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:

 

[raphamotta]

How do I compile latest builds?

http://vps2.white-it.net/nds-bootstrap/

 

[hoogachakka]

You don't need to, if you have the latest version of TWLoader.

So can I just install the new CIA over the old one, or do I have to replace all the files on the sdroot as well?

 

[RocketRobz]

So can I just install the new CIA over the old one, or do I have to replace all the files on the sdroot as well?

Just install the latest TWLoader CIA.

 

[dpad_5678]

Thank fucking god. Hopefully no more "what the fuck I can play 3ds games for free but not ds games and no dont tell me to buy an r4 my mom wont let me" threads.

 

[hellionz]

Thank fucking god. Hopefully no more "what the fuck I can play 3ds games for free but not ds games and no dont tell me to buy an r4 my mom wont let me" threads.

so optimistic

 

[Ghassen-ga]

Thank fucking god. Hopefully no more "what the fuck I can play 3ds games for free but not ds games and no dont tell me to buy an r4 my mom wont let me" threads.

Bruh.

 

[DualBladedKirito]

My Tests
On the lastest Unofficial build
Spyro Shadow legacy USA: Boots but gets stuck on a black screen after the copyright info screen
Avalon code USA: doesnt boot (white screen)
Bakugan Battle Brawlers USA: White screen
SM64DS Boots and is playable (I think .. So far ive gotten into the castle with no problem but havent gone any farther)

 

[RocketRobz]

For users with the latest commit:
To remove the crackling/popping sound in SM64DS, set the sound to Stereo in options.

 

[Svaethier]

Well with one of the latest commit @89d1bf1 I can play SM64DS (U), Mario and Luigi-Partners in Time (U).
And Brain Age (U) (with a card inserted)

Mario and Luigi boots but freezes at Nintendo screen without card inserted.

 

[DualBladedKirito]

@Robz8
After further testing
Spyro shadow legacy USA boots. but we get "the data cannot be written" error. would probably work with the right save chip cart idk

 

[Dracari]

video seems to run a lil smoother w/ Commit 89d1bf1 on the first 3 Phoenix Wright games, but broke loading completly w/ Apollo Justice (whitescreen tested at 20 min wait still nothin.)

 

[AntnioMoura]

I don't get it. I instaled TWLoader v.2.0.1 and put the check to make download of the unnoficial build of the nds-bootstrap. I reset TWLoader and tried Mario64DS...How much time to load the game?

 

[RocketRobz]

I don't get it. I instaled TWLoader v.2.0.1 and put the check to make download of the unnoficial build of the nds-bootstrap. I reset TWLoader and tried Mario64DS...How much time to load the game?

Maybe 5-10 minutes. Your SD cluster size probably isn't 64kb.

 

[AntnioMoura]

Maybe 5-10 minutes. Your SD cluster size probably isn't 64kb.

SD Cluster?

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

Maybe 5-10 minutes. Your SD cluster size probably isn't 64kb.

To update the TWLoader after having it already installed, you uninstall it and install it, or you just reinstall it (And you only need to install the main TWLoader CIA again, or you also need to update the side one)?

 

[RocketRobz]

SD Cluster?

If using Windows, right click on your SD Card, and click "Format". I believe that'll tell you what cluster size your SD Card is.

 

[shutterbug2000]

NEW RELEASE: MORE COMPATIBILITY AND BETTER SPEEDS! CHECK OP FOR THE RELEASE PAGE ON GITHUB!

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

holy fuck

Also @Robz8, how you update TWLoader?

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holy fuck

Also @Robz8, how you update TWLoader?

 

[RocketRobz]

Also @Robz8, how you update TWLoader?

https://github.com/Robz8/TWLoader/releases/tag/v2.0.1

 

[Svaethier]

Sm64DS black screens after entering castle and that's it for me.