To backup your 3DS saves, follow these steps:
1. Select a title on the HOME Menu
Choose a game or software from your HOME Menu by navigating to it.
2. Touch the arrow at the bottom of the Touch Screen
Tap on the arrow icon located at the bottom of the Touch Screen.
3. Select SAVE DATA BACKUP
From the options that appear, choose SAVE DATA BACKUP.
How do I backup my 3DS data to my computer?
To backup your 3DS data to your computer, follow these steps:
1. Insert the SD card from the source system into your PC
Take out the SD card from your 3DS and insert it into your computer’s card reader.
2. Copy the whole Nintendo 3DS folder from the SD card to any location on the PC
Locate the Nintendo 3DS folder on the SD card and copy the entire folder to a desired location on your PC.
3. Insert a blank microSD card into the PC
Get a blank microSD card and insert it into your computer’s card reader.
4. Copy the Nintendo 3DS folder from the PC to the microSD card
Find the Nintendo 3DS folder that you previously copied from the SD card and paste it into the microSD card.
Note: Only blank microSD cards can be used for this process.
Are 3DS saves on the SD card?
No, while some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress such as levels completed and items collected is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card itself.
Where are my 3DS save files?
Once complete, any saves you back up will be located in the /3ds/Checkpoint/saves on your 3DS’s SD card. To back up a cartridge save and not an eShop title, insert your cartridge and make sure it is recognized by the 3DS menu. Then, launch Checkpoint, use the DPad to select the game whose save you want to back up or restore.
Can you transfer 3DS saves?
Yes, you can transfer your 3DS saves by using the Save Data Transfer Tool in the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. Simply select the tool, follow the on-screen instructions, and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer the save data. Make sure not to turn off the power or remove the Nintendo 3DS Game Card during the save data transfer process.
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Can you transfer 3DS save data to another SD card?
Yes, you can transfer 3DS save data to another SD card. You will need a computer and a commercially available SD Card reader/writer. To transfer the data, copy the entire “Nintendo 3DS” folder from the source SD card to the target SD card.
How do I recover data from my 3DS SD card?
To recover data from your 3DS SD card, follow these steps:
1. From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings and then Open
Access the System Settings option from the HOME Menu and select Open.
2. Tap Data Management
Choose the Data Management option from the menu.
3. Tap Nintendo 3DS, and then tap Save-Data Backup
Select Nintendo 3DS from the available options and then tap Save-Data Backup.
4. Tap Restore
Tap on the Restore option on the Save-Data Backup screen.
5. Select the save data you wish to restore and tap OK
Choose the specific save data you want to recover and tap OK on the Restore screen.
How do I redownload stuff on my 3DS?
To redownload content on your 3DS, follow these steps:
1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open
Open the Nintendo eShop by selecting its icon on the HOME Menu.
2. Scroll left and select Settings / Other
Swipe left on the eShop screen until you see the Settings/Other option and select it.
3. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software
Continue scrolling down on the Settings/Other screen until you find the Redownloadable Software option and select it.
4. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload
Find the software you want to redownload and select the Redownload option next to it.
5. Select Download
Select the Download option to start the redownload process.
6. Select Download Later or Download Now
Choose whether you want to download the software immediately or later depending on your preference.
What is stored on 3DS SD card?
The 3DS SD card is used for storing various types of data, including:
- Pictures
- Recorded sounds
- Music
