3DS:Uninstalling software: Difference between revisions

 

{{Warning|text=System Settings should always be used to uninstall software installed on the console unless specifically stated or you have a reason not to (e.g. a broken touchscreen)}}

You can uninstall any installed software (e.g. homebrew, installed cartridges) using one of the following applications:

<li>Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME Menu</li>

<li>Press <code>Data Management</code></li>

<li>'''Software''' is where all your base software and games are located</li>

<li>'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (StreetPass, SpotPass, etc...)</li>

<li>'''Downloadable Content''' is where DLC and updates are located</li>

<li>Find the software you want to uninstall and tap on it, then press <code>Delete</code></li>

<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|START}}</li>

<li>Press the <code>HOME</code> button</li>

<li>Navigate to <code>Title manager</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>

<li>'''SD Card''' is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located</li>

<li>'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located</li>

{{warning|text=Do not uninstall any system titles! This can cause a brick!}}

{{warning|text=Uninstalling system DSiWare may result in a non-functional DS mode! If this happens, follow the instructions on the bottom of this page.}}

<li>DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list</li>

<li>Press {{B|A}} on <code>Manage Title...</code></li>

<li>Navigate to <code>Uninstall title</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>

<li>'''Keep ticket & savegame''' can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled</li>

<li>'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)</li>

<li>'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure</li>

<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted</li>

<li>Relock write permissions if prompted</li>

{{warning|text=FBI has no safety features implemented and should only be used as a last resort! Proceed with caution!}}

<li>Launch <code>FBI</code> from the HOME Menu or from the Homebrew Launcher</li>

<li>Navigate to <code>Titles</code> then press {{B|A}}</li>

<li>Titles in <span style="color:#00ff00">'''Green'''</span> are installed software, games, updates, and DLC{{warning|text=Titles in <span style="color:#ff0000">'''RED'''</span> are system software and should '''NEVER''' be deleted.}}</li>

<li>Titles in <span style="color:#7F007F">'''Purple'''</span> are DSiWare, and will always be located at the bottom of the list</li>

<li>'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save</li>

<li>'''Delete Title And Ticket''' deletes everything related to the title</li>