Feedback nintendo 3ds xl "could not detect an sd card. the software on the sd card could not be displayed"

[kamiyami]

Hello, I was using my 3dsxl just fine earlier before I went to work. Packed it in my bag, recently turnt it on and this message was prompt after a black screen almost 2 minute load up of the device. I'm not very savvy with software and was hoping someone can help me solve this issue. Perhaps a dumbed down explanation
Thank you.

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Hello, I was using my 3dsxl just fine earlier before I went to work. Packed it in my bag, recently turnt it on and this message was prompt after a black screen almost 2 minute load up of the device. I'm not very savvy with software and was hoping someone can help me solve this issue. Perhaps a dumbed down explanation
Thank you.

Take out the SD card and make sure that the write protect switch is unlocked (switched toward the top of the card where the contacts are) and that the contacts are clean.

 

[CoolMe]

Yep, or change the sd card adapter entirely if moving the lock slider didn't help, as those things brake all the time.

 

[kamiyami]

Take out the SD card and make sure that the write protect switch is unlocked (switched toward the top of the card where the contacts are) and that the contacts are clean.

Thanks man, i liberated a fresh eraser from the facility I'm guarding. No luck after cleaning it unfortunately.

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Yep, or change the sd card adapter entirely if moving the lock slider didn't help, as those things brake all the time.

Thanks, almost off so I'll stop by cvs and grab one. Hopefully that'll solve it

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Yep, or change the sd card adapter entirely if moving the lock slider didn't help, as those things brake all the time.

This only applies if you use a mini or micro SD card. Which you probably are, but I just want to be clear that full size SD cards don't need adapters.

 

[impeeza]

3dsxl doesn't use TF cards or micro SD card? that do not have write protect tab.

you can:

put the sd card on a computer and verify is not corrupted.

reseat the SD on your 3ds a few times.

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

3dsxl doesn't use TF cards or micro SD card? that do not have write protect tab.

you can:

put the sd card on a computer and verify is not corrupted.

reseat the SD on your 3ds a few times.

He may be using an adapter, which does have the lock.

 

[kamiyami]

3dsxl doesn't use TF cards or micro SD card? that do not have write protect tab.

you can:

put the sd card on a computer and verify is not corrupted.

reseat the SD on your 3ds a few times.

He may be using an adapter, which does have the lock.

So I bought another SanDisk micro SD/ adapter, swapped adapters and tried again. The same thing pops up when I turn on the 3ds. But what's odd is when I put the old adapter and new micro SD card in and turn on the ds, the ds turns on quick with no delay and prompt the set up process. So would this mean the original micro SD that has my saved files is corrupt?

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

So I bought another SanDisk micro SD/ adapter, swapped adapters and tried again. The same thing pops up when I turn on the 3ds. But what's odd is when I put the old adapter and new micro SD card in and turn on the ds, the ds turns on quick with no delay and prompt the set up process. So would this mean the original micro SD that has my saved files is corrupt?

When you can, get to a computer and try to backup the contents of your SD card.
Then, format the card and see if h2testw, a storage testing tool, sees any failures.

 

[SylverReZ]

If you're experienced at soldering, then you could replace the SD card slot if you can find a replacement part. But it'd be best to try checking the card for errors, h2testw is what most people have been recommending.

 

[kamiyami]

When you can, get to a computer and try to backup the contents of your SD card.
Then, format the card and see if h2testw, a storage testing tool, sees any failures.

So the SD card with my 3DS files isn't even reading on my computer. This is the message I'm getting

 

[CoolMe]

So the SD card with my 3DS files isn't even reading on my computer. This is the message I'm getting

Try inserting the micro sd card into the new sd adapter (you purchased), and then plug it in your pc. If the same happens, then i'm afraid your micro sd card might be damaged.

 

[kamiyami]

Try inserting the micro sd card into the new sd adapter (you purchased), and then plug it in your pc. If the same happens, then i'm afraid your micro sd card might be damaged.

So there's no way to recover the data from it ?

 

[impeeza]

So there's no way to recover the data from it ?

may be paying 1500 USD to a recovery service.

 

[godreborn]

Huge mistake if you didn't make periodic backups. That's the main reason I like cloud saving on the newer systems, you don't have to worry about it.

 

[CoolMe]

So there's no way to recover the data from it ?

Sadly, yes.