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### Required Reading

The file `boot.firm` is what is launched by boot9strap itself after it finishes loading off of NAND. In this case, we are using Luma3DS by [LumaTeam](https://github.com/LumaTeam/) to patch the device, allowing it to run homebrew software.

On this page, we will make critical system file backups and install the following homebrew programs:

+  **FBI** *(installs CIA formatted applications)*
+  **Anemone3DS** *(installs custom themes)*
+  **Checkpoint** *(backs up and restores save files for 3DS and DS games)*
+  **Universal-Updater** *(a homebrew app store for downloading homebrew from the 3DS over Wi-Fi)*
+  **GodMode9** *(multipurpose tool which can do NAND and cartridge functions)*
+  **Homebrew Launcher Loader** *(launches the Homebrew Launcher)*

It is not recommended to skip downloading any of these applications, as many of them will be used later on this page. At the end of this page, your SD card will be cleaned up by removing unnecessary installation files.
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If your **New 3DS** was on version 2.1.0 before following this guide, you should [restore your NAND backup](godmode9-usage#restoring-a-nand-backup) before continuing.
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If your previous CFW setup was EmuNAND-based and you wish to move the contents of your EmuNAND/RedNAND to SysNAND, follow [Move EmuNAND](move-emunand) before following this page. If you don't know what an EmuNAND is, this doesn't apply to you.
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### What You Need

* The latest release of [Anemone3DS](https://github.com/astronautlevel2/Anemone3DS/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
* The v3.7.4 release of [Checkpoint](https://github.com/FlagBrew/Checkpoint/releases/tag/v3.7.4) (the `.cia` file)
* The latest release of [Homebrew Launcher Wrapper](https://github.com/mariohackandglitch/homebrew_launcher_dummy/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
* The latest release of [Universal-Updater](https://github.com/Universal-Team/Universal-Updater/releases/latest) (the `.cia` file)
* The latest release of [FBI](https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases/latest) (**both** the `.cia` and `.3dsx` files)
* The latest release of [GodMode9](https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest) (the GodMode9 `.zip` file)

### Instructions

#### Section I - Prep Work

1. Power off ye device
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. Copy all of the CIA files (`Anemone3DS.cia`, `Checkpoint.cia`, `FBI.cia`, `Homebrew_Launcher.cia`, and `Universal-Updater.cia`) to the `/cias/` 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
1. Copy `FBI.3dsx` to th' `/3ds/` folder on ye SD card
1. Create a folder named `payloads` in the `luma` folder on your SD card if it does not already exist
1. Copy `GodMode9.firm` from th' GodMode9 `.zip` to th' `/luma/payloads/` folder on ye SD card
1. Copy th' `gm9` folder from th' GodMode9 `.zip` to th' root 'o ye SD card
1. Reinsert ye SD card into ye device
1. Power on your device

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These screenshots indicate the minimum SD card layout that is required to follow this page. You may have extra files or folders on your SD card, depending on your previous setup or the method that you followed.

#### Section II - Updating the System

1. Update ye device by settin' off to System Settin's, then "Other Settings", then goin' all th' way to th' right 'n usin' "System Update"
  + Updates while usin' B9S + Luma (what ye have) be safe
  + The updater may display a message saying "Your system is up to date" instead of updating. This is normal if you are already up to date; continue with the next section
  + If 'tis gives ye an error, set ye DNS settin's to "auto"
  + If this still gives you an error, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting#unable-to-update-device)

#### Section III - Homebrew Launcher

1. Launch the Download Play application (![]({{ "/images/download-play-icon.png" | absolute_url }}){: height="24px" width="24px"})
1. Wait until you see the `Nintendo 3DS` and `Nintendo DS` buttons
1. Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
1. Select "Miscellaneous options"
1. Select "Switch the hb. title to the current app."
1. Press (B) to continue
1. Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu
1. Press (Home), then close Download Play
1. Launch the Download Play application
1. Ye device should be loadin' th' Homebrew Launcher

