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nds-bootstrap loader: Run commercial NDS backups from an SD Card

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.

:arrow: Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

:arrow: The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

:arrow: The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

:arrow: SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

:arrow: If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

:arrow: Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

:arrow: 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


Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:
 
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latest unofficial has fixed the loading save issue with mario and luigi partners in time but now there is lag spikes when moving areas and random freezes.
 
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Something strange... Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow EUR works, but not translated version (Save error and glitching sound).
 
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hi I am not sure if this is the right tread to ask this, but i was wondering if it would be possible to add wireless compatibility to the nds bootstrap file. because whenever i try to use wireless on Pokemon games it is unable to connect, and then when i go back to the main pokemon game it boots up to a red screen. I am not sure if this is a problem with nds bootstrap or Twloader. And when i use ds download play it does the same thing. Also i am wondering if a red screen fix is possible, because also when i load mario and luigi bowser's inside story it boots to a red screen and the game is exactly the same size as pokemon heart gold witch boot completely fine with no red screen. So in the wondering i am just wondering if a red screen fix is possible.
 
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LinusRG said:
hi I am not sure if this is the right tread to ask this, but i was wondering if it would be possible to add wireless compatibility to the nds bootstrap file. because whenever i try to use wireless on Pokemon games it is unable to connect, and then when i go back to the main pokemon game it boots up to a red screen. I am not sure if this is a problem with nds bootstrap or Twloader. And when i use ds download play it does the same thing. Also i am wondering if a red screen fix is possible, because also when i load mario and luigi bowser's inside story it boots to a red screen and the game is exactly the same size as pokemon heart gold witch boot completely fine with no red screen. So in the wondering i am just wondering if a red screen fix is possible.
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The problem is with nds-bootstrap, since TWLoader is just a frontend for it.
The red screen is caused by either a broken or unpatched function(s).
 
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Robz8 said:
The problem is with nds-bootstrap, since TWLoader is just a frontend for it.
The red screen is caused by either a broken or unpatched function(s).
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Do you mean a broken/unpatched functions in twl firm/NAND or the nds bootstrap file?
 
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Maybe i wish much, but can authors of nds-bootstrap take a look on translated rom Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow? This version work on some old commits, but on new commits... Well, terrifying picture... I can send link to nds-rom PM.
 
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Not sure if this is welcome here, but tried out the newest releases of nds-bootstrap and twloader. Only 2 games i'm interested in at the moment and they both boot to a white screen.

Lost Magic - E
LoZ Phantom Hourglass - U
 
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Robz8 said:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases/tag/v0.6.1
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Thanks for keeping the dream alive
Hype is Real https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases/tag/v0.6.1 https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/commit/f1b3e5704c7e34ce45cfb827d5612744ca313d45

Credits: ahezard, Gericom, Apache Thunder, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000.

Warning for 3DS users: Be careful with leaving cards in slot-1. If the save patch fails, you will lose your save data should the chip type match.

Important: For nds-bootstrap to work, make sure your SD card is formatted to FAT32 with 32kb cluster/allocation size.

For homebrew compatibility, check v0.5.1b.

Bootstrap path in TWLoader: "sd:/_nds/release-bootstrap.nds"
Bootstrap path in SRLoader (DSiWarehax): "sd:/_nds/dsiware-bootstrap.nds"

NOTE: Some release notes may be missing.

What's new?/Improvement

  • 3DS users: Some games now have near cart speeds. There are currently not listed here, though.
Bug fix

  • Known bugs for DSiWarehax version have been fixed.
Known games now compatible

  • Final Fantasy IV
  • Lunar Knights
  • EUR and JAP versions of The World Ends With You
Known games with it's issues fixed

  • EA Madden 2005 (Acid colors)
  • Miami Nights: Singles in the City (Out of memory message)
Known game now working again

  • Cars
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