Nintendo has released a new Nintendo 3DS System Update, which adds improvements to the system’s performance. For example, after updating your system to 5.0.0-11, when your Nintendo 3DS is in Sleep Mode, ‘Download Later’ software will be able to download via SpotPass while the Nintendo eShop is open. Below is a list of what the latest Nintendo 3DS System Update does… If you want to know how to perform a System Update, click here.

Version 5.0.0-11U available via wireless Internet connection includes the following improvements:

Nintendo eShop improvements*

Users will no longer need to close the Nintendo eShop application to ensure the “Download Later” feature works while the Nintendo 3DS is in Sleep Mode.

Other improvements to usability have been made, including the ability to download software update data in the background.

Improvements to system stability and usability