To use Pretendo, your 3DS has to be modded.
Modding a 3DS is out of scope of this website.
The process of modding a 3DS is very well described at https://3ds.hacks.guide/.
Once you completed the modding process, return to here!
Do NOT use video guides!
Pretendo for 3DS
Preparing and downloading your SD Card package...
If the download did not start within a minute, reload and try again
Extract the .zip onto the root folder of your SD Card.
Hold the SELECT button on your 3DS and power it on.
On the screen that is displayed, make sure that these following options are enabled:
- Enable loading external FIRMS and modules
- Enable game patching
Press START to save and continue with these changes.
Make sure your 3DS is on the latest system firmware before you continue!
Now either run FBI and Install from SD, select cias/nimbus.cia and install that, then exit to home menu.
Alternatively, run Homebrew Launcher.
Now run Nimbus from where-ever you are now and select "Pretendo".
To switch back you can run nimbus again and select "Nintendo"
Is your Wii U already modded (with Aroma CFW)?
Non-Modded Wii U
To use Pretendo, it is recommended to mod your Wii U console.
There is an mod-less method using custom DNS settings, however this method is really limited.
Some games may not work properly and miiverse (juxt) won't work at all using that.
Do you want to mod your console?
Wii U DNS Settings
Use these DNS Settings to connect to Pretendo!
PRIMARY DNS: 88.198.140.154 SECONDARY DNS: 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1
Select additional packages
Pretendo for Wii U
Preparing and downloading your SD Card package...
If the download did not start within a minute, reload and try again
Extract the .zip onto the root folder of your SD Card.
Running Aroma
Make sure you are on the Firmware version 5.5.5 or 5.5.6(US Only)
To run Aroma, use your Wii U's Browser and navigate to "wiiuexploit.xyz" and tap "Run Exploit".
(Optional, but recommended) Run Nanddumper payload by holding B after pressing the button and do a NAND Backup. Then redo above step to continue.
Run the "aroma" environment, boot to Wii U menu. You can also set both to default. If you get an popup about blocking updates, feel free to do so.
You are now in Aroma. Use L + Down + SELECT to open the Aroma menu.
Installing Aroma
To fully install Aroma, run the Payload Loader Installer on your home menu.
Select "Install/Update" and install. After turning your console back on, Aroma can be booted by launching the "Health and Safety information" app.
To make Aroma run when turning the console on, open the Paload Loader Installer again and select "Boot options" and "Switch to PayloadLoader".
Installation is now finished!
