nds-bootstrap:

Thanks to the work of ahezard, Gericom, Apache, Robz8, _catcatcat, and shutterbug2000 and other contributors, we can now load NDS games from the SD card, without any flashcard/SLOT-1 card.

Don't expect high compatibility, but do expect many, many updates.

Compatibility listing:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit#gid=0

The official Discord server for nds-bootstrap:
https://discordapp.com/invite/7bxTQfZ

The thread for the recommended loader (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/twloader-ctr-mode-nds-app.448375/

SRLoader for softmodded DSis (by Robz8):
https://gbatemp.net/threads/srloader-nds-app-for-dsi.472200/

If you're more of a forwarder person:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nds-forwarder-cias-for-your-home-menu.426174/

Link to the releases page:
https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap/releases

Anti-Piracy patch list by Robz8
https://gbatemp.net/threads/ap-patch-preservation.477536/

Also, thank you to our testers:
Historian
JoshuaDoes
thejsa
Alerdy
PokeAcer

Spoiler: Videos

Also, a video thanks to Robz8:


And another thanks to Alerdy:

 

[kinder_bueno]

Dears, Okamiden seems to be working as of now!

 

[AutumnWolf]

What does this mean?

 

[wicksand420]

What does this mean?

I think it means you are playing pong

 

[RocketRobz]

I think it means you are playing pong

Actually, if the graphics are red, it means an error has occurred.
@Sinon If you are trying to play a DSi Enhanced game, it may not be supported yet.

 

[AutumnWolf]

Actually, if the graphics are red, it means an error has occurred.
@Sinon If you are trying to play a DSi Enhanced game, it may not be supported yet.

I was trying out pokémon white

 

[RocketRobz]

I was trying out pokémon white

Try updating bootstrap.
Also, update TWLoader if it isn't on the latest version.

 

[AutumnWolf]

Try updating bootstrap.

Will do, I'll let you know if it worked

 

[ThoD]

I got an error too the first time on White but subsequent ones worked fine and so did Black. Using injects btw, not TWLoader.

 

[RocketRobz]

I got an error too the first time on White but subsequent ones worked fine and so did Black. Using injects btw, not TWLoader.

Forwarder templates have been updated just recently, so try remaking them.

 

[AutumnWolf]

Still not working, any ideas?

 

[RocketRobz]

Still not working, any ideas?

Nope. It makes no sense if only Black is working for you.
Either your White ROM is corrupted, or the path for your White forwarder is incorrect.

 

[AutumnWolf]

I've not tried pkmn black yet

My pkmn White rom seems to work on Drastic so I don't think it is corrupted

 

[RocketRobz]

I've not tried pkmn black yet

My pkmn White rom seems to work on Drastic so I don't think it is corrupted

Oh. Have you tried the bootstraps from the updated forwarder pack yet?
If so, are you sure you installed your remade forwarders? If so, what OS are you using on your PC? If it's Windows, make sure you remade your forwarders with "Automatically set ROM path" turned on, and that you dragged your ROMs from the SD card to the window of Forwarder3-DS.

 

[Nerdtendo]

What DS carts use FLASH saving? I want to play spirit tracks finally. Also, I know I'm about to sound like an idiot but im just making sure. 3DS carts do not use the same kind of saves as DS correct?

 

[Dracari]

Awwwwwyr was hoping to see Solatorobo but will haveto see more work in SDK5 Unoffical. (its still errors in Loading.

 

[RocketRobz]

What DS carts use FLASH saving? I want to play spirit tracks finally.

Check http://www.advanscene.com

Also, I know I'm about to sound like an idiot but im just making sure. 3DS carts do not use the same kind of saves as DS correct?

Correct.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

when will muitplayerbe fixed?

 

[RocketRobz]

when will muitplayerbe fixed?

It is unknown, as we don't know what broke it in the first place.

 

[Dracari]

@Robz8 you said SDK5 games need donor carts right is this for saving or for saving and loading?

 

[RocketRobz]

@Robz8 you said SDK5 games need donor carts right is this for saving or for saving and loading?

Both.