_sysnand_##.bin.sha` from the `/gm9/out/` folder on your SD card after copying it
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/remove-usm-slottool.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/remove-usm-slottool.txt
index a6f7839ccf..412936dc27 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/include/remove-usm-slottool.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/include/remove-usm-slottool.txt
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ In this section, you will enter the Homebrew Launcher (using custom firmware) so
1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
1. Press (Home), then close Download Play
1. Relaunch the Download Play application
-1. Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
+1. Your console should load the Homebrew Launcher
1. Launch slotTool from the list of homebrew
1. Select "RESTORE original wifi slots 1,2,3"
-1. Your device will then reboot
+1. Your console will then reboot
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/rmproxy.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/rmproxy.txt
index d3d48ae55d..8790c7546a 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/include/rmproxy.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/include/rmproxy.txt
@@ -7,4 +7,4 @@ In this section, you will restore the Internet settings back to normal.
1. Click OK, then click Save
1. When prompted, click "Test" to perform the connection test
+ The test should succeed
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/safemodecheck.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/safemodecheck.txt
index 7035baace8..5d6338fb8d 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/include/safemodecheck.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/include/safemodecheck.txt
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-In this section, you will see whether your shoulder buttons are working on your device. This will determine which method you will follow on the next page.
+In this section, you will see whether your shoulder buttons are working on your console. This will determine which method you will follow on the next page.
-1. Power on your device
+1. Power on your console
1. Once you see the HOME Menu, press the (Left Shoulder) and (Right Shoulder) buttons at the same time
+ The camera applet should appear
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/seedminer-base.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/seedminer-base.txt
index ad6697a5fa..d7a5a35303 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/include/seedminer-base.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/include/seedminer-base.txt
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
{% capture technical_info %}
Technical Details (optional)
-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.
+To install boot9strap on your console, we derive your console's unique encryption key. To accomplish this, we use a tool called Seedminer to calculate the data encryption key (movable.sed) for your console.
For information on how Seedminer works, see [this presentation](https://zoogie.github.io/web/34⅕c3).
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This method uses a powerful graphics card to perform the calculations needed. A
### Section I - Prep Work
-In this section, you will get the necessary details from your 3DS that are required to figure out your device's encryption key.
+In this section, you will get the necessary details from your 3DS that are required to figure out your console's encryption key.
{% capture console_state_info %}
Before following this section:
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Before following this section:
{% endcapture %}
{{ console_state_info | markdownify }}
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Navigate to the `Nintendo 3DS` folder on your SD card
1. Copy the name of the 32-letter folder you see directly inside Nintendo 3DS
@@ -34,24 +34,24 @@ Before following this section:
{: .notice--info}
1. Paste your 32-letter folder name into [a document](/images/screenshots/seedminer/text-document.png) you can reference later
+ This folder is known as your "ID0". Take note of this as this guide will refer to it as such later
-1. Power on your device
+1. Power on your console
+ Your SD card does not need to be inserted at this point
1. Go to your Friend List (the [orange Face Icon]({{ "/images/friend-list-icon.png" | absolute_url }}) in the top row of your HOME Menu)
- + 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)
+ + If you receive an error and are kicked out of the menu, you either must create a new Mii or your console cannot connect to Nintendo's servers (due to a ban or connection issues)
1. Find your Mii profile, then find the "Friend Code" field on the top screen
### Section II - Seedminer
-In this section, you will use the Bruteforce Movable website to retrieve your device's encryption key in the form of `movable.sed`.
+In this section, you will use the Bruteforce Movable website to retrieve your console's encryption key in the form of `movable.sed`.
1. Open [Bruteforce Movable](https://seedminer.hacks.guide/) on your computer
+ If the site isn't working, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) and ask (in English) for someone there to assist you
-1. Enter your device's Friend Code (with no spaces or dashes) into the "Your friend code" field
-1. Paste your device's 32 character long folder name into the "Your ID0" field
+1. Enter your console's Friend Code (with no spaces or dashes) into the "Your friend code" field
+1. Paste your console's 32 character long folder name into the "Your ID0" field
+ 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
1. Select "Go"
+ If the site immediately goes to step 4, the website has already correctly processed your bruteforce request. You can download your `movable.sed` file and continue to the next section. You do not need to (re-)add the bot
-1. Use the ["Register Friend" button](/images/screenshots/seedminer/register-friend.png) on your device to add the bot's friend code as given by the website
+1. Use the ["Register Friend" button](/images/screenshots/seedminer/register-friend.png) on your console to add the bot's friend code as given by the website
+ If prompted, the name that you give to the friend does not matter
1. Wait for the site to update
+ If it does not, wait a few minutes before refreshing the page once
@@ -62,4 +62,4 @@ In this section, you will use the Bruteforce Movable website to retrieve your de
+ If you are still waiting after half an hour, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) and ask (in English) for someone there to assist you
+ If you get "We were unable to successfully complete your bruteforce request. :`(", follow the [respective troubleshooting on this page](troubleshooting#seedminer)
+ Keep this file as you will need it in the upcoming page
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/include/sysupdate.txt b/_pages/en_US/include/sysupdate.txt
index e99a9ec9b9..e6f1f9364d 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/include/sysupdate.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/include/sysupdate.txt
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-1. Update your device by going to System Settings, then "Other Settings", then going all the way to the right and using "System Update"
+1. Update your console by going to System Settings, then "Other Settings", then going all the way to the right and using "System Update"
{%- if include.cfw == "true" %}
+ Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
{%- endif %}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
index dc32f70e4f..a06a1259f2 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool).txt
@@ -33,15 +33,15 @@ You should only be able to get to this page if you are running version 11.16.0.
In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Management menu and copy the resulting file dump to your computer so that you can use it on the next section.
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Data Management` -> `DSiWare` -> `SD Card` ([image](/images/screenshots/bb3/dsiware-management.png))
- + Your device should show the BB3 multihax menu
- + If this step causes your device to crash, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#installing-boot9strap-fredtool)
+ + Your console should show the BB3 multihax menu
+ + If this step causes your console to crash, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#installing-boot9strap-fredtool)
1. Use the D-Pad to navigate and press the (A) button to select "Dump DSiWare"
- + Your device will automatically reboot
-1. Power off your device
+ + Your console will automatically reboot
+1. Power off your console
#### Section III - Prep Work
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Mana
#### Section VI - Luma3DS Configuration
-1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your device
+1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your console
{% include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-inject).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-inject).txt
index c0855a0232..594d1e255b 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-inject).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-inject).txt
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ You should only be able to get to this page if you are running version 11.17.0.
#### Section V - Luma3DS Configuration
-1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your device
+1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your console
{% include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-legacy).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-legacy).txt
index 382782acc5..7e88fb51b4 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-legacy).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(fredtool-legacy).txt
@@ -37,15 +37,15 @@ You should only be able to get to this page if you are running version 11.15.0 o
In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Management menu and copy the resulting file dump to your computer so that you can use it on the next section.
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Data Management` -> `DSiWare` -> `SD Card` ([image](/images/screenshots/bb3/dsiware-management.png))
- + Your device should show the BB3 multihax menu
- + If this step causes your device to crash, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#installing-boot9strap-fredtool)
+ + Your console should show the BB3 multihax menu
+ + If this step causes your console to crash, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#installing-boot9strap-fredtool)
1. Use the D-Pad to navigate and press the (A) button to select "Dump DSiWare"
- + Your device will automatically reboot
-1. Power off your device
+ + Your console will automatically reboot
+1. Power off your console
#### Section III - Prep Work
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Mana
#### Section VI - Luma3DS Configuration
-1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your device
+1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your console
{% include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(frogtool).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(frogtool).txt
index 3fe8b6db26..ba54b04199 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(frogtool).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(frogtool).txt
@@ -30,14 +30,14 @@ If you are unable to install one, follow [Bannerbomb3](bannerbomb3) instead.
#### Section II - Prep Work
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `boot.firm` and `boot.3dsx` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy `boot.nds` (b9sTool) from the b9sTool release `.zip` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy `Frogtool.3dsx` to the `/3ds/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `frogcert.bin` to the root of your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
#### Section III - Patching DS Download Play
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ If you are unable to install one, follow [Bannerbomb3](bannerbomb3) instead.
