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

RocketRobz · Feb 21, 2020

v0.29.2

Bug fix

Fixed a regression bug that broke Pokemon Black 2/White 2, and some other SDK5 THUMB games.

rezafaliq · Feb 21, 2020

dont know if this is the correct thread for this,

i cant seem to update twilight Menu++ using the updater,it alwasy stuck on when downloading

while nds bootstrap can be updated normally using the updater

RocketRobz · Feb 21, 2020

rezafaliq said:
dont know if this is the correct thread for this,

i cant seem to update twilight Menu++ using the updater,it alwasy stuck on when downloading

while nds bootstrap can be updated normally using the updater

This is the wrong thread. This is the right one.
Update instructions are here.

Hammyface · Feb 22, 2020

I just noticed in TwilightMenu++ I can now choose NDS Bootstrap for DSiWare. But...DSiWare isn't supported yet? Is that right?

RocketRobz · Feb 27, 2020

Hammyface said:
I just noticed in TwilightMenu++ I can now choose NDS Bootstrap for DSiWare. But...DSiWare isn't supported yet? Is that right?

Yes.

v0.29.3

Bug fixes

Fixed a long-standing bug where E-type cheats wouldn't work, as well as making a game not start!
(Special thanks to @ahezard!)
Fixed FAT table cache still being created and/or read, even when turned off.

Known bug

The E type still doesn't work 100%.

ThoD · Feb 28, 2020

Robz8 said:
Yes.

v0.29.3

Bug fixes

Fixed a long-standing bug where E-type cheats wouldn't work, as well as making a game not start!
(Special thanks to @ahezard!)

Fixed FAT table cache still being created and/or read, even when turned off.

Known bug

The E type still doesn't work 100%.

Need a bit of help... I've accidentally deleted my _nds folder and I can't remember which files are needed to run the Forwarders and how they should be renamed if needed, can you help me any with this? I really can't stand Twilight menu and all that, Forwarders are much faster to start and close, making it easier to go between 3DS/VC/NDS games without needing to load stuff in-between, so I prefer those by far, but just can't remember which files are needed and which files I should use from these releases...

RocketRobz · Feb 28, 2020

ThoD said:
Need a bit of help... I've accidentally deleted my _nds folder and I can't remember which files are needed to run the Forwarders and how they should be renamed if needed, can you help me any with this? I really can't stand Twilight menu and all that, Forwarders are much faster to start and close, making it easier to go between 3DS/VC/NDS games without needing to load stuff in-between, so I prefer those by far, but just can't remember which files are needed and which files I should use from these releases...

Just download the SD forwarder pack, and extract it.

ThoD · Feb 28, 2020

Robz8 said:
Just download the SD forwarder pack, and extract it.

But is it updated to latest version of nds-bootstrap or I have to update it manually? Last I checked couple days back it wasn't up to date...

RocketRobz · Feb 28, 2020

ThoD said:
But is it updated to latest version of nds-bootstrap or I have to update it manually? Last I checked couple days back it wasn't up to date...

Yes, it's up to date.

ThoD · Feb 29, 2020

Robz8 said:
Yes, it's up to date.

Alright, thanks!

RocketRobz · Mar 3, 2020

v0.30.0: Soft-reset world

Instructions:

Download the .7z file.
Extract the nds-bootstrap (or B4DS, for DS-mode flashcards) .nds files, to `root:/_nds`.
Extract the .ver file to `root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu`.
To those who have used the nightly builds that featured soft-reset, please delete `patchOffsetCache` at `sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/`.

What's new?/Bug fix

After 2 long years, proper soft-reset implementation has finally come!
Access Minigames in NSMB, Battle Mode in Bomberman 2, London Life in Professor Layton and the Specter, and more!
Other soft-reset events, such as exiting WiFi settings, as well as returning to title screen, have been fixed.

What's new?

