Hacking R4 SDHC problems

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hello. I recently purchased a R4 SDHC card, just realized they are actually fakes...however, I've heard that it is still possible to get them working.

I am using a Sandisk 4 GB MicroSDHC card, and a new DS Lite. I installed the latest firmware (v 1.25) on the card.

However, when I insert the card into slot 1 of the DS it won't recognize it, simply saying "there is no gamepak inserted"

Can this problem be resolved? plz help...thank you
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If its not seeing thecard at all, try the paper shim trick - put a piece of folded paper or thin card behind the R4 to push it onto the contacts of the DS
 

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Thank you Kitty. Your advice helped...especially after I put a folded piece of paper in first. Previously I inserted the R$ card first...I don't really know why this did the trick, but if it helps anyone, try it.

thanks again
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ag07 said:
Thank you Kitty. Your advice helped...especially after I put a folded piece of paper in first. Previously I inserted the R$ card first...I don't really know why this did the trick, but if it helps anyone, try it.

thanks again
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It works because the paper--although thin--manages to push the card forward making the contacts meet which is required for any cartridge to work.
 

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edge199715 said:
dont you know there is no sdhc version of the r4
there must be some dust in your slot
try cleaning it with a earbud
if it still doesnt work your fault its a fake
You fool they're ALL fake now. Real R4s died about a year ago. We all know they're fakes
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