Introduction: How to Backup Game Saves From 3DS/NDS/NDSI Original Game Card to PC With R4i SaveDongle

This step by step user guide aims to show you how to use the r4i save dongle to back up game saves from

3DS/NDS/NDSI original game card to PC , or from the pc to the game card .

Firstly , allow me introduce the SaveDongle functionality :
* Fully support 3DS,NDSi,NDSL original game cart.

* Backup game savers from 3DS/NDS/NDSI original game card to PC, to avoid game saver been accidently over write.

* Restore game savers backup from PC to 3DS/NDS/NDSI original game cart through USB.

* Editing game savers(level, experience, money etc …) becomes possible.

* Allow game savers to be share between users.

?a. User can share or download game savers from official web site and forums.

?b. Game savers sharing allow user jump to certain game level.

* Upgradeable dongle firmware through USB for support new games and new features.

* User friendly software interface to manage the save file.

Step 1: The Function of R4i Save Dongle

this step by step tutorial aims to show you how to use r4i SaveDongle to backup games savers from Nintendo console to PC , or from PC to Nintendo console . Before start , make sure your SaveDongle is this one : r4i SaveDongle

Step 2: Prepare “USB Driver Installation” in PC.

just as the pic show , you need have “USB Driver installation” in PC , so that the r4i SaveDongle can work on your PC .

Step 3: Unbox Your Little R4i Save Dongle

just as pic show ,unbox your little dongle, and insert your favorite cartridge inside it ,

Step 4: Download SaveDongle Firmware V1.5

Download SaveDongle firmware V1.5, now you can donwload from here : R4i SaveDongle firmware V1.5

after donwload , you can see the unzip file , just as the pic show

Step 5: Unzip It

Unzip it , open the folder, the you will see the installer, just as pic shows

Step 6: ​Connect SaveDongle to PC USB Port

Connect SaveDongle to PC USB port. If game cart has been detected, “Cart inserted!” message will be display.
If not , message “No card inserted ” will show up , in this case , you need to make sure the connection is fine with your cartridge .

Step 7: How to Backup Game Saver to PC

If you want to select for backup game saver to PC(saved as .sav file) just click button as the pic shows :

Step 8: How to Back Up Game Saver From PC to Game Cart

If you want to restore backup game saver(.sav file) from PC to game cart. Just click the button as pic show :

Please Note: Do not run other programmes during the process of bakcup/restore game save!

All procedure has showed , hope you can enjoy games with your r4i save dongle !