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:

 

[RocketRobz]

The file you provided was supposed to be a .nds file, correct?

Yes.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

pokemons going to be annoying to play with slow loading times every time you go into a building or a new route

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robz if your making ds homebrew how do you make sure you homebrew will work with the bootstrap?

 

[DarkenedMatter]

Yes.

Thanks, got it working now. Just needed to delete everything and start anew with what you provided and the beta TWLoader version.

 

[Procyon]

Fails to use any ROM. I'll try to reset TWLoader

 

[Roxas5846]

Well even if pokemon is pretty slow atleast its playable I'm still ok with the speed

 

[Procyon]

Well even if pokemon is pretty slow atleast its playable I'm still ok with the speed

You need to wait a few mins when leaving buildings

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

You need to wait a few mins when leaving buildings

its not the official build the speeds will be improved

 

[sniper_x002]

So I updated to the latest developmental version of nds boostrap (via github, not TWLoader since Robz says it's broken for now), and I'm on the latest version of TWLoader but NSMB won't boot. It just gives a white screen. Any suggestions?

Also, I couldn't find the answer to this, but what does setting donor rom do? All I understand is that it's got something to do with saves. Do I set donor rom with a game with saves that does work (like mario kart) or do I set it for a game that saves don't work? I'm pretty confused on the subject.

 

[Roxas5846]

You need to wait a few mins when leaving buildings

Its really annoying but its progress and I'm just hoping Naruto shinobi rumble can work soon

 

[Procyon]

its not the official build the speeds will be improved

I know

 

[RocketRobz]

So I updated to the latest developmental version of nds boostrap (via github, not TWLoader since Robz says it's broken for now), and I'm on the latest version of TWLoader but NSMB won't boot. It just gives a white screen. Any suggestions?

Also, I couldn't find the answer to this, but what does setting donor rom do? All I understand is that it's got something to do with saves. Do I set donor rom with a game with saves that does work (like mario kart) or do I set it for a game that saves don't work? I'm pretty confused on the subject.

Setting a donor ROM makes a game not being able to save, save again. nds-bootstrap takes an arm7 binary from the set donor ROM that does save, and replaces the one in the ROM you're playing, with the one from the donor.

 

[laharl22]

acww are a litlle lag how to fix ?

 

[RocketRobz]

acww are a litlle lag how to fix ?

No way how to fix. Wait for improvements.

 

[Dracari]

Unless its small mini games (like say Elf Bowling)Untill thers improvements/Async is working, performance will always be in the Terlit Bowl.

 

[Giodude]

Where should I get the latest unofficial bootstrap. Getting it from twloader still gives a white screen.

 

[RocketRobz]

Where should I get the latest unofficial bootstrap. Getting it from twloader still gives a white screen.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-boo...-from-an-sd-card.454323/page-156#post-7436378

 

[Giodude]

https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-boo...-from-an-sd-card.454323/page-156#post-7436378

Thanks, will try

 

[the assaf]

Well even if pokemon is pretty slow atleast its playable I'm still ok with the speed

Think about all the wraps in galactic HQ, it will take hours.

 

[Makore]

https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-boo...-from-an-sd-card.454323/page-156#post-7436378

Thank you very much, finally that games boots in my console.

 

[Giodude]

I'm curious, what differs about Platinum that doesn't allow it to be read? It's pretty much the same game with minor tweaks.