diff --git a/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt b/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt index 4f52ea7759..7749545061 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt @@ -8,19 +8,35 @@ title: "Uninstall CFW" This will completely remove CFW from your device, including boot9strap and Luma3DS, for the purpose of restoring the device to stock. -This is never the solution to fix any issues you may be encountering with your CFW installation. A better idea would be to ask (in English) for help at [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp). -{: .notice--danger} +Any unsigned (illegitimate) games will be rendered unusable and will be removed during this process. Use a [save manager](https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint/releases/latest) to back up any saves that you care about. -Any unsigned (illegitimate) games will be rendered unusable and will be removed during this process. Use a [save manager](https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint/releases/latest) to back up any saves for these unsigned (illegitimate) games you care about. +{% capture notice-6 %} +If you're removing CFW because: -If you have modified critical system software (such as installing a custom HOME Menu CIA, unbanning your console, region changing, etc.), uninstalling CFW WILL BRICK your device! Ensure that you follow all sections of this page. -{: .notice--danger} +* You want to re-install it +* One of your games is broken +* One of your system applications is broken +* Your console is unable to boot to HOME Menu + +STOP!!! Uninstalling custom firmware is an unnecessary risk that will at best waste your time and at worst BRICK your console. A better idea would be to ask for help at [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp). +{% endcapture %} +
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+ +{% capture notice-6 %} +If you have done ANY of the following: +* [Changed the region](region-changing) of the console +* Installed a custom keyboard +* Installed a custom HOME Menu (*not* a custom theme) +* Manually changed the encryption key (`movable.sed`) of the console +* Unbanned the console + +then uninstalling CFW WILL BRICK YOUR CONSOLE. If this applies to you, [restore a clean NAND backup](godmode9-usage#restoring-a-nand-backup) before continuing. +{% endcapture %} +
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These instructions will only work on devices with a Luma3DS version of 8.0 or higher. If you have an older version of Luma, you must upgrade your setup before following these instructions. Follow [this page](checking-for-cfw) to find your upgrade instructions. {: .notice--warning} -Note that if you have any payload files other than `GodMode9.firm` in the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card, holding (Start) on boot will display a "chainloader menu" where you will have to use the D-Pad and the (A) button to select "GodMode9" for these instructions. - ### What You Need * The latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest) @@ -115,7 +131,7 @@ This section will remove illegitimate content, like homebrew and dumped cartridg 1. Navigate to Data Management > DSiWare 1. In this list of software, delete any non-Nintendo content you installed while using CFW + This includes software such as TWiLightMenu++, along with any games and titles that you did *not* install from the eShop - + Failure to remove all CFW software from both the 3DS and DSiWare sections before uninstalling CFW may prevent or disable access to the Data Management menu after uninstalling CFW + + Failure to remove all CFW software from both the 3DS and DSiWare sections before uninstalling CFW may prevent or disable access to the Data Management menu after uninstalling CFW, which will make it difficult to re-install CFW in the future 1. Exit the System Settings application 1. Launch the Download Play application (![]({{ "/images/download-play-icon.png" | absolute_url }}){: height="24px" width="24px"}) 1. Wait until you see the two buttons @@ -146,6 +162,7 @@ This is your final opportunity to verify that all safety steps above have been f {: .notice--warning} 1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9 + + If you instead see the Luma3DS chainloader, use the D-Pad and the (A) button to select GodMode9 1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu 1. Select "Scripts..." 1. Select "GM9Megascript"