diff --git a/_data/navigation/en_US.yml b/_data/navigation/en_US.yml index 2c2ff4e903..12f7d7bd53 100644 --- a/_data/navigation/en_US.yml +++ b/_data/navigation/en_US.yml @@ -130,6 +130,9 @@ sidebar_pages: - title: Installing boot9strap (PicHaxx) url: installing-boot9strap-(pichaxx) + - + title: Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax) + url: installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax) - title: Finalizing Setup url: finalizing-setup diff --git a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt index 5c734d54f7..7c5fb78265 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt @@ -61,5 +61,6 @@ The letter and number after the system version (for example, 11.15.0-**47U**) is A number of methods that work on all versions are available, but require additional hardware. If possible, you should follow one of the software methods listed above instead. +1. [Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)](installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax)) - requires a 3DS with custom firmware and a copy of Mario Kart 7 1. [ntrboot](ntrboot) - requires compatible DS flashcart 1. [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) - requires soldering diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6d59436ee6 --- /dev/null +++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt @@ -0,0 +1,90 @@ +--- +title: "Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)" +--- + +{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} + +### Required Reading + +kartdlphax is an exploit for the Download Play mode of Mario Kart 7. It can be used with universal-otherapp to install custom firmware on target devices. + +In order to follow these instructions, you will need the following: + +- A second 3DS with custom firmware (the **source 3DS**) that is the same region as the 3DS you are trying to modify (the **target 3DS**) +- A physical or digital copy of Mario Kart 7 that is the same region as both consoles +- An SD card for both devices + +### What You Need + +On the **source 3DS** (the 3DS with custom firmware): + +* The latest release of [kartdlphax](https://github.com/mariohackandglitch/kartdlphax/releases/latest) +* The latest release of [Luma3DS 3GX Loader Edition](https://github.com/Nanquitas/Luma3DS/releases/tag/v10.2.1) + +On the **target 3DS** (the 3DS that you are trying to modify): + +* The latest release of [SafeB9SInstaller](https://github.com/d0k3/SafeB9SInstaller/releases/latest) +* The latest release of [boot9strap](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/download/1.3/boot9strap-1.3.zip) +* The latest release of [standard Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest) + +#### Section I - Prep Work (source 3DS) + +1. Insert the SD card of your **source 3DS** in your computer +1. Copy Luma 3GX Loader Edition's `boot.firm` to the root of the **source 3DS**'s SD card +1. Copy kartdlphax's `plugin.3gx` to the following directory on the **source 3DS**'s SD card, depending on the **region of your copy of Mario Kart 7**: + - USA: `luma/plugins/0004000000030800` + - EUR: `luma/plugins/0004000000030700` + - JPN: `luma/plugins/0004000000030600` + - Create the `plugins` and `00040000...` folders if they do not already exist +1. Eject the SD card and put it in the **source 3DS** + +#### Section II - Prep Work (target 3DS) + +1. Insert the SD card of your **target 3DS** in your computer +1. Copy `boot.firm` and `boot.3dsx` from the standard Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card +1. Create a folder named `boot9strap` on the root of your SD card +1. Copy `boot9strap.firm` and `boot9strap.firm.sha` from the boot9strap `.zip` to the `/boot9strap/` folder on your SD card +1. Copy `SafeB9SInstaller.bin` from the SafeB9SInstaller `.zip` to the root of your SD card +1. Eject the SD card and put it in the **target 3DS** + +#### Section III - kartdlphax + +1. Power on the **source 3DS** + - If you are prompted to set up Luma3DS, just press START to save the configuration +1. Once in the home menu, press (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) to bring up the Rosalina menu +1. Select "Enable plugin loader" +1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu +1. Launch Mario Kart 7 + - Ensure that wireless connectivity is enabled + - kartdlphax should tell you that it is running +1. Navigate to `Local Multiplayer` -> `Create Group` +1. Power on the **target 3DS** + - Ensure that wireless connectivity is enabled +1. On the **target 3DS**, open the Download Play application (![]({{ "/images/download-play-icon.png" | absolute_url }}){: height="24px" width="24px"}), then select "Nintendo 3DS" +1. Join the group created by the **source 3DS** +1. Select "Start" on the **source 3DS** once it has detected the **target 3DS** +1. Once multiplayer has loaded, navigate to `Grand Prix` -> `50cc` -> (any driver) -> `Mushroom Cup` +1. Wait a while (a percentage should be displayed on the **source 3DS**) +1. If the exploit was successful, the **target 3DS** will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller + +#### Section IV - SafeB9SInstaller + +1. Wait for all checks to complete +1. When prompted, input the key combo given on the top screen to install boot9strap +1. Once it has completed, press (A) to reboot your device + +#### Section V - Configuring Luma3DS + +1. Your target 3DS should have rebooted into the Luma3DS configuration menu +1. Use the (A) button and the D-Pad to turn on the following: + - **"Show NAND or user string in System Settings"** + +At this point, your console will boot to Luma3DS by default as long as the SD card is inserted. + + Luma3DS does not look any different from the normal HOME menu. If your console has booted into the HOME menu, it is running custom firmware. + + On the next page, you will copy Luma3DS to internal memory so that you can boot without an SD card. + + You will **not** need to use your **source 3DS** to complete any further steps on this guide. + +___ + +### Continue to [Finalizing Setup](finalizing-setup) +{: .notice--primary} diff --git a/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt b/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt index ad9cb6d6b5..80af5354d0 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt @@ -50,6 +50,7 @@ sitemap: false + [Installing boot9strap (Fredtool)](installing-boot9strap-(fredtool)) + [Installing boot9strap (Frogtool)](installing-boot9strap-(frogtool)) + [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) +* [Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)](installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax)) + [Installing boot9strap (MSET)](installing-boot9strap-(mset)) + [Installing boot9strap (ntrboot)](installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot)) + [Installing boot9strap (PicHaxx)](installing-boot9strap-(pichaxx))