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Guide Information
Backup and restore game save data using JKSV.
- 10+ Minutes
What You Need
- Unpatched/Modchipped Switch
- MicroSD Card (64GB+)
- JKSV
Backup Save Data
- Download the software from the link below.
- Put the JKSV.nro into the switch folder on the root of your microSD card.
- Boot into Atmosphere on emuMMC or sysMMC (depending on where the save data is) and run JKSV from the hbmenu.
- Press X to bring up the User Options and select Dump All For (your profile) to dump the save data for all your games.
- You can dump an individual save by pressing A on your profile, highlight and select the game you want dump the save for, then by press A again on New. Give your save a name then select OK.
- Some games are in displayed in the Device tab.
- All backed up save data will be located in the JKSV folder on the root of your microSD card.
Restore Save Data
- Boot into Atmosphere on emuMMC or sysMMC (depending on where you want to restore the save data to) and run JKSV from the hbmenu.
- Press A on your profile, navigate to the game you want to restore the save data for and select it with A.
- Press Y on the save you want to restore, then hold A until you see the save data has been restored.
- You might need to launch a game and create a new save before being able to restore a save.
⚠️ Warning ⚠️
Modifying your Switch is dangerous. It can lead to account bans, which will prevent you from accessing Nintendo's online services and can also lead to potential console bricks. If you decide to modify your Switch in any way, we take no responsibility for any damage you cause to your switch. If you have any questions, or need help getting started, you can join our discord server by clicking the link above.