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Where do I put 3DS games on SD card?

Installing Games (.cia files)
  1. Place any .cia files you wish to install in the /cia/ folder on your SD card.
  2. Insert your SD card into your 3DS and power it on.
  3. Launch FBI and navigate to SD -> cia.
  4. Select your .cia -> [Install and delete CIA]
  5. Once installed, press [Home] your game can be found in the home menu.
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How do I put 3DS games on my SD card?

How to Transfer Data to an SD Card
  1. Insert the SD card into the system and turn the system on.
  2. Select the System Settings icon from the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  3. Select Data Management.
  4. Tap the Nintendo 3DS Button, and then select Software or Extra Data.
  5. Tap the data that will be moved to the SD card.
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How do I add games to my 3DS folder?

From the HOME Menu, tap the icon you wish to move and hold the stylus over it to grab it. Slide the stylus over the folder and then lift the stylus to drop the icon into the folder.
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How to copy 3DS games to SD card homebrew?

Dumping a Game Cartridge
  1. Press and hold (Start), and while holding (Start), power on your device. ...
  2. Navigate to [C:] GAMECART.
  3. Follow the steps applicable to your game cartridge: ...
  4. Select “Copy to 0:/gm9/out”
  5. Your non-installable .3ds or .nds formatted file will be outputted to the /gm9/out/ folder on your SD card.
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How do I transfer my 3DS games?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu tap the System Settings Icon and then Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap 3 and then System Transfer.
  4. Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.
  5. Read the information about the transfer and tap Agree.
  6. Tap Send from This System.
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What SD cards work for 3DS?

The New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL are compatible with microSD cards up to 2 GB in size, and microSDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible. SDXC and microSDXC cards are not considered compatible.
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Are 3DS games stored on SD card?

Do Nintendo 3DS Games Save to the SD Card/microSD Card/System Memory? No. While some Game Cards do save SpotPass and StreetPass information to the SD card or system memory, game progress (levels completed, items collected, etc.) is saved to the Nintendo 3DS Game Card.
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Where are downloaded 3DS games 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 DSiWare downloads to the System Memory, but can be moved to an SD card for storage.
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Where are downloaded games on 3DS?

How to View Previously Downloaded Titles
  • From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  • On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  • Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  • Scroll down to the section titled History, and select Redownloadable Software.
  • Select Your Downloads.
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Can you move game files to SD card?

You can move or copy files to an SD card on your device. Files by Google works on Android version 5.0 and up. If you don't have the app, you can download it from the Play Store.
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Why wont my DS recognize my SD card?

Insert the SD Card and turn the system on. If the error message mentions that the SD card may be full, try deleting unused content. If the problem is occurring with a specific downloadable game or application, use the Nintendo 3DS Download Repair Tool to check the game or application for errors and repair if necessary.
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How do I download and play 3DS games on my 3DS?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Download Play from the HOME Menu and tap Open.
  2. Tap Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS depending on type of software to be received.
  3. Tap the title to be received from the list of available titles.
  4. For information on how to play the game or feature you are downloading, refer to the software manual.
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How do I manage my SD card on my 3DS?

On the New Nintendo 3DS family system, perform the following
  1. From the HOME menu, tap on the System Settings Icon.
  2. Select Data Management.
  3. Select microSD Management.
  4. Tap Next three times.
  5. Tap Next and Select the wireless connection file you wish to use to perform the data transfer.
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How many 3DS games can a 32GB SD card hold?

A 32GB card is around 250,000 blocks. Definitely over 100, and probably up to around 200 eShop games would fit. As for Zelda being up to 1GB, A Link Between Worlds is 5,437 blocks (680MB) and Ocarina of Time is 3,644 blocks (455MB). Nintendo's first party games tend to be smaller than 3rd party, but not always.
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Does 3DS have an internal SD card?

The system includes 2 GB of eMMC flash memory manufactured by either Toshiba or Samsung. The system's memory can be expanded via an SD memory card slot, which supports SD and SDHC memory cards. All the Nintendo 3DS systems come packaged with a 2 GB SD card while Nintendo 3DS XL systems include a 4 GB SDHC card.
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Can you use a SanDisk microSD card for 3DS?

Yes, the SanDisk®️ microSDHC Ultra PLUS 128GB Memory Card will work in the Nintendo 3DS as it supports the SDHC Memory Cards. However, you will have to use microSD to SD adapter.
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Do SD cards need to be formatted for 3DS?

All SD cards that will be used with a Nintendo product should be pre-formatted to FAT32 since Nintendo products strictly adhere to the SD card standard. To sum up, Nintendo 3DS consoles need SD/SDHC/SDXC/Micro SD/Micro SDHC cards with FAT32 file system as that is the only format the 3DS recognizes.
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How do you transfer a 3DS cartridge?

Connect to the Nintendo eShop and download the Save Data Transfer Tool. Insert the retail version of the software into system. From the HOME Menu, select the Save Data Transfer Tool. Read the on-screen instructions carefully, and tap the transfer button when ready to transfer save data.
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Can I use multiple SD cards with my 3DS?

It is not recommended that you use two SD cards with a single Nintendo 3DS family system.
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How do I convert my physical 3DS games to digital?

Dump 3DS/NDS Cartridge to SD (. cia / . 3ds / . nds)
  1. Insert your game cartridge.
  2. Boot your 3DS while holding [START] to launch Godmode9.
  3. Press [Home] for the action menu.
  4. Select [Scripts…]
  5. Select [GM9Megascript]
  6. Select [Miscellaneous]
  7. Select [Cartridge Options]
  8. Select an option to dump your cartridge to: dump to .
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Why won t my 3DS game card work?

If none of the Nintendo 3DS Game Cards work, or if there are several that do not work properly on your Nintendo 3DS system, the system is faulty. If there is no option for testing various Game Cards or Nintendo 3DS systems, the fault may be directly with the Nintendo 3DS system or with the Nintendo 3DS Game Card.
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Why does my 3DS keep saying SD card removed?

Why does my 3DS keep saying the SD card was removed? it's possible your SD card is dying. Back it up and try a different card to see if the message still pops up. If so, it might be your 3DS and you'll need to get it repaired.
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