Notes:
An active internet connection is required to process the transfer.
Plugging in the system is not required to proceed, but it is recommended. The transfer can take more than forty minutes to complete.
The target (system being transferred to) and source systems (system being transferred from) are required to be set to the same regional settings before the transfer can begin.
If the system's regional settings are changed, you must launch the Nintendo eShop at least once before proceeding with the system transfer.
The target and source systems are required to have the latest system update before the transfer can begin. How to
You cannot perform a system transfer if the target system has a Nintendo Network ID linked. You must format the target system to remove the Nintendo Network ID link prior to transferring content.
What to Do:
Source System
From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then "Open."
Tap "Other Settings."
Tap "3" and then "System Transfer."
Tap "Transfer from Nintendo 3DS."
Read the information about the transfer and tap "Agree."
The number of transfers will display. Tap "Yes" to initiate the transfer.
Tap "Send from This System."
If you have linked a Nintendo Network ID press "Next" and use the on-screen keyboard to enter your Nintendo Network ID password.
Target System
From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then "Open."
Tap "Other Settings."
Tap "3" and then "System Transfer."
Tap "Transfer from Nintendo 3DS."
Read the information about the transfer and tap "Agree"
The number of transfers will display. Tap "Yes" to initiate the transfer.
Tap "Receive from Nintendo 3DS."
Source System
Select the system that will receive the transfer.
Target System
Tap "Yes" to accept the transfer.
Source System
Read the transfer information and tap "Next" to continue.
Tap "Yes" to confirm.
Tap the blue "Transfer" button to continue.
Target System
Tap "Delete" to confirm deletion of all Nintendo 3DS data on the target system's SD Card. Tap the blue "Delete" button to begin the transfer.
If "Do Not Delete" is selected, the Target system will request to perform the transfer without deleting the Nintendo 3DS data on the SD Card. Tap "Yes" to begin the transfer.
When the transfer is complete, tap "OK" to restart the system.
Source System
Remove the SD Card from the source system as it will now be used in the target system.
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