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All game carts contain a copy 'o th' required system version to play it, allowin' anyone on a lower version to use th' cartridge to update to that version (even without an Internet connection).
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Note that Cart Updates will only deliver updates to core features, such as the System Settings, Home Menu, etc. Cart Updates will not deliver updates to Nintendo 3DS Sound and Network features, such as System Transfer, Internet Browser, StreetPass Mii Plaza, or eShop.
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This means that using a Cart Update from a version containing an older Nintendo 3DS Sound version *(<7.0.0 for Old 3DSs in the EUR, JPN, KOR, and USA regions)* to one that introduced a newer Nintendo 3DS Sound version will break [Soundhax](homebrew-launcher-(soundhax))! You will need an [alternate method](homebrew-launcher-(alternatives)) of entering the Homebrew Launcher!
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This also means that a cart update will NOT install a browser if you do not already have one. This will **only** update the actual system version *(for example, 2.1.0-0 -> 6.0.0-0)*. The last number *(the -0)* will **not** change.
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**Updating with a game cart containing the version 9.9.0 or above will remove your browser until a standard online update is performed!**
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#### What ye need

* A game cart that [contains the version](http://www.3dsdb.com/) you wish to update to

#### Instructions

1. Boot your device into recovery mode by holding (L) + (R) + (A) + (UP) while powering on
1. If prompted, decline the update
1. Reboot your device
1. Put the game in your device if it is not already
1. Attempt to launch th' game
1. Update when prompted