Hey everyone! I’ve put together a convenient repack of the essential files needed to update your Luma3DS bootloader to version 2.6 (or the latest stable equivalent, depending on your source). This package includes a QR code installer for use with FBI or 3DS QR Updater tools, making the update process completely wireless.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is for jailbroken/unlocked 3DS/2DS consoles running Boot9Strap or A9LH. Do not use this on a stock console.


The term "repack" in the 3DS scene typically refers to a pre-configured or modified version of an application that removes unnecessary bloat, fixes broken dependencies, or packages the .cia and .3dsx files together for easy installation.

The Luma Updater 26 QR Code Repack is a community-curated bundle that includes:

Warning: Only download repacks from trusted sources (like the official GitHub or verified Reddit mega-threads). Malicious .cia files can brick your device.

When you search for a "repack" of a specific old version (like Luma 26), you are moving away from official channels. The official Luma3DS updater (maintained by developer AuroraWright and later Hamcha) pulls files directly from GitHub.

A "repacked" version found on a forum, obscure file host, or YouTube video description usually implies:

An unofficial repack of Luma Updater v2.6 — labeled as a “QR Code Repack” — has been observed in limited distribution channels. This repack claims to simplify installation on Nintendo 3DS consoles by scanning a QR code directly within the FBI homebrew application.

No official release of Luma Updater v2.6 exists in this format. The original Luma Updater v2.6 was released as a .cia or .3dsx file. The “QR repack” poses potential security and authenticity risks.


  • Risk level: Medium to High (depending on source credibility).


  • In the 3DS homebrew community, "repack" can mean one of three things:

    The safe approach is to understand why a repack with a QR code is desirable: convenience. Instead of manually downloading a .cia file and transferring it via FTP or SD card removal, you simply open the QR code scanner in FBI (the 3DS title manager), point it at the repack’s QR, and let the installer do the rest.