Performing a transfer
Transferring from a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL system to a Nintendo 3DS XL system
On the Nintendo 3DS XL system:
Tap Transfer from Nintendo DSi.
1
Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Next.
Tap Receive from Nintendo DSi.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
On the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system:
Start the Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool from the Nintendo DSi Menu.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
Transferring between systems in the Nintendo 3DS family
On both systems:
Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
1
Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Accept.
On the originating system:
Tap Send from This System.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
On the destination system:
Tap Receive from Nintendo 3DS.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
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System Update
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS XL system specifications and the Nintendo 3DS Service are constantly evolving and we may update
or change the Nintendo 3DS XL system or the Nintendo 3DS Service in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such updates may
be required for you to play new Nintendo 3DS games, enjoy new features, or continue to access the Nintendo 3DS Service. After
the Nintendo 3DS menu is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modification of the hardware or software of your
Nintendo 3DS XL system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, will render the system permanently
unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS XL system will
be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games and new features unplayable.
The Nintendo 3DS XL system automatically updates a list to help limit the use of inappropriate words and a list of access points that
can be used for network services offered by Nintendo. No prior notice for these or other minor automatic updates will be displayed
on the screen. For other system updates, a notice will be displayed on the screen, and you will need to select "Accept" to receive
such updates.
NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet and perform a system update unless you are
performing a system update from a Game Card. See page 46 for more information on setting up a connection.
Format System Memory
IMPORTANT: You should delete your Nintendo eShop account first (unless you have registered a Nintendo Network ID
on your system), then format your System Memory, prior to selling, recycling, or otherwise transferring your system
to any third party.
Format System Memory will erase any data saved in System Memory and return the system to its factory-default state. The system
will keep any updates you have made with the System Update feature.
IMPORTANT: The following data cannot be restored if it is erased:
• All save data in System Memory including your friend list, Notifications, and step count information
• System Settings data
• Built-in software save data
• All photos in System Memory
• Software added to the system1 and its save data
• Nintendo Network ID registration3
Also the following data on your SD Card:2
• Downloadable software1 and its save data
• Downloadable content1
• Extra data
• Backups of save data
NOTE: The photos, audio, and other such data on your SD Card are not erased even if you format system memory. If you plan to
transfer your system to another person, use a computer or other device to erase the data on the SD Card.
1 If you have not deleted your Nintendo eShop account, you can re-download these from Nintendo eShop free of charge unless they
are no longer available because distribution has ended. (If this software was on a system linked to a Nintendo Network ID, the same
Network ID must be linked to the new system.)
2 If the system contains an SD Card on which software or save data is saved, and you remove that card before formatting System
Memory, the data on the SD Card will not be deleted but you will no longer be able to use it.
3 Your Nintendo Network ID is un-linked (not erased) when you format the System Memory. You can re-link your ID by choosing Link an
Existing ID from the Nintendo Network ID Settings option in System Settings (see page 45).
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