How to Use IPS Patches on a 3DS or Emulator (Luma3DS, Azahar, Citra)

What are IPS Patches?

IPS patches are small files that change how a game runs without modifying the full ROM. Common patches include instant text, no outlines, or minor fixes. You can use them on real 3DS hardware or in emulators.

Tools

A 3DS with CFW OR Azahar
The code.ips file that you want to use

3DS Instructions

Update Luma Settings

Boot the console while holding Select.
Select "Enable game patches".

Install the Patch

Find your game's title ID using 3dsdb.
Place your code.ips patch in /luma/titles/_title ID_/code.ips.

For example, Ultra Moon would be at /luma/title/00040000001B5100/code.ips.

Azahar Instructions

Right click your game in Azahar.
Select "Open Mods Location" to open the mods folder.
Copy your code.ips into the mods folder.

Azahar patch video guide

Merging patches

Click the Upload button above.
Select your IPS patches.
Click Download.

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