[MSET9](https://github.com/zoogie/MSET9) is an exploit for the System Settings application developed by [zoogie](https://github.com/zoogie). It exploits a flaw where the ID1 (the second 32-character folder name inside of the Nintendo 3DS folder, inside of the ID0) can be *any* name as long as it is 32 characters. Performing a specific sequence of actions results in the console executing the instructions that are encoded into the ID1 folder name, which can be used to grant full control over the 3DS.
This page requires an Android phone/tablet or a Chromebook. If you have a computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux, follow [Installing boot9strap (MSET9 CLI)](installing-boot9strap-(mset9-cli)) instead. If you do not have access to any of these devices, you will need to use an [alternate exploit](https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:Alternate_Exploits).
In this section, you will prepare the SD card data necessary for the MSET9 exploit to trigger.
1. Power on your console **with your SD card inserted**
1. Open Mii Maker
1. Wait for your console to reach the "Welcome to Mii Maker" screen, then exit Mii Maker
+ You may see [this screen](/images/screenshots/mset9/mii-extdata.png), which indicates the necessary data has been created
+ If you just reach the normal Mii Maker screen, exit Mii Maker and continue to the next step
1. Power off your console
1. Insert your SD card into your phone/tablet/computer
1. Copy everything from the Release `.zip` to the root of your SD card, overwriting any existing files:
+ Open ZArchiver
+ If prompted, [allow ZArchiver to access files on your SD card](/images/screenshots/mset9/zarchiver-allow.png)
+ Navigate to where the downloaded MSET9 Release `.zip` is located ([likely in the Downloads folder](/images/screenshots/mset9/zarchiver-zip-location.png))
+ Select the Release `.zip`, then select "Extract..." ([image](/images/screenshots/mset9/zarchiver-extract-1.png))
+ Navigate to your SD card, then tap the blue 'down arrow' icon to extract the files to the root of your SD card ([image](/images/screenshots/mset9/zarchiver-extract-2.png))
1. Run the [MSET9 Installer application](/images/screenshots/mset9/mset9-setup-android.png)
1. Tap on `Select "Nintendo 3DS" Folder`, then navigate to your `Nintendo 3DS` folder on your SD card ([image](/images/screenshots/mset9/select-mset9-folder-1.png))
1. Once inside the `Nintendo 3DS` folder, tap on "Use this folder", then "Allow" if asked ([image](/images/screenshots/mset9/select-mset9-folder-2.png))
1. If "Setup MSET9" is [highlighted](/images/screenshots/mset9/setup-mset9-highlighted.png), proceed to the next step. **Do not setup MSET9 yet.** Close the MSET9 Installer for now
+ If "Check Again" is highlighted, there is a problem that you need to resolve before you can use MSET9. Refer to the [troubleshooting](troubleshooting-mset9)
+ If a step on the lower screen has red-colored text, and you are not prompted to input a key combo, [follow this troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting-mset9)