So far I think I may prefer the New 2DS XL over the other models, but it seems to me as though the cartridge slot has issues, or maybe it's just me. What I've noticed is that sometimes when I insert a cartridge, it won't read it. It will say that there is no cartridge in the slot, even when there is.

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I randomly bought this R4 GoldPro 2019 several days ago without knowing much about the R4 cart differences. I also bought a 32 GB SanDisk microSD card alongside it. I've tried to identify/fix this error I keep getting but its lead me nowhere. Im not sure whether its a clone or not but whatever I do I keep getting the 'Menu?' screen everytime. I don't know if its cause of my SD card (Which I've formatted many times) or the kernels Im downloading but I can't get this card to work. If someone could give me a link to the right things to download for this cart or give me any tips then I would be really grateful.

3DS won't read it's SD card? In this page, we focus on how to fix the issue in some easy and efficient ways.

3ds Game Not Reading Cartridge

• If even one pin is missing it won't read the games. There's a metal shield on the backside. You might be able to trim it a little in order to get to the pins better. I did that on a standard 3ds.
• If possible test various Nintendo 3DS Game Cards in your system. If only one Game Card does not work in your Nintendo 3DS system, please check if this Game Card works properly in another Nintendo 3DS system. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards cannot be read, or cannot be read properly. New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS.

As a game user, you might have encountered a situation that you are unable to start a game because your SD card cannot be detected or read by 3DS. Just like the following case:

'When I open my 3DS XL, it gives me a message says 'Could not detect an SD Card. The software on the SD Card could not be displayed.' Is there any fix?'

Fixes for 3DS Could Not Detect an SD Card

Follow the steps below to solve the issue correctly.

1. Check if the Problem Is with Your SD Card or Your 3DS

Whenever you get could not detect an SD card error message, please first try another SD card in your 3DS.

• If another SD Card does not work, it might suggest that your 3DS should be sent in for repair.
• If another SD Card works, it turns out to be a problem with your SD card. You can try to reformat 3DS SD card to FAT32 with EaseUS free partition software for repair. It is said to be helpful with a large number of users.

2. Transfer 3DS Saved Data onto Another SD Card

Here, before formatting, you can try EaseUS PC transfer software to transfer your 3DS Saved Data onto another SD card. It works if your card can be detected by your PC.

3. Reformat 3DS SD Card to FAT32

Step 1: Launch EaseUS Partition Master, right-click the partition on your external hard drive/USB/SD card which you want to format and choose the 'Format' option.

Step 2: Assign a new partition label, file system (NTFS/FAT32/EXT2/EXT3), and cluster size to the selected partition, then click 'OK'.

Step 3: In the Warning window, click 'OK' to continue.

Nintendo 2ds Won't Read Games

Step 4: Click the 'Execute Operation' button in the top-left corner to review the changes, then click 'Apply' to start formatting your external hard drive/USB/SD card.

4. Replace Old 3DS SD Card with a New One

For some users who are still suffering could not detect an SD card error in 3DS after reformatting the card, replacing the old card with a new one is recommended.

How to Avoid 3DS Could Not Detect an SD Card

• Never remove or insert SD cards while the system is on.
• Never remove a miniSD or microSD card while the adapter is still in the system.