Nintendo blocks flashcards with DSi firmware 1.4.1

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Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:34 AM

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Nintendo blocks flashcards with DSi firmware 1.4.1
do not update!

Nintendo has just blocked flashards on the DSi yet again with the release of firmware update 1.4.1 today. However, it does not seem like all flashcards have been affected.

Nintendo's system menu update page says the new firmware provides "behind-the-scenes improvements", but as expected that is really just PR speak for "no more homebrew for you". This is the first incremental update for the DSi in over a year, yet it is not believed there are any new features for the DSi outside of flashcards being blocked.

Several GBAtemp users have updated and tested their flashcards and ended up with a black screen that tells them to turn off the power. The Supercard DSTwo and Acekard 2i are confirmed to be blocked, but resident AKAIO developer and flashcard wizz Normmatt says the EZ-Flash Vi and iSmartDS have not been blocked. We will keep a list of confirmed flashcards.

Thanks to SickPuppy for the original tip-off on the forums about this update.

For now, steer clear of the update if you want to keep using your flashcard!

QUOTE(Nintendo)

Nintendo DSi Menu Ver 1.4.1U

+ This update provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance.

Below is a list of confirmed blocked/unblocked flashcards as reported by GBAtemp members.

Blocked:

Acekard 2i
Supercard DSTwo
M3i Zero
iPlayer
DSTTi

Unblocked:

EZ-Flash Vi
iSmart DS
Hyper R4i

Source

Update: Nintendo has also updated the Wii's firmware to remove homebrew. The firmware is still listed as 4.3, but if you update it will remove all homebrew. So do not update your Wii or DSi for now. It appears Nintendo have launched a two-pronged attack against homebrew on their devices.

QUOTE(Nintendo)

Improvements to Wii Menu 4.3

+ An update that provides behind-the-scenes improvements to Wii Menu 4.3.

shango46	Post #2 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:37 AM
Advanced Member Group: Newcomers Posts: 91 Member No.: 258,339 Joined: 18-July 10 Location: Andrew, Alberta Canada	First Sony with 3.42 and now Nintendo with 1.41. Microsoft, your up next!
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TeenDev	Post #3 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:42 AM
GBAtemp's Original Hipster Group: Members Posts: 633 Member No.: 77,703 Joined: 29-April 07 Location: Republic of Devistan	I'm pretty sure "behind-the-scenes improvements" means "Fuck your flashcarts!".
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AcekardFan	Post #4 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:42 AM
GBAtemp Regular Group: Members Posts: 233 Member No.: 258,880 Joined: 27-July 10 Location: Stockton	Im Going To Update Let's See nintendo Why Does It Say I Can't Connect To the Server?I Have 3 Bars....Error Code: 034302 Nintendo Dsi Shop Is Going Through Maintainence Huh Sounds Fun
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DeltaBurnt	Post #5 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:50 AM
I'm bored Group: Members Posts: 3,353 Member No.: 159,000 Joined: 21-February 09 Location: Where intellect matters	It's obvious this was made to block the exploit wintermute made (or added onto if you want to get technical).
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johncenafan427	Post #6 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:51 AM
GBAtemp Fan Group: Members Posts: 479 Member No.: 253,233 Joined: 11-May 10 Location: Troy, Michigan	glad i don't have a dsi anymore!
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Omega_2	Post #7 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:52 AM
GBAtemp Advance Fan Group: Members Posts: 672 Member No.: 164,803 Joined: 15-March 09	QUOTE(DeltaBurnt @ Sep 7 2010, 08:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's obvious this was made to block the exploit wintermute made (or added onto if you want to get technical). ? I'm always the last to know about anything XD
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Gh0sti	Post #8 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:56 AM
"In Their tounge, he is Gh0stikiin" - Fus RO DAH!& Group: Members Posts: 958 Member No.: 194,203 Joined: 19-August 09 Location: Inside you, all around you	so who wants to test to see if it blocks flashcarts?
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Shinintendo	Post #9 Posted 08 September 2010 - 04:57 AM
GBAtemp Regular Group: Members Posts: 225 Member No.: 197,351 Joined: 10-September 09	If it block flashcarts or dsi key exploit it can go f*** itself who needs it anyway.
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WiiBricker	Post #10 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:07 AM
Currently looking for a new name Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Member No.: 217,655 Joined: 19-September 09	I dont think that update will block any flash cards. The 1.4.1 implies more probably just a small fix.
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RoMee	Post #11 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:12 AM
GBAtemp Addict Group: Members Posts: 2,254 Member No.: 261,323 Joined: 03-September 10 Location: ??	QUOTE(WiiBricker @ Sep 8 2010, 05:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dont think that update will block any flash cards. The 1.4.1 implies more probably just a small fix. I'm not willing to risk it....I'll wait till it's safe
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haddad	Post #12 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:12 AM
GBAtemp's Official Video Reviewer™ Group: Members Posts: 1,447 Member No.: 259,981 Joined: 12-August 10	So does this mean we should not update? Ill disconnect from my wifi until this is confirmed and tested >_< Everyone, dont update!
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MadClaw	Post #13 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:16 AM
GBAtemp Fan Group: Members Posts: 312 Member No.: 140,655 Joined: 30-October 08 Location: Usa	"Behind the scenes".................Come on Nintendo. Almost a full 13 months since your last update and you can't come up with anything new? F*ck you!
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AcekardFan	Post #14 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:18 AM
GBAtemp Regular Group: Members Posts: 233 Member No.: 258,880 Joined: 27-July 10 Location: Stockton	I'm going to update as soon as possible becuase I wanna see if This Will Block my Acekard 2i
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Another World	Post #15 Posted 08 September 2010 - 05:22 AM
AKAIO Connoisseur Group: Former Staff Posts: 7,388 Member No.: 111,084 Joined: 03-January 08 Location: East L.A.	thanks for posting this news! my dsi is nothing without a flash kit and dsi-ware. i'll wait to see how this plays out before trying to run any updates. sadly i have 500 dsi-ware points in the shop right now. lets hope their little shop update doesn't screw up my stored points =P -another world
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