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< p > < strong > The latest 3DS firmware is 11.17.0< / strong > . Here’ < / p >
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< li > If your console is running < em > Luma 10.2.1 or higher< / em > , it is < em > 100% safe< / em > to update. You can check your Luma version by holding (Select) while booting your console.< / li >
< li > If your console is on an older Luma version, you should < a href = "checking-for-cfw" > update Luma< / a > before you update your console to 11.17.0.< / li >
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< li > If your console does not yet have custom firmware, < strong > do NOT update to the latest version< / strong > unless this guide instructs you to. The methods on earlier firmwares are easier and more stable.< / li >
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< li > If your unmodified console is ALREADY on 11.17.0, this guide has been updated accordingly. Both < a href = "installing-boot9strap-(super-skaterhax)" > New3DS< / a > and < a href = "installing-boot9strap-(mset9)" > Old3DS< / a > now have free software methods that (for the most part) do not require external hardware or software.< / li >
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< p > < strong > Custom firmware< / strong > (“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.< / p >
< p > Popular uses for custom firmware include:< / p >
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< li > Running homebrew software and games made for or ported to the Nintendo 3DS< / li >
< li > Bypassing the region lock, allowing you to play games from other regions< / li >
< li > HOME Menu customization, using community-created < a href = "https://themeplaza.art" > themes and badges< / a > < / li >
< li > Modification of games (“ROM hacks”) through < a href = "https://github.com/knight-ryu12/godmode9-layeredfs-usage/wiki/Using-Luma3DS'-layeredfs-(Only-version-8.0-and-higher)" > LayeredFS< / a > < / li >
< li > Save data editing, backup, and restore< / li >
< li > Emulation of older consoles, as well as native playback of DS and GBA games< / li >
< li > Installing your physical cartridges for digital use< / li >
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< h2 id = "what-does-this-guide-install" > What does this guide install?< / h2 >
< p > This guide will:< / p >
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< li > Install < strong > boot9strap< / strong > and < strong > Luma3DS custom firmware< / strong > on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles
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< li > Luma3DS will automatically remove the region lock and allow you to run unsigned software< / li >
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< li > Install various pieces of homebrew software, such as a package installer, save file manager, and a homebrew app store< / li >
< li > Make critical system file backups that can help avoid bricks (and recover data in the event of one)< / li >
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