Homebrew [DS(i)/3DS] TWiLight Menu++ - GUI for DS(i) games, and DS(i) Menu replacement

RocketRobz · Oct 9, 2018

v6.4.4

NOTE: First release under the RocketRobz name.

Update instructions

Overwrite the "_nds" folder and "boot.nds" file on the SD root, with the new ones from the .7z file.
For DSi CFW users, put "title" folder from "CFW - SDNAND" root folder, onto the SD card root.
If you're asked to overwrite, click "Yes".
On 3DS, install the two CIAs in the "cia" folder.

What's new?

Non-spoofed AK2i carts should now be supported when running from the SD card or as a CIA.
Japanese Nintendo DSi Sound .launcharg added. (by @Epicpkmn11)

Bug fixes

Acekard theme: Fixed recent homebrew (such as GodMode9i) being booted as DSiWare.
Corrected grammatical error "ran" -> "run" in "Last-ran ROM". (by @aphirst)

omegazeroINFI · Oct 9, 2018

the nocash sav is much different from the save made in this. i cant transfer it back. is there anyway to fix that? the file sizes are 8kb vs the twi 512kb

RocketRobz · Oct 9, 2018

omegazeroINFI said:
the nocash sav is much different from the save made in this. i cant transfer it back. is there anyway to fix that? the file sizes are 8kb vs the twi 512kb

The only difference is the save size. The NoCash save will work on TWiLight+nds-bootstrap, and vice-versa.

EDIT: Apparently, there's another difference besides save size.

omegazeroINFI · Oct 9, 2018

i get a save is corrupted prompt at the bottom resulting in only a newgame being available

PokemonTotalWar · Oct 9, 2018

This might be a bit of a dumb question, but I don't understand -- If I install this on my DSTT, will I be able to run DSi Enhanced games at full speed, with no stutters? Or would I have to stick to the RetroGameFan kernel for that?

wormdood · Oct 9, 2018

this is all very confusing . . . i own an ak2i and a n3dsxl and really just want to add support for game cases/covers but i cant even wrap my head around the instructions do i need to do the non-flashcard 2ds/3ds section or flashcard users or both

Robz8 said:
You can also directly access the flashcard's microSD card, and switch to and from there anytime!
(check below for which flashcards are supported with direct access.)

Robz8 said:
Flashcards supported with direct access, if running on the console's SD card:

Acekard 2i

R4 Ultra (regular, not R4i) (r4ultra.com)

this sounds nice but that keyword if . . . does this mean that i can set it up on console and then can use either source(console and/or flashcard)? or do i need it set up on console and flashcard?

Robz8 said:
Instructions (No flashcard, 3DS/2DS users)

In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" and "cia" folders, and the "boot.nds" file, to the SD Card root.

Put .gb/.gbc/.nes/.nds ROMs anywhere on your SD card.

Enable game patching in Luma settings, if you have Luma CFW.

Install all 2 CIAs in the "cia" folder.
NOTE: If you're using EmuNAND, then install them to SysNAND as well.

IMPORTANT!: Install TWiLight Menu++ Launcher, and launch it.
TWiLight Menu++ Launcher will launch TWiLight Menu++ on 3DS/2DS.

Set some settings (Boot screen, Notif LED, etc.) to your preference.

Select "Start TWiLight Menu++".

#5 is labeled important yet leads me to a github without any files to be found

Robz8 said:
Instructions (Flashcard users, including DS Phat/DS lite)
Check here

Extract the files/folders in the 7z file, including the "_nds" folder, to the flashcard's microSD Card root.

Put .gb/.gbc/.nes/.nds ROMs anywhere on your flashcard's microSD card.

Compatible flashcards for retail ROM booting (skip to step 4, if your flashcard is not listed):
Original R4/M3 Simply?
R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS/R4 Ultra (Cannot autoboot TWiLight Menu++ with R4iDSN/R4i Gold RTS)
Acekard 2(i)/Galaxy Eagle/M3DS Real (Cannot autoboot TWiLight Menu++ with Acekard 2(i))
Acekard RPG?
SuperCard DSTWO

3. Extract what's in "for Slot-1 microSD" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card.
4. Extract what's in "Flashcard autoboot/(your flashcard)" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card. (Skip this, if you don't see your flashcard.)
5. DS Phat/DS lite users: Go to settings in the DS menu, and turn on auto-start, so your flashcard will start on boot.
6. You're good to go! Launch your flashcard, and TWiLight Menu++ will load! (Load "boot_fc.nds", if you're in the regular flashcard menu.)
7. You can also set your preferred sound/mic frequency, if you're using a DSi/3DS/2DS.