#### Section IV - RTC and DSP Setup

1. Press (Left Shoulder) + (D-Pad Down) + (Select) at the same time to open the Rosalina menu
1. Select "Miscellaneous options"
1. Select "Dump DSP firmware"
1. Press (B) to continue
1. Select "Nullify user time offset"
1. Press (B) to continue
1. Press (B) to return to the Rosalina main menu
1. Press (B) to exit the Rosalina menu

#### Section V - Installing CIAs

1. Launch FBI from th' list 'o homebrew
1. Navigate to `SD` -> `cias`
1. Select "\<current directory>"
1. Select the "Install and delete all CIAs" option, then press (A) to confirm
1. Press (Home), then close Download Play

#### Section VI - CTRNAND Luma3DS

1. Power off ye device
1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
  + If you do not boot into GodMode9, ensure that `GodMode9.firm` is in `/luma/payloads/` and that `payloads` is correctly spelled
1. If ye be prompted to create an essential files backup, press (A) to do so, then press (A) to continue once it has completed
1. If ye be prompted to fix th' RTC date&time, press (A) to do so, then set th' date 'n time, then press (A) to continue
1. Press (Home) to bring up th' action menu
1. Select "Scripts..."
1. Select "GM9Megascript"
1. Select "Scripts from Plailect's Guide"
1. Select "Setup Luma3DS to CTRNAND"
1. When prompted, push (A) to proceed
1. Press (A) to unlock SysNAND (lvl1) writin', then input th' key combo given
1. Press (A) to continue

#### Section VII - Cleanup SD Card

1. Select "Cleanup SD Card"
1. When prompted, push (A) to proceed
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu

#### Section VIII - Backup Essential Files

1. Select "Backup Options"
1. Select "SysNAND Backup"
1. Press (A) to confirm
  + 'Tis process gunna be takin' some time
  + If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Press (B) to return to the main menu
1. Select "Exit"
1. Press (A) to relock write permissions if prompted
1. Navigate to `[S:] SYSNAND VIRTUAL`
1. Press (A) on `essential.exefs` to select it
1. Select "Copy to 0:/gm9/out"
  + If you see "Destination already exists", press (A) on "Overwrite file(s)"
1. Press (A) to continue
1. Press (Home) to bring up th' action menu
1. Select "Poweroff system" to power off your device
1. Insert ye SD card into ye computer
1. Copy the `/luma/backups/` folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
1. Copy `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin`, `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin.sha`, and `essential.exefs` from the `/gm9/out/` folder on your SD card to a safe location on your computer
  + Copy these backups to multiple locations (such as online file storage, an external hard drive, etc.)
  + These backups gunna be savin' ye from any brick, 'n they may help ye recover files, especially th' NAND image, if anythin' be off or wrong in th' future
1. Delete `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin` and `<date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_###.bin.sha` from the `/gm9/out/` folder on your SD card after copying it
  + The other backup files are negligible in size and may be kept on your SD card for ease of access
1. Reinsert ye SD card into ye device
1. Power on your device

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You're done! Custom firmware is now fully configured on your device.
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#### Information and Notes

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Here are some key combos that you should know:

- Holding (Select) on boot will launch the Luma3DS configuration menu.
- Holding (Start) on boot will launch GodMode9, or if you have multiple payloads in `/luma/payloads/`, the Luma3DS chainloader.
- By default, pressing (Left Shoulder) + (Down D-Pad) + (Select) while in 3DS mode will open the Rosalina menu, where you can check system information, take screenshots, enable cheats, and more. This can be changed from the Rosalina menu.
- Holding (Start) + (Select) + (X) on boot will make the notification LED show a color for debug purposes. See the [changelog](https://github.com/SciresM/boot9strap/releases/tag/1.4) for a list.
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See [here](https://3ds.eiphax.tech/tips.html) for some suggestions on things to do with custom firmware.
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For information on using GodMode9's various features, check out the [GodMode9 Usage](godmode9-usage) and [Dumping Titles and Game Cartridges](dumping-titles-and-game-cartridges) pages.
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