diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md index ca421a4a1e..66775bd15d 100644 --- a/docs/faq.md +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -66,7 +66,9 @@ Bans are no longer possible because Nintendo Network services have been shut dow ::: details Can I do this without a computer (e.g. an Android phone)? -Yes! All you need is the ability to put files on a compatible SD card. +In most cases, yes! The MSET9 exploit (primarily used for the latest firmware on Old 3DS) requires running a Python script or using an Android application, while all other exploits only require placing files on the SD card. + +You may need a computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux to reformat your SD card if it is 64GB or larger. ::: @@ -76,6 +78,14 @@ You will need at least 1.5GB of free SD card space to follow this guide in its e ::: +::: details Should I use a new SD card, or the one I already have? + +You should only use one SD card with a 3DS at any given time. If you use another SD card to mod your console, you will create another 'profile' for your modded software, which will be inaccessible on your original SD card. However, **your console will remain modded**, since the mod is installed to internal memory (not the SD card). + +If you've purchased a new SD card for use with your console, you should format the new SD card ([Windows](formatting-sd-(windows)), [macOS](formatting-sd-(mac)), [Linux](formatting-sd-(linux))), then copy and paste everything from your old SD card to the new SD card. You can do this before or after you've modded the console. + +::: + ::: details I heard about this thing I have to pay for (Gateway, Sky3DS, ntrboot, R4, etc). Is that something I need? No. While a DS flashcart can be used to mod a 3DS using [ntrboot](ntrboot), there is now a free software method available for most consoles. @@ -102,7 +112,7 @@ If you are using Luma3DS, your custom firmware loader (boot9strap) will *never* ::: details How do I upgrade my SD card? -Copy and paste your SD card contents to a new SD card formatted as FAT32. For 128GB cards, an allocation size of 65536 is recommended. SD cards larger than 128GB are not recommended due to known issues with GBA graphics and custom themes. +Copy and paste your SD card contents to a new SD card formatted as FAT32. For 128GB cards, an allocation size of 65536 is recommended. SD cards larger than 128GB are not recommended due to known issues with GBA graphics and custom themes. Specific formatting instructions are available here: [Windows](formatting-sd-(windows)), [macOS](formatting-sd-(mac)), [Linux](formatting-sd-(linux)). ::: @@ -114,7 +124,7 @@ Yes, system transfers can be performed through the official System Transfer func ::: details How do I change the system language of a Japanese 3DS? -The only way to change the system language of a Japanese 3DS to a language other than Japanese is to perform a [region change](region-changing). Note that this is very likely to break the Nintendo eShop on your console, which means you will be unable to update your games whether they are in-region or out-of-region. +The only way to change the system language of a Japanese 3DS to a language other than Japanese is to perform a [region change](region-changing). Note that this is very likely to break the Nintendo eShop on your console, which means you will be unable to update your games whether they are in-region or out-of-region. You will also be unable to access Pokémon Bank (if you have it installed), as it relies on eShop access. ::: diff --git a/docs/key-information.md b/docs/key-information.md index 7f6f4cd4e7..db4af82f87 100644 --- a/docs/key-information.md +++ b/docs/key-information.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ This guide works with every retail console in the Nintendo 3DS family of console ::: -In most cases, you can follow this guide as long as you are able to download files from the Internet and copy them to your SD card. Depending on your computer/phone/electronic device, you may need to purchase a USB to SD card adapter to allow your computer to read your SD card. +In most cases, you can follow this guide as long as you are able to download files from the Internet and copy them to your SD card. This includes most consumer electronic devices, such as computers running Windows, macOS, Linux, and chromeOS (Chromebooks), as well as Android phones. Depending on your electronic device, you may need to purchase a USB to SD card adapter to allow it to read your SD card. :::: @@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ The location of the SD card slot and the type of SD card that is accepted depend The 3DS can read SD cards of any capacity (even those larger than 32GB), but the card must be formatted as FAT32 (**not** exFAT or NTFS). You can use one of the following tools to format your SD card, depending on your operating system: [Windows](formatting-sd-(windows)), [macOS](formatting-sd-(mac)), [Linux](formatting-sd-(linux)). SD cards larger than **128GB** are not recommended due to known issues with custom themes and GBA/DS graphics. +::: info + +It is highly recommended to **only use one SD card** with a console at any given time, as you cannot merge the contents of two SD cards later on. So, if your console already has an SD card, you should use that SD card to mod your console, or copy everything to a larger SD card before or after you mod it. + +::: + ::: warning To follow this guide, you'll need an SD card with a capacity of at least **2GB**. @@ -56,7 +62,7 @@ To follow this guide, you'll need an SD card with a capacity of at least **2GB** ::: info -If you want, you can check your SD card for errors before following this guide using [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3XSwift (Mac)](f3xswift-(mac)) +If you want, you can check your SD card for errors before following this guide using [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3XSwift (Mac)](f3xswift-(mac)). :::