Format System Memory - Nintendo New 2DS XL Operation Manual

Format System Memory

Select this option to delete all data saved to the system, and return it to factory settings.
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If you have linked a Nintendo Network ID to your system, you will need an internet connection to format the system memory.
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The system version will remain at the current version even if you format the system memory.
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Software can be redownloaded from Nintendo eShop at no extra cost. Please note that there are certain cases where software may be temporarily
or permanently withdrawn from Nintendo eShop. Should this happen, you will no longer be able to redownload that software. If your system is
linked to a Nintendo Network ID, you will need to use this same ID to redownload software
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If a microSD card that contains software or save data is not inserted when the formatting occurs, the data on that microSD card will not be deleted
but it will become unusable.
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Formatting your system will not delete your Nintendo Network ID. You will be able to link the same ID to your system again by selecting LINK AN
EXISTING ID in Nintendo Network ID Settings.
When Disposing of or Giving Away Your System
When you format the system memory, photos and recordings on the microSD card and your Nintendo eShop Account Activity and funds will not be
deleted. When giving your system to another person permanently, please use a computer to delete data on the microSD card and, if your system is not
linked to a Nintendo Network ID, ensure you delete your Account Activity in Nintendo eShop before formatting your system.
If your system is linked to a Nintendo Network ID...
After linking a Nintendo Network ID to your system, you will not be able to link it to any other system even after formatting. You will need to use
System Transfer ( p. 42)
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If you opt to format your system, the following data will
be deleted and cannot be recovered:
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Content saved in the system memory such as friend list, notification and step data
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Application save data
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All photos saved to the system memory
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Changes made to the System Settings
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Software saved to the system (see first note below) and its save data
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Data saved to the microSD card (see second note below)
– Downloadable software (see first note below) and its save data
– Add-on content (see first note below)
– Extra data
– Save data backups
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The link to a Nintendo Network ID (see third note below)
to link your ID to another system instead of formatting.
( p. 32).