3DS - Format System Memory Question

[Leela]

This is kind of an Animal Crossing New Leaf question, but it involves the 3DS system memory too, so I wasn't sure where to post this. I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help, but it's worth a try.

I've come to the conclusion that I need to return my 3DS to its factory default settings. I won't go into the reasons but I've thought about it for a while.

It says that formatting the system memory will delete all downloaded software and save data. I have a physical game card for ACNL, but I have downloaded the amiibo update. Because my game contains downloaded data, if I format the system memory, will the save data be deleted? I don't know what to expect so I don't want to risk doing this to my 3DS if it's going to erase all progress I've made on my game.

 

[Leela]

bump bump bump

 

[Aquari]

acnl saves to the cartridge so if you format your 3ds then all your acnl data wont be gone but you might have to download the update again

As for the data/progress youve made after the update, i dont know if that will still be there but im 89% sure it will be

 

[Leela]

Thanks for the reply. I'll format the memory in a while, with 89% confidence that it will be fine. If it goes wrong, I don't have a deep emotional collection to my town so it's not a catastrophe.