Guide_3DS/_pages/en_PT/flashing-ntrboot-(nds).txt

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### Required Reading

Afore proceedin', ensure ye 'ave read all o' th' information on [ntrboot](ntrboot)

'Tis method be requirin' temporary access to a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite that be compatible wit' ye flashcart. This method uses the flashcart to run the ntrboot flasher `.nds` file on your NDS.

Note that in some rare circumstances, it may be possible fer th' flashin' process t' **brick** a counterfeit flashcart 'n render it permanently unusable. 'Tis be unlikely, but nevertheless only original listed flashcarts be supported. To reduce the chance of receiving a counterfeit card, it is recommended that you use a reputable site to buy your flashcart (such as [NDS Card](http://www.nds-card.net/))
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### What You Need

* Ye ntrboot compatible flashcart
* Two devices 
  + **Th' source NDS / NDSL**: th' Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite which be compatible wit' ye flashcart
  + **Th' target 3DS**: th' 3DS family device on stock firmware
* The latest release of [boot9strap](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/latest) *(`ntr` boot9strap; not the `devkit` file)*
* The latest release of [ds_ntrboot_flasher](https://github.com/jason0597/ntrboot_flasher_nds/releases/latest)

### Instructions

#### Section I - Set th' sails (prep work)

1. Power off **th' source NDS / NDSL**
1. Insert ye flashcart's SD card into ye computer
1. Create a folder named `ntrboot` on the root of your flashcart's SD card
1. Copy `boot9strap_ntr.firm` from the boot9strap ntr `.zip` to the `/ntrboot/` folder on your flashcart's SD card
1. Copy `ntrboot_flasher_nds.nds` to your flashcart's SD card
1. Reinsert your flashcart's SD card back into your flashcart
1. Insert your ntrboot compatible DS / DSi flashcart into **the source NDS / NDSL**

#### Section II - Flashing ntrboot

1. Launch `ntrboot_flasher_nds.nds` on **the source NDS / NDSL** using your flashcart
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Use (Up) and (Down) to select your flashcart
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Select "Dump flash" to make a backup of your flashcart's memory
1. Input the key combo given to confirm
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Use (Up) and (Down) to select your flashcart
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Select "Inject FIRM" to install boot9strap to your flashcart
1. Input the key combo given to confirm
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Power off **th' source NDS / NDSL**
1. Eject your flashcart from **the source NDS / NDSL**

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### Continue to [Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)](installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot))
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