Gaming How to I recover my DS using Flashme with Slot-1

[Hebon]

Recently, I found out that there are trojans that can brick my DS. "I'll have none of this." I said to myself, and looked for a way to protect it. I found Flashme and installed the V8a, No-Auto, Stealth version. "I'm safe now," I thought. But then it occured to me that I don't know how to use it to recover? What do I do to active the recovery of firmware? When I push Start+Select when my M3 Real is in Slot-1, all I get are two blank white screens. Is there something I can do?

 

[Luigi2012SM64DS]

its suppoed to be a white screen then boots to your cart. since you have a regular flashcart you cannot use recovery mode. sorry dude

 

[jimmyemunoz]

Recovery: Failsafe code is written into the first few blocks of firmware, in case the flashing procedure gets interrupted or malicious software overwrites part of your firmware. If your firmware gets corrupt, hold START+SELECT to boot directly to SLOT-1 or SLOT-2. From there, you can run flashme or noflashme to repair it.

 

[Hebon]

Is there a step by step? Was I supposed to do anything to my flashcart before I tried to recover? I mean, even though it's the No_Auto, sometimes it still boots to the GBA screen when I hold Start+Select. It's about 50/50 between two white screens and the slot-2 screen.

 

[alphamule]

http://www.dspassme.com/FlashMe.shtml Did you start at that site? It shows you how it works. Essentially you just need the recovery tool on the Flash cartridge to run after directly booting the card.

RECOVERY MODE

NOTE: Make sure there is NOTHING inserted into the DS slot. This includes a game or PassMe1/2!

First, write flashme.nds to your media and insert it into the GBA slot.
Next, hold SELECT+START+A+B all at the same time and turn your DS on.
The DS will boot directly to the GBA slot and from here, you can launch flashme.nds (If it isn't already started) and install it again.

You HAVE to use a Slot-2 card I think. Can anyone tell me if there's a version that works with Slot-1 cards?

 

[Hebon]

You HAVE to use a Slot-2 card I think. Can anyone tell me if there's a version that works with Slot-1 cards?

I was told that V8a, No-Auto made it so that Slot-1 would be booted instead. I just don't know how to go about booting.

 

[jimmyemunoz]

You HAVE to use a Slot-2 card I think. Can anyone tell me if there's a version that works with Slot-1 cards?

I was told that V8a, No-Auto made it so that Slot-1 would be booted instead. I just don't know how to go about booting.

That is correct. SLOT-2 is only booted when SELECT is held during booting.

 

[Hebon]

That is correct. SLOT-2 is only booted when SELECT is held during booting.

So how do I activate recovery? It's not so clear.

 

[jimmyemunoz]

To upgrade to a newer version, just run it. You don't need to uninstall the previous version.

Run noflashme to completely remove flashme.

Usage:

If DS software is detected in SLOT-2, flashme will automatically run it. Otherwise, it will launch the normal DS firmware. To override this behavior (always boot to the firmware), hold the SELECT button when you power on.

To force it to boot from SLOT-2, hold A+B+X+Y.

For the no-autoboot version: SLOT-2 is only booted when the SELECT button is held.

Go here and read up.

 

[Hebon]

Installation:
Run flashme using some device made for running homebrew code. Follow the on-screen instructions. The SL1 contact (pictured above) needs to be shorted with a small metallic object like a small flathead screwdriver, bent paperclip, etc. Be careful not to touch any other parts inside the DS, or it may shut off unexpectedly.

To upgrade to a newer version, just run it. You don't need to uninstall the previous version.

Run noflashme to completely remove flashme.

Usage: If DS software is detected in SLOT-2, flashme will automatically run it. Otherwise, it will launch the normal DS firmware. To override this behavior (always boot to the firmware), hold the SELECT button when you power on.

To force it to boot from SLOT-2, hold A+B+X+Y.

(no-autoboot version): SLOT-2 is only booted when the SELECT button is held.

That still doesn't answer my question. When it says software, is it talking about the Flashme file, or a system file? I just want some clarity.

 

[jimmyemunoz]

Installation:
Run flashme using some device made for running homebrew code. Follow the on-screen instructions. The SL1 contact (pictured above) needs to be shorted with a small metallic object like a small flathead screwdriver, bent paperclip, etc. Be careful not to touch any other parts inside the DS, or it may shut off unexpectedly.

To upgrade to a newer version, just run it. You don't need to uninstall the previous version.

Run noflashme to completely remove flashme.

Usage: If DS software is detected in SLOT-2, flashme will automatically run it. Otherwise, it will launch the normal DS firmware. To override this behavior (always boot to the firmware), hold the SELECT button when you power on.

To force it to boot from SLOT-2, hold A+B+X+Y.

(no-autoboot version): SLOT-2 is only booted when the SELECT button is held.

That still doesn't answer my question. When it says software, is it talking about the Flashme file, or a system file? I just want some clarity.

Ok now I get you. Here

Recovery

Here's how to use the recovery mode:

1. Download FlashMe
Download the latest version of FlashMe.

2. Set it up
- Put flashme.nds onto your slot-1 or slot-2 flashcart the same way you did before when you installed it.

3. Run it
- Hold START+SELECT while you turn your DS on.
The DS should now boot directly to GBA mode, where either flashme.nds will automatically run or you can launch it yourself, and reinstall it.

Recovery is nothing more than running the flashme.nds file again and all will be well again.

 

[alphamule]

There's a trick for some cards like the R4 and clones using the crypt tool. These are really popular because they're the cheapest so I thought I'd mention that in case you have one. Google is your friend (or forum search) if a specific card is not working.

 

[Hebon]

There's a trick for some cards like the R4 and clones using the crypt tool. These are really popular because they're the cheapest so I thought I'd mention that in case you have one. Google is your friend (or forum search) if a specific card is not working.

Yeah, it doesn't seem to be working on my M3 Real, so I'll have a go at this. I'll let you know if it works.

 

[loco365]

I'm interested myself in flashing my Lite. But, I don't have a GBA card with an SD slot. I only have an EZ Flash 3-in-1. I guess you can't run NDS mode from a bricked, flashme'd system? If I can't, then I don't know what I'll do.

 

[alphamule]

R4 and DSTT clones (and real ones!) are so d**n cheap that I guess I'll recommend getting one as a recovery device. Be aware that the R4 normally needs a plain SD card (NOT a SDHC!) to work. There's something with a similar name (R4SDHC) which AFAIK is not even a clone but just has a close name.

Team Fail: Version 8 of Flashme can recover from a slot-1 card! Just replace the boot menu with Flashme's installer.

If you seriously bricked your system and the recovery sector never got written, then you'll have to use the 'ppflash' tool from Dark Fader's site. This needs some careful solder work but is useful for systems that otherwise are now useless pieces of junk! I seriously only recommend this if you have nothing to lose like if you bought a bunch of dead boards on eBay.

 

[Hebon]

Sorry it took me so long to respond. I tried using the r4crypt tool, but the program crashes as soon as I try use it. Any ideas?

 

[alphamule]

Well, I was gone for a week so it didn't matter. What OS are you trying to run it on? Are you sure that the file isn't corrupt? It shouldn't just crash like that!

 

[Hebon]

I downloaded it from the thread you linked me to. I'm using Windows XP.

 

[alphamule]

Since I've not had the crash on an XP machine... You sure you don't have some other program interfering? Antivirus?

 

[Hebon]

the terminal starts up but as soon as it does, it stops. I don't know why.