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Added a more relevant CIA example with more info and decrypted/extracted stuff. Still using the same CIA though.
CIA stands for '''C'''TR '''I'''mportable '''A'''rchive. This format allows the installation titles to the 3DS. CIA files can compile a CXI for installation to either the SDMC or CTR NAND. CIA files can also compile .SRL files (format for DS(i) executable images) for installation to the TWL NAND of the 3DS.
CIA stands for '''C'''TR '''I'''mportable '''A'''rchive. This format allows the installation titles to the 3DS. CIA files can compile a CXI for installation to either the SDMC or CTR NAND. CIA files can also compile .SRL files (format for DS(i) executable images) for installation to the TWL NAND of the 3DS.
An example .CIA can be downloaded [http://sherer.co.il/3ds/cia/Sample%20Cia/ here] Credit: [[User:Jl12|Jl12]]. It includes a .cia file, the .cia file in its extracted form, a screenshot of the application working and some information given by the 3DS.
An example .CIA can be downloaded [http://depositfiles.com/files/t93cpkb2g here] Credit: [[User:Jl12|Jl12]]. It includes a .cia file, the result of installation, some screenshots. Also I've decrypted/extracted everything, for those people who can't be bothered using ctrtool ;)
[[Download Play]] utilises the CIA format when transferring titles.(This is also the only known retail implementation of the CIA format)
[[Download Play]] utilises the CIA format when transferring titles.(This is also the only known retail implementation of the CIA format)