Homebrew [DS(i)/3DS] TWiLight Menu++ - GUI for DS(i) games, and DS(i) Menu replacement

[Isso_Non_Ecxiste]

The Unlaunch installation guide is in the same site as where you installed the DSi exploit.
Unlaunch gives homebrew more privileges, such as Slot-1 access for dumping ROMs, as well as accessing a Slot-1/DS(i) game cartridge's IR features. You can also have it autoboot TWLMenu++ or other homebrew when you turn on your DSi.
Before you install Unlaunch, you need to backup the NAND. The guide for that is also in the same site.
You will encounter a low brick risk when you install Unlaunch.

hiyaCFW is custom firmware where you use the original DSi Menu and it's apps on the SD card instead of the console's NAND.
hiyaCFW is not needed (even for brick protection), as TWiLight Menu++ can do a lot more, while giving the look and feel of the original DSi Menu.

I followed the guide you shared, and I successfully installed unlaunch. I also used a 3rd part tutorial from some youtuber, installed hiyacfw and it looks like this:

This is crazy, lol.
But i can access TWLmenu either from this screen or autoboot.
I have some questions...
1 - This DSi XL is not in perfect condition. I bought it with upper screen problem, and I'm trying to transform it into a Macro DSi XL... I know I will need some soldering abilities and a 330 ohm resistor. I also do not need camera anymore in order to go to TWLmenu. So, if I remove the broken upper screen and all of those stuff in there (cameras, speakers, etc) I will still be able to acess camera not to take photos, but to see the photos I already taken? (sorry I know this question is not about TWLmenu, but maybe you know something about it...)
2 - If I set autoboot to dsi system instead of TWLmenu, does have a risk of brick?
3 - I'll be stopping by this question, I know you are a busy guy, also I thank you from everything, all the work on TWLmenu so far since 2017 and sharing it with us. Not only that, u still helping newbies like me, and this is very nice, you are a cool person. Could you explain about my curiousity: what's the difference between gbarunner2 and gbarunner3? (ik gbarunner3 is a future release, but I meant what new things it has? Also, do you know any good video player that plays video on bottom screen? it can be either for flashcard (yes, I own one) or to be runned inside TWLmenu.

Again, thank you ^-^
... and sorry if I'm being so... noob...

Oh, almost forgot... I wanted to ask if it is possible to hide some system folders on windows, because there are so many folders when I access TWLmenu, and I want to keep only GBA folder visible... Thanks :3

 

[RocketRobz]

I have some questions...
1 - This DSi XL is not in perfect condition. I bought it with upper screen problem, and I'm trying to transform it into a Macro DSi XL... I know I will need some soldering abilities and a 330 ohm resistor. I also do not need camera anymore in order to go to TWLmenu. So, if I remove the broken upper screen and all of those stuff in there (cameras, speakers, etc) I will still be able to acess camera not to take photos, but to see the photos I already taken? (sorry I know this question is not about TWLmenu, but maybe you know something about it...)
2 - If I set autoboot to dsi system instead of TWLmenu, does have a risk of brick?
3 - I'll be stopping by this question, I know you are a busy guy, also I thank you from everything, all the work on TWLmenu so far since 2017 and sharing it with us. Not only that, u still helping newbies like me, and this is very nice, you are a cool person. Could you explain about my curiousity: what's the difference between gbarunner2 and gbarunner3? (ik gbarunner3 is a future release, but I meant what new things it has? Also, do you know any good video player that plays video on bottom screen? it can be either for flashcard (yes, I own one) or to be runned inside TWLmenu.

1. Yes, you should still be able to view the photos.
2. No, it does not.
3. GBARunner3 has improved audio emulation, as well as improved game compatibility for certain games such as Mother 3 to work.
   Also, I don't know of any video players which play on the bottom screen.

Oh, almost forgot... I wanted to ask if it is possible to hide some system folders on windows, because there are so many folders when I access TWLmenu, and I want to keep only GBA folder visible... Thanks :3

Yes. When you hide folders using Windows, they'll be hidden in TWLMenu++ as well. You can hide folders by using TWLMenu++ as well, by pressing the X button, and then the Y button to hide.

Also, I recommend turning on Macro Mode, if you don't want to use the top screen. Macro mode will move some top screen elements to the bottom screen.

 

[RetrogamingAddict]

I am trying to get asphalt 4 to work on ds lite, i chose two dsi enhanced roms as donor, then when i start asphalt 4 , i still get the message that this a dsi title only. What could i have done wrong here?

