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@Normmatt has created a way to run B9S .firm files from bootrom via a DSi Flashcard and a magnet! This works on every 3DS on any firmware version.

For installation without a PC, user @TheCyberQuake has created a pack which will automatically install B9S and copy over essential starter homebrew from the flashcard's SD to the 3DS's. This will mainly be used for PC-less B9S installations. If you have a PC with you, use 3ds.guide. Read more here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/481141/

How does this work?


This works because of a flaw in the bootrom. Before the bootrom boots the NAND, it checks to see if Start+Select+X is held down, and if the shell is closed. If these requirements are met, it will boot an NDS cartridge from the bootrom. This give that cartridge bootrom access. You might be wondering how you'd hold down buttons while the shell is closed, and why you need a magnet. If you put a magnet in a specific spot on the 3DS, it will go into sleep mode. Using this, you can boot the NDS cartridge with the buttons held down while in sleep mode! Using a reflashable flashcard, you can boot B9SInstaller using the flashcard, and easily install it on your 3DS.
zoogie said:
The 2DS doesn't need a magnet since a switch puts it to sleep instead of a magnet.
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What does this mean?


  1. Any 3DS model on any firmware can be hacked with minimal effort
  2. You can unbrick any 3DS model from any type of brick.
    - Remember, you don't need a NAND backup for this. Just do a CTRTransfer.
    - This does not apply to MCU bricks.
  3. Even consoles with fried NAND, or even the NAND chip physically removed, can use this
This is incredibly impressive stuff, and will most likely be released soon! edit: now!

FAQ


Q: Can Nintendo patch this?
A: Nope! Not without a new hardware revision.

Q: My flashcard is blocked by my firmware! Can I still use this?
A: Yes! The flashcard blacklist is not enabled on the bootrom.

Q: Why can't this work with my flashcard?
A: The installation requires you to flash NTRBoot to the flashcard's nand. Most DS flashcards, such as the original R4, have a ROM, which is not flashable.

Q: Can I install NTRBoot on my flashcard without another 3DS system?
A: If you can run NDS roms on your 3DS with it, then yes. If it's blocked on your 3DS version, then you'll need another 3DS system to use it.

Q: Will my 3DS flashcard work?
A: No, only the NDSi flashcards listed above.

Q: Will any other flash cards work?
A: Only the ones listed in the OP. However keep in mind that flashcards such as the DSTT, Supercard DS2 and R4 SDHC Dualcore are planned to be supported in the future.

Q: I tried to do this with my cartridge and it didn't work?
A: It doesn't work with regular DS cards.

Q: Can I unbrick from a ____ brick?
A: Considering the card has access to the bootrom, yes! This can unbrick any brick (except MCU), unless you've taken a knife to the motherboard.

Q: Can I install B9S on the latest firmware with this?
A: Again, since the card has access to the bootrom, you can do this easily! Just plug in your flashcard, boot up using the magnet and button combination, and install.

Q: Does this work on the New Nintendo 2DS XL?
A: Yes!

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Here is SciresM's post about this

Please see SciresM's presentation on bootromhax.​
 
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Lia said:
No? It looks like the other person voluntarily gave them $50.
Scamming them would be charging them $50.
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Its a scam either way because you gave money for free software. Its the equivalent of paying your friend to install the homebrew channel on the wii, even if you can do it yourself. (Just my 2 sense on the matter.)
 
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Alex S said:
Its a scam either way because you gave money for free software. Its the equivalent of paying your friend to install the homebrew channel on the wii, even if you can do it yourself. (Just my 2 sense on the matter.)
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They didn't pay for the software, they paid for the service which is different
 
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Alex S said:
Its a scam either way because you gave money for free software. Its the equivalent of paying your friend to install the homebrew channel on the wii, even if you can do it yourself. (Just my 2 sense on the matter.)
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Just because you can do it yourself does not mean everyone wants to do it themselves.
 
Lia said:
That's like saying that charging someone to cut your hair is scamming, because you can cut your hair yourself.
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Its like saying I can't charge to remove a virus from someone's computer because they can do it themselves with the free software I use.
 
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I didn't mean to make a shitstorm, I was just saying she offered to pay me to do her a service, since I already had the flashcard and am knowledgeable of the 3DS scene, and she isn't. Nobody was taken advantage of. I added the $50 she gave me to my rent payment, so it wasn't selfishly spent.
 
annson24 said:
Hahaha stop it guys. I think he already got the message of how utterly dumb his comment was.

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I'm just tired of seeing people who don't understand how the economy works and the difference between charging for a product and charging for a service. Boggles my mine how many people don't understand it.
 
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What? I've got the R4i RTS and every friend of mine who has 3DS came after me and wanted to pay for the CFW for their 11.5 units. I didn't ask them to. So does that mean they wanted me to scam them? No! Because they are paying for the service, and not for the sofrware. Well if I sell them the free software, then you can call it scamming.

Service is different. I can wash my own clothes, everyone can. But why are there laundry shops? Why should I pay if I can wash my own clothes for free. Laundry shops are services and you should pay for the service. No one is forcing you to pay for the service, if you want free then do it yourself. Buy cart and do it on your own. :)

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floxigen said:
I've Dstwo and a b9s console, can I help for getting it compatible ?
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Dstwo is planned to be supported, but the development doesn't seems to progress a lot recently. The next release will probably add support to dstt and gateway blue card. If you don't have those and need to hack your console soon, better buy one on the support list. From what I read dstwo will probably not be supported in months.
 
wsquan171 said:
Dstwo is planned to be supported, but the development doesn't seems to progress a lot recently. The next release will probably add support to dstt and gateway blue card. If you don't have those and need to hack your console soon, better buy one on the support list. From what I read dstwo will probably not be supported in months.
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Where are you read the support for the gateway blue card? It's official?
 
Gateway blue card? yesss

wait,since when ACE3DS Plus is supported?

also, who to flash the GW to boot like ACE3DS plus?
 
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