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:

 

[AntnioMoura]

OFF-TOPIC: Someone knows where i can buy a flashcart by a good price and a place where is not risky? Because i think my acekard 2i is bricked and i haven't a NDS to unbrick it...

 

[IanRises]

Just tested some games on TWLoader 2.0:
Super Mario 64 DS|E|White screens
Kirby Canvas Curse|U|White screens
Mario Kart DS|E|White screens
Tetris DS|U|"Unable to read the data" error; works with Tetris DS in the game card slot, although the top screen background in the mode selection menu doesn't load
Tamagotchi no Kira Kira Omisetchi|J|White screens
Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Super Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Silly Bandz|U|White screens
Kung Zhu|U|White screens
Tetris DS (THQ Proto)|White Screens
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Kiosk Demo|White screens

 

[RocketRobz]

Just tested some games on TWLoader 2.0:
Super Mario 64 DS|E|White screens
Kirby Canvas Curse|U|White screens
Mario Kart DS|E|White screens
Tetris DS|U|"Unable to read the data" error; works with Tetris DS in the game card slot, although the top screen background in the mode selection menu doesn't load
Tamagotchi no Kira Kira Omisetchi|J|White screens
Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Super Scribblenauts|U|White screens
Silly Bandz|U|White screens
Kung Zhu|U|White screens
Tetris DS (THQ Proto)|White Screens
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Kiosk Demo|White screens

That's because bootstrap hasn't been updated.

 

[pikatsu]

nds bootstrap had a new card commit an hour ago. Can anyone compile it?

 

[Damin72]

nds bootstrap had a new card commit an hour ago. Can anyone compile it?

I dont think this commit change situation...

 

[IanRises]

That's because bootstrap hasn't been updated.

Oh okay then, for some reason I thought it was

 

[metroid maniac]

OFF-TOPIC: Someone knows where i can buy a flashcart by a good price and a place where is not risky? Because i think my acekard 2i is bricked and i haven't a NDS to unbrick it...

You can probably unbrick it by running the bootloader updater with nds-hb-menu.

 

[Naked_Snake]

No matter what I try to load I get the error please turn off screen and yes I have TWLoader - TWLNAND side.cia installed
I'm on Luma 6.6 arm9lh

 

[RocketRobz]

No matter what I try to load I get the error please turn off screen and yes I have TWLoader - TWLNAND side.cia installed
I'm on Luma 6.6 arm9lh

Installed to both Sys and Emu NANDs?

 

[Naked_Snake]

Installed to both Sys and Emu NANDs?

I don't have an EmuNAND

 

[RocketRobz]

I don't have an EmuNAND

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Can you run any DSiWare, or DS Download Play?

 

[Naked_Snake]

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Can you run any DSiWare, or DS Download Play?

Rom that application or home menu? I have a bunch of dsi system titles installed like dsi camera and stuff on home menu but I fail to see what that has to do with this bootstrap not working

 

[epicmartin7]

So... I'm having an issue with Forwarder 3DS where I try to save my game as a CIA, but all I get is nothing. No NDS file, no CIA, nothing. I'll hit the save icon and the "success" icon won't come up.

I'm trying this for MKDS and I'm on Windows 10.

My Title ID is good as well.

EDIT: I'm also aiming to load my games from my 3DS's SD Card. No flashcart is involved. Sorry for the vagueness.

 

[TheArcadeStriker]

So... I'm having an issue with Forwarder 3DS where I try to save my game as a CIA, but all I get is nothing. No NDS file, no CIA, nothing. I'll hit the save icon and the "success" icon won't come up.

I'm trying this for MKDS and I'm on Windows 10.

My Title ID is good as well.

EDIT: I'm also aiming to load my games from my 3DS's SD Card. No flashcart is involved. Sorry for the vagueness.

Ohohoh, I think I already had that problem and I could fix it: Try checking for a hidden .templates/fowarder/something folder, where you will find a bunch of nds files. One of them is called "sdcard.nds" along with another similar named but different extension file. Delete BOTH and then run Fowarder3DS. Even if it looks unresponsive, DO NOT TOUCH Fowarder3DS until it tells you it's ready. After that try creating fowarders again.

What happens is that the templates end up downloaded incompletely if you force close them while it's "unresponsive" (it's downloading the templates).

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That's because bootstrap hasn't been updated.

I don't see any bootstrap update, and his game reports are also accurate to the latest version, as I tested Tetris DS and Tetris DS proto some time before and their status are the same as he mentioned. I also have tried Mario Kart DS and it can work with a cart inserted, but it was the U version, so I can't tell that the "white screen" is just that he didn't wait enough (MKDS can take some 4-5 minutes IIRC to load) or that it does not work (considering region can also cause incompatibility).

 

[PRAGMA]

No matter what I try to load I get the error please turn off screen and yes I have TWLoader - TWLNAND side.cia installed
I'm on Luma 6.6 arm9lh

Do this: https://3ds.guide/troubleshooting
(The DSI Restoring, Apparently it worked for a lot of people)

 

[DarkRioru]

does this mean I can load pokemon black 2/ pokemon mystery dungeon: E.O.S. from my sd card instead of forwarding my r4-sdhc to a forwarder cia??

 

[Sonicbrawler]

does this mean I can load pokemon black 2/ pokemon mystery dungeon: E.O.S. from my sd card instead of forwarding my r4-sdhc to a forwarder cia??

no since those games dont work atm

 

[DarkRioru]

no since those games dont work atm

I seen the games that work in twl loader but, can I boot these off the "3ds" home menu without having to forward my r4??

 

[Sonicbrawler]

I seen the games that work in twl loader but, can I boot these off the "3ds" home menu without having to forward my r4??

games that are "confirmed" to work can be forwarded to load the same way you do from your r4. but just load it from the sd card instead.

 

[Dracari]

the latest Commit "Slightly" Changes Elf Bowling , "Elf Bowling 2" now brings up its player mode select bot nothing else:/ Progress! i guess w/ that game