1. Frogtool will automatically run and inject the JPN version of Flipnote Studio into your DS Download Play
1. Once this operation has finished, read the screens and check if the process was successful
1. Tap the touch screen, then select "BOOT patched DS Download Play"
-1. If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the JPN version of Flipnote Studio
+1. If the exploit was successful, your console will have loaded the JPN version of Flipnote Studio
+ If you get stuck on a black screen, follow [this](https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:TWLFix#Homebrew_Launcher-0) page, then try again
#### Section IV - Flipnote Exploit
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ If you are unable to install one, follow [Bannerbomb3](bannerbomb3) instead.
#### Section VI - Luma3DS Configuration
-1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your device
+1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your console
{% include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
@@ -74,13 +74,13 @@ If you are unable to install one, follow [Bannerbomb3](bannerbomb3) instead.
1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
1. Press (Home), then close Download Play
1. Relaunch the Download Play application
-1. Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
+1. Your console should load the Homebrew Launcher
1. Launch Frogtool from the list of homebrew
1. Select the "RESTORE patched DS Download Play" option
1. Once this operation has finished, read the screens and check if the process was successful
+ If there are any errors or missing files, correct the problem and try again
1. If the process was successful, tap the touch screen, then press START to exit
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
___
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hardmod).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hardmod).txt
index 9a6e8e1ac2..336bbef340 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hardmod).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hardmod).txt
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This will work on New 3DS, New 2DS, Old 3DS, and Old 2DS on *all* versions that
* The latest version of [hardmod-b9s-installer](https://github.com/ihaveamac/hardmod-b9s-installer/releases/latest)
+ Windows users can use the compiled `.exe`, while Mac and Linux users will need to have [Python 3](https://www.python.org/downloads/) installed to run the `.py`
* The latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest) (the Luma3DS `.zip` file that isn't source code)
-* The `.firm` corresponding to your device and version:
+* The `.firm` corresponding to your console and version:
| Version(s) | Kernel | Old 3DS or Old 2DS | New 3DS or New 2DS |
|-|-|:-:|:-:|
@@ -74,28 +74,28 @@ This will work on New 3DS, New 2DS, Old 3DS, and Old 2DS on *all* versions that
In this section, you will download the necessary files for the hardmod and dump the NAND image in preparation to install custom firmware.
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `boot.firm` and `boot.3dsx` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy the hardmod-b9s-installer folder from the hardmod-b9s-installer `.zip` to your computer
1. Copy your downloaded `.firm` to the hardmod-b9s-installer folder on your computer
1. Rename your downloaded `.firm` in the hardmod-b9s-installer folder on your computer to `current.firm`
1. Copy `boot9strap.firm` and `boot9strap.firm.sha` from the boot9strap `.zip` to the hardmod-b9s-installer folder on your computer
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
1. Use your hardmod to create a NAND backup
1. Move your NAND backup to the hardmod-b9s-installer folder on your computer and rename it to `NAND.bin`
#### Section II - Installing boot9strap
-In this section, you will install custom firmware to the dumped NAND image, and then install this NAND image back onto the device to install custom firmware on it.
+In this section, you will install custom firmware to the dumped NAND image, and then install this NAND image back onto the console to install custom firmware on it.
1. Run hardmod-b9s-installer
+ Windows Users: Run `install-b9s.exe`
+ Mac and Linux Users: Run `install-b9s.py`
-1. Flash your outputted `NAND-patched.bin` to your device with your hardmod
-1. Power off your device
+1. Flash your outputted `NAND-patched.bin` to your console with your hardmod
+1. Power off your console
1. Disconnect your hardmod
-1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your device
+1. Press and hold (Select), and while holding (Select), power on your console
{% include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hbl-usm).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hbl-usm).txt
index 28b71d4ae4..d59c2a59cd 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hbl-usm).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(hbl-usm).txt
@@ -31,18 +31,18 @@ If your (Right/Left Shoulder), (D-Pad Up) or (A) buttons do not work, join [Nint
#### Section I - Prep Work
-In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the unSAFE_MODE exploit onto your device's SD card. Then, you will use Homebrew Launcher to launch slotTool, which will overwrite your Wi-Fi slots with hacked data. Your Wi-Fi connection settings will be temporarily overwritten while the exploit is active.
+In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the unSAFE_MODE exploit onto your console's SD card. Then, you will use Homebrew Launcher to launch slotTool, which will overwrite your Wi-Fi slots with hacked data. Your Wi-Fi connection settings will be temporarily overwritten while the exploit is active.
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Create a folder named `boot9strap` on the root of your SD card
1. Copy `boot9strap.firm` and `boot9strap.firm.sha` from the RELEASE `.zip` to the `/boot9strap/` folder on your SD card
1. Create a folder named `3ds` on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
- + This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the `Nintendo 3DS` folder that the device automatically generates
+ + This folder stores homebrew applications and data; it is different from the `Nintendo 3DS` folder that the console automatically generates
1. Copy the `slotTool` folder from the RELEASE `.zip` to the `/3ds/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `usm.bin` from the RELEASE `.zip` to the root folder on your SD card
1. Copy `SafeB9SInstaller.bin` from the SafeB9SInstaller `.zip` to the root of your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
1. Open the Homebrew Launcher through your method of choice (likely the Internet Browser)
1. Launch slotTool from the list of homebrew
+ If you get stuck on a red screen, forcefully power off the console by holding the power button for fifteen seconds, then retry this section
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt
index 25a063043c..9c78e317e1 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax).txt
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ 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**)
- The consoles must be USA, JPN, or EUR region consoles
- A physical or digital copy of Mario Kart 7 that is the same region as both consoles
-- An SD card for both devices
+- An SD card for both consoles
### What You Need
@@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ In this section, you will use Download Play to transfer the exploit data from th
1. Launch Mario Kart 7
- Ensure that wireless connectivity is enabled
1. Navigate to `Local Multiplayer`. A menu should pop up
- - If the screen freezes, hold the power button for fifteen seconds to force power off your device, then try again
+ - If the screen freezes, hold the power button for fifteen seconds to force power off your console, then try again
- If you have launched kartdlphax previously, the last selected settings will be loaded. If they are correct, select `Use settings` and skip the next 3 steps. If they are incorrect, select `Change settings` and proceed.
