Transferring SD card to new switch | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 1:53 AM

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Hi! I originally was on a Lite, but upgraded today to an OLED. I was using a 512gb microSD, no issues with it at all with my Lite. When I got my OLED, I did the whole "transfer user data" stuff, no issue, but when I go to put in my new microSD card it says it cannot be used because it was used on my old one.

Now before when I got my 512, I basically copied all my stuff from my 32gb microSD card onto my laptop & just dragged it into the 512gb one. Should I do something similar for it to work, or am I screwed?

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 2:24 AM

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cinder crater Hi! I originally was on a Lite, but upgraded today to an OLED. I was using a 512...

microSD card transfer is an entire different thing. Check below.

next solarBOT Jul 15, 2023, 2:24 AM

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TRANSFER DATA ON MICROSD CARD

§ These are instructions on how to deal with data on microSD card, transferring them between different cards or between Switch consoles.

※ Note
● MicroSD card only contain screenshot/gameplay capture video and games' install data. Save data is stored on the Switch's internal memory and cannot be moved to microSD card.
● You can move data between the microSD card and the Switch's internal memory by going into System Setting ⚙️ > Data Management.

■ Transfer a microSD card to a different Switch
1. Make sure you have transferred the profiles that own games to the new Switch. Otherwise the console will not recognize the data. Type !tag save for more info.
2. Simply plug the old microSD card into the new Switch and check your content in System Setting ⚙️ > Data Management. Games' data and screenshot/gameplay capture should be present.
※ If it doesn't work, backup the data on your computer, format the card with the Switch, then put the data back on the card.

■ Transfer data between microSD card
You will need a device that can read and format microSD card. Either PC/MAC computer or smartphone/tablet.
1. Determine the File System of the old microSD card.
2. Format the new microSD card to the same File System.
3. Use the Switch to format the new microSD card one more time.
4. Copy and paste the files from the old microSD card over to the new one. Following the correct folder's location.

next solarBOT Jul 15, 2023, 3:01 AM

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SAVE DATA AND YOU

※ Note: Save data is stored on the internal memory and not the microSD card.

• How to transfer a profile's data - Copy an entire profile and its save data from Switch A then move it to Switch B, then delete the profile from Switch A.

• How to transfer individual games' save data - Copy an individual game's save data to another Switch, then delete the save data from the original source.

• How to download save data from cloud backup - Requires Nintendo Switch Online subscription. You can keep multiple copies of save data on multiple Switch consoles this way. Make sure to let them sync/update before playing.
※ Note: If your subscription expired, the cloud save backup will be kept for 6 months before deletion.

￮ Exception: Animal Crossing: New Horizon's save data is different and have unique backup and transfer process.

⚠︎ Warning: If you have issue transferring data between Switch consoles (error 2216-5000 with the message "Unable to communicate with the other console."):
• Try connecting both Switch consoles to a different network and attempt the transfer again. (Hotspot will work)
• Delete the Wifi network from both Switch consoles, reconnect them and do it again.

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:02 AM

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When you transfer your profile to a new console, it often asks at the end if you want to keep using the old console or not.

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If you answer no, it will make the new console the Primary console

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Normally this is for game-sharing feature, but strangely enough it affects how the Switch can recognize the microSD card as well.

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There has been case the card can start working on the new Switch simply because they change primary console over.

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:03 AM

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Yeah I changed my primary console over

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:04 AM

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It's in the eShop settings, go to eShop and click your avatar to access it.

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:04 AM

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Lemme make sure it did it

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:04 AM

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Then you are not the lucky one then :\

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:04 AM

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But I selected "no" when it asked if I was gonna use the old one cos I'm giving it to my mum's friend for her chemo

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I'm hoping my data just transferred over regularly, if I have to wipe the SD its fine I just want my TOTK save data 😭

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:05 AM

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cinder crater I'm hoping my data just transferred over regularly, if I have to wipe the SD its...

My dude, read the tags again

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It's fine, no worries

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:05 AM

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When you go to settings though

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:05 AM

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If you want to make sure, go to System Settings > Data Management > Delete save data (It's just a list of save data)

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:06 AM

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theres an option to move data between the system and card

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that doesnt affect save data?

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:06 AM

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Yeah but that's a different thingy

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:06 AM

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ohhhh

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:06 AM

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Save data cannot be moved from the internal memory to microSD card

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:06 AM

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well here's to hoping it copied over when i transferred the user data!

lapis surge Jul 15, 2023, 3:07 AM

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Go check

cinder crater Jul 15, 2023, 3:07 AM

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gotta wait 12 more minutes

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