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:

 

[Joshua Wright]

Correction on my post of the commit fixing the lighting bug. It fixed it happening randomly but if you talk to people it still triggers the bug

 

[SlimPortable]

it matters if your compiling manually what the beta TWLOader gets from now is from Master branch.

Ok I tried commits until 5 days back and the one 5 days ago had compatibility for Meteos and even helped a bit with the stuttering on menus but Digimon and the rest still don't work. Guess I'll just wait for future updates see how they shape up.

 

[RocketRobz]

This new version of nds-bootstrap brings more game compatibility since January or February!
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases/tag/V0.5.0

Available in TWLoader's v5.5.0 7z file!

 

[FateForWindows]

How would I force the option to get the games that need the donor forced to work?

 

[RocketRobz]

How would I force the option to get the games that need the donor forced to work?

Go into per-game settings, and change the "Use set donor ROM" option.
Also, make sure you deleted TWLD.twldr at "sd:/_nds/twloader", as TWLoader will download an updated version of that file.

 

[FateForWindows]

Go into per-game settings, and change the "Use set donor ROM" option.
Also, make sure you deleted TWLD.twldr at "sd:/_nds/twloader", as TWLoader will download an updated version of that file.

I figured out the setting pretty quickly. Still, thanks!

 

[Roxas5846]

Do in game updates work now?

 

[Disharmony16]

My test at the moment with Official bootstrap and latest Twloader:
Megaman ZX No more glitch screen but freeze at the fight with Giro/Model Z
Megaman Zx Advent goes fine as ZX goes, no freezes at the moment
Megaman Zero Collection end on white screen with PvsZ as donor
Mario kart ds boots fine and bit faster loading times
Pokemon Pearl eur version boots fine for spanish lenguaje.

 

[RocketRobz]

EDIT: Never mind.

 

[FateForWindows]

Allow me to finish up the games I tried with that commit of nds-bootstrap.

Now, Partners in Time is basically fully playable, with the major load time decreases. The Nintendo sound is still glitchy and whenever Baby Peach cries the game breaks.

 

[Disharmony16]

Slower load times? That shouldn't happen.

My bad sorry, edited it now

 

[Dracari]

Do in game updates work now?

they should

 

[Raugo]

My test with the latest bootstrap and Twloader
Advance Wars DS usa: Don't work, black screen
Lost in blue eur: Don't work, black screen
Harvest Moon DS jap: Don't work, again black screen
Mario 64 DS: Works with a fantastic loading time
Mario Kart DS: Works fine.
Rune Factory: Works but still having a high loading time.

 

[YugamiSekai]

Sonic Rush and WarioWare: Touched! gets stuck on white screen. I haven't tried WarioWare: D.I.Y and My Japanese Coach yet.

 

[RocketRobz]

Sonic Rush and WarioWare: Touched! gets stuck on white screen. I haven't tried WarioWare: D.I.Y and My Japanese Coach yet.

You have to go into per-game settings, and change the "Use set donor ROM" option to "Force-use" for Sonic Rush.
Also, make sure you deleted TWLD.twldr at "sd:/_nds/twloader", as TWLoader will download an updated version of that file.
If it white screens, just try loading it again.

 

[Dracari]

@Robz8 i've noticed lately if you wait more than a few seconds at the DS/DSi Splash screen, it hangs trying to set the ARM7 Offsets. and you haveto restart and try it again.

 

[RocketRobz]

@Robz8 i've noticed lately if you wait more than a few seconds at the DS/DSi Splash screen, it hangs trying to set the ARM7 Offsets. and you haveto restart and try it again.

You mean after the DS/DSi boot screen?

 

[YugamiSekai]

You have to go into per-game settings, and change the "Use set donor ROM" option to "Force-use" for Sonic Rush.
Also, make sure you deleted TWLD.twldr at "sd:/_nds/twloader", as TWLoader will download an updated version of that file.
If it white screens, just try loading it again.

Where do I find those settings?

 

[RocketRobz]

Where do I find those settings?

To go into per-game settings, press SELECT on the selected ROM.

 

[Dracari]

You mean after the DS/DSi boot screen?

for me if i wait more than 10 at teh screen itself. it just hangs before it gives "Press start" (not the TWL Onscreen but before it boots the rom)