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Transferring between two Nintendo 3DS systems
You can transfer the following data during a single system transfer:
Precautions when using System Transfer
IMPORTANT: All data is erased from the originating system you are transferring from after System Transfer is com-
plete. Any data on the SD card that was used on the originating system can only be used on the destination system.
Data in System Memory is erased Data in System Memory is overwritten
After using System Transfer, data on the SD Card can only be used on the destination system
All the data, other than the DSiWare, stored in the System Memory of the destination system (including
built-in software save data and other data) is overwritten and replaced by the data from the
originating system.
If photos or audio are saved in the System Memory of the destination system, copy them to the SD Card before you use
System Transfer if you want to save them.
Precautions for Downloadable Software
After you perform a system transfer, you will no longer be able to use any downloaded software or associ-
ated save data that is saved on the SD Card of the destination system. (You can re-download this software from
the Nintendo eShop.) However, you can continue to use DSiWare and its associated save data if you copy it and its save
data to the System Memory of the destination system before you perform the transfer.
If the same downloadable software has been purchased on both Nintendo 3DS systems, the “Account Activity” record of
the same software on the destination system will be erased, and the save data will no longer be usable. The software
from the originating system and its save data will be used on the destination system.
Precautions for Nintendo eShop Balance
IMPORTANT: If the combined account balance of the originating and destination systems exceeds the maxi-
mum allowed amount, you will be unable to perform a system transfer. (This amount varies by region.)
The Internet Settings and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID used by Nintendo DS software are transferred.
Nintendo 3DS Camera photos and Nintendo 3DS Sound audio les that are saved in System Memory
are transferred, along with Mii data from Mii Maker and other save data for built-in software.
DSiWare that is saved in System Memory and its save data.
The rights to use data saved on the SD Card (including add-on content, downloadable software and
associated save data, and other data) are transferred. If you take the SD Card from the original system
and insert it in the system you transferred to, you can use this data.
Your Nintendo eShop balance and account activity is transferred. The account activity and eShop
balance from both systems will be combined.
Nintendo DS settings
Built-in software
save data
DSiWare
Rights to use data
saved on the SD card
Nintendo eShop
balance
Performing a transfer
Transferring from a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL system to a Nintendo 3DS system
On the Nintendo 3DS system:
1
Tap Transfer from Nintendo DSi.
Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Next.
2
Tap Receive from Nintendo DSi.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
On the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system:
3
Start the Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool from the Nintendo DSi Menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
Transferring between Nintendo 3DS systems
On both Nintendo 3DS systems:
1
Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Accept.
On the originating Nintendo 3DS system:
2
Tap Send from This System.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.
On the destination Nintendo 3DS system:
2
Tap Receive from Nintendo 3DS.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.