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### Required Reading

Select th' appropriate page fer ye version from th' chart below. Note that th' "from" 'n "to" fields be inclusive. 'Tis means that, fer example, th' "from 9.0.0 to 9.2.0" row be includin' 9.0.0, 9.1.0, 'n 9.2.0.

Additionally, note that th' last number 'o ye system version (which follows th' dash) be referrin' to ye browser version. Currently, th' browser version be irrelevant to th' New 3DS in 'tis guide.

**If you are unable to follow the instructions corresponding to your specific version due to missing prerequisites, then you should see the "All Versions" row for methods that work regardless of system version.**

For all versions you can also [Cart Update](cart-update) (or use a standard system update) to get to a higher version in the same column to follow its instructions.

Ye device version can be found at th' bottom right 'o th' top screen 'o th' System Settin's.

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### Version Table

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      <th style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">From</th>
      <th style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">To</th>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">2.1.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">2.1.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="installing-boot9strap-(2xrsa)">Installin' boot9strap (2xrsa)</a></td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">8.1.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">8.1.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="ntr-and-cubic-ninja">NTR 'n Cubic Ninja</a></td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">9.0.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.3.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="homebrew-launcher-(soundhax)">Homebrew Launcher (Soundhax)</a></td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.4.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.5.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Use an "All Versions" Method</td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.6.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.6.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="installing-boot9strap-(dsiware)">Installing boot9strap (DSiWare)</a></td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" colspan="2">ALL VERSIONS<br></td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" colspan="2"><p style="display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.3em; width: 47%"><a href="ntrboot">ntrboot</a><br><sub>(Needs a Compatible Flashcart)</sub></p><p style="display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.3em; vertical-align: super; width: 6%">or</p><p style="display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.3em; width: 47%"><a href="installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)">Installin' boot9strap (Hardmod)</a><br><sub>(Needs Solderin')</sub></p></td>
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