 

[RocketRobz]

I am trying to get asphalt 4 to work on ds, i chose two dsi enhanced roms as donor, then when i start asphalt 4 , i still get the message that this a dsi title only. What could i have done wrong here?

The game is simply not compatible with DS Phat or Lite models.
Please see this list for which games are compatible: https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/blob/master/universal/include/compatibleDSiWareMap.h

 

[th3joker]

I updated my o3ds and it seems like the ds mode screen brightness got lower. Even with it maxed out. What happened?

 

[RocketRobz]

I updated my o3ds and it seems like the ds mode screen brightness got lower. Even with it maxed out. What happened?

No idea. Try changing the brightness while the "Return to HOME Menu" message is opened.
Press HOME to open it, then hold either START or SELECT and press Up/Down to change the brightness.

 

[th3joker]

No idea. Try changing the brightness while the "Return to HOME Menu" message is opened.
Press HOME to open it, then hold either START or SELECT and press Up/Down to change the brightness.

I tried that and it still is way dimmer than normal before i updated everything

 

[RocketRobz]

I tried that and it still is way dimmer than normal before i updated everything

Does the brightness change though?

 

[Speeko]

I've been playing Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow (ACVE-USA) and I'm getting a consistent and replicable crash in a particular room (game freezes, no audio/movement)

Everything was working fine in the game up until this point.

I've tried setting the +133hz overclock and tried turning on/off a bunch of settings in Twilight Menu - but nothing gets me passed this room.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[RetrogamingAddict]

Is it possible to use this as primary kernel without dual boot on ds lite with m3ds real sd card adapter?

Would the ndsbootstrap at its current state be more recommended than ysmenu kernel on m3dsreal?

At the moment i use dual boot ysmenu as primary and twilight as secondary.

 

[arm11]

I've been playing Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow (ACVE-USA) and I'm getting a consistent and replicable crash in a particular room (game freezes, no audio/movement)

Everything was working fine in the game up until this point.

I've tried setting the +133hz overclock and tried turning on/off a bunch of settings in Twilight Menu - but nothing gets me passed this room.

Anyone have any ideas?

Which part ? I finished game twice (On DSI and o2ds) and I didn't have any problems / bug

 

[RocketRobz]

Is it possible to use this as primary kernel without dual boot on ds lite with m3ds real sd card adapter?

As long as there's an autoboot file for your flashcard, yes.

Would the ndsbootstrap at its current state be more recommended than ysmenu kernel on m3dsreal?

nds-bootstrap still has slightly lower compatibility than flashcard kernels, so no.

 

[th3joker]

Does the brightness change though?

Yes 4 levels but still way dark

 

[RocketRobz]

Yes 4 levels but still way dark

Did you turn on power-saving mode? If so, try turning it off.
If it's already been off, then try restoring a NAND backup from before you updated the FW.

 

[Speeko]

Which part ? I finished game twice (On DSI and o2ds) and I didn't have any problems / bug

Using a New 3DS - it routinely crashes on a long corridor room with zombies rising from the floor and a witch floating around on a broom.

If i run through the corridor without attacking anything - i can get through ok. If i kill 1-2 zombies or try to attack the witch then the game hangs... Very strange.

For now I got around it by just zooming through the room without touching anything.

 

[RocketRobz]

Using a New 3DS - it routinely crashes on a long corridor room with zombies rising from the floor and a witch floating around on a broom.

If i run through the corridor without attacking anything - i can get through ok. If i kill 1-2 zombies or try to attack the witch then the game hangs... Very strange.

For now I got around it by just zooming through the room without touching anything.

Try turning off card read DMA in the per-game settings menu (opened by pressing Y button in TWLMenu++).

 

[Speeko]

Try turning off card read DMA in the per-game settings menu (opened by pressing Y button in TWLMenu++).

Tried that, didn't help.

 

[RocketRobz]

Tried that, didn't help.

Your ROM might be corrupted then. Try redumping/replacing it.

 

[legofordman]

2 questions:
1. How do I check my Twilight Menu version?
2. How do I update Twilight Menu if needed?

 

[RocketRobz]

2 questions:
1. How do I check my Twilight Menu version?
2. How do I update Twilight Menu if needed?

1. You need to open TWLMenu++ Settings. Assuming you have not changed the theme, press SELECT, then touch the small DS icon on the bottom of the bottom screen.
2. Follow this page: https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/twilightmenu/updating