Guide_3DS/_pages/en_PT/get-started.txt

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### Required Reading

Different device models 'n versions gunna need different steps to achieve th' end goal 'o boot9strap Custom Firmware. 'Tis page gunna help ye find where to be startin' fer ye device.

Click th' image 'o ye device to take ye to th' appropriate page. Th' colors 'o th' devices in th' image may vary, but note th' button placement 'n features 'o each device carefully to ensure ye be selectin' th' correct one.

If ye have already hacked ye 3DS before 'n be havin' an EmuNAND based CFW setup, jus' follow all instructions while on SysNAND. Your data will be transfered from EmuNAND to your new B9S install at the end. If you use menuhax, you should [clear Home Menu's extdata](troubleshooting#black-screen-on-sysnand-boot) to remove it before beginning.

This page is for instructions on how to install boot9strap to a *stock* 3DS or 2DS. If you already have arm9loaderhax installed and are looking to update to boot9strap, follow [A9LH to B9S](a9lh-to-b9s).
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Before starting, Windows users should enable the option to show file extensions using [File Extensions (Windows)](file-extensions-(windows))!
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Before startin', ye may want to check ye SD card fer errors usin' [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3X (Mac)](f3x-(mac))!
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There have been reports 'o a wave 'o bans bein' handed out to CFW users by Nintendo. Fer ye protection, please be followin' these steps before startin' 'tis guide:

1. Be off to System Settin's, then "Internet Setttings", then "SpotPass", then "Sending of System Information"
1. Disable th' "Sending of System Information" option
1. Be out 'o th' System Settin's
1. Be off to ye Friend List (th' Face Icon in ye HOME Menu's top row)
  + If ye receive an error 'n be kicked out 'o th' menu, th' Friend List settin' be disabled already
1. Be off to th' Friend List settin's, then "Friend Notification Settings", then "Show friends what you're playing"
1. Disable th' "Show friends what you're playing" option
1. Be out 'o ye Friend List

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### Device Table

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