nds-bootstrap:

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000 and other contributors, we can now load NDS games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

Don't expect high compatibility, but do expect many, many updates.

Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

Anti-Piracy patch list by Robz8
https://gbatemp.net/threads/ap-patch-preservation.477536/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[metroid maniac]

So out of curiosity with the ability to now install unsigned firmwares on the 3ds wouldn't a slightly easier solution or at least more compatible solution be to basically patch the firmware to redirect all slot-1 calls to sd. I'm not and expert by any means it was just something that came to me. Rather than patching the roms to redirect their calls basically just rewrite the functions that the rom is calling. Please correct me if I'm wrong figured it was at least worth asking.

While running DS mode, there is effectively no firmware, just the game.
So no.

 

[Alvoko]

Kirby super star ultra work in EUR version but the loading time is really slow...

 

[DoArt]

For the people wanting to play warioware touched, you do know there's a cia on the iso site right?

 

[Doughno]

For the people wanting to play warioware touched, you do know there's a cia on the iso site right?

not the point...

 

[BeastMode6]

Would a faster SD card help with load times? Like a class 10 over a class 4?

 

[Doughno]

Would a faster SD card help with load times? Like a class 10 over a class 4?

The SD card speed is not the issue here

 

[metroid maniac]

Would a faster SD card help with load times? Like a class 10 over a class 4?

The load times are mostly due to internal communication rather than SD card speed. So maybe a little, but not by much.

 

[BeastMode6]

The load times are mostly due to internal communication rather than SD card speed. So maybe a little, but not by much.

The SD card speed is not the issue here

I kind of figured it was more of a 3ds limit rather than an SD card limit.

 

[frobinson54]

the US rom gets stuck once you enter the castle

Well it is still impressive. Can't wait for the upcoming releases!

The US Rom I used allows me to start and finish level 1 and maybe more with no cart inserted at all. You just have to wait a while to load the castle.

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I figured out the problem just encase anyone else has this issue. When i updated my twlloader it had a bootstrap.ini file in it that was loading bootstrap_card.nds instead of bootstrap_dldi.nds so if you recently updated twl loader check your bootstap ini

EDIT:

NVM Doing that still doesnt let me get into the castle and i have exhausted every option I have Tried Numerous Builds of Bootstrap with every rom version of sm64ds and not a single one will let me in the castle without a cart in the slot it just black screens. and if i have a cart in the slot i can jump into the first painting and select the 1st start but the level never loads. so i have no idea how people say they can get that far i have tried this on 2 different 3ds systems so honestly i dont think this game is working as people say

Try completely deleting TW Loader and reinstalling. It really does work all the way through Level 1. I have no reason to make that up.

 

[Adeel1234]

Some games ive tested: (card.v2) (nothing in slot-1)

Hotel Dusk - secrets(ks)= White screen

Bleach DS 4th Flame Bringer(JP)- Boots to a splashscreen saying something on the lines of Cannot save data.

 

[jackb994]

Lego Star Wars TCS gets to licenced by nintendo then after ~10 min it crashes

 

[Adeel1234]

Burnout Legends= Boots but save error.Also words arent displayed correctly.

 

[TimX24968B]

Lego Star Wars TCS gets to licenced by nintendo then after ~10 min it crashes

I already found it. check the compatibility sheet. I wonder if having a cart in changes anything (the only cart i have is my HG, dont want to mess anything up on it, though)

 

[jackb994]

I already found it. check the compatibility sheet. I wonder if having a cart in changes anything (the only cart i have is my HG, dont want to mess anything up on it, though)

I'll see if I've got a compatible save type cart and try.

 

[DeslotlCL]

The US Rom I used allows me to start and finish level 1 and maybe more with no cart inserted at all. You just have to wait a while to load the castle.

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Try completely deleting TW Loader and reinstalling. It really does work all the way through Level 1. I have no reason to make that up.

What is the full name of the rom you are using? Don't link me to it, the name is all what i need

 

[Dracari]

Game: Digimon World Dusk
Region: US
version: Commit 8b81d18
Status: Playable but Pauses frequently to load to the point of unplayable (its a pause of almost 1 min long durring many loading parts and ingame durring play like trying to watch an HD Video on A slow slow net connection)

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits (U) works, but Super Collapse! 3 (U) black screens.
Ridge Racer DS (U) boots and shows the logos, and then it gets to the intro...played choppily. After that, it seems to stay in a black screen, with the menu music playing choppily.

 

[Andreol263]

The TWLoader doesn't work for me, it gives a black screen saying to me to restart the console, can anyone help me?

 

[RocketRobz]

The TWLoader doesn't work for me, it gives a black screen saying to me to restart the console, can anyone help me?

Did you follow step 3?

 

[Andreol263]

Where i see these steps?
If it is installing TWLoader - TWLNAND.cia yeah i've installed it in NAND with FBI via MiniPasta, and installed it in the EmuNAND with BigBlueMenu, i'm using RxTools