How to Have Streetpass on a 3DS

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Have your friends been getting new stuff when they walk around with a 3DS in their pocket? Wanna join in on the fun? Read these steps to find out how to activate StreetPass on your 3DS apps.

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    The light above it should show a yellow-ish color. Turning this on will allow you to do any thing wireless.
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    You can't just go to the system settings and turn streetpass on. Also, streetpass doesn't work for all games or apps. Only select games and apps have this feature, so don't think you can use it on everything.
    • For an example, open up StreetPass Mii Plaza. Wait for it to load and come to your plaza screen. Then, scroll to the left until you get to an icon that looks like a toolbox. Tap the "a" button to open it.
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    "Streetpass, Spotpass, Invite Mii, Other, and Back."
    • Click Streetpass. A screen asking, "Activate Streetpass?" will pop up.
    • Select yes. It should say, "Streetpass has been activated!"
    • Now you are all set to get new characters on your Streetpass Mii Plaza!
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    Go where there are lots of people and hopefully, lots of 3DS'! Have fun!
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    Does it work for Alpha Sapphire?
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    Yes, it works for all games that have Streetpass functionality, including Pokemon Alpha Sapphire.
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    How do I enable it to my 3DS XL?
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    Use the same method. It’s just a bigger size. Turn on wireless communication, open the game on sleep mode, and then go to a public space.
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    How do I turn off Streetpass on my DS?
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    A regular DS doesn't have Streetpass, but on the 3DS you just turn off wireless communication.
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      • If you get a new game, look on the back of the case, about at the middle. You may see some gray and white boxes. Those are the list of features the game has. Certain games, like Mario Kart 7 have multiple features, so you can do more things. It should say if it has Streetpass and what Streetpass is used for in that title.
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      • Activating Streetpass is different for each game. You will most likely have to go to an options screen to turn on Streetpass.
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