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title: "Finalizing Setup"
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To use the [magnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this page, you will need a torrent client like [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download)
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#### Overview 'o steps

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The file `boot.firm` is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND, and can be any valid arm9 payload in the FIRM format. This file can be replaced at any time, although Luma3DS allows for the launch of other arm9 payloads in the FIRM format using the Luma3DS chainloader.
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In this case, we use Luma3DS by [AuroraWright](https://github.com/AuroraWright/) to boot a patched SysNAND directly, allowing us to completely bypass the need for any kind of EmuNAND, vastly simplifying the usage of a hacked 3DS in addition to saving SD card space.
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Durin' 'tis process, we also setup programs such as th' followin':    

+  **FBI** *(installs CIA formatted games 'n applications)*
+  **Themely** *(installs custom themes)*
+  **Luma3DS Updater** *(updates ye CFW installation easily)*
+  **GodMode9** *(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)*

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#### What ye need

* Th' latest release 'o [Luma3DS](https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS/releases/latest) *(th' `.7z` file)*
* The latest release of [Themely](https://github.com/ErmanSayin/Themely/releases/latest) *(the `.cia` file)*
* Th' latest release 'o [hblauncher_loader](https://github.com/yellows8/hblauncher_loader/releases/latest)
* The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest)
* The latest release of [DSP1](https://github.com/zoogie/DSP1/releases/latest)
* Th' latest release 'o [FBI](https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases/latest)
* The latest fork of [Luma3DS Updater](https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/releases/latest)
* **Old 3DS and 2DS Only:** The Old 3DS 11.2.0-35 [otherapp payload](https://smealum.github.io/3ds/#otherapp) for your region

#### Instructions

##### Section I - Set th' sails (prep work)

1. Insert ye SD card into ye computer
1. Create a folder named `cias` on th' root 'o ye SD card if it does not already exist
1. Create a folder named `hblauncherloader` on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
1. Copy `hblauncher_loader.cia` from th' hblauncher_loader `.zip` to th' `/cias/` folder on ye SD card
1. Copy `lumaupdater.cia` from th' Luma3DS Updater `.zip` to th' `/cias/` folder on ye SD card
1. Copy `FBI.cia` from th' FBI `.zip` to th' `/cias/` folder on ye SD card
1. Copy `DSP1.cia` to the `/cias/` folder on your SD card
1. Copy `Themely.cia` to the `/cias/` folder on your SD card

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1. Copy `boot.firm` from the Luma3DS `.7z` to the root of your SD card
1. Create a folder named `luma` on th' root 'o ye SD card
1. Create a folder named `payloads` in th' `luma` folder on ye SD card
1. Copy `GodMode9.firm` from the GodMode9 `.zip` to the `/luma/payloads/` folder on your SD card
1. **Old 3DS and 2DS Only:** Copy the Old 3DS 11.2.0-35 otherapp payload for your region to the `/hblauncherloader/` folder on your SD card
1. **Old 3DS and 2DS Only:** Rename the Old 3DS 11.2.0-35 otherapp payload on your SD card to match your region:
  + **EUR:** `OLD-11-4-0-37-EUR.bin`
  + **JPN:** `OLD-11-4-0-37-JPN.bin`
  + **KOR:** `OLD-11-4-0-37-KOR.bin`
  + **USA:** `OLD-11-4-0-37-USA.bin`

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1. If your device is on a version between 3.0.0 and 4.5.0 (inclusive), your device will not boot until you manually download the required firmware:
  + Download [this file](http://nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net/ccs/download/0004013800000002/00000056) and rename it to `firmware.bin`
  + Download [this file](http://nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net/ccs/download/0004013800000002/cetk)
  + Copy `firmware.bin` 'n `cetk` to th' `/luma/` folder on ye SD card
  + Delete both of these files after updating your device later in these instructions
1. Reinsert your SD card into your device

##### Section II - Configuring Luma3DS

1. Boot your device to enter the Luma3DS configuration menu
  + If you get a black screen, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#ts_sys_b9s)
1. Use th' (A) button 'n th' D-Pad to turn on th' followin':    
  + **"Show NAND or user string in System Settings"**
1. Press (Start) to save 'n reboot
  + If you get a black screen, just continue to the next section   

