• Comment: Github is not a reliable source and should not be used as a reference. Utopes (talk / cont) 21:56, 23 August 2024 (UTC)

Luma3DS
Developer(s)Luma3DS Team
Initial releaseFebruary 8, 2016
Stable release
13.1.2 / June 22, 2024
Repositoryhttps://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS
Available inEnglish, Spanish, Italian, French.
LicenseGPLv3
Websitehttps://github.com/LumaTeam/Luma3DS

Luma3DS is a custom firmware (CFW) for the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld consoles. It provides users with a variety of features that enhance the functionality of their devices, allowing for improved compatibility with homebrew applications, backup and restoration of game saves, the ability to use custom themes, and options for additional system customization.

Luma3DS is considered one of the most reliable and stable CFWs for the 3DS family,[according to whom?] and it is actively maintained by a community of developers, which helps ensure its ongoing compatibility and functionality. Users interested in Luma3DS should ensure they understand the risks involved in installing custom firmware, as it can void warranties and potentially lead to system bans or brick the device if not done correctly

Some of the important features that Luma3DS has included are:[1]

Homebrew Support: Luma3DS allows users to run homebrew applications, which are unofficial software made by independent developers.[2]

Game Modifications: Users can apply cheats and modifications to enhance the gaming experience.

Region Unlocking: Luma3DS can enable users to play games from different regions that may not normally be available on their system.[3]

User-Friendly Interface: The configuration menu is accessible when booting the console, making it easy to adjust settings.[4]

System Backup and Restore: It allows players to create backups of their system and save data, providing a safety net in case of issues.

Additional Features: Such as changing the console's appearance through custom themes and modifying system behavior.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Luma3DS "Read me"". GitHub.
  2. ^ "A list of homebrew apps that the 3DS can run". 3 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Change 3DS's region".
  4. ^ "How to access Luma3DS settings".
  5. ^ "Anemone, a program that changes the 3DS's themes". GitHub.
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