3DS:System Transfer/Target has CFW - Revision history

Aep: Note that system transferring does not remove CFW or do other weird stuff

2026-01-01T22:05:26Z

Note that system transferring does not remove CFW or do other weird stuff

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	#[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''		#[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
			#*Follow the instructions exactly as you would with stock consoles. There is no data to be lost if you do so.
	#*The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway		#*The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway
	#*If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You need to pick '''Don't Delete''' when asked about deleting Nintendo 3DS data and will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.		#*If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You need to pick '''Don't Delete''' when asked about deleting Nintendo 3DS data and will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.

Danny8376 at 14:56, 14 September 2025

2025-09-14T14:56:54Z

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	#[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''		#[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
	#*The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway		#*The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway
	#*If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.		#*If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You need to pick '''Don't Delete''' when asked about deleting Nintendo 3DS data and will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.

	===Next Steps - Branching of the Way===		===Next Steps - Branching of the Way===

Karmashiota: adding note redirecting users to movable moveover if eshop is broken

2025-07-30T23:07:24Z

adding note redirecting users to movable moveover if eshop is broken

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	The system transfer process is mostly the same as it would be done without CFW on either device, but you will need to use faketik at the end to restore any applications and games that did not come from the eShop.~~<!--If the target console does not already have CFW, follow [[../Target is stock\|this guide]] instead.-->~~		The system transfer process is mostly the same as it would be done without CFW on either device, but you will need to use faketik at the end to restore any applications and games that did not come from the eShop.

	=~~= What You Need ==~~		{{Warning\|text=A system transfer can only be done between two consoles that are the same region, and both must have a functional eShop! If at least one of your consoles has a nonfunctional eShop, such as after doing a region change, follow [[3DS:Movable Moveover\|Movable Moveover instead]].}}<!--If the target console does not already have CFW, follow [[../Target is stock\|this guide]] instead.-->

	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest\|GodMode9}} (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)		==What You Need==
	* The latest release of {{GitHub\|ihaveamac/faketik/releases/latest\|faketik}} (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)

	~~== Instructions ==~~		*The latest release of {{GitHub\|/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest\|GodMode9}} (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)
			*The latest release of {{GitHub\|ihaveamac/faketik/releases/latest\|faketik}} (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)

	==~~= Section I - Prep Work =~~==		==Instructions==

	* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:		===Section I - Prep Work===
	*# Power off your device
	*# Insert your SD card into your computer
	*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
	*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
	* For the '''source console''', perform the following steps:
	*# Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
	*# Copy <code>faketik.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card
	* Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles

	=== Section II - NAND Backup ===		*For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:
			*#Power off your device
			*#Insert your SD card into your computer
			*#Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
			*#Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
			*For the '''source console''', perform the following steps:
			*#Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
			*#Copy <code>faketik.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card
			*Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles

			===Section II - NAND Backup===

	Creating a NAND backup of both consoles is a good idea in case something goes wrong. It ensures you can recover your data in the event of an error.		Creating a NAND backup of both consoles is a good idea in case something goes wrong. It ensures you can recover your data in the event of an error.

	* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:		*For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:
	*# Press and hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9		*#Press and hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
	*# Press {{B\|HOME}} to bring up the action menu		*#Press {{B\|HOME}} to bring up the action menu
	*# Select "Scripts..."		*#Select "Scripts..."
	*# Select "GM9Megascript"		*#Select "GM9Megascript"
	*# Select "Backup Options"		*#Select "Backup Options"
	*# Select "SysNAND Backup"		*#Select "SysNAND Backup"
	*# Press {{B\|A}} to confirm		*#Press {{B\|A}} to confirm
	# This process will take some time		#This process will take some time
	# If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card		#If you get an error, make sure that you have at least 1.3GB of free space on your SD card
	*# Press {{B\|A}} to continue		*#Press {{B\|A}} to continue
	*# Press {{B\|B}} to return to the main menu		*#Press {{B\|B}} to return to the main menu
	*# Select "Exit"		*#Select "Exit"
	*# Press {{B\|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted		*#Press {{B\|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
	*# Press {{B\|R\|START}} to power off your console		*#Press {{B\|R\|START}} to power off your console
	*# Insert the console's SD card into your computer		*#Insert the console's SD card into your computer
	*# Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha</code> from <code>/gm9/out</code> to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card		*#Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha</code> from <code>/gm9/out</code> to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card
	*# Reinsert the SD card into its console		*#Reinsert the SD card into its console

	=== Section III - System Transfer ===		===Section III - System Transfer===

	# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''		#[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
	#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway		#*The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway
	#* If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.		#*If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.

	=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===		===Next Steps - Branching of the Way===

	Were you able to perform a '''PC-Based Transfer''' in Section III?		Were you able to perform a '''PC-Based Transfer''' in Section III?

