**Luma3DS** is a program to patch the system software of (New) Nintendo 3DS handheld consoles "on the fly", adding features (such as per-game language settings and debugging capabilities for developers) and removing restrictions enforced by Nintendo (such as the region lock).
To use it, you will need a console capable of running homebrew software on the ARM9 processor. We recommend [Plailect's guide](https://3ds.hacks.guide/) for details on how to get your system ready.
Since Luma3DS v8.0, Luma3DS has its own in-game menu, triggerable by `L+Down+Select` (see the [release notes](https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS/releases/tag/v8.0)).
First you need to clone the repository with: `git clone https://github.com/AuroraWright/Luma3DS.git`
To compile, you'll need a recent commit of [makerom](https://github.com/profi200/Project_CTR) added to your PATH. You'll also need to install [firmtool](https://github.com/TuxSH/firmtool), its README contains installation instructions.
You'll also need to update your libctru and devkitARM installation to their latest releases.
Then, run `make`.
The produced file is called `boot.firm` and is meant to be copied to the root of your SD card, for usage with boot9strap.