3DS:Uninstalling software: Difference between revisions

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{{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:

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|-|System Settings (Recommended)=

<ol>

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

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

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

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

<li>For installed 3DS software, press <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>, For installed DSiWare, including NDS forwarders, press <code>DSiWare</code>

*'''Software''' is where all your base software and games are located

<ul>

*'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (StreetPass, SpotPass, etc...)

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

*'''Downloadable Content''' is where DLC and updates are located

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

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

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

{{info|text=If ~~you have any~~ software ~~that has a black icon or~~ refuses to ~~uninstall~~, ~~then please~~ follow the [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/sd SD Troubleshooter] guide.}}

</ul></li>

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

</ol>

{{info|text=If the software refuses to delete, follow the [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/sd SD Troubleshooter] guide.}}

|-|GodMode9=

<ol>

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

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

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

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

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

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

<li>Select which drive you want to uninstall from and press {{B|A}}

*'''SD Card''' is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located

<ul>

*'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located

<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>

</ul>

{{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, ~~please scroll to~~ the bottom of this page.}}

{{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>

<li>Find which title you want to uninstall and press {{B|A}}

*DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list

<ul>

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

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

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

</ul></li>

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

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

<li>Select which option you want to do and press {{B|A}}

*'''Keep ticket & savegame''' can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled

<ul>

*'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)

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

*'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure

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

<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted

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

<li>Relock write permissions if prompted

</ul></li>

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

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

</ol>

{{info|text=If the title refuses to uninstall, follow the [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/sd SD Troubleshooter] guide.}}

|-|FBI=

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

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

<ol>

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

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

<li>Find which title you want to delete then press {{B|A}}

*Titles in '''Green''' are installed software, games, updates, and DLC

<ul>

{{warning|text=Titles in '''RED''' are system software and should '''NEVER''' be deleted.}}

<li>Titles in '''Green''' are installed software, games, updates, and DLC{{warning|text=Titles in '''RED''' are system software and should '''NEVER''' be deleted.}}</li>

*Titles in '''Purple''' are DSiWare, and will always be located at the bottom of the list

<li>Titles in '''Purple''' are DSiWare, and will always be located at the bottom of the list</li>

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

</ul>

{{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>

<li>Select either <code>Delete Title</code> or <code>Delete Title And Ticket</code>

*'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save

<ul>

*'''Delete Title And Ticket''' deletes everything related to the title

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

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

</ul></li>

</ol>

{{info|text=If the title refuses to delete, follow the [https://3ds.eiphax.tech/sd SD Troubleshooter] guide.}}

</tabber>

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If your console is unable to boot to the HOME menu or it is crashing at startup, then follow these steps below to update via Safe Mode:

# Power off your console

#Power off your console

#Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}

#Accept the update and follow the prompts

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==I uninstalled DSiWare, and now nothing DS related will work!==

Follow the [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:TWLFix TWLFix] guide.

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