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neat root Jul 21, 2022, 3:54 PM

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I’m planning on getting a new sd card since I’m running out of space on my 64gb one. I’m nervous about the transfer process so if anyone is able to set up and would like to vc with me to help me through the process that will be perfect!

valid narwhal Jul 21, 2022, 4:34 PM

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neat root I’m planning on getting a new sd card since I’m running out of space on my 64gb ...

Not a big issue, really. Save data is not stored on the microSD card.

unreal gulchBOT Jul 21, 2022, 4:34 PM

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SWITCH'S DATA ALLOCATION

･ All data, including games' install data (the game + DLC + Update), screenshots, gameplay capture videos, users' settings and save data are initially stored on the Switch's internal memory.

･ From the moment a microSD card is put into the Switch, all future games' install data, screenshots, gameplay capture videos will be stored into that microSD card. This will be applied to any other subsequent microSD card put into the Switch.

･ Past games' install data, screenshots, gameplay capture videos will not be automatically moved over to the newly inserted microSD card and will stay in the Switch's internal memory or previous microSD card. You can manually move them in System Settings ⚙️ > Data Management.

※ Important: Users' settings and Save Data will always remain on the Switch's internal memory and cannot be moved over to the microSD card.

･ In order to move data from one microSD card to another, type !tag sdt for a guide.

unreal gulchBOT Jul 21, 2022, 5:53 PM

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sdt

TRANSFER DATA BETWEEN MICROSD CARD

§ If you want to transfer data between a microSD card, previously used on your Switch, to different microSD card, you will have two options:

● Option 1: You can transfer the game's install data from the old microSD card into the Switch's internal memory then transfer it back to the new microSD card. Doing so by going into System Setting ⚙️ > Data Management > Move Data Between System/ microSD Card. For screenshot/videos, use Manage Screenshots and Videos.

● Option 2: You can use a computer (PC/Mac) or Android smartphone capable with reading and formatting microSD. Additional microSD card reader or software may be required. Nintendo recommend to copy and paste, but it doesn't work most of the time. Please follow the steps below instead:

1. Using a PC/Mac/Android Smartphone to 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 locations.

※ Untested MacOS method.

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