diff --git a/_pages/en_US/checking-for-cfw.txt b/_pages/en_US/checking-for-cfw.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b110caf083 --- /dev/null +++ b/_pages/en_US/checking-for-cfw.txt @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +title: "Checking for CFW" +--- + +{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} + +### Required Reading + +This is an add-on section to check if your console already has a modern custom firmware. + +If your console already has an arm9loaderhax or boot9strap based custom firmware, you will need to follow the instructions indicated to upgrade your setup to a modern one. + +If your console has a menuhax based CFW setup, you should [clear Home Menu's extdata](troubleshooting#clear-home-menu-extdata), then follow all instructions on your SysNAND. +{: .notice--primary} + +### Instructions + +1. Turn off your console +1. Hold the (Select) button +1. Turn on your console while still holding the (Select) button +1. You should now see a configuration menu of some sort + +___ + +If your console boots to the normal home menu, return to [Get Started](get-started) +{: .notice--success} + +If you see a Luma3DS version of 7.0.5 or lower, continue to [A9LH to B9S](a9lh-to-b9s) +{: .notice--primary} + +If you see a Luma3DS version of 7.1, continue to [Updating B9S](updating-b9s) +{: .notice--primary} + +If you see a Luma3DS version of 8.0 or greater, continue to [Restoring CFW](restoring-cfw) +{: .notice--primary} + +If you see something not described by the above options, join [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp) and ask, in English, for help. +{: .notice--danger} diff --git a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt index 43812c5ebb..be25bdc7a5 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt @@ -13,15 +13,6 @@ Your device version can be found at the bottom right of the top screen of the Sy ![]({{ "/images/screenshots/system-version.png" | absolute_url }}) {: .notice--info} -**If you are unable to follow the instructions corresponding to your specific version due to missing prerequisites, then you should either update to the latest version or use the "All Versions" row for methods that work regardless of system version.** - -For all versions you can also [Cartridge Update](cart-update) (or use a standard system update) to get to a higher version in the same column to follow its instructions. - -If you have already hacked your 3DS before and have an EmuNAND based CFW setup, just follow all instructions while on SysNAND. Replace any files that already exist. Your data will be transferred from EmuNAND to your new B9S install at the end. If you use menuhax, you should [clear Home Menu's extdata](troubleshooting#clear-home-menu-extdata) to remove it before beginning. - -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 [A9LH to B9S](a9lh-to-b9s). -{: .notice--primary} - Before starting, Windows users should enable the option to show file extensions using [File Extensions (Windows)](file-extensions-(windows))! {: .notice--info} @@ -42,6 +33,9 @@ We believe SpotPass and StreetPass are also safe for use at this time.
{{ notice-1 | markdownify }}
+If you have hacked your 3DS in the past, or you purchased your 3DS second-hand, it is possible that your console already has custom firmware. You should [check for CFW](checking-for-cfw) before proceeding. +{: .notice--warning} + ### Version Table @@ -87,3 +81,4 @@ We believe SpotPass and StreetPass are also safe for use at this time.
+ diff --git a/_pages/en_US/restoring-cfw.txt b/_pages/en_US/restoring-cfw.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e73e86c5be --- /dev/null +++ b/_pages/en_US/restoring-cfw.txt @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +--- +title: "Restoring CFW" +--- + +{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} + +### Required Reading + +This page prepares consoles with an existing modern boot9strap installation for reinstallation of custom firmware applications. It can also be used in the event of a lost or corrupted SD card. + +### What You Need +* The latest release of [Luma3DS](https://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/latest) + +### Instructions + +#### Section I - Prep Work + +1. Insert your SD card into your computer +1. Copy `boot.3dsx` and `boot.firm` from the Luma3DS `.zip` to the root of your SD card + + The root of the SD card refers to the initial directory on your SD card where you can see the Nintendo 3DS folder, but are not inside of it +1. Reinsert your SD card into your device + +#### Section II - Configuring Luma3DS + +1. Turn on your device + * You should now see a Luma3DS configuration menu +1. Use the (A) button and the D-Pad to turn on the following: + * **"Show NAND or user string in System Settings"** +1. Press (Start) to save and reboot + +___ + +### Continue to [Finalizing Setup](finalizing-setup) +{: .notice--primary} \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt b/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt index 9f7a473f8a..4e519a57c8 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt +++ b/_pages/en_US/site-navigation.txt @@ -20,6 +20,7 @@ sitemap: false + [BannerBomb3](bannerbomb3) + [Cartridge Update](cart-update) + [Credits](credits) ++ [Checking for CFW](checking-for-cfw) + [CTRTransfer](ctrtransfer) + [DSiWare Dumper](dsidumper) + [Donations](donations) @@ -54,6 +55,7 @@ sitemap: false + [Move EmuNAND](move-emunand) + [ntrboot](ntrboot) + [Region Changing](region-changing) ++ [Restoring CFW](Restoring CFW) + [Seedminer](seedminer) + [Legacy Seedminer Methods](legacy-methods) + [Troubleshooting](troubleshooting)