Ihaveahax: Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

2025-07-30T17:11:45Z

Text replacement - "\[\[Get support\|(.*?)\]\]" to "{{ml|Get support|$1}}"

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	\|-\|No, the transfer failed=		\|-\|No, the transfer failed=

	Attempt to redo the transfer. If it continues to give errors, join the [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew Discord]] and ask, in English, for help.		Attempt to redo the transfer. If it continues to give errors, join the {{ml\|Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew Discord}} and ask, in English, for help.

	</tabber>		</tabber>

	[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]		[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Danny8376: make people that didn't read sub-bullet in previous section less likely to misunderstand "wireless transfer"

2025-05-14T07:39:20Z

make people that didn't read sub-bullet in previous section less likely to misunderstand "wireless transfer"

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	<tabber>		<tabber>

	\|-\|Yes=		\|-\|Yes / It didn't ask me=

	{{info\|text='''The source console is finished.''' The following steps should only be performed on '''the target console'''.}}		{{info\|text='''The source console is finished.''' The following steps should only be performed on '''the target console'''.}}

ManiacOfHomebrew: source console, cuz it's getting copied over and the target sd card is gonna be emptied

2024-11-05T21:02:27Z

source console, cuz it's getting copied over and the target sd card is gonna be emptied

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	*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card		*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
	*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card		*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
	* For the '''~~target~~ console''', perform the following steps:		* For the '''source console''', perform the following steps:
	*# Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist		*# Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
	*# Copy <code>faketik.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card		*# Copy <code>faketik.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card

ManiacOfHomebrew: faketik not copied lol

2024-11-05T20:58:09Z

faketik not copied lol

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	*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card		*# Copy <code>GodMode9.firm</code> from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the <code>/luma/payloads/</code> folder on your SD card
	*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card		*# Copy the <code>gm9</code> folder from the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> to the root of your SD card
			* For the '''target console''', perform the following steps:
			*# Create a folder named <code>3ds</code> on the root of your SD card if it does not already exist
			*# Copy <code>faketik.3dsx</code> to the <code>/3ds/</code> folder on your SD card
	* Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles		* Reinsert both SD cards into their respective consoles

StarlitSkies: perplexing.

2024-10-29T09:40:35Z

perplexing.

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	# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''		# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
	#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway		#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway
	#* If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to ~~move over~~ the lost data.<br>If you pick a Wireless Transfer in this case anyway, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the '''target console''' to preserve all data on the '''source console''''s SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand		#* If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to reobtain the lost data.

	=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===		=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===

StarlitSkies: i normally don't read nintendo's official docs on anything. that was a mistake this time

2024-10-29T09:18:40Z

i normally don't read nintendo's official docs on anything. that was a mistake this time

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	# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''		# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
	#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles, and ~~these transfers will always be Wireless Transfers~~		#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles. These transfers are almost the same as PC-Based Transfers, but ask you to move the '''source console''''s physical SD card to the '''target console''' rather than just copy the data over. This part can be ignored without consequence, and you can copy the data between the SD cards anyway
	#* If you ~~cannot do~~ a PC-Based Transfer, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.<br>If this ~~is the~~ case, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the '''target console''' to preserve all data on the '''source console''''s SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand		#* If you have the option to pick a PC-Based Transfer but do not have access to a PC, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.<br>If you pick a Wireless Transfer in this case anyway, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the '''target console''' to preserve all data on the '''source console''''s SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand

	=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===		=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===

StarlitSkies: be more precise about what a PC-based transfer is, make it clear a transfer of some kind has to work, clean up internal wikitext and wording, and use {{GitHub}} templates

2024-10-29T09:07:23Z

be more precise about what a PC-based transfer is, make it clear a transfer of some kind has to work, clean up internal wikitext and wording, and use {{GitHub}} templates

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	== What You Need ==		== What You Need ==

	* The latest release of ~~[https://github.com~~/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest GodMode9] (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/latest\|GodMode9}} (the GodMode9 <code>.zip</code> file)
	* The latest release of ~~[https://github.com/~~ihaveamac/faketik/releases/latest faketik] (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)		* The latest release of {{GitHub\|ihaveamac/faketik/releases/latest\|faketik}} (the <code>.3dsx</code> file)

	== Instructions ==		== Instructions ==
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	* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:		* For '''both consoles''', perform the following steps:
	*# Press and hold {{B\|~~Start~~}}, and while holding {{B\|~~Start~~}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9		*# Press and hold {{B\|START}}, and while holding {{B\|START}}, power on your device. This will launch GodMode9
	*# Press {{B\|~~Home~~}} to bring up the action menu		*# Press {{B\|HOME}} to bring up the action menu
	*# Select "Scripts..."		*# Select "Scripts..."
	*# Select "GM9Megascript"		*# Select "GM9Megascript"
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	*# Select "Exit"		*# Select "Exit"
	*# Press {{B\|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted		*# Press {{B\|A}} to relock write permissions if prompted
	*# Press ~~and hold~~ {{B\|R~~}}, then press {{B~~\|~~Start~~}} to power off your ~~device~~		*# Press {{B\|R\|START}} to power off your console
	*# Insert the console's SD card into your computer		*# Insert the console's SD card into your computer
	*# Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha</code> from <code>/gm9/out</code> to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card		*# Copy <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin</code> and <code><date>_<serialnumber>_sysnand_00.bin.sha</code> from <code>/gm9/out</code> to a safe place on your computer, then delete both files from the SD card
	*# Reinsert the SD card into its console		*# Reinsert the SD card into its console

