Gaming Nintendo DSi, The odd error that annoys me for 1 year

[OverclockedGuy]

My Nintendo DSi is giving me the following error for 1 about year:
"An error has occurred. Press and hold the Power Button to turn the system off. Please see the Nintendo DSi Operations Manual for help troubleshooting." Now, the odd thing is, every time I try to access any icon (application; like DSi Camera, DSi Sound or games; original or R4i flash card) from the main menu, it gives me this error, but at the main menu I can use the L and R buttons to activate the camera. I can't afford to send it another country, plus the warranty period ended! Any help is appreciated.

Details for NDSi users:
Nintendo DSi with V1.4.3 AU. Its from Australia. The problem started since I updated it to V1.4.1 and downloaded the 3DS transfer tool . The R4i-SDHC card is patched with the latest version is 1.57. SD card from 8GB.

 

[jrk190]

My friend had this glitch when he purchased his DSi. There's no fix for it; you have to return it, exchange it, or send it to Nintendo.

 

[Vampire Lied]

I've only seen this happen when using a flashcart and it doesn't correctly connect to the system. (acekard 2i is notorious for this and ppl use cardboard or paper to "thicken" the ak2i so it'll make contact.)
Everytime it happened, a reboot after adjusting the card fixed the problem. Off the top of my head, i would say something is up with your contacts inside the game slot.
Since you said other apps don't work either, it sounds more like either something happened during a firmware update, or something has corrupted some part of the hardware.
As jrk said, sounds like an issue only Nintendo could fix. Unless you want to go through troubleshooting and replacing parts yourself.
With the recent price drop, dsi and XL are more affordable than ever. I'd just go for a 3ds though. Either way, good luck.

 

[Sora de Eclaune]

There's another solution: If you haven't already, get a Club Nintendo account. If I remember correctly, registering your console/handheld with Nintendo adds some warranty time on your system (I can't remember how long the warranty lasts, however). Then you can at least afford the repair itself. All you need to pay is the cost of sending the system to Nintendo.

 

[Todderbert]

It might be a loose connection on a ribbon cable. I have the same thing that happens on my DSi XL, but in reverse, when I access the camera I get this error. I took the unit apart and noticed the camera ribbon cable was not seated properly. Reattached and it worked without error.

 

[bowser]

I heard some DSi's got bricked after downloading the 3DS transfer tool. Maybe that's what happened to yours. If that's the case there's no way you can fix it.

 

[OverclockedGuy]

I heard some DSi's got bricked after downloading the 3DS transfer tool. Maybe that's what happened to yours. If that's the case there's no way you can fix it.

Thats what exactly happened ! Some friend of mine told me that its the Wi Fi thing. Can I repair it by myself ? And about the warranty thing, I registered last year so I dont think that the warranty still lasts

 

[bowser]

Not sure...are you able to get into the Settings menu? If you can, maybe you can try formatting the DSi.

 

[Sora de Eclaune]

I heard some DSi's got bricked after downloading the 3DS transfer tool. Maybe that's what happened to yours. If that's the case there's no way you can fix it.

Thats what exactly happened ! Some friend of mine told me that its the Wi Fi thing. Can I repair it by myself ?

Regardless of how this error comes up, only Nintendo can fix it.

Also, what do you mean by the Wifi thing? The 3DS Transfer Tool?

 

[dilav]

I've seen this exact same issue before, every icon including settings will bring up that message, but the L/R button brings up the camera fine.
Replacing the WiFi card resolved this issue.

 

[OverclockedGuy]

I heard some DSi's got bricked after downloading the 3DS transfer tool. Maybe that's what happened to yours. If that's the case there's no way you can fix it.

Thats what exactly happened ! Some friend of mine told me that its the Wi Fi thing. Can I repair it by myself ?

Regardless of how this error comes up, only Nintendo can fix it.

Also, what do you mean by the Wifi thing? The 3DS Transfer Tool?

About Wi fi thing I thought the Wi Fi card. bowser, I cant get to the settings because when open it, it shows me the error. Interesting thing is that 4-5 weeks ago I started it because I was cleaning my room. Anyway, it started and I could open every application (DSi camera, Downloaded games from the shop, DSi Sound) even a game. I also could connect to the internet. The odd thing is the Wi Fi signal. I had strong connection, but I couldn't connect to the internet. After 3-4 days everything was back as it was, the annoying error

 

[linuxdude2]

Get a DS Lite

 

[BORTZ]

Get a DS Lite

That doesnt help nearly as much as you think. Some of us dont have the money or resources to just dump a system for a new one. Or want to . The DSi has functionality that the DSlite doesnt have.

 

[Luigi2012SM64DS]

Format it or try updating it to 1.4.4 (mostly formating it)

 

[ComeTurismO]

Format it or try updating it to 1.4.4 (mostly formating it)

Updating it would be a awful idea if someone is currently using a flashcart, unless if the flashcart company says it will be compatible for the next update for any DS system. Remember what happened a few months ago?

Anyway, try looking for a patch for the update, is there? If you update it, like i said above. It's a BAD idea.

 

[Luigi2012SM64DS]

Format it or try updating it to 1.4.4 (mostly formating it)

Updating it would be a awful idea if someone is currently using a flashcart, unless if the flashcart company says it will be compatible for the next update for any DS system. Remember what happened a few months ago?

Anyway, try looking for a patch for the update, is there? If you update it, like i said above. It's a BAD idea.

he just said he already has the latest update.

 

[linuxdude2]

Get a DS Lite

That doesnt help nearly as much as you think. Some of us dont have the money or resources to just dump a system for a new one. Or want to . The DSi has functionality that the DSlite doesnt have.

Yeah
Features the DSi has that the DS Lite doesn't:
Can't play GBA game
Can't play Guitar Hero
Can't play Band Hero guitar grip
Can't use R4, R4 v2, EDGE, and other flash cards
Can't use GBA flash cards
Can't use Slot-2 flash cards
The DSi even includes annoying firmware updates that don't allow you to use your awesome flash cards

Same thing with 3DS

I really want a DSi now!! *wink*

 

[MO35AB]

if anyone ended up here, this fixed the problem for me, the dsi was just sitting there since 2012, and this fixed everything:

https://dsi.cfw.guide/installing-hiyacfw

 

[Deleted User]

if anyone ended up here, this fixed the problem for me, the dsi was just sitting there since 2012, and this fixed everything:

https://dsi.cfw.guide/installing-hiyacfw

Oh my gawd how tf didja get here and the necrobump