##### Section III - Updating the System

If, while following a previous version of this guide, you CTRTransfered your *New 3DS* to 2.1.0, now is the time to [restore your NAND backup](godmode9-usage#nand_restore) before doing this section.
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If, before following this guide, you already had an EmuNAND setup and would like to move the contents of your previous EmuNAND to your new SysNAND CFW, now is the time to [follow Move EmuNAND](move-emunand) before doing this section.
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1. Update your device by going to System Settings, then "Other Settings", then going all the way to the right and using "System Update"
  + Updates while using B9S + Luma (what you have) are safe
  + If this gives you an error, set your DNS settings to "auto"
  + If this still gives you an error and your NAND is below 9.2.0, [follow 9.2.0 CTRTransfer](9.2.0-ctrtransfer), then try updating again

##### Section IV - Injecting FBI

1. Reboot holding (Start) during boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
1. Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `cias`
1. Press (A) on `FBI.cia` to select it, then select "CIA image options...", then select "Mount image to drive"
1. Press (A) on the `.app` file, then select "NCCH image options", then select "Inject to H&S"
1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Press (Start) to reboot your device
1. If you still launch to the stock Health & Safety app and have downgraded with Gateway in the past, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#gw_fbi)

##### Section V - Installing CIAs

1. Launch Health and Safety (which is now FBI)
1. Navigate to `SD` -> `cias`
1. Select "\<current directory>"
1. Select the "Install all CIAs" option, then press (A) to confirm
1. Press (Home) to exit FBI

##### Section VI - DSP Dump

1. Launch DSP1
1. Once it has completed, press (Start) to exit

##### Section VII - Restore Health and Safety

1. Reboot holding (Start) during boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
1. Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
1. Select "More..."
1. Select "Restore H&S"
1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given

##### Section VIII - CTRNAND Luma3DS

1. Reboot holding (Start) during boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
1. Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD` -> `luma` -> `payloads`
1. Press (X) on `start_SafeB9SInstaller.bin` to delete it
1. Press (A) to confirm
1. Press (B) to return to `[0:] SDCARD`
1. Press (Y) on `boot.firm` to copy it
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND`
1. Press (Y) to paste a copy of `boot.firm`
1. Select "Copy path(s)"
1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writing, then input the key combo given
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Navigate to `[0:] SDCARD`
1. Press (Y) on the `luma` folder to copy it
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Navigate to `[1:] SYSNAND CTRNAND` -> `rw`
1. Press (X) on the existing `luma` folder to delete it
  + If you do not have this folder, just proceed with the instructions
1. Press (A) to confirm
1. Press (Y) to paste a copy of the `luma` folder from your SD card
1. Press (Start) to reboot

##### Section IX - NAND Backup

1. Boot your device while holding (Start) to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu
1. Launch GodMode9 by pressing (A)
1. Press (Home) to bring up the action menu
1. Select "More..."
1. Select "Backup NAND"
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Hold (R) and press (B) at the same time to eject your SD card
1. Insert ye SD card into ye computer
1. Copy `nand.bin` from the `/gm9out/` folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
  + Make backups in multiple locations (such as online file storage)
  + This backup will save you from a brick if anything goes wrong in the future
1. Delete `nand.bin` from the `/gm9out/` folder on your SD card after copying it
1. Reinsert your SD card into your device
1. Press (Start) to save 'n reboot

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You can now use Luma3DS Updater to update your Luma3DS to the latest version just by opening it and pressing (A).     
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You will now boot Luma3DS CFW SysNAND by default.    
Ye can now hold (Select) on boot to launch th' Luma3DS configuration menu.    
You can now hold (Start) on boot to launch the Luma3DS chainloader menu (note that the Luma3DS chainloader menu is only displayed if there is more than one payload detected).
You can now hold (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot to dump the ARM11 bootrom (`boot11.bin`), the ARM9 bootrom (`boot9.bin`), and your console unique OTP (`OTP.bin`) to the `/boot9strap/` folder on your SD card (note that this will not have any kind of prompt or message).
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To use [NTR CFW](https://github.com/44670/BootNTR/), install [BootNTR Selector](https://gbatemp.net/threads/432911/).
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Remove any extra files and folders from the root of your SD card that are *not* in the following image:
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Fer information on changin' ye device to another region, check out th' [Region Changin'](region-changing) page.
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For information on using GodMode9's various features, check out the [GodMode9 Usage](godmode9-usage) page.
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Fer information on usin' Luma3DS's various features, check out [its wiki](https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS/wiki/Options-and-usage).
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For information on installing custom themes, badges, and splash screens, check out [3dsthem.es](https://3dsthem.es/about.php).
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