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| {{Infobox homebrew | | {{Infobox 3DS homebrew |
| | title = TWiLight Menu++ | | | title = SRLoader |
| | image = [[image:srloader.jpg|250px]] | | | image = [[image:srloader.jpg|250px]] |
| | type = Homebrew Loaders | | | type = Homebrew Loaders |
| | version = v12.0.0 | | | version = v2.1.0 |
| | licence = MIT | | | licence = Mixed |
| | author = RocketRobz | | | author = Robz8 |
| | website = https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu | | | website = https://github.com/Robz8/SRLoader |
| | download = https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/releases/download/v12.0.0/TWiLightMenu.7z | | | download = media:SRLoader_v2.1.0.rar |
| | source = https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu | | | source = https://github.com/Robz8/SRLoader/archive/v2.1.0.tar.gz |
| }} | | }} |
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| TWiLight Menu++, or TWLMenu++ for short, is a frontend for nds-bootstrap, for DS, DSi and 3DS.
| | # SRLoader |
| | SRLoader is a frontend for nds-bootstrap, for DSi. |
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| ==Features==
| | # Building |
| [[File:Widescreen comparison.jpg|thumb|right|Super Mario 64 DS being run in multiplayer via [[nds-bootstrap]] on DSi and 3DS, with the 3DS running in widescreen.]] | | Building this app by yourself require DEVKITARM with DEVKITPRO. You will also need [Easy GL2D](https://www.odrive.com/s/eb3e676a-be1b-4a18-bc7d-67f25c80eb42-5917ab0b). |
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| * Launch DS(i) ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via [[nds-bootstrap]] (comes included with the app)!
| | # Credits |
| * For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games.
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| * Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching! Drag and drop your ROMs onto the SD card, and play, without any additional steps!
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| ** The included AP-patches are loaded for a specific game, by nds-bootstrap, and the patching is done in RAM, leaving your original ROM untouched.
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| * Bring the DSi Menu to your DS Phat/lite, by putting TWLMenu++ on a flashcard!
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| * First DS flashcard UI to show animated icons from DSi-Enhanced, DSi-Exclusive, and DSiWare games!
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| * For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock your DS games to 133mhz, faster than normal DS clock speed of 67mhz!
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| * For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality!
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| * Directly access the following flashcards' microSD cards, and switch to and from there anytime!
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| ** Acekard 2i (Games cannot be booted)
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| ** R4 Ultra (regular, not R4i) (r4ultra.com)
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| * Set the language to your preference.
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| * Run the last played ROM on TWiLight Menu++ startup.
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| * Play retro games from these consoles:
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| ** (Super) GameBoy (Color), via GameYob
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| ** NES/Famicom, via nesDS
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| ** Sega Master System/Game Gear, via S8DS
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| ** Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, via jEnesisDS
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| ** Super Nintendo/Famicom, via SNEmulDS
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| * 3DS/2DS users: Play DS games in 16:10 widescreen! Not all games will work with this feature.
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| ==Installation==
| | - ahezard: [nds-bootstrap](https://github.com/ahezard/nds-bootstrap) |
| ===Non-CFW DSi/3DS/2DS users (Not recommended)===
| | - Apache Thunder: DS menu top screen image. |
| # In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
| | - Joom: Original TWLoader logo. |
| # Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
| | - me: For implementing the auto-reset power button function used in NTR-mode, and LED functions, to nds-bootstrap. |
| # Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
| | - shutterbug2000: For the sound/touchscreen fix for nds-bootstrap. |
| # Launch your exploted DSiWare game, and TWiLight Menu++ will load!
| | - spinal_cord: DSi4DS assets. |
| '''NOTE for DSi users:''' If you're using exploits such as Memory Pit, ugopwn, Flipnote Lenny, or 4swordshax to boot TWiLight Menu++ some DS ROMs will not play sound properly.
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| The following DSiWare exploits are compatible with nds-bootstrap without CFW:
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| * sudokuhax (uses GenericTWLPayload)
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| * fieldrunnerhax (uses GenericTWLPayload)
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| * grtpwn (uses GenericTWLPayload)
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| * ugopwn/Flipnote Lenny (only for v0.11.0 and v0.11.2)
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| ===DSi users with Unlaunch and/or HiyaCFW===
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| # In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
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| # Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
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| # Extract what's in "DSi - CFW users/SDNAND root" to the root of your SD card.
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| # Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
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| # (Unlaunch users) In Unlaunch menu, go to options, and set the "No button" option to "TWLMENUPP".
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| # Launch TWiLight Menu++!
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| ===CFW 3DS users, via Updater===
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| # Use [[FBI]] to install the [[TWiLight Menu++ Updater]]. You can download it [https://github.com/RocketRobz/TWiLightMenu-Updater/releases here], or with this [https://gbatemp.b-cdn.net/attachments/twlmupdater-qrcode-png.187568/ QR code].
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| # Launch the updater.
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| # Touch Release next to TWL Menu++. Extraction may take a while.
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| # Do Step 3 again, but for nds-bootstrap.
