You have to do it after the transfer.
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Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread
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You have to do it after the transfer.
Dragonite Fan
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Why? Are some files locked? it would make sense to back up the data on the 32 gb micro sd before transfer, no?
Part of the transfer transfers some things from the internal memory to the SD card, which then have to be recopied to the internal memory on the new system, so if you copy before you'll just end up having to copy again to complete the transfer anyway.
You could backup the SD beforehand if you wanted, but you wont be able to complete the transfer with the backed up data. Or if you have a micro SD to SD adapter you can copy all the stuff to it and just use the micro SD in the adapter to initiate the transfer in your old system, and then just stick it in the new system when it's time.
Dragonite Fan
Well-Known Member
If I understood you correctly, this is what I thought all along- back up current 32 gb sd to new 32 gb micro sd, preform system transfer through both systems, insert 32 gb micro sd to New 3ds. No data lost?
And thanks again for all the help, I must be a real pain
Nutter t.KK
can Mega Evolve!
If I understood you correctly, this is what I thought all along- back up current 32 gb sd to new 32 gb micro sd, preform system transfer through both systems, insert 32 gb micro sd to New 3ds. No data lost?
And thanks again for all the help, I must be a real pain
Yes, that is roughly the plan. Nintendo made transferring data between systems relatively. I've done it several times between DSes and a Wii/Wii U, but I've never done it with 3DSes.
Vipsoccermaster
Well-Known Member
They wont stop being sold elsewhere until the new model has been released for a while.
Phsy-Spark
your wish is my strong recommendation
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AuraChannelerChris
Easygoing Luxray.
I shall never replace my Smash Bros. 4 Theme 4 for another one in a loooooong while.
Phsy-Spark
your wish is my strong recommendation
I blew my money on themes, then the Smash theme just HAS to come out.
JigglyKirby
Active Member
Hi there! I've bought my NEW 3DS XL along with Pokemon OR/AS a few weeks ago!
I'll do the transfer during the xmas hols but before I do so, here are some questions:
1. It is preloaded with a 4gb micro SDHC card. Can I use a larger capacity (e.g. 32gb) micro SDHC card, with speed up to 48mb/s before the transfer?
2. What is the most completely satisfactory method of transferring data from the old to new? (My suggestion would be Wireless Transfer, Limited Data)
I'll do the transfer during the xmas hols but before I do so, here are some questions:
1. It is preloaded with a 4gb micro SDHC card. Can I use a larger capacity (e.g. 32gb) micro SDHC card, with speed up to 48mb/s before the transfer?
2. What is the most completely satisfactory method of transferring data from the old to new? (My suggestion would be Wireless Transfer, Limited Data)
1. You can use any FAT32 formatted SD card.
2. There is only one way to system transfer.
JigglyKirby
Active Member
So the preloaded 4gb micro SDHC card contains a folder called 'Nintendo 3DS'.
Do I have to copy it to the 32gb micro SDHC card and insert it before starting up for the first time?
Yes, it does. It's saying something too when the 3ds has a better speaker system than a laptop a friend got a couple years ago.
Also, those 3DS XLs being given away at Gamestop look pretty neat.
I just wish it was the New 3DS model. I hope that gets announced for other countries soon...
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If you haven't actually saved anything to the system yet then you don't need to. It automatically creates any system files it needs.
Vipsoccermaster
Well-Known Member
There's a new system update for Nintendo 3DS. Version update 9.3.0-21. Big changes to Home menu.
AuraChannelerChris
Easygoing Luxray.
Sure. Big changes, alright:
1) 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
2) Available software updates can now be downloaded from the HOME Menu
3) Users can now capture screenshots with both the upper and lower screens included
4) Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience
Point two is welcomed, though. Saves time going to the eShop.
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GravityStorm
Got it memorized?
This is actually a really cool update! The change to the software update system is going to be much better than the current method, and the Theme Shuffle option makes it even more tempting to buy some themes. I've held off up until now, but they've released some surprisingly impressive Home themes since launching the service.