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title: "FAQ"
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< a name = "faq_latestfw" /> **Q:** *I am on the latest system version. Is my device hackable?*
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**A:** Yes
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< a name = "faq_updatecfw" /> **Q:** *How do I update Luma3DS?*
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**A:** Use [Luma3DS Updater ](https://github.com/KunoichiZ/lumaupdate/releases/latest )
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< a name = "faq_gatewaysky" /> **Q:** *I heard about this thing I have to pay for (Gateway, Sky3DS, etc). Is that something I need?*
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**A:** No. boot9strap is a superior method of loading hax that runs early in boot.
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< a name = "faq_gatewaysaves" /> **Q:** *How do I move saves from an existing Gateway setup to device installed games?*
**A:** See [this ](https://gbatemp.net/threads/425743/ )
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< a name = "faq_risky" /> **Q:** *How risky is hacking my console?*
**A:** Bricks are now *basically* impossible unless you ignore/circumvent all safety checks.
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< a name = "faq_homebrew" /> **Q:** *Can I run awesome homebrew and emulators with this?*
**A:** Yes! Custom Firmware not only enables the Homebrew Launcher, but it also will give you hacks on all versions, which means you keep it forever, even with updates.
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< a name = "faq_regionfree" /> **Q:** *Can I use this to play games from other regions?*
**A:** Luma3DS supports Region Free patches, which enables users to install games from any region without any extra modification or steps.
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< a name = "faq_updates" /> **Q:** *Is it safe to update CFW SysNAND?*
**A:** Yes. This is safe, stop asking about it.
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< a name = "faq_support" /> **Q:** *Where should I go for support?*
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**A:** For support (in English), ask for help at [Nintendo Homebrew on Discord ](https://discord.gg/MWxPgEp ).
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< a name = "faq_le4gbsd" /> **Q:** *Can I do this with a 4GB (or smaller) SD card?*
**A:** Yes!
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< a name = "faq_ge128gbsd" /> **Q:** *Can I use a 128GB (or larger) SD card?*
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**A:** Yes, but some users have reported slowdowns when using such large sizes. Note that you cannot format the card with exFAT; you need to format it with FAT32.
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< a name = "faq_movesd" /> **Q:** *How do I move to a new SD card at the end of this?*
**A:** Just copy all the files to the new SD card.
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< a name = "faq_NNID" /> **Q:** *Can I keep my NNID?*
**A:** If you start with an NNID and follow every step, you will end up keeping your NNID at the end.
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< a name = "faq_systransfer" /> **Q:** *What about System Transfers?*
**A:** Once you have completed the guide, you can system transfer to and from an B9S 3DS or 2DS exactly like you would a regular stock console or EmuNAND (you will lose any non-legitimate games/themes/DLC in the transfer; saves will stay even for games that are lost).
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< a name = "faq_nopc" /> **Q:** *Can I do this without a computer (e.g. an Android phone)?*
**A:** All you need is the ability to put files on an SD card!
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< a name = "faq_problem" /> **Q:** *Help! Something bad happened and now I cannot boot...*
**A:** Please look at the [troubleshooting guide ](troubleshooting ).