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This page will assist with finding the correct IDO in the case you have 2 or more. This can occur when using the same SD card on multiple consoles, or after reformatting your console without your SD card inside. This is a waste of space, as only the true id0 can be used by your console.
Instructions
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It is recommended to make a backup of your Nintendo 3DS folder before following these instructions. |
- Rename
Nintendo 3DS
toBACKUP_Nintendo 3DS
- Insert your SD card into your console and power it on
- Wait for your console to generate SD card data
- Your applications will have disappeared. This is normal and will be resolved shortly
- Power off the console and insert your SD card into your computer
- You should now have a newly created
Nintendo 3DS
folder in addition to your existing renamedBACKUP_Nintendo 3DS
folder
- You should now have a newly created
- Determine the correct ID0 (32-character folder) in the newly created
Nintendo 3DS
folder. - Write down the first few characters of the folder you see
- This is your true ID0, which we will keep in the real Nintendo 3DS folder
- Delete the ID0 from the current
Nintendo 3DS
folder - Move the true ID0 folder from the
BACKUP_Nintendo 3DS
folder to theNintendo 3DS
folder - If it exists, move the
Private
folder from theBACKUP_Nintendo 3DS
folder to theNintendo 3DS
folder