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How do you fix the 3DS Error code 006-0502?

Alton Alexander
By Alton AlexanderUpdated on June 4th, 2022

The 3ds error code 006-0502 is a problem that can occur when trying to connect to the internet on the 3DS. This error code can be caused by a number of things, including:

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the internet

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the Nintendo servers

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the router

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the Wi-Fi

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the DNS server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the HTTP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the HTTPS server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the FTP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the SMTP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the IMAP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the POP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the NNTP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the VPN server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the WEP server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the WPA server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the WPA2 server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the WPS server

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the ad-hoc network

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the hotspot

-The 3DS not being able to connect to the access point

Other common searches for this error include:

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1. Restart your system and try again

  1. If your 3ds is not in use, turn it off by pressing the power button until you see the Nintendo 3DS screen.
  2. If your 3ds is in use, press the power button to turn it off.
  3. Hold down the power button and the home button at the same time until the 3ds powers down.
  4. When the 3ds powers down, hold down the power button and the home button until you see the Nintendo 3DS screen.
  5. Press the power button to turn on your 3ds.
  6. After your 3ds powers on, hold down the L and R buttons to access the menu.
  7. Select System Settings.
  8. Select System Update and press the A button.
  9. Select Yes to restart your 3ds.
  10. After your 3ds restarts, try to solve the 3ds error code again.

2. If you are using a wireless connection, try a wired connection

  • Firstly try to clear the 3ds error code by powering off the 3ds and waiting 10 seconds then turning it back on
  • If that doesn't work, try to reset the 3ds by holding down the power button for 10 seconds
  • If that still doesn't work, you can try to connect it to a different router or switch

3. Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network

From the HOME screen, select System Settings. Select Network Settings. Select Wi-Fi. Select the network you want to connect to. Enter the security code. Select Connect.

4. Move closer to the router

When you receive the 3ds error code 006-0502, the first step would be to try and Fix the issue by following the steps below. First, try turning off your 3ds and then turning it back on. If the issue persists, try resetting your 3ds by following the steps below. To reset your 3ds, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds until the console turns off. Once it turns off, hold down the power button again to turn it back on. After your 3ds is reset, follow the steps below to try and Fix the issue. The next step would be to try and connect your 3ds to the router. If you are still experiencing the issue, then the most likely cause is a network issue. To try and fix the network issue, you can try following the steps below. First, try turning off your 3ds and then turning it back on. If the issue persists, try resetting your 3ds by following the steps below. To reset your 3ds, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds until the console turns off. Once it turns off, hold down the power button again to turn it back on. After your 3ds is reset, follow the steps below to try and Fix the issue. If the issue persists after following the steps above, then the issue may be caused by a problem with your 3ds hardware. If this is the case, you will need to take your 3ds to a repair shop.

Still not working? maybe try one of these options:

  1. Check for interference from other devices.
  2. Update your router's firmware.
  3. Contact your Internet service provider.