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| ===CFW 3DS users, manual method===
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| # In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
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| # Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "DSi&3DS - SD card users" folder, to the SD Card root.
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| # Extract the .cia files from the "3DS - CFW users" folder, to anywhere on the SD Card.
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| # Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your SD card.
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| # Install the .cia files you extracted. <br> '''NOTE:''' If you're using EmuNAND, then install them to SysNAND as well.
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| # Launch TWiLight Menu++!
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| ===Flashcard users===
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| # In the 7z file, extract the "_nds" folder from both the 7z root and the "Flashcard users" folder, to the flashcard's microSD card root. Merge folders, when asked to.
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| # Extract the "boot.nds" file from the "Flashcard users" folder, to the flashcard's microSD card root.
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| # Put .gb/.gba/.gbc/.gen/.gg/.nes/.nds/.sms/.smc/.sfc ROMs anywhere on your flashcard's microSD card.
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| # (Optional) Using your flashcard firmware to load retail/commercial ROMs instead of nds-bootstrap.
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| ## Download a pack for your flashcard (skip to step 4, if your flashcard is not listed):
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| ##* [[Media:DS Game Forwarder pack (R4iDSN, R4i Gold RTS, R4 Ultra).7z|R4iDSN/R4 Ultra]]
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| ##* [[Media:DS Game Forwarder pack (SC DSTWO).7z|SuperCard DSTWO]]
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| ## Extract what's in "for Slot-1 microSD" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card.
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| ## After this and setting up TWiLight Menu++ on your flashcard, set "Use nds-bootstrap" to "No" so the flashcard firmware will be used instead of nds-bootstrap.
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| # (Optional) Autobooting to TWiLight Menu++
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| #* Extract what's in "Flashcard users/Autoboot/(your flashcard)" to the root of the flashcard's microSD card. (Skip this, if you don't see your flashcard.)
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| # You're good to go! Launch your flashcard, and TWiLight Menu++ will load! (Load "boot.nds", if you're in the regular flashcard menu, or if autobooting doesn't work.)
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| * You can also set your preferred sound/mic frequency, if you're using a DSi, 3DS, or 2DS.
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| * If you want to use TWL clock speed and/or VRAM boost on your flashcard games, launch your flashcard using TWiLight Menu++ on the console's SD card, with the "SCFG access in Slot-1" setting turned on.
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| ==Video demonstration==
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| <youtube>fc9-TtALeA8</youtube>
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| NOTE: In this video, loading speed is slower than the current nds-bootstrap version.
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| ==Controls==
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| ===DSi, 3DS, and SEGA Saturn themes===
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| * Left/Right: Select a game/app
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| * A/START: Launch game/app
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| * B: Go up one directory
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| * L/R: Switch pages
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| * Y: Per-game settings
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| ** X: Cheat menu
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| * X: Delete/hide game
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| * (DSi/Saturn theme) SELECT: DS Classic menu
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| ** (Where TWLMenu++ Settings, the Slot-1 game, and the last ran game can be accessed)
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| ===R4 theme===
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| ''On R4 theme main menu:''
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| * Left/Right: Select game list, lanch Slot-1, or launch GBARunner2
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| * A: Open game list, launch Slot-1, or launch GBARunner2
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| * START/SELECT: Open TWLMenu++ Settings
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| ''In game list:''
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| * Up/Down: Select a game/app
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| * A: Launch game/app
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| * B: Go up one directory
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| * Y: Per-game settings
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| ** X: Cheat menu
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| * X: Delete/hide game
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| * START: Return to R4 theme main menu
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| ===Acekard theme===
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| * Up/Down: Select a game/app
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| * A: Launch game/app
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| * B/L: Go up one directory
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| * Y: Per-game settings
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| ** X: Cheat menu
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| * START: Options menu
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| * SELECT: Change list mode
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| ===With CFW: DS ROMs on SD/carts===
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| * L+R+DOWN+B for 2 seconds: Return to TWiLight Menu++.
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| ** (If using an o3DS, then it does not work on all models)
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| For DS game compatibility, please check this list:
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| [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LRTkXOUXraTMjg1eedz_f7b5jiuyMv2x6e_jY_nyHSc/edit?usp=sharing List of games that work from SD Card]
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| ==FAQs==
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| '''Q: (3DS users) This is a DS(i) emulator, right?'''
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| A: No, this is not an emulator. The menu and DS games (loaded via nds-bootstrap) are ran natively in the console's DS/DSi mode.<br>
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| The only consoles emulated are NES, Sega MS/GG, GB(C), Sega Gen/MD, SNES, and GBA (but partially, as some parts (such as graphics) are ran natively).
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| '''Q: After installing the TWiLight Menu++ CIAs, I don't see the app on the 3DS HOME Menu. How can I fix this?'''
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| Reboot the console.
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| '''Q: Why is my 3DS/2DS stuck on black screen when launching TWiLight Menu++? Why is my 3DS/2DS powering off when launching TWiLight Menu++?'''
