Topic: Question about the 3DS "system transfer"...

[tendoboy1984]

Does the system friend code get transferred along with the friend list?

[Adrock]

Yes, it does. When you transfer, your new 3DS is essentially the old one. Just make sure you copy all the data on your SD card to a computer first if you want to use the larger one that comes with the XL or 2DS (then copy the data from your computer to the new SD card). I didn't do that and I lost all my Swapnotes and had to redownload all the Ambassador Games. Not a huge deal, but it was mildly annoying.

[Caliban]

Yes, it does. When you transfer, your new 3DS is essentially the old one. Just make sure you copy all the data on your SD card to a computer first if you want to use the larger one that comes with the XL or 2DS (then copy the data from your computer to the new SD card). I didn't do that and I lost all my Swapnotes and had to redownload all the Ambassador Games. Not a huge deal, but it was mildly annoying.

Hah I did exactly that (copy data from old SD to PC) and I still lost all my data. It's a good thing I haven't deleted what's on my PC. Trying to get it to work now. A bit aggravating if I say so myself.


Edit: The solution is to format the new SD card on PC. Copy data to new SD card. Pop it in new 3DS, and Bob's your uncle!

Edit #2: Just in case http://forum.3dspedia.com/threads/tutorial-how-to-transfer-data-from-your-old-3ds-sd-card-to-new-one.512/

[pokepal148]

I had no problems doing my transfer to a bigger SD card but I wasn't transferring to a new system either.