Gaming DSi won't read 8 GB or 16 GB microSD-card with adapter

Namesnipe · Dec 2, 2017

So, I've been attempting to brew my DSi XL, and when I put my sd card back in [in the flipnote studio data management step], it didn't read it. Then, I inserted the 16 GB microSD to test if it was a problem with my DSi's SD card slot, and they both gave me a ? and a message stating that "The device inserted in the sd card slot cannot be used." I later formatted it, and still nothing. Here's some extra information. They're both SDHC, in FAT32 format. I have not attempted putting it in with no files.
EDIT : I have attempted putting it in with no files and it still does not read it.

TamarindoJuice · Dec 8, 2017

Namesnipe said:
So, I've been attempting to brew my DSi XL, and when I put my sd card back in [in the flipnote studio data management step], it didn't read it. Then, I inserted the 16 GB microSD to test if it was a problem with my DSi's SD card slot, and they both gave me a ? and a message stating that "The device inserted in the sd card slot cannot be used." I later formatted it, and still nothing. Here's some extra information. They're both SDHC, in FAT32 format. I have not attempted putting it in with no files.
EDIT : I have attempted putting it in with no files and it still does not read it.

Swipe the lock key up or down on the adapter side, if it's on locked position, will not read at all.

Namesnipe · Dec 9, 2017

TamarindoJuice said:
Swipe the lock key up or down on the adapter side, if it's on locked position, will not read at all.

They aren't locked.

Ryccardo · Dec 9, 2017

Does it work in another software (system settings, camera, etc)?

Assuming it works in another device, bad slot/connection to motherboard/processor

Namesnipe · Dec 9, 2017

Ryccardo said:
Does it work in another software (system settings, camera, etc)?

Assuming it works in another device, bad slot/connection to motherboard/processor

It works in other devices.

deffyskrise · Jan 29, 2023

Namesnipe said:
So, I've been attempting to brew my DSi XL, and when I put my sd card back in [in the flipnote studio data management step], it didn't read it. Then, I inserted the 16 GB microSD to test if it was a problem with my DSi's SD card slot, and they both gave me a ? and a message stating that "The device inserted in the sd card slot cannot be used." I later formatted it, and still nothing. Here's some extra information. They're both SDHC, in FAT32 format. I have not attempted putting it in with no files.
EDIT : I have attempted putting it in with no files and it still does not read it.

hello, i know im very late, but im having the same problem right now.

Could you fix the issue?

Namesnipe · Jan 29, 2023

deffyskrise said:
hello, i know im very late, but im having the same problem right now. Could you fix the issue?

Nope, I just gave up and assumed my card reader broke because it's my childhood DSi.

Technicmaster0 · Feb 5, 2023

These adapters have a tendency to be unrelieable

sombrerosonic · Feb 5, 2023

MicroSD are shit for DSi, Use a full size as they are alot more reliable and work better with the DSi. did it for mine

Gaming DSi won't read 8 GB or 16 GB microSD-card with adapter

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