How to run Homebrew on your Nintendo DS!

Step 4 I've recieved my package..

'I've received my package, what now?'

Your package may come with a disc with firmware you need to drop onto the microSD card, but it's best that you go to the manufacturers website and download the latest release. Unzip/rar the file and just dump it all on the microSD card. Remove the card from your computer, insert it into the Flash Card and fire it up to see if it works. If it works, power down an insert back into the computer.

Initially, developers had to program for specific Flash Cards, but after the invention of DLDI, developers program for one and you can DLDI patch it for almost any card. So most homebrew you need to patch with DLDI, which is easily done with Chism's DLDI Patcher (Dynamically Linked Device Interface).

You need to download the patcher here (I recommend Win32 GUI for Windows users) and the suitable patch for your card here. All you then have to do is run dlditool32.exe, select the patch and then select the binary/binaries (.nds/sc.nds/nds.gba is the same as 'binaries').

Comments

[magnaryu]

the R4 is old, but the R4 Ultra or R4i are still being updated.

[Noodle93]

They are fakes, not actually supported by the makers of R4.

[magnaryu]

R4i isn't supported by the makers of the R4? Really? then why is on the official R4 site then?

[Noodle93]

I can't see it on the official site, but if you know where it is, link me up. Also does the R4i even work with normal DS'?

[masterchrisx3]

yes

[jaycraw]

by the way , whoever said it - on the DSi , what is comin out soon , there isnt a GBA slot in the bottom of the ds , but a sd card slot , hope tht helps

[oshapley]

Would a regular SD card (like for cameras) fit in a DS?

[BlowStuffUp]

i wish. already tried

[Noodle93]

Nope. They look like they would, but they don't. Get one and compare it. :)

[oshapley]

Oh, Thanks (But where could I get a blank DS card and put stuff on it?)

[Noodle93]

Erm, like no where. Seriously. You can get a card that you can stick into your computer, but it is still like a flash cart.

This one doesn't use a microSD card. But price wise, it's alot cheaper (and better) to get this. You can get microSD cards greater than 4gb. (Actually up to 4096GB, but they aren't for public purchase.)

Just give me a yell if you're still confused.

[davidglinski]

yea i am not to sure about buying on that site you got any other sites that look safer thanks man

[Noodle93]

Although based in China and it does seem fishy, I assure you it's not.

If you look around you'll find some more.

http://www.ozmodchips.com/r4-ds-r4ds-p-25.html
http://www.modsupplier.com/catalog/r4-ds-r4ds-p-208.html
http://www.mywii.com.au/Post.aspx?id=7956

But really depends on where you live, those are all suited to Australia/NZ.

[davidglinski]

thanks but i live in the us and i already found one but my question is ... is it really worth it

[Noodle93]

Not R4. R4 is old now. I'd recommend a DSTT or something newer. If you wan o save money on buying games then yeah it's worth it. Not that I condole those activities.

[davidglinski]

whats the difference ???? if i may ask!!!

[Noodle93]

R4 is a discontinued item. DSTT has a company that is still working and selling and stuff. I've been told you'll get better support from Internet forums from the DSTT, beinga much newer and now more popular product.

[lilbuzjr]

R4 is not entirely discontinued... Although the new ones such as DSi or Revolution are not supported by the "official R4 team" they still sell them on their own site, so they must work. I actually just got my revolution today (no SD card, waiting for that from an ebay store) and hopefully i can give input later.