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:

 

[Psi-hate]

Oh! For Pokemon D&P, what are the requirements to get it running? Do I need an actual DS cartridge for a donor? I've never used this program before since Ace Attorney, Pokemon, or Zelda haven't worked previously.

 

[EridiumMiner]

I've tried the latest unofficial bootstrap, but Pearl doesn't boot. I'll wait for some updates.

Thanks for your hard work!

 

[shutterbug2000]

Oh! For Pokemon D&P, what are the requirements to get it running? Do I need an actual DS cartridge for a donor? I've never used this program before since Ace Attorney, Pokemon, or Zelda haven't worked previously.

You need a rom of MKDS.

 

[Psi-hate]

You need a rom of MKDS.

So a cart of MKDS? That sucks, since I don't have one. Unless you literally mean the standalone ROM image file, which would be nice.

 

[shutterbug2000]

So a cart of MKDS? That sucks, since I don't have one. Unless you literally mean the standalone ROM image file, which would be nice.

The donor is a ROM file, which the arm7 binary is pulled from. So all you need is a ROM file of MKDS obtained through any means.

 

[laharl22]

You need a rom of MKDS.

With mkds rom for donor i can play acww and pokemon?

 

[Psi-hate]

The donor is a ROM file, which the arm7 binary is pulled from. So all you need is a ROM file of MKDS obtained through any means.

Ah that explains a lot. Sorry for my confusion, I haven't got the slightest idea on how this works until just recently. ^^; Thanks shutterbug!

 

[Ashachu]

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[Damin72]

On Unnoficial Bootstrap dont work most of my games, but i notice one thing - Sonic Colors start boot to black screen.

 

[RocketRobz]

On pokemon platinium and acww on latest bootstrap i have black screen press power on twloader how to set donor rom?

Only Diamond and Pearl work for now.

On Unnoficial Bootstrap dont work most of my games, but i notice one thing - Sonic Colors start boot to black screen.

Try turning console output "On (with Debug)".

 

[EridiumMiner]

I have the latest unofficial bootstrap (updated from TWLoader) but Pokémon Pearl is showing a whitescreen.

 

[RocketRobz]

I have the latest unofficial bootstrap (updated from TWLoader) but Pokémon Pearl is showing a whitescreen.

Keep trying 'til it works. Takes 30 seconds on the white screen.

 

[Ashachu]

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[RocketRobz]

which region should both mario kart ds and pokemon d/p be?

Mario Kart, USA.
Pokemon D/P, USA (EUR should work as well, but that isn't tested).

 

[Giodude]

What's the status on Platinum?

 

[RocketRobz]

What's the status on Platinum?

None yet.

 

[Wuigi]

@Robz8 Can you provide a link for the unofficial build of nds-bootstrap?
I don't want to connect my 3DS to the internet while having homebrew installed.

 

[RocketRobz]

@Robz8 Can you provide a link for the unofficial build of nds-bootstrap?
I don't want to connect my 3DS to the internet while having homebrew installed.

Sure! Here it is.
https://github.com/Jolty95/TWLoader-update/blob/master/unofficial-bootstrap.nds

 

[Damin72]

Try turning console output "On (with Debug)".

Same.

 

[RocketRobz]

Same.

No screen showing the ROM name?