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How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo 3DS Family

Nintendo 3DS

In this article, you'll learn how to perform a system update.

Note

Complete these steps

  1. Turn on your system and access the System Settings by tapping the Wrench icon.
    2. System Settings being highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
  2. Tap Other Settings.
    3. Other Settings option being highlighted on the System Settings Menu screen
  3. Tap the right arrow to reach page 4 (if using a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, or New Nintendo 2DS XL) or page 5 (if using a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL).
    4. Right arrow being highlighted on the Other Settings Menu screen
  4. Tap System Update.
  5. System Update being highlighted on page 4 of the Other Settings Menu screen
  6. Tap OK.
    7. OK being highlighted for the confirmation of Connect to the Internet to update the system
  7. Tap I Accept.
    8. I Accept being highlighted for the confirmation of accepting the Important Notice About System Updated
  8. Tap OK to begin the update.
    9. OK being highlighted for the confirmation of understanding that an A C Adapter needing to be plugged in during the update
    • It may take several minutes for the System Update to download. If you feel the update has stopped downloading, you can safely turn off your system and repeat these steps to try again.

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