Hacking Emulation Doe these R4s have timebombs?

[NANASHI89]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YJ8R4F...ZGQZWTRS&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/64GB-Adapter...=1717270698&sprefix=r4+no+time,aps,136&sr=8-3

They say there are no time bombs on these, but I felt you guys determined this best.

 

[NotTheOnlyRph]

1st one : I'm not sure, but I think they have

2nd one : Totally. I have the same model with "2020" on it. It stopped working on January 2021.

Selling a cheap R4 doesn't make many money, this is why they have it.

You should install the Twilight Menu ++ on your flashcard https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases

Download the archive, extract it and copy its content to the root of your Micro SD card, overriding all existent files.

 

[SylverReZ]

A timebomb does NOT damage your flashcart or brick the console. Using an alternative kernel, such as TWiLight Menu++, without using the stock kernel, is highly recommended.

 

[NotTheOnlyRph]

Also, I do not recommend buying the second one. Having 7800 pirated games for some dollars more is a scam.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Man, I bought a similar card similar to that second link and it was a pain in the ass to find the kernel to make it usable, thanks to the fellas on this community they found it and provided it.

I bought EZ Flash Parallel's flashcart as I dig the clear case style so hopefully they'll add more features to it, and if not, it'll be my main cart (not that I play DS games that much on a DS, rather I use it for GBA now and then).

 

[NotTheOnlyRph]

This link should work for the kernel

But you should still install Twilight Menu ++

 

[Tradegirl2011]

I cannot recommend to use the official kernel (golden cart / r4isdhc.com) :

You should use one of these kernels:

1.) TWiLightMenu++
2.) RetroGameFan Multi Cart Update v7.06 (Section R4i-SDHC) or
3.) DEMON Kernel without Timebomb