A complete guide to 3DS custom firmwareGet Started Before starting this guide, we will see if custom firmware is already installed and check the current system version of your console. …

On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install some homebrew programs. Most of these steps will be automated using a script that you will run on your console.

A complete guide to 3DS (and 2DS) custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap. Thoroughly read all of the introductory pages (including this one!) before proceeding.

The latest version of Luma3DS has now been installed on your SD card and on internal memory. Continue to Finalizing Setup to install or update homebrew applications (e.g. FBI, Homebrew …

Homebrew generally refers to software created outside of official sources (i.e. not distributed by eShop or cartridges). Historically, the 3DS used to have userland homebrew access through …

This section will remove illegitimate content, like homebrew and dumped cartridges. If you have save data that you care about, back it up with a save manager before continuing!

This logic extends to system transfers, meaning you would not be able to perform a system transfer from a USA 3DS to a region-changed JPN-to-USA 3DS. Pokémon Bank also requires …

This is an add-on section for formatting an SD card to work with the 3DS. If the 3DS already recognizes the SD card, this guide is not required. This page is for Windows users only. If you …

Super-skaterhax (when used to launch the Homebrew Launcher) is compatible with New models on version 11.15.0 and above in all regions. This exploit is known to be inconsistent: it works …

If you are missing the Homebrew Launcher application from your HOME Menu, you can follow these instructions to manually enter the Homebrew Launcher. (You will need boot.3dsx and …