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---
title: "Get Started"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
### Required Reading
Before starting this guide, we will see if custom firmware is already is already installed and check the current system version of your device.
#### Section I - CFW Check
1. Power off your device
1. Hold the (Select) button
1. Power on your device while still holding the (Select) button
1. If you do not see a configuration menu (e.g. "Luma3DS Configuration"), you may proceed to the next section
If you see a configuration menu, STOP - you already have custom firmware! Continue from [here](checking-for-cfw#what-to-do-next).
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#### Section II - System Version Check
1. Open the System Settings application
1. Your system version will be displayed on the bottom right of the top screen (e.g. "Ver. 11.15.0-47U")
#### Section III - Select a Method
Use the version table below to select a method. A few things to note:
+ The version table below is *inclusive*. For example, "from 11.4.0 to 11.14.0" includes 11.4.0, 11.14.0, and all versions in between.
+ Software versions do not work the same as decimals. Versions 11.10.0 and above are newer than 11.3.0, and are therefore not compatible with Soundhax.
+ The number and letter after the system version are not important.
<table>
<colgroup>
<col span="1" style="width: 20%;">
<col span="1" style="width: 40%;">
</colgroup>
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: center">System Version</th>
<th style="text-align: center">What to do</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.15.0 (latest version)</td>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="seedminer">Seedminer</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">11.4.0 to 11.14.0</td>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">Update your 3DS to the latest version through System Settings</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">1.0.0 to 11.3.0</td>
<td style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><a href="installing-boot9strap-(soundhax)">Installing boot9strap (Soundhax)</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
---
#### Alternate Methods
If possible, you should follow one of the software methods listed above.
Otherwise, methods that work on all versions are available, but require additional hardware:
1. [Installing boot9strap (kartdlphax)](installing-boot9strap-(kartdlphax)) - requires a 3DS with custom firmware and a copy of Mario Kart 7
1. [ntrboot](ntrboot) - requires compatible DS flashcart
1. [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) - requires soldering