-1. Select your **target 3DS** device type (Old 3DS family or New 3DS family)
+1. Select your **target 3DS** console type (Old 3DS family or New 3DS family)
1. Select the following exploit type depending on your system version:
- 11.16.0: select `xPloitInjector (11.16)`
- 11.17.0: select `xPloitInjector (11.17)`
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot).txt
index a6dfb25de7..ebb3bfe07c 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ntrboot).txt
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this
### What You Need
-* A magnet that triggers the sleep mode of your device (if using a folding style device)
+* A magnet that triggers the sleep mode of your console (if using a folding style console)
* Your ntrboot flashed flashcart
* The latest release of [SafeB9SInstaller](https://github.com/d0k3/SafeB9SInstaller/releases/download/v0.0.7/SafeB9SInstaller-20170605-122940.zip) (direct download)
* The latest release of [boot9strap](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/download/1.4/boot9strap-1.4.zip) (direct download)
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this
#### Section I - Prep Work
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your console's SD card into your computer
+ This is the SD card from your 3DS, *not* the SD card from your flashcart
1. Copy `SafeB9SInstaller.firm` from the SafeB9SInstaller `.zip` to the root of your SD card and rename it to `boot.firm`
@@ -33,20 +33,20 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this
{: .notice--info}
1. Reinsert your SD card into your 3DS
-1. Power on your device
+1. Power on your console
#### Section II - ntrboot
-1. Use the magnet to find the spot on your device where the sleep sensor is triggered
+1. Use the magnet to find the spot on your console where the sleep sensor is triggered
+ This step is not needed on the old 2DS (which has a sleep mode switch)
-1. Power off your device
-1. Insert your flashcart into your device
-1. Place the magnet on your device to trigger the sleep sensor
+1. Power off your console
+1. Insert your flashcart into your console
+1. Place the magnet on your console to trigger the sleep sensor
+ On old 2DS, you should instead enable the sleep mode switch
1. Hold (Start) + (Select) + (X) + (Power) for several seconds, then release the buttons
+ It may take a few attempts to get this to work because the positioning is awkward
1. If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
-1. Remove the magnet from your device
+1. Remove the magnet from your console
+ On old 2DS, you should instead disable the sleep mode switch
#### Section III - Installing boot9strap
@@ -58,8 +58,8 @@ To use the [magnet](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Delete `boot.firm` from the root of your SD card
1. Copy `boot.firm` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
{%- include_relative include/configure-luma3ds.txt %}
{% include_relative include/luma3ds-installed-note.txt %}
@@ -116,15 +116,15 @@ Do not follow this section until you have completed the rest of the instructions
##### Instructions
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
+ This is the SD card from your 3DS, *not* the SD card from your flashcart
1. Create a folder named `ntrboot` on the root of your SD card
1. Copy the `.bin` file from your flashrom backup `.zip` to the `/ntrboot/` folder on the root of your SD card
1. Create a folder named `payloads` in the `luma` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `ntrboot_flasher.firm` to the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Insert your ntrboot compatible DS / DSi flashcart into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Insert your ntrboot compatible DS / DSi flashcart into your console
1. Launch ntrboot_flasher by holding (Start) during boot
1. Read the red screen warning
1. Press (A) to continue
@@ -134,4 +134,4 @@ Do not follow this section until you have completed the rest of the instructions
1. Press (A) to proceed
1. Wait until the process is completed
1. Press (A) to return to the main menu
-1. Press (B) to power off your device
+1. Press (B) to power off your console
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax).txt
index b75ff08c01..eb0a59c02b 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(safecerthax).txt
@@ -14,9 +14,9 @@ For technical details on the exploit that you will be using on this page, see [h
### Compatibility Notes
-safecerthax is compatible with all Old 3DS and Old 2DS devices in all regions on system versions 1.0.0 through 11.14.0.
+safecerthax is compatible with all Old 3DS and Old 2DS consoles in all regions on system versions 1.0.0 through 11.14.0.
-This exploit will not work on the New 3DS, New 3DS XL, or New 2DS XL. Please ensure that the device you are modding is an Old 3DS, Old 3DS XL, or Old 2DS before continuing.
+This exploit will not work on the New 3DS, New 3DS XL, or New 2DS XL. Please ensure that the console you are modding is an Old 3DS, Old 3DS XL, or Old 2DS before continuing.
{: .notice--info}
### What You Need
@@ -44,29 +44,29 @@ In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the safecerthax explo
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. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
#### Section III - safecerthax proxy
-In this section, you will change your Internet connection settings to use a proxy network designed to exploit the System Update feature of your device.
+In this section, you will change your Internet connection settings to use a proxy network designed to exploit the System Update feature of your console.
{% include_relative include/addproxy.txt %}
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
#### Section IV - safecerthax
-In this section, you will enter Safe Mode (a feature available on all 3DS family devices) where safecerthax will be triggered, which will launch you into the boot9strap (custom firmware) installer.
+In this section, you will enter Safe Mode (a feature available on all 3DS family consoles) where safecerthax will be triggered, which will launch you into the boot9strap (custom firmware) installer.
-1. With your device still powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your device
- + Keep holding the buttons until the device boots into Safe Mode (a "system update" menu)
+1. With your console still powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your console
+ + Keep holding the buttons until the console boots into Safe Mode (a "system update" menu)
1. Press "OK" to accept the update
+ There is no update. This is part of the exploit
1. Press "I accept" to accept the terms and conditions
1. The update will eventually fail, with the error code `003-1099`. This is intended behaviour
1. Press "OK" to close the error message
1. If the exploit was successful, you will have booted into SafeB9SInstaller
- + If the device freezes or crashes, force power off the device, then retry this section
+ + If the console freezes or crashes, force power off the console, then retry this section
#### Section V - Installing boot9strap
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(soundhax).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(soundhax).txt
index e952699bfb..a043c514f6 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(soundhax).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(soundhax).txt
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ For technical details on the exploits that you will be using on this page, see [
Soundhax (when combined with universal-otherapp) is compatible with versions 1.0.0 through 11.3.0 in all regions.
### What You Need
-* The latest release of [Soundhax](http://soundhax.com) *(for your region, device, and version)*
+* The latest release of [Soundhax](http://soundhax.com) *(for your region, console, and version)*
+ If Soundhax appears in your browser as an unplayable video, press Ctrl+S or Cmd+S to save it to your computer
* The latest release of [SafeB9SInstaller](https://github.com/d0k3/SafeB9SInstaller/releases/download/v0.0.7/SafeB9SInstaller-20170605-122940.zip) (direct download)
* The latest release of [boot9strap](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/download/1.4/boot9strap-1.4.zip) (direct download)
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Soundhax (when combined with universal-otherapp) is compatible with versions 1.0
In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger both Soundhax and universal-otherapp.
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy the Soundhax `.m4a` to the root of your SD card
+ The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger both Soundhax and uni
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. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/uosoundhax-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }})
{: .notice--info}
@@ -53,8 +53,8 @@ In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger both Soundhax and uni
In this section, you will launch Soundhax through the Nintendo 3DS Sound app, which will use universal-otherapp to launch the boot9strap (custom firmware) installer.
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
1. Launch Nintendo 3DS Sound
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/soundhax-welcome.png" | absolute_url }})
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).txt
index 6b5519158a..538ff146d3 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).txt
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ For technical details on the exploits that you will be using on this page, see [
SSLoth allows users on version 11.13.0 and below to bypass the browser version check, allowing the use of new-browserhax or old-browserhax (compatible with versions 11.4.0 through 11.13.0 in all regions), which can then be used in conjunction with universal-otherapp.
-If you have updated your device to your current version using a cartridge, you will not be able to bypass the browser version check. If this is the case, stay on your current firmware and ask [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for help.
+If you have updated your console to your current version using a cartridge, you will not be able to bypass the browser version check. If this is the case, stay on your current firmware and ask [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for help.
{: .notice--warning}
### What You Need
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ If you have updated your device to your current version using a cartridge, you w
In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger both browserhax and universal-otherapp.
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `otherapp.bin` to the root of your SD card and rename it to `arm11code.bin`
+ The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger both browserhax and u
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. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
#### Section II - SSLoth
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(usm).txt b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(usm).txt
index e0517590fd..9dcede6ffe 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(usm).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/installing-boot9strap-(usm).txt
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ If your (Right/Left Shoulder), (D-Pad Up), or (A) buttons do not work, you will
#### Section I - Prep Work
-In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the unSAFE_MODE exploit onto your device's SD card.
+In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the unSAFE_MODE exploit onto your console's SD card.
1. Your SD card should be inserted in your computer
1. Copy `usm.bin` to the root of your SD card
@@ -58,22 +58,22 @@ In this section, you will copy the files needed to trigger the unSAFE_MODE explo
In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Management menu, which can be used to overwrite your Wi-Fi slots with hacked data. Your Wi-Fi connection settings will be temporarily overwritten while the exploit is active.
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Data Management` -> `DSiWare` -> `SD Card` ([image](/images/screenshots/bb3/dsiware-management.png))
- + Your device should show the BB3 multihax menu
+ + Your console should show the BB3 multihax menu
+ If the BB3 multihax menu doesn't open, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#bannerbomb3)
+ If the BB3 multihax menu says "cfw installed already", you already have custom firmware and should continue from [here](checking-for-cfw)
1. Use the D-Pad to navigate and press the (A) button to select "Install unSAFE_MODE"
- + Your device will automatically power off
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+ + Your console will automatically power off
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Internet Settings` -> `Connection Settings`
1. Ensure that all three connections are named "Haaaaaaaxxxxxxxxx..."
+ Do NOT change these settings!