An external soft-reset backend ID can be read at `sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/srBackendId.bin`, whenever a soft-reset event triggers. It contains the 8-byte TID that can be found in DSiWare-type titles, at 0x230.
This is added by any forwarder for 3DS consoles.

Bug fixes

3DS: Chances of resetting or returning to TWLMenu++ failing, has been lowered.
If you're an O3DS user, chances are the same as before.
DSi: HiyaCFW is no longer required to reset your game.
Fixed Infinite Space not booting.
B4DS: Fixed Plants vs Zombies not booting.

Known bug

Wii connectivity with Gen 4 Pokémon titles still doesn't work.
This bug is not related to soft-reset.

ThoD · Mar 3, 2020

Robz8 said:
v0.30.0: Soft-reset world

Instructions:

Download the .7z file.

Extract the nds-bootstrap (or B4DS, for DS-mode flashcards) .nds files, to `root:/_nds`.

Extract the .ver file to `root:/_nds/TWiLightMenu`.

To those who have used the nightly builds that featured soft-reset, please delete `patchOffsetCache` at `sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/`.

What's new?/Bug fix

After 2 long years, proper soft-reset implementation has finally come!
Access Minigames in NSMB, Battle Mode in Bomberman 2, London Life in Professor Layton and the Specter, and more!
Other soft-reset events, such as exiting WiFi settings, as well as returning to title screen, have been fixed.

What's new?

An external soft-reset backend ID can be read at `sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/srBackendId.bin`, whenever a soft-reset event triggers. It contains the 8-byte TID that can be found in DSiWare-type titles, at 0x230.
This is added by any forwarder for 3DS consoles.

Bug fixes

3DS: Chances of resetting or returning to TWLMenu++ failing, has been lowered.
If you're an O3DS user, chances are the same as before.

DSi: HiyaCFW is no longer required to reset your game.

Fixed Infinite Space not booting.

B4DS: Fixed Plants vs Zombies not booting.

Known bug

Wii connectivity with Gen 4 Pokémon titles still doesn't work.
This bug is not related to soft-reset.

We can finally soft-reset Pokemon games too for stationary Pokemon? If so, this is huge!

Zurdonx · Mar 3, 2020

Soft-Reset is fixed? That's it. This app is now perfect. Thank you so much!!!

Guren302 · Mar 3, 2020

Tony Hawk American Skateland runs with wierd slowdowns. But with dstwo cart it runs perfect. I tried to launch this game with different settings, but slowdowns did not disappear.
Also, COD Modern Warfare 3 freeze when level is starting.

RocketRobz · Mar 3, 2020

Zurdonx said:
Soft-Reset is fixed? That's it. This app is now perfect. Thank you so much!!!

Almost! We still need to implement cloneboot, which the major games use for DLP Multiplayer.

ThoD · Mar 4, 2020

Robz8 said:
Almost! We still need to implement cloneboot, which the major games use for DLP Multiplayer.

You also need to fix how on latest version games blackscreen a lot if put in sleep mode, 1 in 5 times for me I have to exit the game and reload it because it's just all black :rofl2:

RocketRobz · Mar 4, 2020

ThoD said:
You also need to fix how on latest version games blackscreen a lot if put in sleep mode, 1 in 5 times for me I have to exit the game and reload it because it's just all black

That's because you're using TWL clock speed.
In "nds-bootstrap.ini", make sure "BOOST_CPU" is set to "0" to use NTR clock speed.

ThoD · Mar 4, 2020

Robz8 said:
That's because you're using TWL clock speed.
In "nds-bootstrap.ini", make sure "BOOST_CPU" is set to "0" to use NTR clock speed.

Oh, gonna change that, didn't know that was the cause lol, thanks!

soniccomcisbr · Mar 4, 2020

Also the invisible sprites on Mario vs DK (this happens in any other game?)

RocketRobz · Mar 4, 2020

soniccomcisbr said:
Also the invisible sprites on Mario vs DK (this happens in any other game?)

Nope. This seems to be the only game with this bug.

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