List of Nintendo 3DS system updates

Whenever the Nintendo 3DS needs to make an improvement in built-in software or add a new feature, it undergoes a system update. Below is a list of updates:

1. March 27th, 2011 (North America):
 * Initial release on 3DS
 * Improved system stability; many bugs fixed
 * Some of the ability to receive data has been extended
 * Improved network connectivity
 * A 3D demonstration video (a 3D version of the official White Knuckles music video by OK Go)

2. June 6th, 2011 (North America) and June 7th (Japan):
 * Nintendo eShop
 * Nintendo DSi™/Nintendo DSi XL™ software transfer
 * Nintendo 3DS Camera update
 * Removal of demonstration video
 * Improved system stability and overall performance
 * Addition of hotkeys for most touch-screen system buttons
 * SpotPass functionality in Sleep Mode
 * "Sleep Mode" button on menu shown after power button is pressed removed
 * "Software closed." message moved to touch screen
 * Ridge Racer 3D bug that forces the user to power the 3DS off and then back on
 * Blocks flash cards

3. June 15th, 2011 (North America)::
 * A correction for the screen freeze symptom experienced in the Ridge Racer 3D game.
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments to enhance user experience.
 * You can receive automatic updates when a wireless internet connection is available. When the download is complete, you will receive a dialog on the HOME Menu detailing the steps to install the update.

4. November 13th, 2011 (Bundled with Super Mario 3D Land):
 * Allows players to join in online games that friends are playing using the Friends List
 * Improves system security
 * Blocks flash cards

5. December 6th, 2011:
 * Nintendo 3DS Camera update
 * 3D Video Recording
 * Stop-motion Animation
 * Time Lapse Animation
 * Improved QR Code Functionality
 * 3DS software transfer
 * StreetPass Mii Plaza Update
 * Find Mii 2 
 * New Applications (World Map, Music Player, Slide Show, and Accomplishments)
 * Ability to get Miis and new puzzle pieces for Puzzle Swap via SpotPass
 * Friend List update previously exclusive to Super Mario 3D Land
 * Nintendo eShop updates
 * Ability to download demos
 * Ability download in Sleep Mode
 * Ability to download DLC
 * Support for "Download Codes"
 * Ability to save payment information

6. December 21, 2011:
 * Minor update which improves StreetPass Mii Plaza application
 * Minor improve to the overall system performance

7. April 25, 2012:
 * Ability for Nintendo and third-party developers to be able to patch physical games
 * Ability to create folders on the HOME Menu to organize games and applications, and hold up to 60 items and be named
 * Improved and redesigned Nintendo eShop

8. May 15, 2012:
 * Ability for a system update to take place without the need of a parental control pin

9. June 27, 2012:
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

10. July 24, 2012:
 * Future improvements to overall stability on the Nintendo eShop and other minor adjustments
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

11. September 19, 2012:
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

12. December 4, 2012:
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

13. March 25, 2013:
 * Ability to perform Sleep Mode downloads of purchased titles while the Nintendo eShop is running
 * Support for the Save Data Transfer Tool
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

14. April 4, 2013: 15. June 17, 2013:
 * Fixed an error that prevented some users from launching the System Settings, Nintendo eShop or Game Notes after an error message was displayed during the system update process
 * Ability to update StreetPass Mii Plaza (Japan and Europe only)
 * Ability to save the data of compatible downloadable software which can be backed up and restored
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

16. June 27, 2013:
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

17. July 11, 2013:
 * Ability to update StreetPass Mii Plaza (North America only)
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

18. August 5, 2013:
 * Support for StreetPass Relay points

19. September 13, 2013:
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments

20. December 9, 2013:
 * Added support for Nintendo Network IDs
 * Added support for Miiverse
 * Removed the limit for system transfers
 * Changed the start-up method of Nintendo 3DS Camera from the HOME Menu
 * Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments