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:

 

[gamemasteru03]

Here's a toturial for the people confused on how to install this. https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-play-some-retail-nds-games-off-of-sd-card-using-twloader.454335/

 

[RocketRobz]

There seems to be a white screen issue after the DSi logo with both your bootloader and mario kart using Robz loader. Unless Im completly misunderstanding this install...

Try MMZX. That works good. Just press start on the intro, and wait on the title screen.

 

[hacksn5s4]

mario kart ds won't work cand i have a game inserted with the correct size save chip after nintedo logo black screen

 

[Deleted User]

Try MMZX. That works good. Just press start on the intro, and wait on the title screen.

Ill try it now and report back.

For confirmation. We are supposed to open Shutters loader NDS file through your TWLoader correct? I feel like i missed an obvious step since I can still use the home button on the white screen

EDIT: White screen as well. Unless they can take a few moments to load. Console output is on

 

[RocketRobz]

Ill try it now and report back.

For confirmation. We are supposed to open Shutters loader NDS file through your TWLoader correct? I feel like i missed an obvious step since I can still use the home button on the white screen

Make sure you put the bootstrap .nds file in "sdmc:/_nds/". Make sure it's "bootstrap-dldi.nds". Put the ROM in "sdmc:/nds/".

 

[erman1337]

Mario Kart DS (U)

 

[RocketRobz]

Mario Kart DS (U)

It's own cartridge is needed.

 

[hacksn5s4]

Mario Kart DS (U)

insert a game that uses a 256 kb save chip and it will boot

 

[Deleted User]

Make sure you put the bootstrap .nds file in "sdmc:/_nds/". Make sure it's "bootstrap-dldi.nds". Put the ROM in "sdmc:/nds/".

Same whitescreen issue. Its not completely frozen I have access to the home and power button. Both TWL loaders are 100% installed

 

[RocketRobz]

Same whitescreen issue. Its not completely frozen I have access to the home and power button. Both TWL loaders are 100% installed

Turn console output on.

 

[hacksn5s4]

Same whitescreen issue. Its not completely frozen I have access to the home and power button. Both TWL loaders are 100% installed

you have to wait a minute for it to load

 

[Deleted User]

Turn console output on.

It's already on

 

[RocketRobz]

It's already on

How long have you waited on the whitescreen?

 

[Deleted User]

How long have you waited on the whitescreen?

Like 3min albeit could be longer but I was under the assumption it should only be like 60 seconds max

 

[Diego788]

Merry Christmas to everyone :-D

 

[hacksn5s4]

mario kart ds takes forever to load just like mario 64 ds did

 

[erman1337]

Same whitescreen issue. Its not completely frozen I have access to the home and power button. Both TWL loaders are 100% installed

The NDS file is around 900kb, yours is 351kb

 

[RocketRobz]

The NDS file is around 900kb, yours is 351kb

Just like mine, but still works.
It should be 322kb.

 

[hacksn5s4]

idk why shutter bug put mkds in the list it loads very slow

 

[Killaclown]

Wow, this has come a long ways in the last couple of days, great work guys! Is Mario64 close to working at all? Eager to roll down memory lane with one of my all time greatest games