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Before starting this guide, we will see if custom firmware is already installed and check the current system version of your device.

#### Deel I - CFW Controle

1. Schakel je 3ds uit
1. Houd de (Select) knop ingedrukt
1. Zet je 3DS aan terwijl je de (Select) knop ingedrukt houdt
1. If you do not see an unusual menu (e.g. "Luma3DS Configuration"), you may proceed to the next section

If you see an unusual menu, STOP - you already have custom firmware! Continue from [here](checking-for-cfw#what-to-do-next).
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#### Section II - System Version Check

1. Open de System Settings app
1. Your system version will be displayed on the bottom right of the top screen (e.g. "Ver. 11.15.0-47U")

#### Section III - Select a Method

Use the version table below to select a method. Een aantal dingen om op te merken:
  + The version table below is *inclusive*. For example, "from 11.4.0 to 11.14.0" includes 11.4.0, 11.14.0, and all versions in between.
  + Software versions do not work the same as decimals. Versions 11.10.0 and above are newer than 11.3.0, and are therefore not compatible with Soundhax.
  + The number and letter after the system version are not important.

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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.15.0 (latest version)</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="seedminer">Seedminer</a></td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.4.0 tot 11.14.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Update your 3DS to the latest version through System Settings</td>
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      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">1.0.0 to 11.3.0</td>
      <td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="installing-boot9strap-(soundhax)">Installing boot9strap (Soundhax)</a></td>
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#### Alternatieve methoden

If possible, you should follow one of the software methods listed above.

Otherwise, methods that work on all versions are available, but require additional hardware:

1. [Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)](installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax)) - requires a 3DS with custom firmware and a copy of Mario Kart 7
1. [ntrboot](ntrboot) - requires compatible DS flashcart
1. [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) - requires soldering