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<a name="faq_latestfw" />**Q:** *I am on the latest system version. Is my device hackable?*
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**A:** Yes
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<a name="faq_updatecfw" />**Q:** *How do I update Luma3DS?*
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**A:** Use [Luma3DS Updater](https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/releases/latest)
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<a name="faq_gatewaysky" />**Q:** *I heard about this thing I have to pay for (Gateway, Sky3DS, etc). Is that something I need?*
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**A:** No. boot9strap be a superior method 'o loadin' hax that be runnin' early in boot.
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<a name="faq_gatewaysaves" />**Q:** *How do I be movin' saves from an existin' Gateway setup to device-installed games?*
**A:** See ['tis](https://gbatemp.net/threads/425743/)
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<a name="faq_risky" />**Q:** *How risky be hackin' me console?*
**A:** Bricks now be *basically* impossible unless ye ignore/circumvent all safety checks.
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<a name="faq_homebrew" />**Q:** *Can I run awesome homebrew and emulators with this?*
**A:** Yes! Custom Firmware not only enables the Homebrew Launcher, but it also will give you hacks on all versions, which means you keep it forever, even with updates.
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<a name="faq_regionfree" />**Q:** *Can I use this to play games from other regions?*
**A:** Luma3DS supports Region Free patches, which enables users to install games from any region without any extra modification or steps.
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<a name="faq_updates" />**Q:** *Is it safe to update CFW SysNAND?*
**A:** Yes. This is safe, stop asking about it.
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<a name="faq_support" />**Q:** *Where should I go for support?*
**A:** For support, ask for help at [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp).
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<a name="faq_le4gbsd" />**Q:** *Can I do this with a 4GB (or smaller) SD card?*
**A:** Yes!
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<a name="faq_ge128gbsd" />**Q:** *Can I use a 128GB (or larger) SD card?*
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**A:** Yes, but some users have reported slowdowns when using such large sizes. Note that you cannot format the card with exFAT; you need to format it with FAT32.
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<a name="faq_movesd" />**Q:** *How do I move to a new SD card at the end of this?*
**A:** Just copy all the files to the new SD card.
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<a name="faq_NNID" />**Q:** *Can I keep my NNID?*
**A:** If you start with an NNID and follow every step, you will end up keeping your NNID at the end.
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<a name="faq_systransfer" />**Q:** *What about System Transfers?*
**A:** Once you have completed the guide, you can system transfer to and from an B9S 3DS or 2DS exactly like you would a regular stock console or EmuNAND (you will lose any non-legitimate games/themes/DLC in the transfer; saves will stay even for games that are lost).
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<a name="faq_nopc" />**Q:** *Can I do this without a computer (e.g. an Android phone)?*
**A:** All you need is the ability to put files on an SD card!
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<a name="faq_problem" />**Q:** *Help! Something bad happened and now I cannot boot...*
**A:** Please look at the [troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting).
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