Homebrew [NDS] Forwarder CIAs for your HOME Menu

[RocketRobz]

@Bobesh8 if it means anything the original R4 mode doesn't generate a file for the flashcard SD like the other one does, just an NDS and CIA.

Correct. The .NDS/.DAT file IS the .CIA in this case.

 

[Apache Thunder]

Seems (at least with Original R4 set) that it doesn't produce valid DSi Extended headers so makerom/make_cia refuse to make CIAs (and the generated folder did not contain CIAs. Just the SRL files)

So something seems broken with the Original R4 setting.

 

[CeeDee]

Correct.

Okay, good, just checking.

Original R4 launcher gives an error "Failed to start YSMenu.nds" using the R4i Gold card I have... at least it tried!

 

[RocketRobz]

Seems (at least with Original R4 set) that it doesn't produce valid DSi Extended headers so makerom/make_cia refuse to make CIAs (and the generated folder did not contain CIAs. Just the SRL files)

So something seems broken with the Original R4 setting.

It's not broken. Put the Forwarder3DS folder in the hard drive root, and run the .jar file.

 

[Apache Thunder]

I see. I would hope this gets ported to C# or something. Java isn't my cup of tea if you know what I mean.

 

[Burnout600]

They are just stored on the SD card as backup and essentially unusable until copied back to the NAND. Same applies to the DSi.

And yes.

Yeah, I don't want to have them unusable so I just cut it back to a handful of games I really wanted launchers/banners for. I'll try doing the bit with the rom tomorrow and see how it goes.

 

[Olmectron]

I see. I would hope this gets ported to C# or something. Java isn't my cup of tea if you know what I mean.

Try the included EXE installer. You don't need to have Java installed in your machine with it.

 

[Apache Thunder]

Java exception occurs if I try to run the jar from the downloaded folder. The one installed by exe starts. But still fails to produce CIAs. So not working for me.

 

[RocketRobz]

Try the included EXE installer. You don't need to have Java installed in your machine with it.

I think he already tried.

EDIT: He already tried.

 

[CeeDee]

Java exception occurs if I try to run the jar from the downloaded folder. The one installed by exe starts. But still fails to produce CIAs. So not working for me.

Try running it as admin? I dunno.

 

[Olmectron]

I think he already tried.

Oh. Oops then. It's okay.

Just wondering. Trying to use make_cia from any folder always work from a batch file? Or does it present the same problems as the Java app when in some folders?

 

[Apache Thunder]

I have UAC turned off. Running as Admin isn't going to change anything. (and I'm using Windows 7 x64 FYI)

 

[RocketRobz]

I have UAC turned off. Running as Admin isn't going to change anything. (and I'm using Windows 7 x64 FYI)

Try updating Java if you haven't done that.

 

[Apache Thunder]

Ugh. I haven't touch Java in ages and it's riddled with security issues....

 

[Olmectron]

If using the Windows version, there's no need for Java.

I'll read documentation about make_cia, to see if there's something I can do with bad responses from it when executing from Java.

Edit:

Little off-topic. Since Java 8, most security breaches have been fixed. And, since most recent browsers already blocked any type of Java execution directly, there are so little things to worry about. Just as EXE files, only open JARs from trusted sources.

 

[RocketRobz]

So I tried using makerom to make the cia, and this is what I got:

makerom -srl "file.nds"
[CIA WARNING] Common Key could not be loaded, CIA will not be encrypted (Ignore that part)
[CIA ERROR] Invalid TWL SRL File
[RESULT] Failed to build CIA

 

[Apache Thunder]

Yeah DSI Extended header is incomplete/corrupt. I looked at the SRLs it generated. I manually repaired them. Then built CIAs and tried them. Don't seem to work. White screens. Then bottom screen goes black. Nothing happens after that.

It does show the "Failed to start YSMenu.nds" message on bottom screen if I boot it without the card inserted.

 

[RocketRobz]

Yeah DSI Extended header is incomplete/corrupt. I looked at the SRLs it generated. I manually repaired them. Then built CIAs and tried them. Don't seem to work. White screens. Then bottom screen goes black. Nothing happens after that.

It does show the "Failed to start YSMenu.nds" message on bottom screen if I boot it without the card inserted.

Try using make_cia in Command Promt instead, and leave the DSi Extended header incomplete/corrupt. That usually works.

 

[robertorpg94]

the firmware that use is wood, the shortcut would take on my dstt? another question, can I get ready shortcuts to other people to use on my 3ds?

 

[Apache Thunder]

I'm gonna wait till it gets fixed in 1.3 or migrates to a new programming language. There's too many issues for it me to consider using it for more then like 3 or 4 games.

 

[RocketRobz]

Here's a test CIA for original R4 owners. Game path is Games/MarioKartDS.nds
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2_1xHkEp2_6SWJ5Sy14SEl2QU0/view?usp=sharing

 

[RocketRobz]

the firmware that use is wood, the shortcut would take on my dstt?

Yes.

another question, can I get ready shortcuts to other people to use on my 3ds?

Yes, but you will have to tell them the .DAT name (or path if it's not in the root), and the Game path.