1. i obviously dont need all the files as my flashcard has no use for a cia folder, which is further hinted at by your choice of keyword "Extract the files/folders in the 7z file, including the "_nds" folder, to the flashcard's microSD Card root." the word including suggest that there are indeed things that should not be included as well

the download for acekard 2i contains two "for slot-1" folders (for ak2i) but you dont differentiate which should be installed

"Launch your flashcard, and TWiLight Menu++ will load! (Load "boot_fc.nds", if you're in the regular flashcard menu.)" are you referencing this "(Cannot autoboot TWiLight Menu++ with Acekard 2(i))" if so thats silly as this would only then apply to 3 of 10 listed flashcards and in that case why not just name them so those who would need it would know before panicking

pikatsu · Oct 9, 2018

TWiLight Menu++ Launcher download link does not work

AmandaRose · Oct 9, 2018

pikatsu said:
TWiLight Menu++ Launcher download link does not work

Yep the link shows this

Barawer · Oct 9, 2018

He changed his username, go into https://github.com/RocketRobz/TWiLightMenu-Launcher/releases

RocketRobz · Oct 9, 2018

wormdood said:
this is all very confusing . . . i own an ak2i and a n3dsxl and really just want to add support for game cases/covers but i cant even wrap my head around the instructions do i need to do the non-flashcard 2ds/3ds section or flashcard users or both

Both.

wormdood said:
this sounds nice but that keyword if . . . does this mean that i can set it up on console and then can use either source(console and/or flashcard)? or do i need it set up on console and flashcard?

Both.

wormdood said:
#5 is labeled important yet leads me to a github without any files to be found

Fixed.

wormdood said:
1. i obviously dont need all the files as my flashcard has no use for a cia folder, which is further hinted at by your choice of keyword "Extract the files/folders in the 7z file, including the "_nds" folder, to the flashcard's microSD Card root." the word including suggest that there are indeed things that should not be included as well

Ah. That makes sense. I'll change it to "as well as" then.

wormdood said:
the download for acekard 2i contains two "for slot-1" folders (for ak2i) but you dont differentiate which should be installed

Which one to use should be obvious.
In the case of TWiLight Menu++, "for Slot-1 microSD (Acekard 2(i) - TWiLightMenu++, DSiMenu++, SRLoader)" is the one to use.

wormdood said:
"Launch your flashcard, and TWiLight Menu++ will load! (Load "boot_fc.nds", if you're in the regular flashcard menu.)" are you referencing this "(Cannot autoboot TWiLight Menu++ with Acekard 2(i))" if so thats silly as this would only then apply to 3 of 10 listed flashcards and in that case why not just name them so those who would need it would know before panicking

Yeah. Makes sense.

TurdPooCharger · Oct 9, 2018

omegazeroINFI said:
i cant get desmume to recognize the save. is there a specific emulator that will read the .sav? i had placed the one from my 3ds to the rom where the .sav usually generates.

Over at the 3DS forum, several of us did some testing to figuring out how to make saves cross compatible with flashcart, NO$GBA, DeSmuME, and TWiLight.

R4i saves to TWLoader

~~In order to back convert a TWiLight 512 KB save to its original raw save size, you'll need to use save state in DeSmuME.~~

~~Launch the *.nds rom of that save file.~~
Import Backup Memory... for the 512 KB save.
~~Make a Save State somewhere in the game.~~
~~Exit out of DeSmuME and delete the 512 KB *.dsv found in the battery folder.~~
~~Relaunch DeSmuME, Load State, and save the game somewhere.~~
~~Export Backup Memory... Raw Save format (*.sav)~~

Edit 1 - Disregard the back conversion. Further testing revealed *.dsv reverted to 512 KB size.

Edit 2 - After some more testing, found a way to back convert the save to original size and type. Read here.

James1o1o · Oct 9, 2018

FateForWindows said:
I'd personally recommend the R4i Gold Plus by r4ids.cn. Most people here recommend it and I've had an older model (R4i Gold 3DS RTS). It works well with TWiLight Menu too.

How did you get it working? Since the update to TwiLight Menu, I can no longer get it working on my R4i Gold RTS?

Berserk_Fury · Oct 9, 2018

This has probably been answered but can you play all ds game at full speed with hiyacfw +twilight menu off of the sd card?

Flame · Oct 9, 2018

Berserk_Fury said:
This has probably been answered but can you play all ds game at full speed with hiyacfw +twilight menu off of the sd card?

well no. its being worked on. hopefully one day with given time.

there is a list off what works. what has problems and so on.

check this list:-

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

EarlFurfur · Oct 9, 2018

I can't seem to find a working link for the twilight menu download. It just brings up nothing so I can't get the _nds and cia folders, or the boot.nds file.

RocketRobz · Oct 9, 2018

EarlFurfur said:
I can't seem to find a working link for the twilight menu download. It just brings up nothing so I can't get the _nds and cia folders, or the boot.nds file.

I updated the links in the first post.

EarlFurfur · Oct 9, 2018

The one large download button still only gives a 404 error. The menu launcher is fine, the download for the actual menu is the problem.

RocketRobz · Oct 9, 2018

EarlFurfur said:
The one large download button still only gives a 404 error. The menu launcher is fine, the download for the actual menu is the problem.

Ok, now it's fixed.

birbhorse · Oct 10, 2018

So, uh. I'm trying to update my DSiMenu++ to be Twilight Menu, but your entire repository for the loader is empty. Ergo, I can't download it. And yes I did check releases too.

RocketRobz · Oct 10, 2018

birbhorse said:
So, uh. I'm trying to update my DSiMenu++ to be Twilight Menu, but your entire repository for the loader is empty. Ergo, I can't download it. And yes I did check releases too.View attachment 146197

The link in the first post has been updated.
My user name is no longer Robz8.

birbhorse · Oct 10, 2018

Robz8 said:
The link in the first post has been updated.
My user name is no longer Robz8.

Ah, thank you! The new link works.

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