Resetting Save Files in Fashion Designer: New York (DS) – Not Supported, High Risk

There is no legitimate, safe way to reset save data in Fashion Designer: New York on Nintendo DS. The game lacks a "New Game +" or "Delete Save" option in its menu, and the save file lives on the cartridge's internal flash/EEPROM—not system memory.

Why It's Locked

• Cartridge-based save: DS games write to the game card itself. No system-level save management (unlike 3DS/Switch).
• No in-game reset: Ubisoft (publisher) didn't include one.
• DS system menu: Only manages DSiWare/DSi System Data—not retail cart saves.

Workarounds (Not Recommended)

• Start New Game: Overwrites current slot. Safest. You lose all progress, unlocks, portfolio.
• DS(i) System Settings → Data Management: Shows "Game Card" but no delete option for retail games.
• Homebrew (GodMode9 / TWiLight Menu++ on 3DS/DSi): Can dump/edit/delete save file. Risk: Corrupts cartridge filesystem, bricks save, may damage cart. Requires CFW.
• Action Replay / Flashcart cheat codes: "Erase Save" codes exist but are unreliable and risky.

Better Options

• Just start over. The game is short (~6–8 hrs for story). Replaying is the intended reset.
• Trade/sell the cart. Someone else enjoys your progress. Buy a fresh copy ($5–$15 used).
• Emulate (if you own cart): Dump ROM + save → play on melonDS/DeSmuME → savestates, multiple saves, easy reset.

Don't risk hardware damage for a save reset. New Game or a fresh cart is the right answer.