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3DS / 3DS XL / 2DS devices on firmware 11.17.0 do not currently have any free, software-only methods. Therefore, all of the methods here have some sort of prerequisite.
+ +Installed eShop titles
+ +Because Nintendo eShop no longer allows purchases, it is no longer possible to purchase new titles. However, you can re-download a title if you had purchased or downloaded them before purchases stopped being possible.
+ +Any one of the following titles can be used in conjunction with Seedminer to install custom firmware:
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- Pokémon Picross (free-to-play) +
- Steel Diver: Sub Wars (free-to-play) +
- ANY DSiWare title (free or paid) +
Continue to Seedminer (Alternate)
+ +Alternatively, SmileBASIC (a paid game) can be used to get Homebrew Launcher access without using Seedminer.
+ +Continue to Homebrew Launcher (smilehax-IIe)
+ +Retail 3DS cartridges
+ +ninjhax2-dx
+ +This method uses a cartridge or digital copy of the game Cubic Ninja.
+ +Continue to Homebrew Launcher (ninjhax2-dx)
+ +freakyhax
+ +This method uses a cartridge or digital copy of the game Freakyforms Deluxe.
+ +Continue to Homebrew Launcher (freakyhax)
+ +Additional hardware
+ +kartdlphax
+ +This method uses another 3DS with custom firmware and a digital or cartridge copy of Mario Kart 7.
+ +Continue to Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)
+ +ntrboot
+ +This method requires a compatible DS flashcart to be flashed with ntrboot, which works on all 3DS-family consoles regardless of model or region.
+ +If none of the above options are available to you, this is the cheapest available option. If you don’t already have a compatible cartridge, a preflashed ntrboot-compatible cartridge can be purchased here for roughly $20 USD.
+ +Continue to ntrboot
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