nagromc
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7 years ago I agree with @jamesyc on the third suggestion ("Repeat steps 4-7 in order to access the homebrew launcher for the next section").
Even better: a link to Homebrew Launcher (SoundHax) should be added in the 6th step of Decrypt9 (Homebrew Launcher) just after "6. Enter the homebrew launcher". For example by appending "with the method described in the Homebrew Launcher (SoundHax) page".
ghost
I've done a bunch of A9LH installs now, and have helped walked some friends through the process, so here's some possible improvements:
On https://3ds.guide/get-started-(new-3ds) and https://3ds.guide/get-started-(old-3ds) the firmware versions less than 9.0.0 really should have a column "just update to 11.2.0 normally and follow the 11.2.0 instructions". The current text is good for futureproofing a potential 12.0.0 update that removes the ARM9 and ARM11 exploits. However, I doubt a user who's currently has a 8.1.0 new3DS will want to do a NTR and Cubic Ninja homebrew setup when they can click one button to update to 11.2.0 and drag a file over to run soundhax. Similarly, there's no point in doing a Cart Update of a pre-9.0.0 old3DS, since the entire point of Cart Update was doing an update that brings the firmware to something hackable without going "too new" and getting an unhackable firmware. Since there's no "too new" right now, these lines should be replaced until 12.0.0 comes out.
On https://3ds.guide/homebrew-launcher-(soundhax) for step 8, something along the lines of "Repeat steps 4-7 in order to access the homebrew launcher for the next section" should be added. Currently, there is confusion when some people read "Enter the homebrew launcher". Also, "This may take several tries, if it freezes, force your 3DS to shutdown by holding the power button" should be added as a bullet point. Soundhax personally froze for me before when I tried running it, so it is a good idea to let users know that this doesn't destroy their 3DS and they can just try again.
On https://3ds.guide/homebrew-launcher-(soundhax) there should be a step 9, "Press 'Start' and then 'A' to in order to exit the Homebrew Launcher, and then turn off your 3DS". Right now, the "Homebrew Launcher (soundhax)" page ends with the user in the homebrew menu, while the next page "Decrypt9 (homebrew launcher)" starts off with the user editing files on the SD card. This is a very big context switch that is confusing for users. Compare this to https://3ds.guide/2.1.0-ctrtransfer where the last step states
For now, leave the SD card out as you will be copying files to it in the next pagewhich helps users.On https://3ds.guide/decrypt9-(homebrew-launcher) for step 7, the text should be "Scroll down and press on fasthax to launch it" or something like that. This reduces confusion since fasthax isn't immediately visible on the screen, so clarifying that you can scroll down to it is a good idea.
On https://3ds.guide/installing-arm9loaderhax on Section I steps 15 and 16, there is no need to rename the payloads for recent Luma3DS versions; holding the "start" button on boot will open the chainloader selector that allows you to choose which payload to run:
On https://3ds.guide/installing-arm9loaderhax Section IV step I, just say "hold 'start' on boot and choose 'Hourglass9' from the menu", since holding start actually drops you into the Luma3DS chainloader. Similarly, edit the text
You can now hold (Start) on boot to launch Hourglass9, an arm9loaderhax safe multipurpose NAND and cartridge tool..