask smart questions here.
>'''Installing Luma3DS/Updating from rxTools'''
Using the links below, get the latest version of luma. copy the luma.dat to the root of your SD card, as well as the and 3ds folder. If you're using a bootmanager simply make an entry in the boot.cfg. This will allow you to load luma through the homebrew launcher.
On first boot, hold select to open the menu, and check "show current nand in system settings" as well as "enable region emulation", and if you like the gba boot screen you can enable that as well.
>'''What's a .CIA?'''
CIA stands for '''C'''TR '''I'''mportable '''A'''rchive, where CTR stands for the codename of the 3ds. In simpler terms, a .cia is simply an installable package you can launch from your homescreen.
>'''What's emu/sysNAND?'''
sysNAND is the core system files that your 3DS uses, including the Home Menu and system titles such as the browser and system settings. emu/redNAND are a cloned version of this that runs off of your SD card instead of the built-in chip on your 3DS.
>'''What is Arm9LoaderHax?'''
Arm9LoaderHax or A9LH is an entrypoint for booting into emu and sysNAND. The advantages of A9LH include 100% boot rate, and execution before boot. If you install A9LH, you can get rid of emuNAND and load an updated sysNAND to install .cia.
The installation process does have a slight brick risk and requires a downgrade to 2.1.0 in order to dump OTP (One-Time Programmable console-specific information). A9LH does still support booting of emuNAND if need be, but the most popular option is to update sysNAND and use it.
A9LH protects from softbricking once installed, as it can load before the 3ds boots and flash a backup nand image.
Menuhax vs. A9LH: https://archive.is/SsDyf
>'''Can I upgrade SD Cards/Can I use 64GB+ SD Cards?'''
The 3DS can support any SD card formatted FAT32. You can do this on your 3DS using emunand9, or you can use tools like this: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-use-a-64gb-micro-sdxc-in-your-sdhc-compliant-flash-cart.335912/
Yes, you can transfer your files to a larger SD if you desire. On A9LH you need only copy your files to the larger SD. If you're on emuNAND there's a more detailed process:
First, backup all your old SD Card's files, and make an emunand dump with Emunand9. Hit eject, insert your new SD card, go to SD Format Options, and do format (minsize) if using rednand. If unsure, just do format (emunand default). This creates a partition on your New SD and formats it correctly.
Restore your emunand onto your new SD card and then copy all of your files off, you've successfully upgraded your SD.
>'''Can I play original DS Roms?'''
Not without a flashcart. Since the 3DS loads a DSi Firmware, any DS titles available on the eshop such as Warioware: Touched are actually DSiware installable on the menu. A title has to be rebuilt and recompiled as a DSi title to be installed this way, and additionally all titles are installed to a special part of NAND, TWL_NAND, which has extremely limited space. Buy a flash cart.
>'''What Flashcart should I get?'''
The cheapest and best option is the r4i 3ds: http://www.modchipsdirect.com/r4i-3ds-r4ds-wood.html Avoid r4i-SDHCs. Their firmware is on a timer and the card will brick itself in a year so you have to buy a new one. The Menu is slow, and if you get a replacement for it it causes compatibility issues.
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==ROMS WHERE==
Disregard .3ds rom dumps - this is a format for flash carts and citra only.
Downloading roms directly from nintendo is possible, and recommended as a first approach before visiting external sources, excluding the obvious such as romhacks.
If you would like to download roms direct from nintendo's servers on your 3ds you can use freeshop: https://github.com/Cruel/freeShop/releases or ciangel: https://github.com/llakssz/CIAngel/releases/
on your PC you can also generate FBI-Scannable QR codes by visiting https://3ds.titlekeys.com/ and clicking on a title, then clicking the generate QR button.
In order to download direct from Nintendo you must have an encTitleKeys.bin file. This contains title keys for games. You can get one here: https://3ds.titlekeys.com/ or if using freeshop, get a cia installable updater for this file here: https://github.com/MatMaf/encTitleKeys.bin-Updater/releases
http://www.3dsiso.com/ and http://3dschaos.com/ are the most commonly used sites for finding roms.
>'''Can I dump a cart to a .cia?'''
Previously dumping carts was a pain in the ass, but decrypt9 can now dump carts directly to cia easily.
>'''How does https://3ds.titlekeys.com/ get keys?'''
the encTitleKeys.bin most commonly used by all is dependent on user submissions. If you have a title that isn't available on https://3ds.titlekeys.com/ you can add it yourself for all to download.
Using Decrypt9, go to titlekey options, then titlekey decrypt for your respective nand. This will dump a decTitleKeys.bin, which is different than an encTitleKeys.bin. you can submit it to the website, where it will be added. You can create an encTitleKeys dump using Titlekey Dump, but the site doesn't take these.
You can encrypt your decTitleKeys.bin using titlekey encrypt (file) in the options. This will make it usable for everyone.
==Downloads==
Basic Utilities Pack: https://my.mixtape.moe/sbevzu.zip
Luma3DS (Formerly AuReiNAND) Download: https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS/releases
Luma3DS Nightly Builds: https://astronautlevel2.github.io/Luma3DS/
Luma3DS updater CIA: https://github.com/astronautlevel2/StarUpdater/releases
ReiNand Download (Now supports O3DS AND N3DS): https://github.com/Reisyukaku/ReiNand/releases
In-depth Arm9LoaderHax information: https://gbatemp.net/threads/arm9loader-technical-details-and-discussion.408537/
NTR CFW: https://github.com/44670/BootNTR/releases 3.4 is New 3DS only, 3.2 supports O3DS. No longer in development, but still useful for features.
BootNTR: https://github.com/astronautlevel2/BootNTR/releases
Last rxTools nightly (only use if you have to): https://my.mixtape.moe/vxcoit.zip
A Bunch of 3DS .cia's: http://pastebin.com/UdL5SN04
3DSISO Account: user: eightvee pass: veeeightbunker
3DSChaos Account: user: eightvee pass: eightveebunker
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