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:

 

[NightScript]

This gives a bit of speed-up for some games, but makes some games not work.

Wait, it doesn't work even without the speed-up? Like, is compatibility now worse overall because a few games can get speed up?

 

[RocketRobz]

Wait, it doesn't work even without the speed-up? Like, is compatibility now worse overall because a few games can get speed up?

The ce9 caching feature breaks some games, is what I'm saying.

 

[NightScript]

The ce9 caching feature breaks some games, is what I'm saying.

Oh, so games that won't be booted with ce9 caching won't be broken, right?

 

[RocketRobz]

Oh, so games that won't be booted with ce9 caching won't be broken, right?

Right.

 

[KSSUisthebest]

Hello, i just installed this like 1-2 days ago and this is AMAZING.
I have only one question, though:
Will the saving in Kirby Canvas Curse/Kirby Power Paintbrush be ever fixed? I really don't want to complete the first worlds again and again just to unlock subgames or the Rainbow Run.

 

[KrazyProductions]

im trying to play super Mario 64 ds and all that pops up is "nds-bootstrap not found". Im using a n2ds and a SD card. Help?

 

[RocketRobz]

im trying to play super Mario 64 ds and all that pops up is "nds-bootstrap not found". Im using a n2ds and a SD card. Help?

How did you install TWiLight Menu++?

 

[KrazyProductions]

How did you install TWiLight Menu++?

cfw

 

[RocketRobz]

cfw

I mean did you do the manual method, or did you use the Updater?

 

[KrazyProductions]

I mean did you do the manual method, or did you use the Updater?

ah, I used the manual method, did all the instructions

 

[RocketRobz]

ah, I used the manual method, did all the instructions

Install the Updater, launch it, and then download the release and nightly of nds-bootstrap.

 

[KrazyProductions]

Install the Updater, launch it, and then download the release and nightly of nds-bootstrap.

I did and the same error screen pops up :/

 

[RocketRobz]

I did and the same error screen pops up :/

Are the nds-bootstrap .nds files in "sd:/_nds"?

 

[Ciseka]

Is the nighty version of bootstrap the testversion of 0.17.0 or is it the test version of 0.18.0?

 

[RocketRobz]

Is the nighty version of bootstrap the testversion of 0.17.0 or is it the test version of 0.18.0?

The nightly is the latest commit on GitHub.

 

[Ciseka]

Is the nighty version of bootstrap the testversion of 0.17.0 or is it the test version of 0.18.0?

Nightly

The nightly is the latest commit on GitHub.

Okay thanks

 

[Cool_doggy]

I am having trouble with download play. I am using an original 3ds latest firmware, with New super Mario Bros for the nds off of the SD card. Is there something I can do?

 

[RocketRobz]

I am having trouble with download play. I am using an original 3ds latest firmware, with New super Mario Bros for the nds off of the SD card. Is there something I can do?

NSMB uses cloneboot for DLP. Cloneboot doesn't work with nds-bootstrap yet.

 

[Cool_doggy]

NSMB uses cloneboot for DLP. Cloneboot doesn't work with nds-bootstrap yet.

Oh thanks, will other games work with download play?

 

[RocketRobz]

Oh thanks, will other games work with download play?

As long as they don't use cloneboot, then yes.

 

[Ciseka]

As long as they don't use cloneboot, then yes.

Which games works without cloneboot? Have you a list for this? And when will cloneboot be fixed?