Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Switch Theme

Q: What is this site?

This is a site for uploading, sharing, and downloading themes, splashes, and badges for your Nintendo 3DS, 2DS, New Nintendo 3DS, and 2DS systems with homebrew or CFW access.

Q: How do I use this site, and what are the QR codes for?

Use Anemone to download themes/splashes directly to your console via QR codes on item pages. Alternatively, download the ZIP file and place it in your SD card's themes or splashes folder.

Q: I uploaded something awaiting approval. How do I get accepted?

New uploads require admin approval for content control. Asking won't speed up approval. If your first 5 uploads are accepted, you gain Trusted status, enabling auto-approval for future uploads. If an item is rejected, you lose Trusted status and must resubmit 5 new items. Switch Theme reserves the right to reject content for any reason (e.g., ToS violations).

Q: What are the upload restrictions?

We reject: • Official Nintendo themes • NSFW/sketchy content depicting minors (real or fictional) • Hate content • Images of non-famous real people (exceptions: celebrities, internet personalities, stock images). Consequences: • Reported stolen themes will be removed, resulting in loss of Trusted status. • Repeated violations may lead to account termination and content deletion.

Q: Why did I lose Trusted status?

Reasons include: • Uploading multiple versions of the same theme (spam). • Submitting 5+ themes too quickly (hurts new creators' visibility). • Uploading rule-breaking content. Contact support via our Discord (header link) if this seems erroneous.

Q: How do I use the search?

Switch Theme supports advanced search commands: • NSFW:[all/safe/sketchy/nsfw] • Tag:[tag name] • User:[username] • Quotation marks ("exact phrase") for precise results.

Q: How can I change my avatar?

We use Gravatar. Register there with the same email used for Switch Theme, then upload your avatar.

Q: Who do I contact to report abuse?

Use the "Report Content" button for: • Reuploads of your theme with minor edits. • Official Nintendo themes. • Copyright infringement (e.g., unauthorized use of your music/art). For other issues, join our Discord (header link).

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