Homebrew What the heck is a TIA

[Itzumi]

I'm thinking it probably stands for TWL Importable Archive.

But still what exactly are they

 

[KiiWii]

Thanks In Advance

 

[AmandaRose]

I'm thinking it probably stands for TWL Importable Archive.

But still what exactly are they

It actually stands for TWL Installable Archive. They are nds apps you can install to the DSi home menu using a PC

 

[Itzumi]

Ah ok, thanks!

 

[RocketRobz]

TIA (TWL Installable Archive) is a fan-made DSi file type that contains DSiWare apps, similar to CIA.
The file type has been discontinued.

 

[Itzumi]

TIA (TWL Installable Archive) is a fan-made DSi file type that contains DSiWare apps, similar to CIA.
The file type has been discontinued.

Ok, why tho

 

[RocketRobz]

Ok, why tho

There's an easier way of installing DSiWare, where it's the "title" folder of the TWL NAND, but only contains data for the DSiWare title, and the "title" folder can be overwritten on the SDNAND root with it to install the DSiWare title.

 

[MaxiBash]

I recommend you using Title Manager. It simplifies the intire progress for you. Just run it through an exploit, or through DSiMenu++, so you can later install Title Manager onto your home menu.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-dsi-title-manager-for-hiyacfw.518053/

 

[Itzumi]

I recommend you using Title Manager. It simplifies the intire progress for you. Just run it through an exploit, or through DSiMenu++, so you can later install Title Manager onto your home menu.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-dsi-title-manager-for-hiyacfw.518053/

I can't use my home menu, my sd card is 4gb. I autoboot into dsimenu++

 

[MaxiBash]

I can't use my home menu, my sd card is 4gb. I autoboot into dsimenu++

That's also fine, but if you change your mind, create a partition and format the SD Card to 2GB.

By the way, you can still use the tool. Just install it and make a *.launcharg file so you can boot it anyways.