PNID linking and old PNID removal without loss of data?

[taikoninin]

I accidentally created my PNID with the same user as my NNID. I have a new PNID, but when i try to remove my old PNID from my 3ds, it says all my save data will be removed and the system memory will be reformatted. How do I link my new PNID without losing all my old stuff?

[MatthewL246_PNID]

See this post for instructions:

Pnid deletion request (for this account)

I think I’ve found it. Could you open up Luma3DS settings and make sure that Enable loading external firms and modules and Enable game patching is disabled? Once your 3DS has booted up, power it off again and re-enable those settings and the PNID should be unlinked (you should be able to tell if you see 022-5432 when opening up something like Miiverse). Then, follow our usual troubleshooting tips for 022-5432: Open Nimbus Switch to Nintendo servers Open eShop (if user has an NNID) Exit eSho…