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| A: TWL_FIRM might've somehow got corrupted.<br>
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| Follow this guide to fix the issue: [https://3ds.hacks.guide/troubleshooting#dsi--ds-functionality-is-broken-after-completing-the-guide DSi / DS functionality is broken after completing the guide]
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| '''Q: I followed all the steps on how to play in widescreen, but the supported games are still running in 4:3, but with glitchiness on the right side. How do I fix this?'''
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| A: Try re-downloading the patcher, and run "wide.bat" again, and copy the remade/updated .cxi file to "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/TwlBg/", and rename it to "Widescreen.cxi".
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| '''Q: I followed all the steps on how to play in widescreen, but the supported games are still running in 4:3, but with hex numbers on the right side. How do I fix this?'''
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| A: You did not make and/or run "wide.bat". Please do that, and then copy the remade/updated .cxi file to "sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/TwlBg/", and rename it to "Widescreen.cxi".
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| '''Q: After launching a game in widescreen, the TWLMenu++ GUI is stretched in the top screen! How do I fix this?'''
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| A: In FBI, delete both TWiLight Menu++ titles (in purple text) in the title list, then install both the latest TWLMenu++ CIAs.<br>
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| Back in the title list, launch "TWiLight Menu++ Last-ran ROM".<br>
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| If this doesn't fix it, delete "TwlBg.cxi" at "sd:/luma/sysmodules/".
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| '''Q: How do I get past Luma's exception screen when trying to soft-reset the game, or return to TWiLight Menu++?'''
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| A: Enable game patching in Luma settings, or update Luma to v10.0 (or later).
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| '''Q: How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ restarting when launching a game? How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ giving a Guru Meditation Error when launching a game?'''
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| A: Go into TWLMenu++ Settings, and disable "Update recently played list".
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| '''Q: Can The Biggest Loser boot TWiLight Menu++?'''
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| A: No. As The Biggest Loser is a Slot-1 game, and not a DSiWare game, SD access is disabled when running Slot-1 cards.
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| '''Q: Why do I get a white screen when trying to load a game from SD Card, and how do I fix it?'''
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| A1: You're using an incompatible DSiWare exploit. It should use GenericTWLPayload for DS ROMs to work.
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| A2: nds-bootstrap shrinks the heap to fit it's own code for arm9, into cached memory. Shrinking the heap breaks some games.<br>
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| To disable heap shrink, hold L immediately after pressing A/START to launch the game.
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| A3: Please note that not all games work from SD Card yet. Check the list above.<br>
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| If it's listed as compatible, try again.
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| If you're a DSi user, Please check the LED set in TWiLight Menu++ settings.
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| * WiFi/Camera: If it's on, that means it's loading from the ROM. If it's off for a while, and the screen is still white, that means the game is unsupported.
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| * Power: If it's purple, that means it's loading from the ROM. If it's blue (or red) for a while, and the screen is still white, that means the game is unsupported.
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| ==Credits==
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| ===Main Developers===
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| * [https://github.com/RocketRobz RocketRobz]: Lead Developer, implementing the auto-reset power button function used in NTR-mode.
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| * [https://github.com/chyyran chyyran]: Porting the akMenu/Wood UI to TWiLight Menu++ & adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for DSi/3DS themes.
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| * [https://github.com/Epicpkmn11 Pk11]: Adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for the R4 theme.
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| ===App Launchers===
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| * [https://github.com/ahezard ahezard] & [https://github.com/shutterbug2000 shutterbug2000]: [[nds-bootstrap]] (used to launch Nintendo DS ROMs off the SD card), and NDMA SD read code.
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| * [https://github.com/Drenn1 Drenn]: [[GameYob]] (used to launch Gameboy ROMs)
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| * [https://coto88.bitbucket.io/ Coto]: Working on [[SNEmulDS]] with acheid/Loopy (used to launch SNES ROMs) & [[nesDS]] ([https://github.com/ApacheThunder/NesDS TWL Edition] by [https://github.com/ApacheThunder Apache Thunder]) (used to launch NES ROMs).
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| * Lordus: [[jEnesisDS]] (used to launch Sega Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs)
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| * [https://github.com/Gericom Gericom]: [[GBARunner2]] (used to load GameBoy Advance ROMs)
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| * [https://gbatemp.net/members/flubba.19963/ FluBBa]: [[S8DS]] (used to launch Sega Master System/Game Gear ROMs)
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| ===Graphics & Themes===
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| * [https://gbatemp.net/members/spinal_cord.90607/ spinal_cord]: [[DSi4DS]] and [[DSision2]] graphics.
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| * [https://www.deviantart.com/starvingartist/ StarvingArtist]: Game Console icons.
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| * [https://github.com/FlameKat53 FlameKat53]: Manual icon for DSi theme's `SELECT` menu.
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| ===Others===
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| * [https://github.com/profi200 profi200]: Improved SD code from fastboot3DS.
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| * [https://github.com/devkitPro devkitPro]: Code used in [[nds-hb-menu]], and the use of the bootloader, [[devkitARM]], [[libnds]], and [[libfat]].
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| * Another World and Yellow Wood Goblin: The original akMenu/[[Wood Firmwares|Wood]] UI.
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| * [https://github.com/NightYoshi370 NightYoshi370]: Code cleanup
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