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:

 

[AliTheAce]

No idea how to patch Chrono Trigger, downloaded the xDelta patch and have the rom but IDK what to do next. I end up with an exe, a bat, and a .patch file. When I open up either the exe or the bat, they instantly close. Even when I drag my rom onto any of them, same thing

Edit: Nvm, fixed it. Renamed the rom to xpa-ctu.nds, ran the /bat and it generated a fixed rom.

 

[RocketRobz]

I tried this with Mario 64 - can't get it running - still get red screen of death..? What are your exact settings to be able to start this game? turned off the donor - added smb 64 ds cart - then - latest twloader + bootstrap - release bootstrap...?

help me out here?

You don't need a donor ROM to play SM64DS.

 

[Rockmaniac]

I know - that quote was for huntertron1 being able to start M&L - BiS... - i can't get past the red screen still... unlike this guy seems to be able to

Also - how do i know what games are NTR?

You don't need a donor ROM to play SM64DS.

 

[FateForWindows]

I know - that tag was for being able to start M&L - BiS... - i can't get past the red screen still... unlike this guy seems to be able to

Also - how do i know what games are NTR?

NTR refers to any DS cart that isn't DSi-enhanced or DSi-exclusive, or 3DS.

 

[Rockmaniac]

Can the save-crash differ depending on what cart you choose of the"regular" ones?

NTR refers to any DS cart that isn't DSi-enhanced or DSi-exclusive, or 3DS.

 

[FateForWindows]

Can the save-crash differ depending on what cart you choose of the"regular" ones?

Don't think so. You could try a donor cart with the same save type.

 

[Rockmaniac]

same save = ntr? or something entirely different?

Don't think so. You could try a donor cart with the same save type.

 

[huntertron1]

I tried this with Mario 64 - can't get it running - still get red screen of death..? What are your exact settings to be able to start this game? turned off the donor - added smb 64 ds cart - then - latest twloader + bootstrap - release bootstrap...?

help me out here?

make sure your useing mario kart as a digital doner.

 

[FateForWindows]

You need a donor with a 64 kbit EEPROM. You can use advanscene to identify which one.

Also, next poster starts page 200!
actually I might be off, maybe two posts?

 

[Rockmaniac]

tried w mario 64, laytons lost future, super princess peach all in slot 1. using MK Europe as Donor rom. any other specific settings?

 

[FateForWindows]

tried w mario 64, laytons lost future, super princess peach all in slot 1. using MK Europe as Donor rom. any other specific settings?

Not that I know of. Well, guess my theory's correct.

Page 200?

 

[RocketRobz]

make sure your useing mario kart as a digital doner.

Both TWLoader and SRLoader check if a donor ROM is set, so it'll show a message if donor ROM isn't set.

tried w mario 64, laytons lost future, super princess peach all in slot 1. using MK Europe as Donor rom. any other specific settings?

You're using an outdated bootstrap. Try redownloading the latest version from the GitHub page.

 

[Rockmaniac]

am using 0.7.2 on both SDK 1-4 and SDK 5 - or unofficial 08a1a08 / e8ce6fc

thats the latest set? isnt it?

Both TWLoader and SRLoader check if a donor ROM is set, so it'll show a message if donor ROM isn't set.

You're using an outdated bootstrap. Try redownloading the latest version from the GitHub page.

 

[RocketRobz]

am using 0.7.2 on both SDK 1-4 and SDK 5 - or unofficial 08a1a08 / e8ce6fc

thats the latest set? isnt it?

Yes. Did you overwrite the .nds files with the ones from that version?
If so, does MKDS work? If so, is it set as donor ROM, and not any other ROM set as donor?
If so, what region is your BiS ROM?

 

[huntertron1]

the files need to be renamed as it says on the github page. it will say a diffrent ver number but you will actualy install the right nbootstrap

am using 0.7.2 on both SDK 1-4 and SDK 5 - or unofficial 08a1a08 / e8ce6fc

thats the latest set? isnt it?

 

[RocketRobz]

the files need to be renamed as it says on the github page. it will say a diffrent ver number but you will actualy install the right nbootstrap

The version data is now included.

 

[Rockmaniac]

Nope started fresh. My old Anniversary TWLoader wouldn't work anymore - so i cleared it all and reinstalled.

YES, MKDS works fine, it is European Edition - and yes it is set as donor rom.

BiS is American i think..?

Yes. Did you overwrite the .nds files with the ones from that version?
If so, does MKDS work? If so, is it set as donor ROM, and not any other ROM set as donor?
If so, what region is your BiS ROM?

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sorry. BIS is european. xpa-male.nds would that make a difference?

 

[RocketRobz]

Nope started fresh. My old Anniversary TWLoader wouldn't work anymore - so i cleared it all and reinstalled.

YES, MKDS works fine, it is European Edition - and yes it is set as donor rom.

BiS is American i think..?

sorry. BIS is european. xpa-male.nds

Try a USA BIS ROM, then.

 

[Rockmaniac]

ok i will look for one and report back - does the MK donor rom have to be US too?

Try a USA BIS ROM, then.

 

[FateForWindows]

ok i will look for one and report back - does the MK donor rom have to be US too?

No, the region of MKDS doesn't matter.