[NA & EU] If you can't change your SSID, use a Smartphone to get BESTBUY items.

[Nami]

Thanks so much! I'm not allowed to mess with the router, it isn't mine anyway so. I really wanted the Dlc.

 

[RisingSun]

I'm going to try this away from home with my iPad. That way I do not need to delete my home networks

 

[Aivilo]

Thank you! So glad that us non US players can get DLC, some are exclusive which is nice

 

[tigereyes86]

Great, thanks for this! I got it to work on _The Cloud

 

[AlanS181824]

My Sky Hub doesn't allow for spaces in the SSID name so,
I used my Nexus 7 and it worked perfectly!
I now have the Raccoon Wall clock!
I have 60mb internet and it used just under 1mb in case anyone is wondering!

 

[tutti_frutti]

Got this to work tonight using my iPhone, thanks!

 

[RisingSun]

I got it to work with my iPad as well...very nice!

 

[Cazqui]

Did you follow every step?
It works for me and my brother. Also there's been some success with TBT users using this method too...
Maybe I can help?

I did all the steps but my 3DS wouldn't accept my phone.

By the way, for US it's Bestbuy, not BESTBUY. Only the B is capitalized, if you capitalize everything it won't work

I did type it that way still didn't work It looked like it was going to connect but at the last minute I got a error code.

 

[spamurai]

I did all the steps but my 3DS wouldn't accept my phone.
I did type it that way still didn't work It looked like it was going to connect but at the last minute I got a error code.

Have you deleted all other connections? Sometimes it uses other connections.

There's no reason why it wouldn't work unless you have very poor signal on your device.

 

[NessSuccess]

Sweet, I got this to work. Thanks!

 

[ben_nyc]

I did all the steps but my 3DS wouldn't accept my phone.
I did type it that way still didn't work It looked like it was going to connect but at the last minute I got a error code.

Jun, try:

1. In your tethering settings (creating a hot spot) you named the Network 'Bestbuy' right? Also, set the security options to 'Open' ...you may have to create a password IF the steps below do not work.

2. Now the 3DS can ONLY save 3x different connections, therefore if those three are occupied w/ Network settings for your house, work, Starbucks for example- delete the Starbucks connection as the other two are more relevant.

3. Now that you have an open slot to 'create a new connection' it should start by scanning for a new Access Point- if the settings were done correctly on your cell, 'Bestbuy' should be listed.

4. Select 'Bestbuy' & start the Nintendo Zone app. Allow it some time to download some files & after a bit, start New Leaf.

5. Speak to Pelly!

Good luck, Jun!

 

[Cazqui]

Did you follow every step?
It works for me and my brother. Also there's been some success with TBT users using this method too...
Maybe I can help?

By the way, for US it's Bestbuy, not BESTBUY. Only the B is capitalized, if you capitalize everything it won't work

Have you deleted all other connections? Sometimes it uses other connections.

There's no reason why it wouldn't work unless you have very poor signal on your device.

lol I never knew that I guess I could try getting rid of the regular connect and use that.

 

[spamurai]

Jun, try:

1. In your tethering settings (creating a hot spot) you named the Network 'Bestbuy' right? Also, set the security options to 'Open' ...you may have to create a password IF the steps below do not work.

2. Now the 3DS can ONLY save 3x different connections, therefore if those three are occupied w/ Network settings for your house, work, Starbucks for example- delete the Starbucks connection as the other two are more relevant.

3. Now that you have an open slot to 'create a new connection' it should start by scanning for a new Access Point- if the settings were done correctly on your cell, 'Bestbuy' should be listed.

4. Select 'Bestbuy' & start the Nintendo Zone app. Allow it some time to download some files & after a bit, start New Leaf.

5. Speak to Pelly!

Good luck, Jun!

You don't need to open the Nintendo Zone App because the items are distributed in game.
Most people connected and have gone straight into the game.

lol I never knew that I guess I could try getting rid of the regular connect and use that.

Just make sure the "Bestbuy" or "_The Cloud" connection is the only connection (or the least secured) and your 3DS will use it by default. (ie. if you have two connections, a protected Bestbuy one and an open home network/public hotspot, it will automatically connect to the open one, in turn, not working).

Let me know if you're still having problems.

 

[RisingSun]

Something I also found, if you are not willing to remove the extra connection settings, take your devices and get away from your regular network. I believe (don't quote me on this) that the 3ds takes the connections in order, i.e. if home is connection 1 and device is connection 2, it will take home first if available.

I took my devices to the post office today and did my download from there.

 

[spamurai]

Something I also found, if you are not willing to remove the extra connection settings, take your devices and get away from your regular network. I believe (don't quote me on this) that the 3ds takes the connections in order, i.e. if home is connection 1 and device is connection 2, it will take home first if available.

I took my devices to the post office today and did my download from there.

I think you're right.
I've put my iPhone hotspot in Connection1 and my regular internet connection in Connection2's slot to solve this seems I only turn on my hotspot when I want to get an item. In turn the 3DS using my 2nd connection (regular connection) by default.

If that makes sense lol.
Ie, when my hotspot is on, it connects to that first.
When it's off, it uses my normal internet.

 

[Cottonball]

Oh wow thank-you I will try this to get the UK items since I am in NA! ^^

 

[Cazqui]

You don't need to open the Nintendo Zone App because the items are distributed in game.
Most people connected and have gone straight into the game.



Just make sure the "Bestbuy" or "_The Cloud" connection is the only connection (or the least secured) and your 3DS will use it by default. (ie. if you have two connections, a protected Bestbuy one and an open home network/public hotspot, it will automatically connect to the open one, in turn, not working).

Let me know if you're still having problems.

I did everything correctly but it still won't connect :/

- - - Post Merge - - -

Never mind that ^ I got it to work

 

[Nicole]

This didn't work out for me so it looks like I'm going to miss out on this item

I really hope its orderable thru the catalog.

 

[Limeybeans]

Regarding the house wifi and tethering:

Did this today and had to delete the first connection (my home wifi) and have my phone's "Bestbuy" connection as the only one (didn't have third) and it worked.
Juat wanted to confirm for everyone.

 

[spamurai]

This didn't work out for me so it looks like I'm going to miss out on this item

I really hope its orderable thru the catalog.

Well, I could get them for you if necessary

Regarding the house wifi and tethering:

Did this today and had to delete the first connection (my home wifi) and have my phone's "Bestbuy" connection as the only one (didn't have third) and it worked.
Juat wanted to confirm for everyone.

Yes, thats correct well thats how I did it xD

It also works having the Tethered connection as Conn1 and the default Wifi as Conn2