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title: "Installing boot9strap (ntrboothax)"
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This is a placeholder page for the upcoming "ntrboothax" exploit.
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The ntrboothax exploit will require the following:

+ A DS / DSi flashcart
  + Exact flashcart compatibility will be added when this exploit is released
+ A small magnet
  + Note that 'tis be only required on folding style 3DSs/2DSs (everything except th' Old 2DS wit' th' napping switch)
 
  + This is because the exploit requires your device to enter sleep mode while still having access to the buttons
  + The magnet should be able to trigger your device's sleep mode by holding it on or around the ABXY buttons
+ *One* of the following methods of installing ntrboothax to your flashcart:
  + A [Powersaves](https://amzn.to/2fb3VY7)
  + Another 3DS or 2DS already running some kind of custom firmware (such as boot9strap or arm9loaderhax)

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