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You should always use the newest firmware to insure the best compatibility with games, newest features and bug fixes. In a nutshell, what you'll be doing is downloading the firmware for your specific R4, extracting the files and folders onto the root of your microSD, then putting the microSD into the R4.
Here are a few essential utilities you'll need:
- WinRAR v3.80.exe (1.18MB) - WinRAR will extract files with the extensions: .RAR, .ZIP, .7z and many others. All of the firmware files are either in .RAR or .ZIP format.
- BatchDPG v1.60.exe (6.26MB) - .DPG video converter
- NDSTokyoTrim_v2.18.exe - This will strip the unnecessary fluff from .NDS files so that you can fit more on your microSD
If you own an original R4 DS that only supports a max of 2GB microSD, then you're in the right place.
Before we get started, you should already have the following:
- Original R4DS with a 2GB (or less) microSD.
- microSD card reader which should have been included with your R4, unless you got the barebone 'Blister' package that didn't have anything but the R4.
- The R4 v1.18 firmware
- A few braincells.
Step 1: Getting your microSD card ready
- Plug your microSD into the microSD USB card reader, then plug the USB card reader into your PC or Mac.
- Goto 'My Computer' and find the Removable Storage, then Right Click on your microSD card and choose "Format..."
- Format the microSD with the 'FAT (Default)' File system
Step 2: Extract the firmware
- Extract the files from the R4-v1.18-English-Kernel.zip file you downloaded. After you've extracted the 'English' folder from within the R4-v1.18-English-Kernel.zip, go into that directory and you should see the following folders and files:
Step 3: Copy the firmware to your microSD
- Highlight both folders and the 2 files, and press CTRL-C to copy.
- Click on your microSD drive and press CTRL-V to paste the 2 folders and files.
You can also highlight the folders and files then drag and drop them into your microSD.
Step 4: Booting the DS
- Plug the microSD card into the slot located on the top of the R4.
- Plug the R4 into your Nintendo DS and boot it up
Here's a video tutorial:
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This page helped me 100%
This page helped me 100% thanks alot
I have the r4ds hc and
I have the r4ds hc and bought a 4gb sdhc and cant get it to work with any of the firmwares can somebody get me help. it gets to the loading screen an freezes there
I had the same problem. I
I had the same problem. I tried a 2g sd card and it worked fine.
Micro SD Card and R4
I just received my R4 card, went out and purchased the Micro SD card to download the games onto it. For some reason the SD card is not clicking all the way into the R4 card and therefore not loading when I put it into my Nintendo DS....Any help????
r4i for dsi
I have the r4i revolution and have tried 5 different versions of the suggested software
and none of them will work the dsi does recognise the r4 card but is unable to load the games, please help!!!
problem
i tried to play kindom heart the new one and also mario luigi bowser's inside story ,
the rom loaded , but when i tried to start a new game it just stuck
it won't move nothing it's stuck at a blank screen or a new file screen what should i do ?
problem
How do I make a micro SDHC to work on r4 original?
Not going to happen
Unfortunately a SDHC will never work with the original R4. You will need one of the updated clones that works with the SDHC cards. They're just as good..
I just acquired an R4DS
I just acquired an R4DS without firmware. This excellent guide told me exactly which firmware version I needed.
Thanks!
verry helpful
verry helpful
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