+ If all three connections are NOT all named "Haaaaaaaxxxxxxxxx...", STOP! Something went wrong in this section and MUST be fixed before you can continue
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
#### Section III - unSAFE_MODE
@@ -90,11 +90,11 @@ In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit using the DSiWare Mana
In this section, you will trigger the BannerBomb3 exploit a second time so that you can restore the Wi-Fi connection slots that were overwritten in Section II.
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Data Management` -> `DSiWare` -> `SD Card` ([image](/images/screenshots/bb3/dsiware-management.png))
1. Use the D-Pad to navigate and press the (A) button to select "Uninstall unSAFE_MODE"
- + Your device will automatically reboot
-1. Power off your device
+ + Your console will automatically reboot
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Navigate to `Nintendo 3DS` -> `` -> `` -> `Nintendo DSiWare` on your SD card
1. Delete `F00D43D5.bin` from your Nintendo DSiWare folder and from your computer. This file will not be needed anymore
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/key-information.txt b/_pages/en_US/key-information.txt
index ce24c7014c..30d54798a2 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/key-information.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/key-information.txt
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Each section is collapsed by default. Click or tap on the name of the section to
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/onboarding/compatible.png" | absolute_url }})
{: .notice--info}
-This guide works with every retail device in the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles (including the 3DS, 3DS XL/LL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL/LL, and New 2DS XL/LL, regardless of region or firmware.
+This guide works with every retail console in the Nintendo 3DS family of consoles (including the 3DS, 3DS XL/LL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL/LL, and New 2DS XL/LL, regardless of region or firmware.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ If you want, you can check your SD card for errors before following this guide u
{% capture compat %}
Potential risks
-By modding your device, you subject it to the remote (but non-zero) possibility of the device being banned from online play or bricked (rendered non-functional). ___Incorrect file placement will NOT brick your device___, but purposely skipping instructions might. Similarly, the last ban wave occurred over five years ago, but there is no guarantee that another one will not occur in the future.
+By modding your console, you subject it to the remote (but non-zero) possibility of the console being banned from online play or bricked (rendered non-functional). ___Incorrect file placement will NOT brick your console___, but purposely skipping instructions might. Similarly, the last ban wave occurred over five years ago, but there is no guarantee that another one will not occur in the future.
-In short: Modding your device is safe, but it's ___your responsibility___ if something goes wrong.
+In short: Modding your console is safe, but it's ___your responsibility___ if something goes wrong.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/move-emunand.txt b/_pages/en_US/move-emunand.txt
index 8c9d7129be..dce0cfb587 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/move-emunand.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/move-emunand.txt
@@ -23,18 +23,18 @@ You MUST have already installed Luma3DS and boot9strap to use this.
#### Section I - Prep Work
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `GodMode9.firm` from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy the `gm9` folder from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the root of your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
#### Section II - Backup SysNAND DSiWare Saves
If you do not have any DSiWare games or saves that you care about, skip this section.
{: .notice--info}
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
1. If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it is completed
1. If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
+ Note that, if you had to fix the RTC date and time, you will have to fix the time in the System Settings as well after this guide
@@ -60,18 +60,18 @@ To identify a `.gbavc.sav` file's Title ID, you can get a listing of al
1. Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to back up the save for:
+ Launch the GBA VC game
+ Exit the GBA VC game
- + Boot your device while holding (Start) to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
+ + Boot your console while holding (Start) to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
+ Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
+ Navigate to `[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL`
+ Press (A) on `agbsave.bin` to select it
+ Select "AGBSAVE options..."
+ Select "Dump GBA VC save"
+ Press (A) to continue
- + Press (Start) to reboot your device
+ + Press (Start) to reboot your console
#### Section IV - Copy EmuNAND to SysNAND
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
1. Navigate to `[E:] EMUNAND VIRTUAL`
1. Press (A) on `nand.bin` to select it, then select "NAND image options...", then select "Restore SysNAND (safe)"
1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND overwriting, then input the key combo given
@@ -107,12 +107,12 @@ If you did not backup GBA VC Saves earlier, skip this section.
To identify a `.gbavc.sav` file's Title ID, you can get a listing of all games on the system and their corresponding Title IDs by holding (R) and pressing (A) on the GodeMode9 main menu, then selecting "Search for titles".
{: .notice--info}
-1. Hold (R) and press (Start) at the same time to power off your device
-1. Power on your device into SysNAND
+1. Hold (R) and press (Start) at the same time to power off your console
+1. Power on your console into SysNAND
1. Do the following process for each GBA VC game that you want to restore the save for:
+ Launch the GBA VC game
+ Exit the GBA VC game
- + Boot your device while holding (Start) to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
+ + Boot your console while holding (Start) to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
+ Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
+ Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `gm9`
+ Press (Y) on the `.gbavc.sav` file you wish to restore to copy it
@@ -122,25 +122,25 @@ To identify a `.gbavc.sav` file's Title ID, you can get a listing of al
+ Select "AGBSAVE options..."
+ Select "Inject GBA VC save"
+ Press (A) to continue
- + Press (Start) to reboot your device
+ + Press (Start) to reboot your console
+ Launch the GBA VC game
+ Exit the GBA VC game
#### Section VII - Backup SysNAND
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
{% include_relative include/nand-backup.txt -%}
1. **Backup every file on your SD card to a folder on your computer; all files will be deleted in the following steps**
#### Section VIII - Format SD card
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
{% include_relative include/format-sd-gm9.txt -%}
1. Hold (R) and press (B) at the same time to eject your SD card
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy all your files back to your SD card
+ Ensure you replace the `boot.firm` file on your SD card with the one from your backup
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
1. Press (A) to remount your SD card
1. Press (Start) to reboot
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/ntrboot.txt b/_pages/en_US/ntrboot.txt
index a064007ba6..bfcbce985d 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/ntrboot.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/ntrboot.txt
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ If your flashcart comes pre-flashed with ntrboot (or you have already flashed nt
Installing boot9strap with ntrboot requires a compatible NDS / DSi flashcart to flash ntrboot to. Note that some of these flashcarts are sold pre-flashed with ntrboot.
-While the ntrboot exploit works independently of the system version, the ntrboot flasher (which installs the exploit to the cart) is not. This means that, depending on the versions and devices supported by your flashcart, only certain methods may be available to you.
+While the ntrboot exploit works independently of the system version, the ntrboot flasher (which installs the exploit to the cart) is not. This means that, depending on the versions and consoles supported by your flashcart, only certain methods may be available to you.
Note that carts with a "Time Bomb" will no longer be able to launch `.nds` files when they detect that the system clock has passed a date determined by the flashcart firmware. One method to bypass this is to set the system clock to an earlier date.
@@ -37,13 +37,13 @@ Note that carts with a "Time Bomb" will no longer be able to launch `.nds` files
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/ntrboot-flashcarts.png" | absolute_url }})
{: .notice--info}
-Ensure your flashcart is able to launch `.nds` files on your device before beginning. Some flashcarts may require firmware or "kernel" files to be copied to the flashcart SD card. Consult your specific flashcart's instructions for more information.
+Ensure your flashcart is able to launch `.nds` files on your console before beginning. Some flashcarts may require firmware or "kernel" files to be copied to the flashcart SD card. Consult your specific flashcart's instructions for more information.
Note that specific methods may have additional compatibility information.
-The usage of this exploit, regardless of the flashing method, requires access to a small magnet if the target device is of a folding style (any 3DS family system that is not the old 2DS with a sleep switch). This is because the exploit requires your device to enter sleep mode while still having access to the buttons.
+The usage of this exploit, regardless of the flashing method, requires access to a small magnet if the target console is of a folding style (any 3DS family system that is not the old 2DS with a sleep switch). This is because the exploit requires your console to enter sleep mode while still having access to the buttons.
-To test if a magnet will work, hold it on or around the (A)(B)(X)(Y) buttons while the device is powered on to see if it triggers sleep mode. If it does, both displays will go black as long as the magnet is held in that spot.
+To test if a magnet will work, hold it on or around the (A)(B)(X)(Y) buttons while the console is powered on to see if it triggers sleep mode. If it does, both displays will go black as long as the magnet is held in that spot.
