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Thoroughly read all of the introductory pages (including this one!) before proceeding.

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## What is custom firmware?

**Custom firmware** ("CFW") is een volledige software-wijziging van je 3DS, vergelijkbaar met "beheerderstoegang" op een computer. Het stelt je in staat om alles te doen wat de 3DS fysiek in staat is te doen, in plaats van te worden beperkt door wat Nintendo toelaat.

De populairste toepassingen voor custom firmware zijn:

- Running homebrew software and games made for or ported to the Nintendo 3DS
- Bypassing the region lock, allowing you to play games from other regions
- HOME Menu customization, using community-created [themes and badges](https://themeplaza.art)
- Modification of games ("ROM hacks") through [LayeredFS](https://github.com/knight-ryu12/godmode9-layeredfs-usage/wiki/Using-Luma3DS'-layeredfs-\(Only-version-8.0-and-higher\))
- Save data editing, backup, and restore
- Emulation of older consoles, as well as native playback of DS and GBA games
- Installing your physical cartridges for digital use

## What does this guide install?

Deze handleiding zal:

- Install **boot9strap** and **Luma3DS custom firmware** on unmodified retail 3DS/2DS consoles
  - Luma3DS will automatically remove the region lock and allow you to run unsigned software
- Install various pieces of homebrew software, such as a package installer, save file manager, and a homebrew app store
- Make critical system file backups that can help avoid bricks (and recover data in the event of one)

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Continue to [Key Information](key-information)

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