Hacking Is it possible to use Acekard 2i on a DSi with the latest firmware?

[thalyy720]

I am using the latest AKAIO.

 

[Pk11]

It only works up to v1.4 normally, but with cfw you can run it on the latest

 

[thalyy720]

It only works up to v1.4 normally, but with cfw you can run it on the latest

Oh, nice, i will be installing HiyaCFW, so, that's great to know, i'm on 1.4.5 i think, gotta check later, but, pretty sure that's the case

 

[de-coder]

On DSi V1.4.4 with HiyaCFW, Ace2i works: Card inserted at start or plug in while running DSi. I installed "NTR Laucher" also, mybe it is necassary.

 

[thalyy720]

On DSi V1.4.4 with HiyaCFW, Ace2i works: Card inserted at start or plug in while running DSi. I installed "NTR Laucher" also, mybe it is necassary.

What about 1.4.5?

 

[The Catboy]

I would like to add that akAIO is just a kernel and boots after the cart has already been booted into, so it doesn't affect the cart's compatibility with the system. I am not very knowledgeable on dsi hacking but according to the guide it says, "Do not system update after installing HiyaCFW. This will remove HiyaCFW’s SD patches.” So I am going to say that updating is a bad idea, but I am not sure what OFW HiyaCFW runs on. Personally, I would suggest going with TWiLight Menu++ for all the features it introduces and still being able to use your AK2i

 

[KleinesSinchen]

What about 1.4.5?

Unfortunately not. AceKard 2i can't be upgraded for stock DSi beyond 1.4.4
https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/Updating_the_AK2i_Bootloader

Having just unlaunch unlocks it on 1.4.5 to load right from the normal Launcher (tested in the past). Loading through HiyaCFW(SDNAND) and/or TWiLight Menu++ should also work (did not test, would require flashing back to normal; I keep my AceKard 2i permanently flashed for ntrboot as it retains its normal function on CFW 2|3DS as well as loading from unlaunch "File Menu").

If you ever get a DSi not on latest firmware: Updating is pointless unless there are purchased games to (re)download from the defunct shop. Pretty much all updates ever did was blocking flashcarts.