{: .notice--info}
Note that the flashcart will not be able to be used for its standard functions while the ntrboot exploit is installed on it (except for in the case of the Acekard 2i, which remains functional *on NDS and custom firmware 3DS systems only*). This means that, for most flashcarts, it will not even display on the HOME Menu. There are optional steps at the end of the ntrboot flashing instructions to remove it from your flashcart when you are done.
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ ___
#### Flashing ntrboot (3DS Multi System)
-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.
+This method requires temporary access to a second 3DS family console that is already running boot9strap. This does not require your flashcart to support either 3DS's version.
Continue to [Flashing ntrboot (3DS Multi System)](flashing-ntrboot-(3ds-multi-system))
{: .notice--primary}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt
index d445adf468..dcb166bced 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/region-changing.txt
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ title: "Region Changing"
### Required Reading
-This is an add-on section for region changing your device. This is done by installing the 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your device normally to the latest firmware (11.17.0).
+This is an add-on section for region changing your console. This is done by installing the 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for the region you want to switch to. After installing the image, you can update your console normally to the latest firmware (11.17.0).
Note that region changing is almost completely unnecessary since Luma3DS supports out-of-region games and individual title [Locale Emulation](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/wiki/Optional-features). Additionally, running NDS games with alternative out-of-region languages is supported by [TWiLight Menu++](https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases). You should only perform a region change if you wish to have your system UI is in a language that is not available on your console's current region.
@@ -17,14 +17,14 @@ As a part of this process, your system configuration will be reset to its defaul
{: .notice--warning}
{% capture notice-6 %}
-If you change the region of your device:
+If you change the region of your console:
+ You will not be able to use your NNID (if you have one). NNIDs are locked to the region that they were created in.
+ You may not be able to access the eShop, even if you [delete your eShop account](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/74/~/how-to-delete-a-nintendo-eshop-account) beforehand. This is because certain titles tend to remain linked to the 3DS, even after account deletion (especially on New 3DS).
+ While purchases can no longer be made on eShop, game updates can still be downloaded. Updates are usually required for online play.
+ This logic extends to system transfers, meaning you would not be able to perform a system transfer from a USA 3DS to a region-changed JPN-to-USA 3DS.
+ That being said, system transfer and game updates are region locked anyway (e.g. Japanese eShop only has Japanese game updates).
-+ **You will not be able to uninstall custom firmware without bricking the device!** If you intend to uninstall custom firmware in the future, you **MUST** restore your NAND backup that was created before the region change.
++ **You will not be able to uninstall custom firmware without bricking the console!** If you intend to uninstall custom firmware in the future, you **MUST** restore your NAND backup that was created before the region change.
{% endcapture %}
{{ notice-6 | markdownify }}
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client
* The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) (the GodMode9 `.zip` file)
* The latest release of [FBI](https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases/latest) *(the`.3dsx` file)*
-* The 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for your device type of the region that you want to change to (e.g. Download "New 3DS or 2DS - USA" if you have a New 3DS and want to change your region to USA)
+* The 11.15.0 CTRTransfer image for your console type of the region that you want to change to (e.g. Download "New 3DS or 2DS - USA" if you have a New 3DS and want to change your region to USA)
{% include_relative include/ctrtransfer-images.txt %}
### Instructions
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ To download the CTRTransfer images on this page, you will need a torrent client
#### Section II - NAND Backup
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
{% include_relative include/nand-backup.txt %}
#### Section III - CTRTransfer
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/restoring-updating-cfw.txt b/_pages/en_US/restoring-updating-cfw.txt
index f1463d2c67..cfe427b106 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/restoring-updating-cfw.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/restoring-updating-cfw.txt
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ Your SD card must be formatted as FAT32 to follow this guide, or else the 3DS wi
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `boot.3dsx` and `boot.firm` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card, replacing any existing files
+ The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
+ If you see the Luma3DS configuration menu, press (Start) to save and reboot
The latest version of Luma3DS has now been installed on your SD card and on internal memory.
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(mii).txt b/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(mii).txt
index 4505598f5b..142190a808 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(mii).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(mii).txt
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This method requires a reasonably powerful GPU (any dedicated graphics card made
{% capture technical_info %}
Technical Details (optional)
-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.
+To install boot9strap on your console, we derive your console's unique encryption key. To accomplish this, we use a tool called Seedminer to calculate the data encryption key (movable.sed) for your console.
Because we do not have access to the Friends List, we are deriving the first part of `movable.sed` using a Mii QR code instead of by performing a two-way friend exchange.
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(twn).txt b/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(twn).txt
index 3b1f9fa795..a7e9ec7277 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(twn).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/seedminer-(twn).txt
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ___
### Next step: BannerBomb3
-Once you have your device's encryption key (`movable.sed`), you can use it in conjunction with BannerBomb3, which uses your `movable.sed` file to take advantage of exploits in the System Settings application.
+Once you have your console's encryption key (`movable.sed`), you can use it in conjunction with BannerBomb3, which uses your `movable.sed` file to take advantage of exploits in the System Settings application.
Continue to [BannerBomb3 + Fredtool (TWN)](bannerbomb3-fredtool-(twn))
{: .notice--primary}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/seedminer.txt b/_pages/en_US/seedminer.txt
index d6d6804231..6c5ef896d4 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/seedminer.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/seedminer.txt
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ ___
### Next step: BannerBomb3
-Once you have your device's encryption key (`movable.sed`), you can use it in conjunction with BannerBomb3, which uses your `movable.sed` file to take advantage of exploits in the System Settings application.
+Once you have your console's encryption key (`movable.sed`), you can use it in conjunction with BannerBomb3, which uses your `movable.sed` file to take advantage of exploits in the System Settings application.
Continue to [BannerBomb3](bannerbomb3)
{: .notice--primary}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt b/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt
index bc5e959b19..a72664c3dc 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/troubleshooting.txt
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ Guide pages:
* [Finalizing Setup](#finalizing-setup)
Issues after installation:
-* [Boot issues](#boot-issues-on-devices-with-custom-firmware)
-* [Software issues](#software-issues-on-devices-with-custom-firmware)
+* [Boot issues](#boot-issues-on-consoles-with-custom-firmware)
+* [Software issues](#software-issues-on-consoles-with-custom-firmware)
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -70,13 +70,13 @@ Join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for assistance,
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/multiple-id0.png" | absolute_url }})
{: .notice--info}
-This occurs when you use your SD card in multiple 3DS devices and is intended to prevent inadvertently merging data that would not be valid on other devices. To figure out which long folder name is correct for your 3DS, follow these instructions:
+This occurs when you use your SD card in multiple 3DS consoles and is intended to prevent inadvertently merging data that would not be valid on other consoles. To figure out which long folder name is correct for your 3DS, follow these instructions:
1. Rename the `Nintendo 3DS` folder to `BACKUP_Nintendo 3DS`
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device and power on your device
-1. Wait for the device to generate the SD card data
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console and power on your console
+1. Wait for the console to generate the SD card data
+ Your applications will have disappeared. This is normal and will be resolved shortly
-1. Power off your device and reinsert your SD card into your computer
+1. Power off your console and reinsert your SD card into your computer
1. Navigate to the `Nintendo 3DS` folder on your SD card
1. Copy the 32 character long name of the folder you see
+ This is your true ID0 that you will use in [Section II of Seedminer](seedminer#section-ii---seedminer)
@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ Ensure that `F00D43D5.bin` is the only file in `Nintendo 3DS` -> `` -> `{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ If your files are in the correct locations, re-create the save using the [PicHax
{% capture compat %}
"An exception occurred" or Errdisp when opening Picross
-Your device already has custom firmware. You should [check for CFW](checking-for-cfw).
+Your console already has custom firmware. You should [check for CFW](checking-for-cfw).
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -297,9 +297,9 @@ Your modified `00000001.sav` file may be misplaced, or you may have used the wro
{% capture compat %}
Red/purple/pink and white screen after running Soundhax
-If your device is on system version 9.4.0, 9.5.0, or 9.6.0, you may be encountering a bug with an old version of universal-otherapp. Download the latest version from [here](https://github.com/TuxSH/universal-otherapp/releases/latest).
