This method of accessing the Homebrew Launcher takes advantage of some browser oversights in the native 3DS Internet Browser.
### Compatibility Testing
To use this method, your console must be from a compatible region with a compatible browser version.
You can check these details from System Settings.
1. Open System Settings.
1. In the bottom right of the top screen, you will see a firmware version string in the format of `11.13.0-45x`.
+ The 45 is your browser version, and the letter is your region
+ If your browser version is less than 45, you will need to update the console through the System Settings "Software Update" option
+ E designates EUROPE
+ U designates USA
+ J designates JAPAN
+ If your console has a letter other than any of these three, it is not compatible with this method.
1. Remember your region designation. You will need to know this later.
### What You Need
* The latest release of [the Homebrew Launcher](https://github.com/fincs/new-hbmenu/releases/latest)
* The latest release archive of BrowserHax [[for Old 3DS](https://github.com/zoogie/old-browserhax/releases/latest) / [for New 3DS](https://github.com/zoogie/new-browserhax/releases/latest)]
+ New/Old refers to the model of your console. If you are unsure of which model you have, consult [this image](https://3ds.eiphax.tech/pic/newold.png)
1. Power on your console and ensure it is connected to an active WiFi network
1. From the HOME Menu, press the Left Shoulder and Right Shoulder buttons together
+ This should open a QR Scanner. If it does not, USM (the next part of getting custom firmware) will not work for you. You will need to use a [legacy method](legacy-methods)
+ If you need to type out the URL, it is `https://zoogie.github.io/web/nbhax/`
1. Use the QR scanner to scan the QR code you opened in the first step
1. Tap the "PROCEED TO HAXX" button
1. Wait for the process to complete
+ If it displays a yellow screen, power your console off, then try this section again
1. If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the Homebrew Launcher
+ You may see an error stating that no applications were found. If this occurs, proceed to the next steps