Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I show you how to safely mod a Japanese New Nintendo 3DS XL/LL and then we install custom firmware, unlock region-free functionality, and then go one step further by changing the system region from Japan to US or EU with full English menus.
This is a visual guide to the instructions found at https://3ds.hacks.guide/
This guide covers everything from a stock console to a fully unlocked system — step by step, with safety checks along the way.
➤ Download MSET9:
https://shorturl.at/nswAx
➤ Download Python (Python Installer):
https://shorturl.at/YOHO5
➤ FAT32Format (for formatting microSD cards):
https://shorturl.at/NFwjF
➤ Finalize Setup:
https://shorturl.at/RG70c
➤ 2DS / 3DS Region Change:
https://shorturl.at/V7YVQ
▬ Ways To Support This Channel: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Patreon: patreon.com/Techcravers
Become a member of the channel to gain access to several benefits: youtube.com/c/techcravers/join
Buy Accessories (like SD cards) through Amazon: amzn.to/3WEdbL5
Buy Anbernic Handhelds: https://shorturl.at/knTX2
Buy Handhelds from LITNXT: https://shorturl.at/zBITX
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro – What This Tutorial Covers
01:22 First Boot: Japanese 3DS Initial Setup
03:30 Update System to Firmware 11.17
04:27 Remove & Mount microSD (Optional SD Upgrade)
04:46 Format microSD Card (FAT32)
05:02 Download & Install MSET9 + Python
05:56 Using MSET9 to Install Custom Firmware
09:48 SafeB9SInstaller (boot9strap)
10:21 Luma3DS First Boot & Setup
11:00 Remove MSET9 (DO NOT SKIP)
11:59 Finalize Setup (Install Homebrew Apps)
14:40 Part 2 – Region Change Disclaimer
15:25 Region Change: Japan → US / EU
19:19 System Update & Restore Homebrew Apps
21:47 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
👍 Like 🖋️ Comment 🔔Subscribe
▬ My Setup ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Camera: Panasonic Lumix s5II
Computer: youtu.be/1JL_N-HBOGI
➤ My site: techcravers.net
➤ Music: Aries Beats free-songs.de/free-music
➤ Music by youtube.com/@FantasyLofi → https://ffm.bio/bitsandhits
📢 Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the channel!
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
In this video, I show you how to safely mod a Japanese New Nintendo 3DS XL/LL and then we install custom firmware, unlock region-free functionality, and then go one step further by changing the system region from Japan to US or EU with full English menus.
This is a visual guide to the instructions found at https://3ds.hacks.guide/
This guide covers everything from a stock console to a fully unlocked system — step by step, with safety checks along the way.
➤ Download MSET9:
https://shorturl.at/nswAx
➤ Download Python (Python Installer):
https://shorturl.at/YOHO5
➤ FAT32Format (for formatting microSD cards):
https://shorturl.at/NFwjF
➤ Finalize Setup:
https://shorturl.at/RG70c
➤ 2DS / 3DS Region Change:
https://shorturl.at/V7YVQ
▬ Ways To Support This Channel: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Patreon: patreon.com/Techcravers
Become a member of the channel to gain access to several benefits: youtube.com/c/techcravers/join
Buy Accessories (like SD cards) through Amazon: amzn.to/3WEdbL5
Buy Anbernic Handhelds: https://shorturl.at/knTX2
Buy Handhelds from LITNXT: https://shorturl.at/zBITX
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
00:00 Intro – What This Tutorial Covers
01:22 First Boot: Japanese 3DS Initial Setup
03:30 Update System to Firmware 11.17
04:27 Remove & Mount microSD (Optional SD Upgrade)
04:46 Format microSD Card (FAT32)
05:02 Download & Install MSET9 + Python
05:56 Using MSET9 to Install Custom Firmware
09:48 SafeB9SInstaller (boot9strap)
10:21 Luma3DS First Boot & Setup
11:00 Remove MSET9 (DO NOT SKIP)
11:59 Finalize Setup (Install Homebrew Apps)
14:40 Part 2 – Region Change Disclaimer
15:25 Region Change: Japan → US / EU
19:19 System Update & Restore Homebrew Apps
21:47 Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
👍 Like 🖋️ Comment 🔔Subscribe
▬ My Setup ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Camera: Panasonic Lumix s5II
Computer: youtu.be/1JL_N-HBOGI
➤ My site: techcravers.net
➤ Music: Aries Beats free-songs.de/free-music
➤ Music by youtube.com/@FantasyLofi → https://ffm.bio/bitsandhits
📢 Disclosure: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for supporting the channel!
THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!
