[quote author=http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/667/p/430/c/267] Information on Recent System and Feature Updates Applies to: New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS Nintendo constantly aims to improve the functionality of its systems and services in order to provide the easiest, most user-friendly experience possible. As a part of these efforts, we are making Nintendo 3DS™ system updates available for download via the Internet. Your Nintendo 3DS system and software are not designed for use with any unauthorized device and/or any unauthorized software. Please note that the Nintendo warranties do not cover any defects to or defects caused by unauthorized devices, software, modifications and/or non-licensed accessories. Furthermore such use may lead to injury to yourself or others and may cause performance issues and/or damage to your Nintendo 3DS system and related services. Nintendo (as well as Nintendo licensees or distributors) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of such devices, software, modifications or non-licensed accessories. IMPORTANT: After the Nintendo 3DS system is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, may render the system permanently unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system may be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games unplayable. In relatively newer versions of the Nintendo 3DS system update, updates can be received automatically when connected to a wireless access point. When the download is complete, you will receive a dialog on the HOME Menu detailing the steps to install the update. Version 9.6.0-24U available via wireless Internet connection includes the following improvements: Changes to HOME Menu: •A Home Menu Layout setting has been added to HOME Menu Settings. Users can save and load up to 8 layouts of the HOME Menu with different theme and software icon arrangements Changes to Theme Shop: •Additional categories have been added under “View More†for easier navigation of the Theme Shop Improvements to system stability and usability: •Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS Systems Only: Changes to HOME Menu Settings •amiibo Settings has been added to HOME Menu Settings. amiibo Settings allows users to register an amiibo owner and nickname, delete data written to an amiibo by supported software, or reset an amiibo* *This feature will require a peripheral device scheduled to launch in 2015 [/quote] [quote author=http://tinycartridge.com/post/114491482352/the-latest-3ds-update-is-pretty-awesome-nintendo]Nintendo put out a new firmware update for the 3DS last night that’s pretty promising! Let’s go over the changelog for firmware v9.6.0-24: Changes to HOME Menu: A Home Menu Layout setting has been added to HOME Menu Settings. Users can save and load up to 8 layouts of the HOME Menu with different theme and software icon arrangements Changes to Theme Shop: Additional categories have been added under “View More†for easier navigation of the Theme Shop Improvements to system stability and usability: Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience Changes to HOME Menu Settings (3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS Systems Only): amiibo Settings has been added to HOME Menu Settings. amiibo Settings allows users to register an amiibo owner and nickname, delete data written to an amiibo by supported software, or reset an amiibo. This feature will require a peripheral device scheduled to launch in 2015. From what it looks like, Nintendo could be preparing to bring its free-ish Collectible Badge Center app to the West, allowing you to win or purchase icons and decorations to further customize your system’s home menu. And it seems like the Easter egg that enables you to play a secret game with the New 3DS’s built-in web browser now works for North America and Europe, according to GoNintendo (not sure if this works on the original 3DS/2DSes).[/quote] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jFl9V_bsCI&feature=player_embedded https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KspNeaKjTBw Source: Nintendo Support Page TinyCartridge.com GoNintendo.com Note: If you're using flash cartridge for 3DS (any brand) to play 3DS rom or NDS rom, be sure to check with your cartridge's official website for information if it requires updating. Remember you'll always need to update your flash cartridge first before updating your console to the latest version, else it will or could be blocked by the new update released by Nintendo!
