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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[jt_1258]

Just simply download the latest version from nds-bootstrap's repo, and follow instructions there.
Also, please switch from TWLoader to DSiMenu++, as it supports the latest nds-bootstrap.

oh, did support for twloader die? that might explain why it didn't work last time I tried to update.

 

[RocketRobz]

v0.12.1 (Rev 02)

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

Instructions:

1. Download the .7z file, then extract the .nds file, to "sd:/_nds".
2. Extract the .ver file to "sd:/_nds/dsimenuplusplus".

Bug fix

• Fixed overlooked bug that caused games to not boot, if loading screen is set to None.

 

[jt_1258]

Just simply download the latest version from nds-bootstrap's repo, and follow instructions there.
Also, please switch from TWLoader to DSiMenu++, as it supports the latest nds-bootstrap.

sorry for the double post but, just put the 7zip contents at the root of the sd card, install, and it'll work?

 

[RocketRobz]

sorry for the double post but, just put the 7zip contents at the root of the sd card, install, and it'll work?

There's instructions in the release page of nds-bootstrap.

 

[jt_1258]

There's instructions in the release page of nds-bootstrap.

it just says how to compile it

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it just says how to compile it

wait, wrong section, it says stuff for uodating, not 1st time installs

 

[jt_1258]

it just says how to compile it

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wait, wrong section, it says stuff for uodating, not 1st time installs

nvm, works great

 

[jt_1258]

nvm, works great

the only issue now is theres no icon for dsimenu++ on the home menu and sadly it seems kh 358/2 days is still broken

 

[RocketRobz]

the only issue now is theres no icon for dsimenu++ on the home menu and sadly it seems kh 358/2 days is still broken

You didn't install the DSiMenu++ Launcher.
Also, make sure your ROM is AP-patched.

 

[jt_1258]

You didn't install the DSiMenu++ Launcher.
Also, make sure your ROM is AP-patched.

I had just installed both dsi++ cia's that came in he cia folder so I'm not sure where this 3rd cia may be and the ap patching I have no clue about. give me a sec and I may be able to find that cia, tingles rosey rupee land seems to work great

 

[Redirr]

I had just installed both dsi++ cia's that came in he cia folder so I'm not sure where this 3rd cia may be and the ap patching I have no clue about. give me a sec and I may be able to find that cia, tingles rosey rupee land seems to work great

Don't ask me why launcher it's separately and everyone presume everybody can find out about this without help.

https://github.com/Robz8/TWiLightMenu-Launcher/releases/tag/v2.0.2

You need install 3 .cia files. This one its the home menu icon or launcher.

 

[jt_1258]

Don't ask me why launcher it's separately and everyone presume everybody can find out about this without help.

https://github.com/Robz8/TWiLightMenu-Launcher/releases/tag/v2.0.2

You need install 3 .cia files. This one its the home menu icon or launcher.

alright, that just leaves figuring out what ap patching is. that is bizarre though how 1 application is stretched between two repositories

 

[SCOTT0852]

that just leaves figuring out what ap patching is.

Anti-anti-piracy patches are generally needed for old flashcarts to properly boot some games. Newer flashcarts have some of these built in & apply them on the fly, but TWiLight Menu++ doesn't so you have to patch them manually.

that is bizarre though how 1 application is stretched between two repositories

DSi users aren't going to need the Launcher. Besides, the launcher doesn't change as much as the actual Menu does, so no point in redownloading & reinstalling it every time.

 

[noctis90210]

just want to ask if someone tested Pokemon Typing Adventure? it seems its not on the compatibility list?

and about the AP patching by some games... will the save file from AP patched games work on games that are not patched once i played them in PC emulator or vice versa? thanks

 

[Takeshineale128]

just want to ask if someone tested Pokemon Typing Adventure? it seems its not on the compatibility list?

and about the AP patching by some games... will the save file from AP patched games work on games that are not patched once i played them in PC emulator or vice versa? thanks

Pokemon Typing Adventure is not going to work because the card as bluetooth inside of it

 

[RocketRobz]

and about the AP patching by some games... will the save file from AP patched games work on games that are not patched once i played them in PC emulator or vice versa? thanks

Yes.

 

[EmulateLife]

Robz: I am playing through Okamiden with an AP patch that's not listed here https://www.odrive.com/s/8443cc3a-862e-41d7-b064-09378f79f6b3-5965a89a

I used a save that was from my ds lite that has a rom cart that started about 3 hours into the game. At first it seemed after I patched it and tried to play with the save there was still anti piracy because the main character disappeared. Then I played it about another hour on my DS and tried again using bootstrap and now I'm up to 18 hours played (it's like a 25 hour game) with no further issues. So I don't really know if the save has anything to do with it or not. If it does I could provide said save using my DS. (i.e. like at the beginning of the game)

DS Rom Patcher

This could hopefully be a fix to get the game to be playable all the way through.

 

[ThoD]

I tried Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour and it works without any issues on 11.2 (and I assume 12.1r2 too), no need for AP patches of any kind. It doesn't have an entry in the compatibility sheet, so someone should add it but don't know how to request permission for it or whatever to do it myself.

I'm thinking of trying 999 now, but I don't see it anywhere on the list. I remember it used to work but with a lot of issues, why was it taken off the sheet though?

 

[jt_1258]

can I use my save from drastic and if yes then where do I put it and how should I modify the file name and or its file extension

 

[RocketRobz]

can I use my save from drastic and if yes then where do I put it and how should I modify the file name and or its file extension

Put it in the same place as the ROM, and name it the ROM's filename, but with ".sav" instead of ".nds".

 

[Ciseka]

Can you fix the lags in AC:WW in the next version of nds-bootstrap? The lags are really showy, also the big lag when the camera moves down is really hard.