How to Restore Save Data
Nintendo 3DS
In this article, you'll learn how to restore save data.
Important
- Only previously backed up save data can be restored.
- Current save data will be overwritten when backup save data is restored.
- The save data and software must be on the same SD card when you restore save data.
Note
- Previously backed up save data is automatically restored when re-downloading software from the Nintendo eShop.
- You can also restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option within Data Management.
- If you have backed up save data from a New Nintendo 3DS XL using a PC, then simply copy your folders back to the system using a PC. Please note, however, that if you copy the whole folder it will overwrite all changes that have been saved to the microSD Card since the last time it was backed up, including save data.
Complete these steps
To restore save data using the Save-Data Backup option
- From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings, and then Open.
- Tap Data Management.
- Tap Nintendo 3DS, and then tap Save-Data Backup.
- Tap Restore.
- Select the save data you wish to restore, and then tap OK.