+If your console is on system version 9.4.0, 9.5.0, or 9.6.0, you may be encountering a bug with an old version of universal-otherapp. Download the latest version from [here](https://github.com/TuxSH/universal-otherapp/releases/latest).
-If your device is not on those firmwares, it likely indicates that you already have custom firmware. You should [check for CFW](checking-for-cfw).
+If your console is not on those firmwares, it likely indicates that you already have custom firmware. You should [check for CFW](checking-for-cfw).
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -313,7 +313,7 @@ There is an issue with your `otherapp.bin` file (it is missing, misplaced, or co
{% capture compat %}
"Could not play"
-You have the wrong Soundhax file for your device and region, or your device is incompatible with Soundhax. In the latter case, you should update your device to the latest version and follow [Seedminer](seedminer).
+You have the wrong Soundhax file for your console and region, or your console is incompatible with Soundhax. In the latter case, you should update your console to the latest version and follow [Seedminer](seedminer).
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ The SSLoth proxy was incorrectly configured. Re-do the SSLoth section on the pag
Follow these steps in order:
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Internet Settings` -> `Connection Settings`
1. Click on your network connection slot and navigate to `Change Settings` -> `Next Page (right arrow)` -> `Proxy Settings`
1. Set "Proxy Settings" to "No"
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ Follow these steps in order:
{% capture compat %}
"To use the Internet Browser, please update your system using the System Update option in the System Settings."
-First, make sure you entered the correct proxy for the connection you're using. If not, go back to [Section II](installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).html#section-ii---ssloth). If the proxy is correct, then your device has been cart-updated, which means an alternate exploit will need to be used.
+First, make sure you entered the correct proxy for the connection you're using. If not, go back to [Section II](installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser).html#section-ii---ssloth). If the proxy is correct, then your console has been cart-updated, which means an alternate exploit will need to be used.
Method 1
If the two numbers before the region in the system version string is equal to or less than 36 (e.g. Ver. 11.14.0-**36**U), you can follow [Soundhax](installing-boot9strap-(soundhax)). When prompted to select a firmware to generate the sound file, use:
@@ -412,14 +412,14 @@ If the two numbers before the region in the system version string is equal to or
If you have an Old 3DS / Old 3DS XL / 2DS, you can try a Safe Mode update, which will trigger an alternate exploit:
1. Ensure that the proxy that you used for SSLoth is still actively applied to your internet connection
-1. With your device powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your device
- + Keep holding the buttons until the device boots into Safe Mode (a "system update" menu)
+1. With your console powered off, hold the following buttons: (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A), and while holding these buttons together, power on your console
+ + Keep holding the buttons until the console boots into Safe Mode (a "system update" menu)
1. Press "OK" to accept the update
1. If everything worked correctly, the update will fail and the 3DS will boot into SafeB9SInstaller. If it did, then continue from [Section IV](installing-boot9strap-(ssloth-browser)#section-iv---installing-boot9strap).
---
-If these methods didn't work (or do not apply to you), update your device to the latest version and follow [Seedminer](seedminer).
+If these methods didn't work (or do not apply to you), update your console to the latest version and follow [Seedminer](seedminer).
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ This likely indicates that you already have custom firmware. You should [check f
## Finalizing Setup
{% capture compat %}
-Unable to update device
+Unable to update console
The steps below can be attempted in any order, but are listed from easiest to hardest to perform.
@@ -544,17 +544,17 @@ If you have enough space on your SD card, your SD might be corrupted or faulty.
---
-## Boot issues on devices with custom firmware
+## Boot issues on consoles with custom firmware
-The steps detailed here generally assume that your device has a modern custom firmware setup (boot9strap + Luma3DS 8.0 or greater). If your console is running an older homebrew setup (for example, something based on arm9loaderhax or menuhax), you should update your setup before trying these instructions.
+The steps detailed here generally assume that your console has a modern custom firmware setup (boot9strap + Luma3DS 8.0 or greater). If your console is running an older homebrew setup (for example, something based on arm9loaderhax or menuhax), you should update your setup before trying these instructions.
{: .notice--info}
### Power/notification light indicators
{% capture compat %}
-My device powers off when I try to turn it on, and/or the notification LED shows a color on boot
+My console powers off when I try to turn it on, and/or the notification LED shows a color on boot
-There is an issue with your `boot.firm` file. If you're running [boot9strap 1.4](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/tag/1.4), your 3DS notification LED may flash a certain color. This color is used to diagnose issues involving your `boot.firm` file on SD card or internal memory. On older versions of boot9strap, the blue light will power off almost immediately when trying to turn on the device.
+There is an issue with your `boot.firm` file. If you're running [boot9strap 1.4](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/tag/1.4), your 3DS notification LED may flash a certain color. This color is used to diagnose issues involving your `boot.firm` file on SD card or internal memory. On older versions of boot9strap, the blue light will power off almost immediately when trying to turn on the console.
If the notification LED flashes:
@@ -564,18 +564,18 @@ If the notification LED flashes:
You can get a new `boot.firm` file by downloading the [latest release of Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest), extracting it, and placing `boot.firm` on the root of your SD card. If your `boot.firm` file is consistently being detected as corrupted, you may want to check your SD card for errors ([Windows](h2testw-(windows)), [Linux](f3-(linux)), or [macOS](f3xswift-(mac))). Also, note that the 3DS tends to have issues with files extracted using WinRAR.
-If you hear a "popping sound", potentially accompanied with the backlight turning on for a split second, there is a hardware issue with your device (such as a disconnected backlight cable). You may be able to get your device to boot by holding it at certain angles.
+If you hear a "popping sound", potentially accompanied with the backlight turning on for a split second, there is a hardware issue with your console (such as a disconnected backlight cable). You may be able to get your console to boot by holding it at certain angles.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
{% capture compat %}
-My device gets stuck on a black screen with blue power light staying on
+My console gets stuck on a black screen with blue power light staying on
The steps below can be attempted in any order, but are listed from least to most time-consuming.
-1. Power off your device, remove the SD card, re-insert it, then power on your device.
-1. Power off your device, eject the game cartridge if inserted, power on your device, then wait up to ten minutes. If your device boots within ten minutes, the issue has been fixed and is unlikely to reoccur
-1. Rename the `Nintendo 3DS` folder on your SD card to `Nintendo 3DS_BACKUP`, then attempt to boot. If your device successfully boots, there is some issue within your `Nintendo 3DS` folder. Try clearing HOME Menu extdata:
+1. Power off your console, remove the SD card, re-insert it, then power on your console.
+1. Power off your console, eject the game cartridge if inserted, power on your console, then wait up to ten minutes. If your console boots within ten minutes, the issue has been fixed and is unlikely to reoccur
+1. Rename the `Nintendo 3DS` folder on your SD card to `Nintendo 3DS_BACKUP`, then attempt to boot. If your console successfully boots, there is some issue within your `Nintendo 3DS` folder. Try clearing HOME Menu extdata:
+ Navigate to `/Nintendo 3DS///extdata/00000000/`
+ Delete the corresponding folder for your 3DS region:
+ **EUR Region**: `00000098`
@@ -585,10 +585,10 @@ The steps below can be attempted in any order, but are listed from least to most
+ **KOR Region**: `000000A9`
+ **TWN Region**: `000000B1`
1. Try booting into recovery mode and updating your system:
- + Power off your device
+ + Power off your console
+ Hold (Left Shoulder) + (Right Shoulder) + (D-Pad Up) + (A)
- + Power on your device
- + If you were successful, the device will boot to an "update your system" screen
+ + Power on your console
+ + If you were successful, the console will boot to an "update your system" screen
1. Follow the [CTRTransfer](ctrtransfer) guide
1. For further support, ask for help at [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp)
{% endcapture %}
@@ -613,9 +613,9 @@ There are a number of reasons as to why this could be happening. In any case, th
"An error has occurred. Hold down the POWER button to turn off the power..."
