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This is the process of '''uninstalling''' software from your device using one the following.
*System Settings
*[https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases/tag/v2.1.1 Godmode9]
*[https://github.com/Steveice10/FBI/releases/tag/2.6.1 FBI]
{{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. (Like a broken touchscreen)}}
{{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. (Like a broken touchscreen)}}
 
This is the process of '''uninstalling''' software from your device using one the following:
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|-|System Settings=
|-|System Settings=
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<li>Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME menu
<li>Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME menu
<li>Press <code>Data Management</code>
<li>Press <code>Data Management</code>
<li>For installed '''3DS''' software, press <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>, For installed '''DSiWare''', press <code>DSiWare</code>
<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
*'''Software''' is where all your base software and games are located
*'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (Streetpass, Spotpass, etc.)
*'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (Streetpass, Spotpass, etc...)
*'''Downloadable Content''' is where DLC and Updates are located
*'''Downloadable Content''' is where DLC and updates are located
<li>Find which software you want to uninstall and press on it, then press <code>Delete</code>
<li>Find the software you want to uninstall and tap on it, then press <code>Delete</code>


|-|Godmode9=
|-|GodMode9=
<ol>
<ol>
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding <code>Start</code>
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|START}}
<li>Press the <code>Home</code> button
<li>Press the <code>HOME</code> button
<li>Navigate to <code>Title manager</code> and press <code>A</code>
<li>Navigate to <code>Title manager</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Select which drive you want to uninstall from and press <code>A</code>
<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
*'''SD Card''' is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located
*'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located
*'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located
{{warning|Do not uninstall any System titles! This can cause a brick! If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a safemode update instead!}}
{{warning|Do not uninstall any system titles! This can cause a brick! If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a Safe Mode update instead!}}
<li>Find which title you want to uninstall and press <code>A</code>
<li>Find which title you want to uninstall and press {{B|A}}
{{info|DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list.}}
*DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list
<li>Press <code>A</code> on <code>Manage Title...</code>
<li>Press {{B|A}} on <code>Manage Title...</code>
<li>Navigate to <code>Uninstall title</code> and press <code>A</code>
<li>Navigate to <code>Uninstall title</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Select which option you want to do and press <code>A</code>
<li>Select which option you want to do and press {{B|A}}
*'''Keep ticket & savegame''' keeps your save and is intended if you want to reinstall the game at a later date
*'''Keep ticket & savegame''' keeps your save and is can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled
*'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/Updates)
*'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)
*'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure
*'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure
<li>Enter the button combo when prompted
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted
<li>Relock write permissions if prompted


|-|FBI=
|-|FBI=
{{warning|FBI has no safety features implemented and should only be used as a last resort, please proceed with caution.}}
{{warning|FBI has no safety features implemented and should only be used as a last resort, please proceed with caution!}}
<ol>
<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>Navigate to <code>Titles</code> then press <code>A</code>
<li>Navigate to <code>Titles</code> then press {{B|A}}
<li>Find which title you want to delete then press <code>A</code>
<li>Find which title you want to delete then press {{B|A}}
*Titles in <span style="color:#00ff00">'''Green'''</span> are installed software, games, updates, and dlc
*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. If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a safemode update instead!}}
{{warning|text=Titles in <span style="color:#ff0000">'''RED'''</span> are system software and should '''NEVER''' be deleted. If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a Safe Mode update instead!}}
*Titles in <span style="color:#7F007F">'''Purple'''</span> are DSiWare
*Titles in <span style="color:#7F007F">'''Purple'''</span> are DSiWare
<li>Navigate to either <code>Delete Title</code> or <code>Delete Title And Ticket</code>
<li>Select either <code>Delete Title</code> or <code>Delete Title And Ticket</code>
*'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save
*'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save
*'''Delete Title And Ticket''' deletes everything related to the title
*'''Delete Title And Ticket''' deletes everything related to the title
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==I accidentally uninstalled a system app, what now?==
==I accidentally uninstalled a system app, what now?==
If your console is able to boot and access System Settings, then follow these steps below.
If your console is able to boot and access System Settings, then follow [https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/287/~/how-to-perform-a-system-update-on-nintendo-3ds-family these steps] to update your console.
 
#Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME menu
#Press <code>Other Settings</code>
#Navigate to <code>System Update</code>, then press on it
#Follow the onscreen instructions and perform a system update when prompted


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


#Turn off the console
#Power off your console
#Hold <code>A+R+L+D-Pad UP</code>
#Power on your console while holding {{Key press|L|R|Up|A}}
#Follow the onscreen instructions and perform a system update when prompted
#Accept the update and follow the prompts


If your console is unable to boot and cannot boot into Safe Mode, or your console says that you are already on the latest version when trying a system update, then please follow the [https://3ds.hacks.guide/ctrtransfer.html CTRTransfer] guide.
If your console is unable to boot into the HOME menu and cannot boot into Safe Mode, unable to update due to connection errors, tells you that you are already up-to-date when trying a system update, or a system update doesn't help, follow the [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer|CTRTransfer]] guide.

Revision as of 17:57, 16 August 2023

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg System Settings should always be used to uninstall software installed on the console unless specifically stated or you have a reason not to. (Like a broken touchscreen)

This is the process of uninstalling software from your device using one the following:

  1. Open System Settings from the HOME menu
  2. Press Data Management
  3. For installed 3DS software, press Nintendo 3DS, For installed DSiWare, including NDS forwarders, press DSiWare
    • Software is where all your base software and games are located
    • Extra data is data created by software to store certain content (Streetpass, Spotpass, etc...)
    • Downloadable Content is where DLC and updates are located
  4. Find the software you want to uninstall and tap on it, then press Delete
  1. Power on your 3DS while holding START
  2. Press the HOME button
  3. Navigate to Title manager and press A
  4. Select which drive you want to uninstall from and press A
    • SD Card is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located
    • NAND / TWL is where system software and DSiWare is located
    OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Do not uninstall any system titles! This can cause a brick! If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a Safe Mode update instead!
  5. Find which title you want to uninstall and press A
    • DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list
  6. Press A on Manage Title...
  7. Navigate to Uninstall title and press A
  8. Select which option you want to do and press A
    • Keep ticket & savegame keeps your save and is can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled
    • Uninstall everything removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)
    • Abort uninstall cancels the uninstall procedure
  9. Unlock write permissions if prompted
  10. Relock write permissions if prompted

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg FBI has no safety features implemented and should only be used as a last resort, please proceed with caution!
  1. Launch FBI from the HOME menu or from the Homebrew Launcher
  2. Navigate to Titles then press A
  3. Find which title you want to delete then press A
    • Titles in Green are installed software, games, updates, and DLC
    OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Titles in RED are system software and should NEVER be deleted. If you have a problem with a system app not working, then please perform a system update or a Safe Mode update instead!
    • Titles in Purple are DSiWare
  4. Select either Delete Title or Delete Title And Ticket
    • Delete Title deletes just the title and save
    • Delete Title And Ticket deletes everything related to the title

I accidentally uninstalled a system app, what now?

If your console is able to boot and access System Settings, then follow these steps to update your console.

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:

  1. Power off your console
  2. Power on your console while holding L+R+↑+A
  3. Accept the update and follow the prompts

If your console is unable to boot into the HOME menu and cannot boot into Safe Mode, unable to update due to connection errors, tells you that you are already up-to-date when trying a system update, or a system update doesn't help, follow the CTRTransfer guide.

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