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<p>To install boot9strap on your device, we derive your device’s unique encryption key. To accomplish this, we use a tool called Seedminer to calculate the data encryption key (movable.sed) for your device.</p>
<p>For information on how Seedminer works, see <ahref="https://zoogie.github.io/web/34⅕c3">this presentation</a>.</p>
<p>This method uses a powerful graphics card to perform the calculations needed. A volunteer-run website is used for the purpose of assisting you with this method.</p>
</details>
<h3id="section-i---prep-work">Section I - Prep Work</h3>
<p>In this section, you will get the necessary details from your 3DS that are required to figure out your device’s encryption key.</p>
<divclass="notice--info">
<p>Before following this section:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure that you have turned on your console with the SD card inserted at least once to generate the necessary data</li>
<li>Ensure that your console is connected to the Internet (you should see a blue “Internet” indicator on the top-left corner of the HOME screen)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<ol>
<li>Power off your device</li>
<li>Insert your SD card into your computer</li>
<li>Navigate to the <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Nintendo 3DS</code> folder on your SD card</li>
<li>Copy the name of the 32-letter folder you see directly inside Nintendo 3DS
<ul>
<li>This 32-letter name is system-specific and will be different for each console</li>
<li>If you see multiple 32-letter folders, follow <ahref="troubleshooting#seedminer">these instructions</a></li>
<li>You can ignore the <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">private</code> folder if you have it</li>
<li>Paste your 32-letter folder name into <ahref="/images/screenshots/seedminer/text-document.png">a document</a> you can reference later
<ul>
<li>This folder is known as your “ID0”. Take note of this as this guide will refer to it as such later</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Power on your device
<ul>
<li>Your SD card does not need to be inserted at this point</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Go to your Friend List (the <ahref="https://3ds.hacks.guide/images/friend-list-icon.png">orange Face Icon</a> in the top row of your HOME Menu)
<ul>
<li>If you receive an error and are kicked out of the menu, you either must create a new Mii or your device cannot connect to Nintendo’s servers (due to a ban or connection issues)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Find your Mii profile, then find the “Friend Code” field on the top screen</li>
</ol>
<h3id="section-ii---seedminer">Section II - Seedminer</h3>
<p>In this section, you will use the Bruteforce Movable website to retrieve your device’s encryption key in the form of <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">movable.sed</code>.</p>
<ol>
<li>Open <ahref="https://seedminer.hacks.guide/">Bruteforce Movable</a> on your computer
<ul>
<li>If the site isn’t working, join <ahref="https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp">Nintendo Homebrew on Discord</a> and ask (in English) for someone there to assist you</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Enter your device’s Friend Code (with no spaces or dashes) into the “Your friend code” field</li>
<li>Paste your device’s 32 character long folder name into the “Your ID0” field
<ul>
<li>Do not attempt to enter the ID0 manually, as it is easy to make a mistake. Ensure the ID0 is entered correctly by copying and pasting it from where you saved it in the previous section</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Select “Go”
<ul>
<li>If the site immediately goes to step 4, the website has already correctly processed your bruteforce request. You can download your <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">movable.sed</code> file and continue to the next section. You do not need to (re-)add the bot</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Use the <ahref="/images/screenshots/seedminer/register-friend.png">“Register Friend” button</a> on your device to add the bot’s friend code as given by the website
<ul>
<li>If prompted, the name that you give to the friend does not matter</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Wait for the site to update
<ul>
<li>If it does not, wait a few minutes before refreshing the page once</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Once the site processes your information, the site will continue to <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">Step 2: Bruteforce</code> automatically</li>
<li>Wait for the remainder of the process to complete
<ul>
<li>This is usually fast (1-5 minutes)</li>
<li>During this process, the bot you added may not show up on your 3DS. As long as the website updates, this is not an issue</li>
<li>If you are still waiting after half an hour, join <ahref="https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp">Nintendo Homebrew on Discord</a> and ask (in English) for someone there to assist you</li>
<li>If you get “We were unable to successfully complete your bruteforce request. :`(“, follow the <ahref="troubleshooting#seedminer">respective troubleshooting on this page</a></li>
<li>Keep this file as you will need it in the upcoming page</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Power off your device</li>
</ol>
<hr/>
<h3id="next-steps">Next steps</h3>
<p>Select the method based on the application that you have installed on your 3DS. No matter which method you pick, the end result will be the same.</p>
<h4id="dsiware">DSiWare</h4>
<p>If you own any <ahref="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_DSiWare_games_and_applications">DSiWare</a> title on your 3DS, you can dump it to the SD card so that it can be used to temporarily inject Flipnote into DS Connection Settings.</p>
<pclass="notice--primary">Continue to <ahref="dumping-eshop-dsiware">Dumping eShop DSiWare</a></p>
<h4id="pichaxx">PicHaxx</h4>
<p>This method uses the game Pokémon Picross, which was a free-to-play game. Using the <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">movable.sed</code> file, you can create a hacked save file that will give you access to Homebrew Launcher, which will be used for further exploitation.</p>
<pclass="notice--primary">Continue to <ahref="homebrew-launcher-(pichaxx)">Homebrew Launcher (PicHaxx)</a></p>
<h4id="steelhax">steelhax</h4>
<p>This method uses the game Steel Diver: Sub Wars, which was a free-to-play game. Using the <codeclass="language-plaintext highlighter-rouge">movable.sed</code> file, you can create a hacked save file that will give you access to Homebrew Launcher, which will be used for further exploitation.</p>
