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How to Update Software Downloaded from the Nintendo eShop

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to update games and applications downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  3. Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  4. Under the section titled History, select Updates.
  5. You will see a list of the titles you have downloaded. If an update is available for a title, you should see an Update icon to the right of the Software Info icon.
  6. Tap Update.
  7. Select Download Later or Download Now.
    • Items downloaded now will begin immediately.
    • Items downloaded later will begin when the system enters sleep mode.

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