	=== Section III - System Transfer ===		=== Section III - System Transfer ===

	# Perform the system transfer as usual. If ~~at all possible~~, choose ~~a "~~PC-Based Transfer"		# [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14169 Perform the system transfer as usual]. If you are transferring from a Old 3DS to a New 3DS, choose the option '''PC-Based Transfer''' when asked, not '''Wireless Transfer''' or '''Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer'''
	#* If you cannot ~~follow~~ a PC-Based ~~Transfer and must instead use a Wireless~~ Transfer, be aware that ~~with this method~~, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable ~~with~~ CFW will not be transferred over.~~<br>If you choose a Wireless Transfer anyway, you~~ will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.~~'''Select~~ "Do ~~not delete~~" ~~during~~ the ~~transfer~~ to preserve all data on the source ~~system~~, or else you will have to reobtain all lost ~~data again~~ by hand~~.'''~~		#* The prompt mentioning this is not given when transferring between two Old 3DS consoles or two New 3DS consoles, and these transfers will always be Wireless Transfers
			#* If you cannot do a PC-Based Transfer, be aware that during a Wireless Transfer, homebrew software, cartridge dumps, and any other data only obtainable through CFW will not be transferred over. You will need to take extra steps to move over the lost data.<br>If this is the case, select "Do Not Delete" when prompted on the '''target console''' to preserve all data on the '''source console''''s SD card, or else you will have to manually reobtain all lost homebrew/dumps/etc. by hand

	=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===		=== Next Steps - Branching of the Way ===

	Were you able to perform a '''PC-Based Transfer''' in Section III?		Were you able to perform a '''PC-Based Transfer''' in Section III?
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	{{success\|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored by faketik.}}		{{success\|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored by faketik.}}

	\|-\|No=		\|-\|No, but a Wireless Transfer succeeded=

	=== Section IV - Homebrew File Recovery ===		=== Section IV - Homebrew File Recovery ===
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	# Move all of the files you copied off of the '''source console's''' SD card onto the '''target console's''' SD card		# Move all of the files you copied off of the '''source console's''' SD card onto the '''target console's''' SD card
	# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console		# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console
	# Redo [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup\|Finalizing Setup]] on the '''target console'''. This will ensure you have backups available in case the next section ~~goes wrong~~		# Redo [[3dsguide:finalizing-setup\|Finalizing Setup]] on the '''target console'''. This will ensure you have backups available in case the next section does not work as intended

	=== Section V - Homebrew App Recovery ===		=== Section V - Homebrew App Recovery ===
	{{Section WIP\|notes=Provide more detailed instructions on how to use ninfs.}}		{{Section WIP\|notes=Provide more detailed instructions on how to use ninfs.}}

	This section will restore all games/savedata that the ~~wireless transfer~~ refused to copy.		This section will restore all games/savedata that the Wireless Transfer refused to copy over.

	# Insert the '''source console's''' SD card into your PC and mount its <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder using [[ninfs]]		# Insert the '''source console's''' SD card into your PC and mount its <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder using [[ninfs]]
	# Copy all games/savedata that were not transferred onto the '''target console''' onto somewhere on your PC		# Copy all games/savedata that were not transferred onto the '''target console''' onto somewhere on your PC
	# Unmount the '''source console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder and reinsert its SD card into its console~~, then insert~~ the '''target console's''' SD card into your PC		# Unmount the '''source console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder and reinsert its SD card into its console
	# Mount the '''target console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder in ninfs, and add all ~~obtained~~ games/savedata into the existing contents		# Insert the '''target console's''' SD card into your PC
	# Unmount the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder, but keep the '''target console's''' SD card inserted - [[3DS:Rebuild Title Database\|~~rebuild~~ title.db]] to force all the new apps to appear		# Mount the '''target console's''' <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder in ninfs, and add all copied games/savedata from your PC into the existing contents
			# Unmount the <code>Nintendo 3DS</code> folder from ninfs, but keep the '''target console's''' SD card inserted
			# [[3DS:Rebuild Title Database\|Rebuild title.db]] on the '''target console''' to force all the new apps to appear
	# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console		# Reinsert the '''target console's''' SD card into its console

	{{success\|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored.}}		{{success\|text=The transfer is complete! Note that you may have to unwrap all the icons that were restored.}}

			\|-\|No, the transfer failed=

			Attempt to redo the transfer. If it continues to give errors, join the [[Get support\|Nintendo Homebrew Discord]] and ask, in English, for help.

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