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:

 

[SlimPortable]

3. Update the bootstrap again through TWLoader if the 2nd point doesn't work.

Release or unofficial (press X or Y)? Also do you need to reinstall the TWLnandside.cia like the last beta?

 

[RocketRobz]

Release or unofficial (press X or Y)? Also do you need to reinstall the TWLnandside.cia like the last beta?

1. Unofficial.
2. No.

 

[Damin72]

After fix my problem, I test some my games and...
-Trauma Center and Sonic Rush now playable with minor lags/loadings.
-Rouge Agent still freeze in the same room.
-Ace Attorney... 1st game work slow, but 3rd work bit faster. I dont know why fix Trauma Center, but not Ace Attorney if problem was same -loading time of text.... 0_o

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

I'm sorry, but I do not have a network with WEP security.

It's 2017, no one has wep security anymore

A mod that can use other security would be nice though.

 

[Makore]

It's 2017, no one has wep security anymore

A mod that can use other security would be nice though. [/QUOTE

DS games connect to networks only if they have WEP security, if you can use WPA2 like the one I have, how can I do it?

 

[RocketRobz]

DS games connect to networks only if they have WEP security, if you can use WPA2 like the one I have, how can I do it?

Not possible.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

DS games connect to networks only if they have WEP security, if you can use WPA2 like the one I have, how can I do it?

It isn''t possible, but i hope a mod could be done somehow. Though i doubut it will, demand for online play on NDS roms has been low. So i mean that logic though.

Still, like i said, is 2017, and no one uses wep anymore

 

[Giodude]

It's 2017, no one has wep security anymore

A mod that can use other security would be nice though.

i do... Also you can always make a hotspot on your phone with no password. Just make sure to whitelist the 3ds and nothing else.

 

[GerbilSoft]

It *might* be possible to leave the DSi enhanced Wi-Fi enabled while running DS games, similar to the DSi CPU speed. That having been said, the DS BIOS doesn't have a Wi-Fi stack; it's built into every game. (This is why DS games can't use WPA2 even on a DSi or 3DS.) DS games would have to be patched to use the DSi Wi-Fi stack.

(Also, I'm not sure if the DSi BIOS / TWL_FIRM has WPA2 functions available, or if that's also statically linked in DSi-enhanced titles. I'd hope it's the first one, since the built-in DSi software uses Wi-Fi...)

 

[metroid maniac]

It *might* be possible to leave the DSi enhanced Wi-Fi enabled while running DS games, similar to the DSi CPU speed.

I'm not sure how you could access it. I'm guessing it's just a flag in a register like most of the DS/DSi toggles? GBATEK isn't giving me much insight here.

That having been said, the DS BIOS doesn't have a Wi-Fi stack; it's built into every game. (This is why DS games can't use WPA2 even on a DSi or 3DS.) DS games would have to be patched to use the DSi Wi-Fi stack.

That's all handled on the ARM7 side, isn't it? That should make things a bit easier since the ARM7 binaries are all very similar in most games.

(Also, I'm not sure if the DSi BIOS / TWL_FIRM has WPA2 functions available, or if that's also statically linked in DSi-enhanced titles. I'd hope it's the first one, since the built-in DSi software uses Wi-Fi...)

GBATEK doesn't describe any BIOS functions in the DSi that pertain to Wifi.

 

[Deleted User]

I need 3 people to help me test something. I loaded up an altwfc patched mkds rom, and it connects. Online play might be possible with this, but i need 3 people to test with.

Might be able to test, but I gonna probs gonna test with Wiimmfi, But AltWFC might work as well.

But I'll ask one of my Family members who can host a Hotspot via their phone to use it for the test.

(tbh tho I'd love this to work because I never got to play MKDS online so this should be fun.)

 

[Giodude]

Might be able to test, but I gonna probs gonna test with Wiimmfi, But AltWFC my work as well.

But I'll ask one of my Family members who can host a Hotspot via their phone to use it for the test.

(tbh tho I'd love this to work because I never got to play MKDS online so this should be fun.)

same, but it requires 4 people to work

 

[Deleted User]

same, but it requires 4 people to work

Couldn't we just do a Friend Race?

I mean, wouldn't that allow less than 4 People to race?

 

[ahezard]

A new version is coming tonight, expect a big boost in compatibility, the latest commit already have super princess peach, castlevania dawn of sorrow and ridge racer fully working (I tested only these 3). I will continue the test and adjust the new patches to achieve the greater compatibility before release.

 

[Giodude]

Couldn't we just do a Friend Race?

I mean, wouldn't that allow less than 4 People to race?

i believe that also requires 4 but i'll check. I'll pm you my mkds fc.

 

[Stack3r]

A new version is coming tonight, expect a big boost in compatibility, the latest commit already have super princess peach, castlevania dawn of sorrow and ridge racer fully working (I tested only these 3). I will continue the test and adjust the new patches to achieve the greater compatibility before release.

What time do you think?

 

[Makore]

A new version is coming tonight, expect a big boost in compatibility, the latest commit already have super princess peach, castlevania dawn of sorrow and ridge racer fully working (I tested only these 3). I will continue the test and adjust the new patches to achieve the greater compatibility before release.

Uff... too fast

 

[ahezard]

What time do you think?

I would say I need one hour more, I am looking a metroid prime hunters right now to see if I can adapt the patch. But you can already test the latest unofficial.

 

[Stack3r]

I would say I need one hour more, I am looking a metroid prime hunters right now to see if I can adapt the patch. But you can already test the latest unofficial.

Lol pokemon or megaman starforce when?

 

[Joom]

i do...

That's, uh, not a good idea.