No game works for me

[SheldonCooper060]

Hi, I don't speak English and I'm helping myself with Google Translate.
I have a problem with my DSXL.

"Firmware 1.4.5E.Twilight++"

I found various ROMs on the net, they all crash giving me a black or white screen on startup.
The only game that works is "New Super Mario Bros"

I tried to update Twilight++ but for some reason the console won't start. I've reverted to the 2017-2021 version.
Can you help me?

 

[RocketRobz]

Try deleting "settings.ini" at "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/", and then update back to the latest version.
If TWLMenu++ still doesn't boot, then try reformatting the SD card here: https://dsi.cfw.guide/sd-card-setup.html

If the ROMs still aren't working, then try dumping them from your cartridges here: https://dsi.cfw.guide/dumping-game-cards.html

 

[SheldonCooper060]

Hi, I tried everything you told me.

The latest Twilight++ version "v25.7.0: TWL Christmas Release" doesn't work. Black screen.

I formatted the card, the problem continues.

Tried GodMode9i, when i select game, white screen.

 

[RocketRobz]

Hi, I tried everything you told me.

The latest Twilight++ version "v25.7.0: TWL Christmas Release" doesn't work. Black screen.

I formatted the card, the problem continues.

Tried GodMode9i, when i select game, white screen.

The black screen may be caused by the SD being inserted incorrectly. Try powering on the console without it inserted, and then insert the SD card.
Also, GodMode9i no longer contains .nds booting with nds-bootstrap, so please don't use it for that.

 

[SheldonCooper060]

If I don't put the SD, Unlanch starts

 

[RocketRobz]

If I don't put the SD, Unlanch starts

Does inserting the SD make the title list disappear in Unlaunch?

 

[SheldonCooper060]

Does inserting the SD make the title list disappear in Unlaunch?

Yes

 

[RocketRobz]

Yes

Did you format the SD card using the guide I linked?

 

[SheldonCooper060]

surely

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Now New Super Mario Bros. won't even start.

I want to clarify one thing, I'm talking about .nds rom files downloaded from the web that don't work. Give a black and white screen.

 

[RocketRobz]

surely

Post automatically merged: Jan 14, 2023

Now New Super Mario Bros. won't even start.

I want to clarify one thing, I'm talking about .nds rom files downloaded from the web that don't work. Give a black and white screen.

Try deleting the "patchOffsetCache" folder in "sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/", and try again.
If the issue persists, then when do the black and white screens appear? Before or after the nds-bootstrap logo appears?
Also, make sure you're still on the latest TWiLight Menu++ and nds-bootstrap versions. You will not get support with outdated versions.

 

[SheldonCooper060]

Hi, I uninstalled Unlaunch and formatted the console.
I reinstalled everything.

New Super Mario Bros is working again. The other ROMs don't.

I deleted the "patchOffsetCache" folder nothing changed.

Black and white screen appear after nds-bootstrap logo.

 

[RocketRobz]

Hi, I uninstalled Unlaunch and formatted the console.
I reinstalled everything.

New Super Mario Bros is working again. The other ROMs don't.

I deleted the "patchOffsetCache" folder nothing changed.

Black and white screen appear after nds-bootstrap logo.

The black and white screen issue will be fixed after you update both TWiLight Menu++ and nds-bootstrap.
If the issue persists, or if the update still makes the console stuck on black screens, then try another SD card.

 

[SheldonCooper060]

Hi, I finally managed to install the latest version of Twilight++. The games all work.

The only problem is that after the Twilight++ logo it often gives me a white screen.

If during the Twilight++ logo, I press SELECT and exit, it works fine.

 

[RocketRobz]

The only problem is that after the Twilight++ logo it often gives me a white screen.

If during the Twilight++ logo, I press SELECT and exit, it works fine.

How long was the white screen shown (in terms of minutes and seconds)?

 

[SheldonCooper060]

How long was the white screen shown (in terms of minutes and seconds)?

The console freezes. I have to shut down and use that method with SELECT

 

[RocketRobz]

The console freezes. I have to shut down and use that method with SELECT

Doesn't answer my question, but ok.
Try deleting the "_nds" folder in the SD root and try installing again.

 

[SheldonCooper060]

Doesn't answer my question, but ok.
Try deleting the "_nds" folder in the SD root and try installing again.

I waited 2-3 minutes

 

[RocketRobz]

I waited 2-3 minutes

Alright then. If a re-installation doesn't fix the issue, then I'm out of ideas.

 

[Aluiscard]

At some point you tried another SD card, it could be a problem with this one.