
Specifically, New3DS-family consoles have a free software method, while Old3DS-family consoles will need to use alternate exploits that rely on external hardware or software.Ĭustom firmware (“CFW”) is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to “administrator access” on a computer. If your unmodified console is ALREADY on 11.17.0, this guide has been updated accordingly.If your console does not yet have custom firmware, do NOT update to the latest version unless this guide instructs you to.


3DS firmware 11.17.0 was recently released.
