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Is there a way to save things coming through dlp as .nds files?
I'm not aware of a way to save the incoming file, though it would be possible to create at least if it doesn't exist, you can just dump the ROMs out of the NitroFS of the game sending it though so it's never been something really needed I guess.
 

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I'm not aware of a way to save the incoming file, though it would be possible to create at least if it doesn't exist, you can just dump the ROMs out of the NitroFS of the game sending it though so it's never been something really needed I guess.
Could you do it with the Nintendo channel?
 

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Hi! I have been using this old R4 in my DSi XL and suddenly it stopped working, that "an error has occurred" showed up when I tried to open the games. Now I am looking for a new one since I don't know the source of the problem, and some people said it might be the old r4. Anyway, I found these two on sale but not sure if they fit my needs bc of the version (1.4.5U) and the model, which is DSi XL, or if they are reliable.

The gray one is $27, and the gold is $12.

So, if you could guide me on how to choose the cartridge, I would appreciate it a lot.
I also tried to open the links you have on the site showing the models but they're not working. Thanks!
 

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Hi! I have been using this old R4 in my DSi XL and suddenly it stopped working, that "an error has occurred" showed up when I tried to open the games. Now I am looking for a new one since I don't know the source of the problem, and some people said it might be the old r4. Anyway, I found these two on sale but not sure if they fit my needs bc of the version (1.4.5U) and the model, which is DSi XL, or if they are reliable.

The gray one is $27, and the gold is $12.

So, if you could guide me on how to choose the cartridge, I would appreciate it a lot.
I also tried to open the links you have on the site showing the models but they're not working. Thanks!
Take a look here: https://www.reddit.com/r/flashcarts/wiki/ds-quick-start-guide/
 

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i saw a video about someone's old device having a bloated battery and everyone was saying it's a huge fire hazard, and this triggered my anxiety a lot. so my question is, how to tell if your dsi has a bloated battery? the battery cap looks as flat as the rest of the console
and same goes for my phone.
lol i am just really scared of my house burning down and i'd feel so guilty if it was my fault
 

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i saw a video about someone's old device having a bloated battery and everyone was saying it's a huge fire hazard, and this triggered my anxiety a lot. so my question is, how to tell if your dsi has a bloated battery? the battery cap looks as flat as the rest of the console
and same goes for my phone.
lol i am just really scared of my house burning down and i'd feel so guilty if it was my fault
It's noticeable if it's bulging. And it's pretty uncommon for DSi systems (unlike the 3DS)..
Can't tell you about the phone, if you have a smart phone purchased within the last 5 years chances are that it won't have a back cover that you can easily remove to inspect the battery..
 
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It's noticeable if it's bulging. And it's pretty uncommon for DSi systems (unlike the 3DS)..
Can't tell you about the phone, if you have a smart phone purchased within the last 5 years chances are that it won't have a back cover that you can easily remove to inspect the battery..
ah ok, then i am good i guesss! my phone is a cheap samsung, i really should buy a new one because it is almost 3 years old (and it is slooow)
 

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here i am, once again
i saw a video about someone's old device having a bloated battery and everyone was saying it's a huge fire hazard, and this triggered my anxiety a lot. so my question is, how to tell if your dsi has a bloated battery? the battery cap looks as flat as the rest of the console
and same goes for my phone.
lol i am just really scared of my house burning down and i'd feel so guilty if it was my fault
Unscrew the cover and look at the battery? Takes 20 seconds on a DSi. Much easier than with current phones.


To be honest, li-ion fire, as dangerous it theoretically can be, is unlikely – even with a bloated battery (some gain in volume over time is normal). Normally you'd notice a decline in capacity long before it looks "like a balloon".

Much more dangerous is piercing through the separator… or small metal fragments doing it inside the battery because of manufacturing defect (that usually gives a product recall). Equally dangerous is (over)charging a li-ion without protection circuit or bypassing it.

If you encounter thermal runaway on a small li-ion, throw a bunch of dry sand on it (or the device outside on concrete). It is hard to extinguish. The (small) lithium part is reactive with water. The best is to simply let it burn out.

But… if your electric car traction battery does the same… well… go into the opposite directionand go away fast!
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There is no need to be afraid: Life doesn't come without risk. There are literally billions of batteries in active usage and it is not that thousands of them go apeshit everyday.
 

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Simple way to play online in mario Kart and pokemon games is?
I have twilight menu installed on my DSi XL. I set up my DNS like in hacking guide. But still i can find or connect Any mario Kart race. Or i have error on pokemon gtc.
I use working mobile hotspot without password. Connection test is good. No problem with internet browsing
 

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Simple way to play online in mario Kart and pokemon games is?
I have twilight menu installed on my DSi XL. I set up my DNS like in hacking guide. But still i can find or connect Any mario Kart race. Or i have error on pokemon gtc.
I use working mobile hotspot without password. Connection test is good. No problem with internet browsing

I think the ds requires wep or no security. not sure if that's true of twilight menu games.
Yeah, unsecured/WEP is required for DS titles, atm only DSi titles can use the advanced connections.
 

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I've asked once before but I'm going to ask again in the hopes that a miracle happens...

Does anyone know how to get access to more of the fast WRAM for the DS or DSi?

Right now, the development environment allows me 32K of fast ITCM (program memory) and 16K of fast DTCM (data memory). The DTCM is much faster than the normal slow 4MB/16MB RAM. There is also VRAM which is faster than normal memory (but no cache) and slower than working (DTCM) RAM.

The DS can configure the working RAM shared between ARM7 and ARM9 but there is a warning not to mess with it if you're using the "Nintendo API" (not sure if LIBNDS is the "Nintendo API" but I'll assume so).

However, for the DSi, there is 800K of additional WRAM that would be an INCREDIBLE boon to emulation. Heck, I can put the entire emulated ROM in that kind of space! But I'd be happy with just 16K extra of the fast memory.

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Anyone... anywhere...?
 

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I've asked once before but I'm going to ask again in the hopes that a miracle happens...

Does anyone know how to get access to more of the fast WRAM for the DS or DSi?

Right now, the development environment allows me 32K of fast ITCM (program memory) and 16K of fast DTCM (data memory). The DTCM is much faster than the normal slow 4MB/16MB RAM. There is also VRAM which is faster than normal memory (but no cache) and slower than working (DTCM) RAM.

The DS can configure the working RAM shared between ARM7 and ARM9 but there is a warning not to mess with it if you're using the "Nintendo API" (not sure if LIBNDS is the "Nintendo API" but I'll assume so).

However, for the DSi, there is 800K of additional WRAM that would be an INCREDIBLE boon to emulation. Heck, I can put the entire emulated ROM in that kind of space! But I'd be happy with just 16K extra of the fast memory.

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Anyone... anywhere...?
libnds is not a Nintendo API. Their API would come from their own SDK.
To enable the shared WRAM on arm9 involves simply setting `WRAM_CR` to `0`.
 
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I'm looking for replacement housing for a ds lite and this was all I could find that seemed reputable:

(handheldlegend dot com link that i had to remove for automod requirements)

however, the reviews are pretty terrible. am I better off trying to find a nonworking but clean nds lite? anyone have a better outlet or eBay seller that has decent shells?

furthermore, i'm looking for the best NDS game to quickly test if the buttons on the unit all work. any suggestions there?

thanks in advance! i tried searching this board for these questions and didn't see any relevant information. yes, i enjoyed my decade long nap.
 

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