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Nintendo 3DS: Transfer Games & Save Data

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  1. Error Message: "The SD Card couldn't be recognized. Please end the game and start again." (Pokemon Alpha Sapphire & Pokemon Omega Ruby)

     The information in this article can help you when, after starting Pokemon Alpha or Pokemon Omega, the system immediately displays the message: "The SD Card couldn't be recognized. Please end the game... Important: Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokemon Omega Ruby require an SD Card. The software will produce this error message if you don't have an SD Card inserted, or if there is a problem with the SD... KA ID: 13149 Meta-Answer ID: 13148

  2. Pokémon X & Pokémon Y Error Message: The SD Card couldn't be recognized. Please end the game and start again.

     The information in this article can help you when you start Pokémon X or Pokémon Y and immediately after the system displays the message "The SD Card couldn't be recognized. Please end the game and... Important: Pokémon X and Pokémon Y require an SD Card. The software will produce this error message if you don't have an SD Card inserted, or if there is a problem with the SD Card in use. Note Do... KA ID: 1040 Meta-Answer ID: 1039

  3. How to Erase Game Save Data (Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer)

     In this article, you'll learn how to erase game save data. Complete these steps Start Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and wait for the Nintendo 3DS logo to disappear. Before the Title Menu appears, press and hold the A+B+X+Y Buttons. A message will... KA ID: 15235 Meta-Answer ID: 15157

  4. How to Perform a System Transfer to a New Nintendo 3DS System (Wireless Transfer)

     In this article, you'll learn how to perform a wireless system transfer to a New Nintendo 3DS system. Important An active internet connection is required to process the transfer. The target and source systems are required to be set to the same region settings before the transfer can begin. If the... KA ID: 14112 Meta-Answer ID: 14112

  5. How to View, Save, and Upload Images

     In this article, you'll learn how to view, save, and upload pictures using the Internet browser. Note It may not be possible to upload or save photos taken with a digital camera or mobile phone. It may not be possible to upload or save photos that have been taken on a system in the Nintendo 3DS... KA ID: 13801 Meta-Answer ID: 13801

  6. Where is Downloaded Content Stored?

     Nintendo 3DS family-specific content (Nintendo 3DS downloadable software, applications, and videos) must be downloaded to the SD card. This content cannot be moved to the System Memory. Nintendo... KA ID: 292 Meta-Answer ID: 292

  7. How to Transfer Data to an SD Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to transfer DSiWare or save data to an SD Card. Note: Data being transferred to an SD card is only usable on the system it came from. Complete these steps What type of data are you trying to move? Nintendo 3DS Data Nintendo DSiWare Data... KA ID: 602 Meta-Answer ID: 602

  8. Save-Data Backup Feature Overview

     Note Ensure your system has the latest system update as system menu version 6.0.0-0U or higher is required to use the Save-Data Backup feature. You can create a total of 30 save data backups. Backups... KA ID: 154 Meta-Answer ID: 154

  9. How to Erase AR Games Save Data

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset the AR Games save data. Note: Data cannot be restored once it has been deleted. Complete these steps Select the AR Games icon on the HOME Menu and tap Open. While the caution message is displayed, press and hold the L, R... KA ID: 41 Meta-Answer ID: 41

  10. How to Stop StreetPass for One Game

     In this article, you'll learn how to stop the StreetPass feature for one game. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu, and tap open. Tap Data Management , and then StreetPass Management. Select the desired software title from the list, then... KA ID: 272 Meta-Answer ID: 272
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