Hacking Help needed updating luma 3ds and safely updating Sys-nand 11.1 !

[jeffsmith]

When trying to connect to internet in game (FE:Fates for curious people) it says I need to update to the latest version of Firmware (11.3 I believe). That's fair enough. I also use Boot.ntr to play its hacked version.

My issue comes because I'm a noob when it comes to using CFW and updating sysNand because I'm never sure what's safe to do and what isn't.

I'm currently on 3ds version 11.1.0-34E. It's been a while since I've done anything like this so correct me if I'm wrong: If I use Luma 3ds to update to Luma 6.6 (currently on 6.3), would I then be able to safely update my 3ds's firware to 11.3?
Have looked at Luma 6.6 notes and couldn't find anywhere that says it's explicitly safe to do so. Have heard horror stories about people getting shut out thanks to Nintendo's patches so you can't be too careful!

2ndly: Also assuming I need to update my version of Boot ntr to the latest version. Can I just copy that to my sd card for it to work?

Thanks

 

[KunoichiZ]

Update Luma to 6.6, then you can safely update to 11.3. BootNTR Selector works with 11.3.

 

[The Catboy]

Update both your Luma3DS and I suggest using BootNTR Selector to ensure you have the latest version of NTR
No matter what version of Luma3DS you are running, it's safe to update. Just you need to be on 6.6 to ensure it boots.

 

[jeffsmith]

Update Luma to 6.6, then you can safely update to 11.3. BootNTR Selector works with 11.3. If you don't have a9lh, it's recommended to do so.

Thank you! Whenever I've used Boot ntr before it's always crashed if Sysnand gets updated because 'the home menu version is different' or something along those lines.

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Update both your Luma3DS and I suggest using BootNTR Selector to ensure you have the latest version of NTR
No matter what version of Luma3DS you are running, it's safe to update. Just you need to be on 6.6 to ensure it boots.

Thanks! Just to clarify how would I go about getting BootNTR selector? The page says about launching the app but where do I get it? Sorry if an obvious question but I'm just a noob like that

 

[KunoichiZ]

Thank you! Whenever I've used Boot ntr before it's always crashed if Sysnand gets updated because 'the home menu version is different' or something along those lines.

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Thanks! Just to clarify how would I go about getting BootNTR selector? The page says about launching the app but where do I get it? Sorry if an obvious question but I'm just a noob like that

Download one of the CIAs attached to the first post of the BootNTR Selector thread and install it with FBI.

 

[jeffsmith]

Download one of the CIAs attached to the first post of the BootNTR Selector thread and install it with FBI.

Would this version be alright? Have seen there's later versions like 2.7 etc.
BootNTR Selector 2.6.7z

 

[KunoichiZ]

Would this version be alright? Have seen there's later versions like 2.7 etc.
BootNTR Selector 2.6.7z

I would install the latest version, v2.7.2.

 

[jeffsmith]

I would install the latest version, v2.7.2.

On the githubs page there's 4 different versions all with very similar names and sizes: should I inject all of them using FBI or is there a specific one I need?

 

[KunoichiZ]

On the githubs page there's 4 different versions all with very similar names and sizes: should I inject all of them using FBI or is there a specific one I need?

If you have a n3DS (with the C-Stick), don't install either of the ones with Mode 3 in the title. If you plan to use NTR with Sun/Moon or any other extended memory game (Smash, for instance) on an old 3DS, if you have one, install one of the Mode 3 CIAs. Otherwise, install whichever one you want. The only thing that's different between them is the banner on the Home Menu. But you only need to install one, not both.

 

[jeffsmith]

If you have a n3DS (with the C-Stick), don't install either of the ones with Mode 3 in the title. If you plan to use NTR with Sun/Moon or any other extended memory game (Smash, for instance) on an old 3DS, if you have one, install one of the Mode 3 CIAs. Otherwise, install whichever one you want. The only thing that's different between them is the banner on the Home Menu. But you only need to install one, not both.

Thank you so much for your help! I'm using old 3ds so I'll just use on with mode3 in case I ever get the urge to use Sun/Moon.