How to Have Streetpass on a 3DS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn the wireless communications switch (located on the right side of the system) in the on position.

   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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   Step 2: Open the program you want to use streetpass on.

   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. , "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! , Go where there are lots of people and hopefully, lots of 3DS'! Have fun!
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   Step 3: A screen should come up with five options.

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   Step 4: Go out into a populated area

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   Step 5: like a city.

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