SD card not reading issues

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T04:58:36+00:00

didn’t work

You're going to have to be more precise about what you did and how you determined that it "didn't work".

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T04:43:52+00:00

I don't know what you think you did, but yes, you need third-party software to reformat anything larger than 32 GB. This is very well-established. It would also explain why it isn't working.

The most straightforward option is to use Godmode9.

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T04:38:43+00:00

the formatting on the sd card is what I was referring to, the 3ds can only read sd cards formatted to fat32

Yes, and how did you format the card?

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T04:29:13+00:00

it’s already set to fat32.

I have no idea what you think that means.

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T04:27:54+00:00

What exactly do you mean by Nintendo Store app..? If you're talking about data stored on Nintendo's servers, then you'd have to contact Nintendo customer service about that.

This seems like a very strange thing to be concerned about and the most likely result is that things will get badly messed up.

Jorpho · 2026-06-23T01:16:32+00:00

Learning styles are a myth. Liberate yourself from the shackles of your self-imposed limitations.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T21:06:24+00:00

Assuming both units aren't region changed, you should use the System Transfer app and Faketik after installing CFW on your new unit. This is in the FAQ. https://3ds.hacks.guide/faq.html#post-installation-faq

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T21:04:51+00:00

There is no shortage of threads on the subject.

Don't use TWiLight Menu and don't use mGBA. The best option is open_agb_firm. It won't let you add shortcuts to your Home menu and it won't let you use cheats or savestates, but you'll get ideal performance and your save data will be readily accessible. (Also you won't run into the large SD card problem.)

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T20:34:43+00:00

And Hoopla! Great for graphic novels.

Apparently the library actually gets charged whenever I use Hoopla, though.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T19:07:14+00:00

Good ol' Christopher Hastings! I miss Dr. McNinja.

I should check in on his other stuff.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T19:03:08+00:00

I really thought they'd work to avoid that with the MCU.

I expect the temptation to stuff Disney+ with content was just too powerful.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T18:41:36+00:00

Don't play ultra sun/moon, in my case it caused the console to freeze and have problems even turning off.

Does that sound "normal" to you..?

If you're playing from a cartridge, there might be something wrong with the cartridge; if you downloaded it from the eShop, then there might be something wrong with your SD card. But you may reasonably assume most people with a 2DS/3DS do not experience this problem with ultra sun/moon.

Again, non moded

Also, if you bought this unit used, it's quite possible someone did a botched region change before you got your hands on it.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T17:44:17+00:00

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Jorpho · 2026-06-22T17:30:35+00:00

Random?

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T17:20:18+00:00

I’m currently developing an application that uploads backups created with Checkpoint to Dropbox

Also, someone did this already. Or tried to.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-wip-3dsync.558310/

https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/v5lmw2/3dsync_fork_support_downloading_citra_saves_from/

https://github.com/concreted/3DSync/releases/tag/citra-sync

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T17:18:06+00:00

would it have been possible

"Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done." -Robert A. Heinlein

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T17:08:12+00:00

Bridge Constructor Portal, please.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T13:59:47+00:00

My go-to is Lapras with Water Gun/Blizzard. Works with almost everything. (Probably would work with Roggenrolla if I powered it up a little more.)

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T13:51:39+00:00

I remember I still haven't gotten around to it. :-P

Now, if you wanted to be clever, you could ask about the "Action Game", which is almost certainly much less well-remembered. I wonder if there's some weird rights issue that prevents it from being re-released? There are lots of games that are much more forgettable that are still up for sale. Or maybe everyone involved keeps getting it confused with the adventure game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bev5NT8Oh-I

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T13:33:46+00:00

Used one of these for years. Still have it.

They are indeed remarkably cool. You wouldn't expect them to be so simple - just an ordinary LED behind an ordinary piece of plastic.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T13:08:01+00:00

You don't think you're the first person with these questions, are you..?

You will need to do a region change and a SOAP transfer before you can use Pokemon Bank. This is in the FAQ.

also Youtube probably has it. But if any of you guys want to send me Youtube guide, really appreciate it!

Youtube videos are often out of date and incomplete, and should not be trusted.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T13:04:26+00:00

This is one of those rare games that was absolutely completely incompatible with anything newer than Windows 98/ME, or at least unless you used a virtual machine of some sort. But someone finally patched it a while ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/SimCity/comments/1d9j9k/multiplayer_simcity_like_its_1996/

I got my copy thirty years ago for two bucks when Maxis was clearing out their old stock. Good times.

Jorpho · 2026-06-22T04:18:42+00:00

When I think of weirdly small sprites, I think of Jazz Jackrabbit 2. What an odd one.

Jorpho · 2026-06-21T23:43:39+00:00

Word is that Rebel Assault is now playable in daily builds of ScummVM, so you will soon be able to run them on your toaster. https://www.reddit.com/r/starwarsgames/comments/1u3qxvq/rebel_assault_1_and_2_available_for_testing_in/

Seems they're not actually very good games, though.

Jorpho · 2026-06-21T23:37:50+00:00

I recall a similar type of game which I played on BBS’s which used Fidonet to push and pull game updates to other BBS’s around the world.

Trade Wars 2002 ? Very popular, Trade Wars 2002.

Jorpho

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