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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. (Like a broken touchscreen)}}
 
This is the process of '''uninstalling''' software from your device using one the following:
{{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)=
|-|System Settings (Recommended)=
<ol>
<ol>
<li>Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME Menu</li>
<li>Open <code>System Settings</code> from the HOME Menu
<li>Press <code>Data Management</code></li>
<li>Press <code>Data Management</code>
<li>For installed 3DS software, press <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>, For installed DSiWare, including NDS forwarders, press <code>DSiWare</code>
<li>For installed 3DS software, press <code>Nintendo 3DS</code>, For installed DSiWare, including NDS forwarders, press <code>DSiWare</code>
<ul>
*'''Software''' is where all your base software and games are located
<li>'''Software''' is where all your base software and games are located</li>
*'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (StreetPass, SpotPass, etc...)
<li>'''Extra data''' is data created by software to store certain content (StreetPass, SpotPass, etc...)</li>
*'''Downloadable Content''' is where DLC and updates are located
<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>
</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=
|-|GodMode9=
<ol>
<ol>
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|START}}</li>
<li>Power on your 3DS while holding {{B|START}}
<li>Press the <code>HOME</code> button</li>
<li>Press the <code>HOME</code> button
<li>Navigate to <code>Title manager</code> and press {{B|A}}</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Title manager</code> and press {{B|A}}
<li>Select which drive you want to uninstall from and press {{B|A}}
<li>Select which drive you want to uninstall from and press {{B|A}}
<ul>
*'''SD Card''' is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located
<li>'''SD Card''' is where all your installed software, games, updates, and DLC is located</li>
*'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located
<li>'''NAND / TWL''' is where system software and DSiWare is located</li>
{{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!}}
</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, follow the instructions on the bottom of this page.}}
</li>
<li>Find which title you want to uninstall and press {{B|A}}
<li>Find which title you want to uninstall and press {{B|A}}
<ul>
*DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list
<li>DSiWare can be found at the bottom of the list</li>
<li>Press {{B|A}} on <code>Manage Title...</code>
</ul></li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Uninstall title</code> and press {{B|A}}
<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}}
<li>Select which option you want to do and press {{B|A}}
<ul>
*'''Keep ticket & savegame''' keeps your save and can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled
<li>'''Keep ticket & savegame''' can be used to keep the save after the game is reinstalled</li>
*'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)
<li>'''Uninstall everything''' removes everything related to the game (excluding DLC/updates)</li>
*'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure
<li>'''Abort uninstall''' cancels the uninstall procedure</li>
<li>Unlock write permissions if prompted
</ul></li>
<li>Relock write permissions if prompted
<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=
|-|FBI=
{{warning|text=FBI has no safety features implemented and should only be used as a last resort! 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>
<li>Launch <code>FBI</code> from the HOME menu or from the Homebrew Launcher
<li>Navigate to <code>Titles</code> then press {{B|A}}</li>
<li>Navigate to <code>Titles</code> then press {{B|A}}
<li>Find which title you want to delete then press {{B|A}}
<li>Find which title you want to delete then press {{B|A}}
<ul>
*Titles in <span style="color:#00ff00">'''Green'''</span> are installed software, games, updates, and DLC
<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>
{{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!}}
<li>Titles in <span style="color:#7F007F">'''Purple'''</span> are DSiWare, and will always be located at the bottom of the list</li>
*Titles in <span style="color:#7F007F">'''Purple'''</span> are DSiWare
</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>
<li>Select either <code>Delete Title</code> or <code>Delete Title And Ticket</code>
<ul>
*'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save
<li>'''Delete Title''' deletes just the title and save</li>
*'''Delete Title And Ticket''' deletes everything related to the title
<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.}}


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If you are unable to perform a system update or the system update does not resolve the issue, follow the [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer|CTRTransfer]] guide.
If you are unable to perform a system update or the system update does not resolve the issue, follow the [[3dsguide:ctrtransfer|CTRTransfer]] guide.
==I uninstalled DSiWare, and now nothing DS related will work!==
Follow the [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/3DS:TWLFix TWLFix] guide.
[[Category:Nintendo 3DS guides]]

Revision as of 18:21, 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 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 you are unable to perform a system update or the system update does not resolve the issue, follow the CTRTransfer guide.

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