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title: "3DS Hacks Guide"
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text: "3DS Hacks Guide"
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tagline: "A complete guide to 3DS (and 2DS) custom firmware, from stock to boot9strap."
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src: /images/home-page-feature.jpg
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We are aware that invites are currently disabled for the Nintendo Homebrew Discord server and are working to resolve this issue. For support, please visit the [r/3ds Discord server](https://discord.gg/3ds).
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::: info
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Thoroughly read all of the introductory pages (including this one!) before proceeding.
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::: danger
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<!--@include: ./_include/3ds-online.md -->
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## What is custom firmware?
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**Custom firmware** ("CFW") is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to "administrator access" on a computer. It allows you to do anything that the 3DS is physically capable of doing, rather than being limited by whatever Nintendo allows you to do.
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Popular uses for custom firmware include:
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- Running homebrew software and games made for or ported to the Nintendo 3DS
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- Bypassing the region lock, allowing you to play games from other regions
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- HOME Menu customization, using community-created [themes and badges](https://themeplaza.art)
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- Modification of games ("ROM hacks") through [LayeredFS](https://github.com/knight-ryu12/godmode9-layeredfs-usage/wiki/Using-Luma3DS'-layeredfs-\(Only-version-8.0-and-higher\))
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- Save data editing, backup, and restore
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- Emulation of older consoles, as well as native playback of DS and GBA games
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- Installing your physical cartridges for digital use
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## What does this guide install?
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This guide will:
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- Install **boot9strap** and **Luma3DS custom firmware** on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles
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- Luma3DS will automatically remove the region lock and allow you to run unsigned software
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- Install various pieces of homebrew software, such as a package installer, save file manager, and a homebrew app store
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- Make critical system file backups that can help avoid bricks (and recover data in the event of one)
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___
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::: tip
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Continue to [Key Information](key-information)
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