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title: "Flashing ntrboot (3DS Multi System)"
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Before proceeding, ensure you have read all of the information on [ntrboot](ntrboot)
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This method requires temporary access to a second 3DS family device that is already running boot9strap. This does not require your flashcart to support either 3DS's version. See the flashcart table on [ntrboot]() for more information.
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Note that in some rare circumstances, it may be possible for the flashing process to **brick** a counterfeit flashcart and render it permanently unusable. This is unlikely, but nevertheless only original listed flashcarts are 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.com/))
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### What you need
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* Your ntrboot compatible flashcart
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* Two 3DS family devices
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+ **The source 3DS**: the 3DS family device that is already running boot9strap
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+ **The target 3DS**: the 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 [ntrboot_flasher](https://github.com/kitling/ntrboot_flasher/releases/latest)
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### Instructions
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#### Section I - Prep Work
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1. Power off **the source 3DS**
1. Insert **the source 3DS**'s SD card into your computer
1. Create a folder named `ntrboot` on the root of your SD card
1. Copy `boot9strap_ntr.firm` and `boot9strap_ntr.firm.sha` from the boot9strap ntr `.zip` to the `/ntrboot/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `ntrboot_flasher.firm` from the ntrboot_flasher `.zip` to the `/luma/payloads` folder on **the source 3DS**'s SD card
1. Reinsert **the source 3DS**'s SD card back into **the source 3DS**
1. Insert your ntrboot compatible DS / DSi flashcart into **the source 3DS**
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#### Section II - Flashing ntrboot
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1. Launch the Luma3DS chainloader by holding (Start) during boot on **the source 3DS**
1. Select "ntrboot_flasher"
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1. Read the red screen warning
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Select your flashcart
+ If you do not see your flashcart in the list at the top, read the bottom screen for more info on each option
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1. Select "Dump Flash"
1. Wait until the process is completed
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1. Press (A) to continue
1. Press (A) to return to the main menu
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1. Select "Inject Ntrboot"
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1. Press (A) for retail unit ntrboot
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1. Wait until the process is completed
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1. Press (A) to return to the main menu
1. Select "Exit" to power off **the source 3DS**
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Continue to [Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)](installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot))
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