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This page is for instructions on how to install boot9strap to a *stock* 3DS or 2DS. If you already have arm9loaderhax installed and are looking to update to boot9strap, follow [Updating to boot9strap](updating-to-boot9strap).
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Th' colors 'o th' devices in th' image may vary, but note th' button placement 'n features 'o each device carefully to ensure ye be selectin' th' correct one.
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Click th' image 'o ye device to take ye to th' appropriate page.
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Different device models, versions, and regions will require different steps to achieve the end goal of boot9strap Custom Firmware. This page will help you find where to start for your device.
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If ye have already hacked ye 3DS before 'n be havin' an EmuNAND based CFW setup, jus' follow all instructions while on SysNAND. Your data will be transfered from EmuNAND to your new B9S install at the end.
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Note that screenshots in this guide can be enlarged to show more context by clicking on them.
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Before starting, Windows users should enable the option to show file extensions using [File Extensions (Windows)](file-extensions-(windows))!
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Before startin', ye may want to check ye SD card fer errors usin' [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3X (Mac)](f3x-(mac))!
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| New 3DS | Old 3DS or 2DS |
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| [](get-started-(new-3ds))
[](get-started-(new-3ds)) | [](get-started-(old-3ds)) [](get-started-(old-3ds))
[](get-started-(old-3ds)) |