Ensure your console's SD card has enough free space for both the .cia file and the installed application. Step 1: Extracting the Archive
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Power on your 3DS and launch the application from your Home Menu. Navigate to SD → cias . Highlight the .cia file you just moved. Ensure your console's SD card has enough free
Download an extraction tool like or WinRAR on your PC. Navigate to SD → cias
You will need an application like FBI or GodMode9 installed on your 3DS to handle the installation process.
While many CFW setups like Luma3DS bypass region locking, it is always best to use the version that matches your console's region (e.g., EUR for European consoles) to ensure compatibility with DLC or updates.
Create a folder named cias on the root (main directory) of your SD card if it doesn't already exist. Copy the extracted .cia file into this folder. Safely eject the SD card and re-insert it into your 3DS.