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Why can't I update my Nintendo 3DS?

A system update requires a steady Wi-Fi signal, so a weak signal can prevent a system update from completing. Reset your internet connection. Turn off your modem and router, then turn them back on and try updating again.
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How do I force my 3DS to update?

Complete these steps
  1. Turn on your system and access the System Settings by tapping the Wrench icon.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap the right arrow to reach page 4 (if using a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, or New Nintendo 2DS XL) or page 5 (if using a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL).
  4. Tap System Update.
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How do I update my 3DS to the latest version?

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To update your system, follow the steps below:
  1. Open the System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  2. Select OTHER SETTINGS.
  3. Scroll to the right and select SYSTEM UPDATE.
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Can you still update 3DS firmware?

Yes, you can still install custom firmware on your 3DS, even after the closure of eShop.
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How do I manually update my 3DS game?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
  3. Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
  4. Under the section titled History, select Updates.
  5. You will see a list of the titles you have downloaded. ...
  6. Tap Update.
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Nintendo 3DS Error Message: An Error Occurred. Unable to Update

How do you force update a game?

For Android devices:
  1. Open the Play Store app on your device.
  2. Tap the Menu icon in the top left corner, and then My applications and games.
  3. Find the game name in the list and tap it.
  4. Tap Update when the game page opens.
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Can I still download games on 3DS?

If someone visits Nintendo eShop and wants to download something on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family systems after March 27, 2023, what are they able to do? On both platforms, users are still able to: Redownload content they own. Download existing software updates.
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Is the 3DS still supported?

As of March 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, it is no longer possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is also no longer possible to download free content, including game demos.
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Can I still use 3DS service?

With the both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShop now officially closed on the 27th of March 2023, you're no longer able to purchase digital games on 3DS or Wii U.
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What can a hacked 3DS do?

What Can A Hacked Nintendo 3DS Do?
  • Using emulators and ROMs.
  • Playing games for the Game Boy Advance.
  • Using your backups of 3DS and DS games right from a SD memory card.
  • Playing games from other countries that are region-locked.
  • Playing patched versions of games.
  • Customizing the home screen.
  • Downloading and installing cheats.
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What firmware is my 3DS?

Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. The system's menu version will be displayed on the bottom right of the upper screen. You may also find our information on System Menu Update History helpful.
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What version is my 3DS?

You can see which version of the system software you have by accessing the System Settings and looking on the bottom right of the top screen.
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What is the max SD card for 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS systems are compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB in size, and SDHC cards of 4 GB and larger up to 32 GB in size. All other SD Card types are not considered compatible.
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Why isn't my Nintendo 3DS working?

Hold down the system's power button for ten seconds for a hard reset, which will shut the console down. You can then turn it back on as normal. Should you notice the console starting to freeze more often, Nintendo recommends updating to the latest system software.
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How do I reset my old 3DS?

Tap Format again to erase the data.
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS, tap the right arrow three times until you reach page four, then tap Format System Memory. ...
  4. Tap Format.
  5. Tap Format again to erase the data.
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Can you mod an old 3DS?

Custom firmware (“CFW”) is a full software modification to your 3DS, comparable to “administrator access” on a computer. It allows you to do anything that the 3DS is physically capable of doing, rather than being limited by whatever Nintendo allows you to do.
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Will the Internet for 3DS shut down?

The 3DS eShop closure will also happen on 27th March, 2023. As an additional caveat, it's been confirmed that you can't purchase Fire Emblem Fates from the 3DS eShop since 28th February, 2023. The additional DLC will still be available up to the full eShop closure date of 27th March, though.
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Can 3DS still go online?

Nintendo already detailed the image sharing service shutdown last month, confirming that it's disabling the 3DS and Wii U feature globally. As part of the same end-of-service wave, the company is no longer allowing users to log into their Nintendo accounts on a 3DS or Wii U using Facebook and Twitter profiles.
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Will 3DS still work in 2023?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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How long will a 3DS last?

If you take good care of it, you can make them last 10 years easy enough. Assuming you have an average system and haven't got an unlucky combination of components.
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What does 3DS stand for?

The term 3DS stands for 3 Domain Server.
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What was the last DS game?

The last game for the Nintendo DS, Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay, was released on October 28, 2014.
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Can you still play 3DS games after the eShop closes?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.
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How do I download old 3DS games?

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open.
  2. Scroll left and select Settings / Other. ...
  3. Scroll down and select Redownloadable Software.
  4. Select Redownload next to the software you wish to redownload.
  5. Select Download.
  6. Select Download Later or Download Now.
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Will Pokemon bank still work after 2023?

On March 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. PDT, Pokémon Bank's paid passes will no longer be offered for purchase, at which time Pokémon Bank and Poké Transporter will no longer be available to download.
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