Get Started Before starting this guide, we will see if custom firmware is already installed and check the current system version of your console. Section I - CFW Check Power off your console Hold the (Select) button Power on your console while still holding the (Select) button If you do not see a custom menu (your console just boots to the HOME Menu), you may proceed to the …

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.

Un custom firmware ("CFW") è una modifica software per il 3DS, paragonabile ad un "amministratore di sistema" su un computer. Ti permette di fare tutto quello che un 3DS può fisicamente fare, invece di essere limitati da quello che permette Nintendo.

By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more.

This guide works with every retail console in the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles (including the 3DS, 3DS XL/LL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL/LL, and New 2DS XL/LL), regardless of region or firmware.

While a DS flashcart can be used to mod a 3DS using ntrboot, there is now a free software method available for most consoles. 3DS-mode flashcarts like Gateway and Sky3DS are not recommended because they are obsolete and may carry brick risk.

Section I - Prep Work In this section, you will prepare the MSET9 exploit by temporarily creating a new HOME Menu profile with no user data, and then setting up that profile with only the minimum data required for MSET9 to trigger. Your existing user data will disappear, but will come back when you are finished with this page. Insert your SD card into your computer Copy everything …

Checking for CFW Required Reading This is an add-on section to check if your console already has a modern custom firmware. If your console already has an ...

Installing boot9strap (Hardmod) Technical Details (optional) Compatibility Notes To use the magnet links on this page, you will need a torrent client like qBittorrent or Deluge. This will work on New 3DS, New 2DS, Old 3DS, and Old 2DS on all versions that you have a corresponding .firm for. What You Need Your NAND image extracted using your hardmod

Troubleshooting This page serves a landing page for troubleshooting resources that we offer for commonly encountered issues. Click on the link corresponding to the page you are following to explore it. If you're unable to fix your issue, ask for help at Nintendo Homebrew on Discord. If your issue is missing and you know the solution, let us know!A complete guide to 3DS custom …