1 . For just using the kexploit you will be able to get into the homebrew launcher via browser . If you do the Brazilian install method as well you install the games to a USB stick from homebrew launcher instead of loading the game from SD with loadiine . Theoretically it is possible to access homebrew on boot up but at first I ' d suggest doing the browser entry point method because I ' m not up to date with the latest guide . There ' s nothing permanent in this as you could simply delete files from your SD at any time , installed games using the Brazilian method will stay though . Updating is as simple as going to the homebrew app store and it will tell you when there is an update . 2 . If you follow the guide the brick risk is relatively low if not 0 . Region free is only possible using loadiine or Rednand though if I ' m correct otherwise correct me someone 3 . Get it now , you ' ll be able to update most things as further progress is made so having the basic setup is recommended in my opinion .