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Managing NDS Saves: Using Checkpoint


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This tutorial will show you how to backup your DS cartridge save using a 3ds homebrew program called Checkpoint. 

1. Insert your cartridge, and make sure the 3DS menu can see it. This is important because sometimes the system can't read the cartridge unless it's inserted just right.

2. Launch Checkpoint.

3. Use the DPad to select the game with the "DS" logo on it. Then press A to select the game.

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4. Use the DPad to select the save slot you wish to use (the selected slot has a blue background). If backing up the save, you can select "New..." to create a new slot. Be careful not to overwrite anything important.

5. Press either the Backup or Restore button on the touch screen.

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6. Press "A" to confirm

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7. If you chose to create a new save slot, use the on-screen keyboard to give it a name, then press "OK".

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8. If the save was exported correctly you should see a success message appear.

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10. Your backup or restore is complete. Exit Checkpoint, and your save should be located on your SD card under /3ds/Checkpoint/saves/(your game)/(your save slot).

11. MAKE A BACKUP OF THIS FILE BEFORE USING OR EDITING IT WITH ANY SAVE EDITORS.

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On 4/2/2019 at 7:25 AM, Poppolino said:

After I backup a save from an original cartridge (Pokemon White), and modify it with PkHex, restoring it with Checkpoint on the original cartridge could potentially damage it?

hey @Poppolino i have done this multiple times even with GBC and GBA and haven't had an issue

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