ARM11 exception handlers are disabled, or custom firmware is not installed. Try enabling ARM11 exception handlers:
- + Power off your device
+ + Power off your console
+ Hold (Select)
- + Power on your device, while still holding (Select)
+ + Power on your console, while still holding (Select)
+ If the "Disable ARM11 exception handlers" box is checked, uncheck it
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -624,11 +624,11 @@ ARM11 exception handlers are disabled, or custom firmware is not installed. Try
HOME Menu is missing installed applications
This could be caused by various reasons, but most likely because your SD card is not being read by the system.
-You can check if your SD is being read by holding SELECT on boot and checking the yellow text on the bottom screen; if it says "Booted from CTRNAND via B9S", then your device is booting from the internal memory and not from the SD card.
+You can check if your SD is being read by holding SELECT on boot and checking the yellow text on the bottom screen; if it says "Booted from CTRNAND via B9S", then your console is booting from the internal memory and not from the SD card.
If this is the case, attempt the steps below, which are listed from easiest to hardest:
-1. Power off your device, remove the SD card, re-insert it, then power on your device
-1. Power off your device, remove the SD card, insert it on your PC, download the latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest), extract `boot.firm` from the `Luma3DS.zip` and place it on the root of your SD card (replacing any existing file)
-1. Power off your device, remove the SD card, insert it on your PC and reformat your SD card according to your computer's operating system: [Windows](formatting-sd-(windows)), [macOS](formatting-sd-(mac)), [Linux](formatting-sd-(linux)) *(this will wipe your SD card data)*
+1. Power off your console, remove the SD card, re-insert it, then power on your console
+1. Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your PC, download the latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest), extract `boot.firm` from the `Luma3DS.zip` and place it on the root of your SD card (replacing any existing file)
+1. Power off your console, remove the SD card, insert it on your PC and reformat your SD card according to your computer's operating system: [Windows](formatting-sd-(windows)), [macOS](formatting-sd-(mac)), [Linux](formatting-sd-(linux)) *(this will wipe your SD card data)*
1. Test your SD card for errors by following the guide according to your computer's operating system: [Windows](h2testw-(windows)), [Linux](f3-(linux)), [macOS](f3xswift-(mac)). If your SD card is marked as faulty, then you will have to replace your SD card
1. Your SD card slot may be broken. Join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for further assistance
{% endcapture %}
@@ -637,8 +637,8 @@ If this is the case, attempt the steps below, which are listed from easiest to h
{% capture compat %}
Blue "BOOTROM ERROR" screen
-Your device is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an ntrboot flashcart to reinstall boot9strap in order to attempt to fix your device. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for assistance.
- + It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time splash screen that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your device powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
+Your console is likely hard-bricked. You will need to buy an ntrboot flashcart to reinstall boot9strap in order to attempt to fix your console. This may also indicate a hardware issue that cannot be fixed. In any case, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) for assistance.
+ + It is also possible that someone has set a boot-time splash screen that just looks like a brick. Try leaving your console powered on, waiting on the blue screen, for five minutes.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -649,37 +649,37 @@ Please take a photo of the error and join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https:/
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
-## Software issues on devices with custom firmware
+## Software issues on consoles with custom firmware
{% capture compat %}
DSi / DS functionality is broken or has been replaced with Flipnote Studio
1. Download the latest release of [TWLFix-CFW](https://github.com/MechanicalDragon0687/TWLFix-CFW/releases/latest) (the `.3dsx` file)
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Create a folder named `3ds` on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
1. Copy `TWLFix-CFW.3dsx` to the `/3ds/` folder on your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
1. Open the Homebrew Launcher
1. Launch TWLFix-CFW from the list of homebrew
1. Press (A) to uninstall the broken TWL titles
-1. Press (Start) to reboot the device
+1. Press (Start) to reboot the console
1. Perform a System Update by going to System Settings, then "Other Settings", then going all the way to the right and using "System Update"
+ The update will see that the essential TWL titles have been uninstalled, and will redownload and reinstall them
-1. Once the update is complete, tap "OK" to reboot the device
+1. Once the update is complete, tap "OK" to reboot the console
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
{% capture compat %}
GBA Virtual Console and/or Safe Mode functionality is broken
-Your device is running Luma3DS 6.6 or older, likely via arm9loaderhax. You should follow [A9LH to B9S](a9lh-to-b9s) to update your device to a modern custom firmware environment.
+Your console is running Luma3DS 6.6 or older, likely via arm9loaderhax. You should follow [A9LH to B9S](a9lh-to-b9s) to update your console to a modern custom firmware environment.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
{% capture compat %}
Extended memory mode games (Pokemon Sun/Moon, Smash, etc.) don't work
-This can occur after a CTRTransfer or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. You will need to system format your device to fix this issue.
+This can occur after a CTRTransfer or region change on Old 3DS / 2DS. You will need to system format your console to fix this issue.
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -698,7 +698,7 @@ If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [Ni
{% capture compat %}
Clear HOME Menu extdata
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Navigate to the `/Nintendo 3DS///extdata/00000000/` folder on your SD card
1. Delete the corresponding folder for your 3DS region:
@@ -708,21 +708,21 @@ If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [Ni
+ **CHN Region**: `000000A1`
+ **KOR Region**: `000000A9`
+ **TWN Region**: `000000B1`
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
{% capture compat %}
Clear HOME Menu theme data
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Navigate to the `/Nintendo 3DS///extdata/00000000/` folder on your SD card
1. Delete the corresponding folder for your 3DS region:
+ **EUR Region**: `000002ce`
+ **JPN Region**: `000002cc`
+ **USA Region**: `000002cd`
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
{% endcapture %}
{{ compat | markdownify }}
@@ -730,10 +730,10 @@ If you weren't able to find your error or the instructions didn't work, join [Ni
Turning off Parental Controls
You can disable the Parental Controls feature by going to System Settings -> Parental Controls and inserting the PIN, then pressing "Clear Settings", then "Delete" to remove it.
-However, if you do not know the PIN and therefore cannot access the device's settings, you will need to disable it. In order to do this, you need to obtain your device's master key (mkey):
+However, if you do not know the PIN and therefore cannot access the console's settings, you will need to disable it. In order to do this, you need to obtain your console's master key (mkey):
1. Go to [this website](https://mkey.eiphax.tech/)
1. Fill the following boxes with the information:
-+ Device Type: Select "3DS" (the same applies if you are using a 2DS, New 3DS (XL/LL) or New 2DS (XL/LL))
++ Console Type: Select "3DS" (the same applies if you are using a 2DS, New 3DS (XL/LL) or New 2DS (XL/LL))
+ System Date: The day and month your console's clock is set to
+ Inquiry Number: Can be obtained by pressing "Forgot PIN" then "I Forgot" in the Parental Controls screen
1. After you have obtained your mkey, press OK on the screen you have obtained your Inquiry Number, then input the master key
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt b/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt
index 8a9cd1b233..900836c2ab 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/uninstall-cfw.txt
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ title: "Uninstall CFW"
### Required Reading
-This will completely remove CFW from your device, including boot9strap and Luma3DS, for the purpose of restoring the device to stock.
+This will completely remove CFW from your console, including boot9strap and Luma3DS, for the purpose of restoring the console to stock.
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.
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ then uninstalling CFW WILL BRICK YOUR CONSOLE. If this a
{% endcapture %}
{{ notice-6 | markdownify }}
-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.
+These instructions will only work on consoles 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}
### What You Need
@@ -47,41 +47,41 @@ These instructions will only work on devices with a Luma3DS version of 8.0 or hi
### Instructions
#### Section I - Prep Work
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `boot.firm` and `boot.3dsx` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy `GodMode9.firm` from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy the `gm9` folder from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the root of your SD card
1. Copy `DSiWareUninstaller.3dsx` to the `/3ds/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `safety_test.gm9` to the `/gm9/scripts/` folder on your SD card
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
#### Section II - DS Mode Tests
The purpose of this section is to check whether built-in DS mode applications will continue to work once CFW is uninstalled. If you skip this section, DS mode or its functions may be inaccessible until CFW is reinstalled.
