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:

 

[affonseca]

No. It seems I have version 8.4.0. I will try upgrading and post if it solved the problem.

 

[affonseca]

How silly of me. The fix was even directly referenced in 8.5.1's release notes. Thank you so much @Robz8

 

[seseiSeki]

Yesterday, after setting up my DSi XL for TWLMenu and nds-bootstrap, I noticed, that Metroid Prime Hunters (EUR) loads very slowly. Oddly enough, music and gameplay are not affected by this. It just plays like normal, except for the long loading times. Even timers during escape sequences don't stop while loading. Did I miss something? Are there any settings that interfere with Metroid Prime Hunters?

 

[chartube12]

where is the file we need to install this app?

 

[RocketRobz]

Yesterday, after setting up my DSi XL for TWLMenu and nds-bootstrap, I noticed, that Metroid Prime Hunters (EUR) loads very slowly. Oddly enough, music and gameplay are not affected by this. It just plays like normal, except for the long loading times. Even timers during escape sequences don't stop while loading. Did I miss something? Are there any settings that interfere with Metroid Prime Hunters?

Nope. This is currently normal for data to load slowly for MPH.

where is the file we need to install this app?

Just install TWiLight Menu++.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

I think some games lost compatibility when updating such as giana sisers

I can confirm this with Giana Sisters. Seems to be broken since nds-bootstrap v0.20.0 (latest working version v0.19.5)
Holding (L) makes no difference. As far as I can test this, the problem is caused by nds-boostrap. TWiLight Menu++ v8.5.1 with the older nds-bootstrap loads Giana Sisters normally.

Has also been mentioned here and here.

 

[GrumpCatPie]

The only games that are not working are:

- Pokemon Dash (stops at title screen)
- Jam with the Band (white screen)
- Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
- The minigames in NSMB because of broken soft-resetting implementation

Apart from that everything works 100% if I'm not mistaken.

I can't get Wario master of disguise to work on my 3ds.

 

[DSoryu]

Dunno if this is a known issue:

I got a lend cartridge of Mario 64 DS from a friend while at our work lunch time just to dump it, so I used GodMode9 and dumped both the save file and the Rom. When I load it in TwilightMenu++ everything goes fine until I close the lid and enter sleep mode. When I wake up the console, both screens are off, and there's sound only. Oddly, I can still press home button to exit, even the message shows correctly.

Anyone having this issue as well? I will check if the dump is having any issue when I get home with DS-Scene Tool if needed, or if I need to redump the Rom but trimmed. Thank you!

 

[RocketRobz]

Dunno if this is a known issue:

I got a lend cartridge of Mario 64 DS from a friend while at our work lunch time just to dump it, so I used GodMode9 and dumped both the save file and the Rom. When I load it in TwilightMenu++ everything goes fine until I close the lid and enter sleep mode. When I wake up the console, both screens are off, and there's sound only. Oddly, I can still press home button to exit, even the message shows correctly.

Anyone having this issue as well? I will check if the dump is having any issue when I get home with DS-Scene Tool if needed, or if I need to redump the Rom but trimmed. Thank you!

You have to use NTR clock speed for SM64DS.

 

[DSoryu]

You have to use NTR clock speed for SM64DS.

Ah, what a simple workaround, it works fine now. Thank you for your answer

 

[crazyxelite]

Can someone invite me to discord server? Also the link for the compatibility list doesn't seem to be working. Thanks

 

[RocketRobz]

Can someone invite me to discord server? Also the link for the compatibility list doesn't seem to be working. Thanks

https://discord.gg/yqSut8c
Also, here's the compatibility list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

 

[Ardien262]

Hello, i have a issue in the game "CRAYON SHIN-CHAN DS: ARASHI WO YOBU NUTTE CRAYOON DAISAKUSEN", i have a Nintendo DSi with HiyaCFW. the game show a white screen.

 

[RocketRobz]

Hello, i have a issue in the game "CRAYON SHIN-CHAN DS: ARASHI WO YOBU NUTTE CRAYOON DAISAKUSEN", i have a Nintendo DSi with HiyaCFW. the game show a white screen.

Do other DS games work?

 

[Ardien262]

Do other DS games work?

yes, only this game not launch

 

[RocketRobz]

yes, only this game not launch

Hold L immediately after pressing A/START to launch the game.
What holding L does is disable heap shrink, which makes some games not start.

 

[Ardien262]

Hold L immediately after pressing A/START to launch the game.
What holding L does is disable heap shrink, which makes some games not start.

Nothing, stuck in white screen. this game not launch and ratatouille after launch stuck in black screen

 

[RocketRobz]

Nothing, stuck in white screen. this game not launch and ratatouille after launch stuck in black screen

How long did you hold L after pressing A or START to launch the game?

 

[Ardien262]

How long did you hold L after pressing A or START to launch the game?

two minutes

 

[SArpnt]

the compatibility list got removed