QUESTION: SSLPatcher, CIA to NDS, DS HexEditor and DSi System Apps to .nds

[Greninji88]

I am SO CLOSE to getting the Nintendo Zone app for the DSi to activate without Unlaunch. I've got a few methods that each SHOULD work so-so.

1. SSLPatcher, what is it? Where can I get it? If I patch the WDB, it should, maybe go to another server revival, thus activating the Beacon cartridge and awakening the long dormant Nintendo Zone app.
2. How can I convert a .cia to a .nds file? When I do it, the icon for the application is visible, along with it's data (like SDK, region, etc) on TwiLight Menu++ via Memory Pit.
However, when I run the app, it stays at a white blank screen. I'm using the latest version of nds-bootstrap. Apparently I am missing font files or something?
3. I have the Nintendo Zone DSi files from a NAND extract, but its in pieces essentially. A couple certs, tmds, and a titleKey.bin file. If I could convert that to a .nds, something could work!!
4. How can I use a HexEditor to edit the URL input and restrictions/verifications of an official server connection on the WDB?

Extra:
Would ninfs allow me to extract a .nds of the hidden app? Also, guide on ninfs?
Are the Nintendo Zone server files (preserved URL files) out there? I just need a yes or a no.
What would the structure of the server be so I can try to replicate it?

EDIT!
i have the app extracted from my NAND, now would using NTM to install it work? No Unlaunch by the way

I'd love some help!

 

[k66]

If you want to operate on the actual machine:
You need to back up NAND first and have ntrboot cart.
You must test on emulator before restoring NAND to the target DSi.

I tried it on emulator, and you just need to replace the Launcher's sav file to make Nintendo Zone icon appear.
(The SAV file is encrypted, and I don't know how to edit it)
So you need a donor DSi(or NAND or save file) that has Nintendo Zone icon.
Donor DSi can be USA or Japanese version, replace private.sav from NAND>title>00030017>484e41**(**=numbers and letters in different regions)>data .