##### DS Connection Settings Test
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to `Internet Settings` -> `Nintendo DS Connection Settings`, then click OK
1. You should boot into the Nintendo DS Connection Setup menu
+ If your console displays the Japanese version of Flipnote Studio, a black screen, or an error message, the test has failed
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
##### DS Download Play Test
-1. Power on your device
+1. Power on your console
1. Launch the Download Play application (![]({{ "/images/download-play-icon.png" | absolute_url }}){: height="24px" width="24px"})
1. Select "Nintendo DS"
-1. If your device loads into a "Download software via DS Download Play" menu, the test was successful
+1. If your console loads into a "Download software via DS Download Play" menu, the test was successful
+ If your console displays the Japanese version of Flipnote Studio, a black screen, or an error message, the test has failed
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
-If either of these tests has failed, DS mode, DS Download Play, and/or DS Connection Settings may be inaccessible once CFW is uninstalled! You should [fix DS mode](troubleshooting#software-issues-on-devices-with-custom-firmware) before continuing.
+If either of these tests has failed, DS mode, DS Download Play, and/or DS Connection Settings may be inaccessible once CFW is uninstalled! You should [fix DS mode](troubleshooting#software-issues-on-consoles-with-custom-firmware) before continuing.
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#### Section III - Safety Test
-The purpose of this section is to verify that the console will boot and that critical system functions, like System Settings and the keyboard, will work once CFW is uninstalled. **If you skip this section, you may BRICK your device!**
+The purpose of this section is to verify that the console will boot and that critical system functions, like System Settings and the keyboard, will work once CFW is uninstalled. **If you skip this section, you may BRICK your console!**
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
1. If you are prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it is complete
1. If you are prompted to fix the RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set the date and time, then press (A) to continue
+ Note that, if you had to fix the RTC date and time, you will have to fix the time in the System Settings as well after following this guide
@@ -90,22 +90,22 @@ The purpose of this section is to verify that the console will boot and that cri
1. Select "safety_test"
1. Read the text on-screen and press (A) to continue
1. You should boot into the regular 3DS HOME Menu (any custom theme is irrelevant). If you do, continue these instructions
- + If you do not boot into the regular 3DS HOME Menu (black screen, error screen, etc.), uninstalling CFW **WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!**
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+ + If you do not boot into the regular 3DS HOME Menu (black screen, error screen, etc.), uninstalling CFW **WILL BRICK YOUR CONSOLE!**
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
+ If the console crashes at this point, the test has failed
1. Select "Other Settings"
1. Select "Profile"
1. Select "User Name"
1. If you are able to enter a new user name, the test was successful
+ If the keyboard does not appear, the screen freezes, or the console crashes, the test has failed
-1. Power off your device
+1. Power off your console
If you do NOT boot into the regular 3DS HOME Menu, or System Settings / your keyboard is inaccessible, **DO NOT continue with these instructions**! Join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) and ask (in English) for someone there to assist you.
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#### Section IV - NAND Backup
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. This will launch GodMode9
1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
1. Select "Scripts..."
1. Select "GM9Megascript"
@@ -117,14 +117,14 @@ If you do NOT boot into the regular 3DS HOME Menu, or System Settings / your key
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Select “Exit”
1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
-1. Select “Poweroff system” to power off your device
+1. Select “Poweroff system” to power off your console
#### Section V - Removing illegitimate content
This section will remove illegitimate content, like homebrew and dumped cartridges. If you have save data that you care about, back it up with a save manager before continuing!
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-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to Data Management > Nintendo 3DS > Software
1. In this list of software, delete any non-Nintendo content you installed while using CFW
+ This includes common system software such as FBI, Anemone3DS, Luma Updater, Homebrew Launcher, Checkpoint, and others, along with any games and titles that you did *not* install from the eShop
@@ -143,16 +143,16 @@ This section will remove illegitimate content, like homebrew and dumped cartridg
1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
1. Press (Home), then close Download Play
1. Launch the Download Play application
-1. Your device should load the Homebrew Launcher
+1. Your console should load the Homebrew Launcher
1. Launch DSiWare Uninstaller from the list of homebrew
1. Follow the prompts and allow the program to uninstall
-1. Once the process has succeeded, exit the Homebrew Launcher and power off your device
+1. Once the process has succeeded, exit the Homebrew Launcher and power off your console
#### Section VI - System Format
This section will ensure that all illegitimate tickets are removed, allowing eShop to work normally. This will remove all content from the 3DS and log you out of your NNID. Keep in mind that your console's encryption key will be shuffled, meaning that any old data will be rendered inaccessible, even if you have a backup of your SD contents.
-1. Power on your device
-1. Launch System Settings on your device
+1. Power on your console
+1. Launch System Settings on your console
1. Navigate to Other Settings -> Next Page (until the final page) -> Format System Memory
1. Follow the prompts to format your 3DS
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ This section will ensure that all illegitimate tickets are removed, allowing eSh
This is your final opportunity to verify that all safety steps above have been followed! Please ensure that you have followed all sections on this page, **especially** `Section III - Safety Test`, before continuing.
{: .notice--warning}
-1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
+1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your console. 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..."
@@ -174,11 +174,11 @@ This is your final opportunity to verify that all safety steps above have been f
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Select "Exit"
1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
-1. Press (Start) to reboot your device
+1. Press (Start) to reboot your console
___
-All custom firmware has been removed from your device.
+All custom firmware has been removed from your console.
{: .notice--success}
You can now remove any extra files and folders from the root of your SD card that are *not* the `Nintendo 3DS`, `DCIM`, or `private` folders.
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/updating-b9s.txt b/_pages/en_US/updating-b9s.txt
index e34170a72c..d894d05d2b 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/updating-b9s.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/updating-b9s.txt
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ For all steps in this section, overwrite any existing files on 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.firm` from the SafeB9SInstaller `.zip` to the root of your SD card and rename it to `boot.firm`
+ If a `boot.firm` already exists, replace it
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
![]({{ "/images/screenshots/updateb9s-root-layout.png" | absolute_url }})
{: .notice--info}
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ For all steps in this section, overwrite any existing files on your SD card.
#### Section II - Installing boot9strap
-1. Power on your device
+1. Power on your console
+ This should automatically launch SafeB9SInstaller
{%- include_relative include/install-boot9strap-safeb9sinstaller.txt isbootfirm="true" inline="true" %}
@@ -45,9 +45,9 @@ For all steps in this section, overwrite any existing files on your SD card.
1. Insert your SD card into your computer
1. Copy `boot.firm` and `boot.3dsx` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card, replacing the existing file
-1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
-1. Power on your device
-1. If your device has booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu, press (Start) to save and reboot
+1. Reinsert your SD card into your console
+1. Power on your console
+1. If your console has booted into the Luma3DS configuration menu, press (Start) to save and reboot
+ Luma3DS configuration menu are settings for the Luma3DS custom firmware. Many of these settings may be useful for customization or debugging
+ For the purpose of this guide, these settings will be left on default settings
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(kor).txt b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(kor).txt
index 4b08786c27..4fa4633ab7 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(kor).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(kor).txt
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ title: "Updating Firmware (KOR)"
### Required Reading
-To use the Seedminer exploit, you must update your device to the latest system version.
+To use the Seedminer exploit, you must update your console to the latest system version.
### What you need
-* An internet connection on your device
+* An internet connection on your console
#### Section I - Updating the System
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(new-3ds).txt b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(new-3ds).txt
index 5366fdd3b9..fe1f9068b9 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(new-3ds).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(new-3ds).txt
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ title: "Updating Firmware (New 3DS)"
### Required Reading
-To use the super-skaterhax exploit, you must update your device to the latest system version.
+To use the super-skaterhax exploit, you must update your console to the latest system version.
### What you need
-* An internet connection on your device
+* An internet connection on your console
#### Section I - Updating the System
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(twn).txt b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(twn).txt
index 83e6992b1b..b6eaafea5b 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(twn).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/updating-firmware-(twn).txt
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ title: "Updating Firmware (TWN)"
### Required Reading
-To use the Seedminer exploit, you must update your device to the latest system version.
+To use the Seedminer exploit, you must update your console to the latest system version.
### What you need
-* An internet connection on your device
+* An internet connection on your console
#### Section I - Updating the System