Important: After the Nintendo 3DS system is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, may render the system permanently unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system may be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games unplayable.
Nintendo constantly aims to improve the functionality of its systems and services in order to provide the easiest, most user-friendly experience possible. As a part of these efforts, we are making Nintendo 3DS™ system updates available for download via the Internet.
Your Nintendo 3DS system and software are not designed for use with any unauthorized device and/or any unauthorized software. Please note that the Nintendo warranties do not cover any defects to or defects caused by unauthorized devices, software, modifications and/or non-licensed accessories. Furthermore such use may lead to injury to yourself or others and may cause performance issues and/or damage to your Nintendo 3DS system and related services. Nintendo (as well as Nintendo licensees or distributors) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of such devices, software, modifications or non-licensed accessories.
In relatively newer versions of the Nintendo 3DS system update, updates can be received automatically when connected to a wireless access point. When the download is complete, you will receive a dialog on the HOME Menu detailing the steps to install the update.
Update history
All of the versions are available via wireless Internet connection.
- Version 11.16.0-49U
- Version 11.16.0-48U
- Version 11.15.0-47U
- Version 11.14.0-46U
- Version 11.13.0-45U
- Version 11.12.0-44U
- Version 11.10.0-43U
- Version 9.6.0-24U
- Version 9.3.0-21U
- Version 9.2.0-20U
- Version 9.0.0-20U
- Version 7.2.0-17U
- Version 7.0.0-13U
- Version 6.2.0-12U
- Version 6.1.0-12U
- Version 6.0.0-11U
Version 11.16.0-49U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 11.16.0-48U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 11.15.0-47U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 11.14.0-46U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 11.13.0-45U
Resolved an issue where StreetPass would not work in some cases.
Version 11.12.0-44U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 11.10.0-43U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 9.6.0-24U
- Changes to HOME Menu
- A Home Menu Layout setting has been added to HOME Menu Settings. Users can save and load up to 8 layouts of the HOME Menu with different theme and software icon arrangements.
- Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems only
- Amiibo Settings has been added to HOME Menu Settings. Amiibo Settings allows users to register an amiibo owner and nickname, delete data written to an amiibo by supported software, or reset an amiibo. This feature will require a peripheral device scheduled to launch in 2015.
- Changes to Theme Shop
- Additional categories have been added under View More for easier navigation of the Theme Shop.
- Improvements to system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 9.3.0-21U
- Changes to the HOME Menu
- A Shuffle Favorites feature has been added under Change Theme in HOME Menu Settings. Users can choose multiple themes and have their theme change when the system is left in Sleep Mode from the HOME Menu or turned on after being off.
- Available software updates can now be downloaded from the HOME Menu.
- Users can now capture screenshots with both the upper and lower screens included.
- New Nintendo 3DS systems only
- Amiibo Settings has been added to HOME Menu Settings. Amiibo Settings allows users to register an amiibo owner and nickname, delete data written to an amiibo by supported software, or reset an amiibo.
- Improvements to system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 9.2.0-20U
Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 9.0.0-20U
- Changes to the HOME Menu
- Users can now use themes to customize the design and sounds of the HOME Menu.
- Five themes are pre-installed and additional themes can be purchased from the Theme Shop.
- Themes can be changed by using settings located within the HOME Menu Settings.
- A feature has been added that allows users to capture screenshots of their HOME Menu.
- Users can now use themes to customize the design and sounds of the HOME Menu.
- Changes to the Nintendo eShop
- The Title Information page has been updated to provide easier access to any available videos, demos, user reviews, and other information.
- Improvements to system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 7.2.0-17U
- Added new Parental Control features
- Parents can now register an e-mail address within Parental Controls.
- Parents that have registered an e-mail can send themselves instructions on unlocking Parental Controls if they have forgotten their Parental Controls PIN.
- Improved system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 7.0.0-13U
- Added Support for Nintendo Network IDs
- Users can now create or link a Nintendo Network ID, which is required to use some network services, from within System Settings.
- Nintendo eShop has been updated to support Nintendo Network IDs.*
- For more information regarding Nintendo Network IDs, please visit our Nintendo Network ID introduction page.
- Added Support for Miiverse
- Users can now view and post to Miiverse from Nintendo 3DS family systems.
- For more information regarding Miiverse, please visit our Miiverse introduction page.
- Added a Software Update Notification
- A notification will now display when software is started and update data is available.**
- Removed the limit to system transfers
- The previous limit of five system transfers per system has been removed.
- Changed the start-up method of Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu
- Pressing the L and R Buttons simultaneously will now start the Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu.
- Improved system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
*Credit card information stored on the Nintendo eShop will be deleted after this update is performed or after linking a new Nintendo Network ID.
**SpotPass must be enabled to use this feature.
Version 6.2.0-12U
- Added support for the StreetPass relay feature
- The Streetpass relay feature relays StreetPass data from one user that passes a Nintendo Zone to the next user that passes the same Nintendo Zone.
- For more information on this feature, please read StreetPass Relay Overview.
- Improved system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
Version 6.1.0-12U
- Changes to StreetPass Mii Plaza
- The option to update StreetPass Mii Plaza is now available from the Streetpass Mii Plaza menu.
- Updating StreetPass Mii Plaza will provide new features, such as the ability to change your Mii character's expression and the ability to purchase new StreetPass Mii Plaza games.*
- The option to update StreetPass Mii Plaza is now available from the Streetpass Mii Plaza menu.
- Improved system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
*The ability to update within StreetPass Mii Plaza and purchase paid content is only available to users in countries where the full version of the Nintendo eShop is available.
Version 6.0.0-11U
For information about system updates prior to version 6.0.0-11U, please see the Nintendo 3DS Version Change History.
- Save Data Backup Feature
- Users can now back up save data for downloadable versions of Nintendo 3DS software and most Virtual Console games.
- Improved system stability and usability
- Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
