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:

 

[EridiumMiner]

go to google, type "(insert game name here) anti piracy patch" and if it's an ips use lunar ips, if it's an xdelta use xdeltaui, if it's an xdelta3 then good luck
oh, and make sure your roms are untrimmed

Thanks!

 

[raphamotta]

Zelda Phantom Hourglass working

 

[Thân Lê Thái]

The entire library, now that thumb games work.

Can you look into Tales of Innocence?
It boot for the first time with this update, but stuck at the intro (blackscreen).

 

[Hepointatsquib]

So I tried Kirby Mass Attack and Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force and in Mass Attack i was able to touch the screen to get to the file select but thenthe touch screen stopped working, and in Elite Penguin Force the touchscreen didn't work at all

 

[RocketRobz]

So I tried Kirby Mass Attack and Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force and in Mass Attack i was able to touch the screen to get to the file select but thenthe touch screen stopped working, and in Elite Penguin Force the touchscreen didn't work at all

Reinstall the latest DSiMenu++ CIAs.

 

[Hepointatsquib]

Reinstall the latest DSiMenu++ CIAs.

Touchscreen works again, thanks a bunxh

 

[blindseer]

On the latest nds-bootstrap 10 Infinite Space finally works! Yay.
Gotta say the progress on this has come leaps and bounds from the beginning!

 

[AlexTCGPro]

This happens with Pokemon SoulSilver (S), the message reads: "There was a connection error. You will be taken back to the start screen. Please, push A."
I copied my save from my R4, could it be that? Do I have to use a converter or something?

Also, Pokemon White (S) doesn't seem to load in dsi mode as the wifi settings remain og ds, also, it crashes there.

Not using cfw, just sudokuhax.

 

[RocketRobz]

This happens with Pokemon SoulSilver (S), the message reads: "There was a connection error. You will be taken back to the start screen. Please, push A."
I copied my save from my R4, could it be that? Do I have to use a converter or something?

Also, Pokemon White (S) doesn't seem to load in dsi mode as the wifi settings remain og ds, also, it crashes there.

Not using cfw, just sudokuhax.

The error shown is due to using sudokuhax.

 

[AlexTCGPro]

Installing HiyaCFW will do? I didn't want to install cfw before but now it seems to be worth a try

 

[Pickle_Rick]

Installing HiyaCFW will do? I didn't want to install cfw before but now it seems to be worth a try

Yep, that'll work fine.

 

[someguy12345]

Can you look into Tales of Innocence?
It boot for the first time with this update, but stuck at the intro (blackscreen).

I'm also having the same issue with ToI. After doing some research, I don't think it's an AP issue. (but I could be wrong)

But awesome update regardless, most games seem to work now.

 

[Deleted User]

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[darklight10]

This project is really impressive and I hope it continues to develop.

I’m playing The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. The game runs well. However, every few minutes there’s a very loud screeching sound that lasts for about a minute. If anyone knows a solution, I would appreciate it. By the way,I’m using a forwarder to have the icons on the home screen, if that matters.

 

[ThoD]

I'm trying to find the AP patch for KH 358/2 Days black screen after difficulty selection, but can't find it anywhere. Anyone got a link for it or something? I can only find the patch for US version not EU, but I want to transfer my already completed 100% saves from my EU cartridge version and I can't if I use US one...

 

[Clydefrosch]

i mean, whats the point of a 100% completed game on the 3ds?
why not just play it again without having to aim for 100% this time?

 

[Vulpes-Vulpeos]

I’m playing The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. The game runs well. However, every few minutes there’s a very loud screeching sound that lasts for about a minute.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks has same issue.

 

[MRJPGames]

Omg I think (at least the latest version) actually FIXES a bug in Mario Kart DS that exist both with the original cart and using a flashcard. When going to the stairs into Luigi's Mansion if you hold A and B and turn it usually crashes the game, including for anyone you are playing with on either local or wireless multiplayer. However when I used nds-bootstrap on two different systems it did not crash at all. Maybe the crash has something to do with data being read and a hack in nds-bootstrap in it's card reading emulation is causing it not to crash?
This is the glitch that causes the crash:

 

[darklight10]

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks has same issue.

Well that’s unfortunate. I’ll just turn off the volume when it happens. Thanks!

 

[bobrocks95]

Just going to post some game compatibility findings that aren't in the google doc or don't line up with what's in there. This is all on DSi with DSiMenu++ and HiyaCFW, the newest bootstrap version (0.10.0) unless otherwise stated. I realize I should have just posted here instead of opening a github issue, sorry for cluttering your repo Robz!

• Retro Game Challenge (US)- black screen after starting a game, creating a character, and going through the intro cutscene. This isn't a hard crash as you can still use the L+R+Down+B combo to back out, not sure if that's an important distinction. This game is not currently on the compatibility list.
• GameCenter CX: Arino no Chōsenjō 2 (JPN w/ ENG patch)- working on 0.9.2 and 0.10.0. Not on the compatibility list.
  
• Nanashi No Game Me (JPN w/ ENG patch)- working on 0.10.0 with the English patch, which includes an AP patch.
• Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (US)- this was working with a nightly from ~3 days ago with simply a flickering title screen like DQVI, and is now broken again in 0.10.0. There appears to have been a minor regression.
• Game & Watch Collection 1 and 2 (US)- Both working fine in 0.9.2 and 0.10.0, neither are on the compatibility list.
• Tingle's Balloon Fight DS (JPN)- Working in 0.9.2 and 0.10.0, also not on the compatibility list.
• Solatorobo: Red the Hunter (US)- Saving is working with an AP Patch applied through the ds-scene rom tool (which you can download elsewhere to avoid registering)

Hope these help!