Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi ====== {{wst>see_hardware_page}} {{wst>vgpc_help}} ===== Introduction ===== Since there are several methods to run homebrew on a 3DS or DSi, dumping DS and DSi carts is reasonably easy and required no additional hardware. If you only have a DS available, the process is more involved. {{wst>carts_important_notes}} {{wst>ds_3ds_carts_important_notes}} ===== Methods ===== - [[#3DS console]] - [[#DSi console]] - [[#DS console via Wi-Fi]] - [[#DS console via slot-2 GBA flashcart]] ==== 3DS console ==== Follow the [[https://3ds.hacks.guide|3DS Custom Firmware Guide]] to enable running homebrew on your 3DS or use a DS flashcart with [[https://3ds.hacks.guide/ntrboot|ntrboothax]]. Install the latest stable version of [[https://github.com/d0k3/GodMode9/releases|GodMode9]] on your SD card. Dumping * While your 3DS is powered off, insert the game you want to dump * Boot your console into GodMode9 * Navigate into "GAMECART" * Copy the .nds.enc file and the .txt file to the SD card. If either of these files are missing, you're using an outdated version of GodMode9 and should upgrade. ==== DSi console ==== Follow the [[https://dsi.cfw.guide/|DSi CFW Guide]] to install custom firmware on your DSi, and install the latest stable version of [[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/GodMode9i|GodMode9i]] on your SD card. Dumping * Launch GodMode9i from [[https://github.com/DS-Homebrew/TWiLightMenu/|TWiLight Menu++]]. * Navigate to **NDS GAMECARD**, press **A**. * You'll see the following menu: <code> Dump NDS card ROM to "s:/gm9i/out"? (<A> yes, <Y> trim, <B> no, <X> save only) </code> * Press **A** to dump the cart to your SD card. * Once it's finished, you can turn off the console and copy the files from the **gm9i/out** folder on your SD card to your computer. ==== DS console via Wi-Fi ==== Using the Wi-Fi version of the [[https://archive.org/details/wooddumper-r89|wooddumper]] homebrew, you can dump DS carts over FTP using a DS or DS Lite. Requirements: * DS or DS Lite console * A way to run homebrew (if you don't have a flashcart, you can [[carts:nintendo:ds:run_homebrew_using_download_play|run homebrew using Download Play]] if you have certain hardware) * Wi-Fi connection that can be set to WEP security or unsecured * PC/smartphone/tablet that can connect to said network * FTP client software on said PC/smartphone/tablet. You can often use the built-in browser or file manager by entering the IP address and prefixing it with ''ftp:%%/%%/''), but if not, you can get [[https://filezilla-project.org/|FileZilla]] for PC, or [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files|Material Files]] for Android. === Wi-Fi Setup === * Create a WEP or unsecured hotspot using your router, smartphone/tablet or PC. You shouldn't connect it to the internet/your local network, so on your phone, turn off wifi and mobile data first. * Use a Wi-Fi-enabled DS game (or [[https://archive.org/details/ugoku-memo-tobari-japan-nintendo-channel|this]] free Nintendo Channel demo) to setup the Wi-Fi connection on your DS. It'll say that the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service is discontinued, but this doesn't matter, as we don't need Nintendo's online service or any internet. If the auto-setup ("Search for an Access Point") option doesn't work, try the manual one. If that doesn't work, trying connecting another (non-local network/internet connected) device to the network first. === Dumping === * Run wooddumper. * Follow the on-screen instructions regarding inserting you cart. * Open the on-screen ip address in your FTP client. * Copy the .nds and .txt file to your computer. ==== DS console via slot-2 GBA flashcart ==== === Tools === * A Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite with a slot-1 DS flashcart * A slot-2 GBA flashcart compatible with your slot-1 DS flashcart. * [[https://archive.org/download/wooddumper-r89|wooddumper]] === Dumping === * Run wooddumper * Follow the on-screen instructions regarding inserting the cart * Insert your slot-2 GBA flashcart's SD card to your computer's SD card reader or (if applicable) connect your slot-2 GBA flashcart to your PC * Copy the .nds and .txt files to your PC. ===== Example wooddumper output ===== Here is an example of a txt file generated by wooddumper. <code> wooddumper r89 rom: code: A2DPv00 size: 33554432 bytes card: 00001fc2 save: status: 00000000 id: 00ffffff </code> This one includes the CRC32 value calculated by wooddumper. <code> wooddumper r89 rom: code: A2DPv00 size: 33554432 bytes card: 00001fc2 crc32: f443f9bf save: status: 00000000 id: 00ffffff </code> ===== For Reference: Identifying Game Versions ===== todo: add info on box serials (and non-standard carts if relevant) {{:carts:nintendo:ds:cart_front.jpg?260}} Front of cart serial\\ **SSS-CCCC-RRR**\\ e.g. NTR-A2DP-EUR S = System (NTR = DS, TWL = DSi-exclusive/DSi-enhanced)\\ C = Gamecode (see the first four characters in the "back of cart serial" section, although sometimes the gamecode here is incorrect and won't match that)\\ R = Region \\ Region Codes: ^ Region ^ Region Code ^ | Japan | JPN | | USA | USA | | Canada | CAN | | Europe | EUR | | United Kingdom | UKV | | France | FRA | | Korea | KOR | \\ \\ {{:carts:nintendo:ds:cart_back.jpg?260}} Back of cart serial\\ **TGGRUVXMM**\\ e.g. A2DPN0J08 T = Type (A/B/C = Normal, D = DSi-exclusive, DS/DSi-enhanced with infrared hardware, T = Unknown, U = Tool/Utility, V = DSi-enhanced, Y = Unknown)\\ GG = Game code (e.g. 2D = New Super Mario Bros.)\\ R = Region (J = Japan, E = USA, P = Europe, K = Korea)\\ U = Unknown ("N" in all known cases)\\ V = Version (starts at 0)\\ X = Unknown ("J" in all known cases)\\ M = Production site/factory ID? Easy way to remember where the version number is: fourth character from the right - this works for 3DS carts too. PCB serial\\ **Meaning is unknown**\\ e.g. ▼ CS A-1 C01-10\\ sometimes a dot character (•) is used ROM chip serial (first line)\\ **XYYWW...**\\ X = Unknown\\ Y = Manufacturing year?\\ W = Manufacturing week? ===== Gathering and Submitting Dump Info ===== {{wst>see_submission_page}} carts/nintendo/ds.txt Last modified: 2025/04/26 13:41by hiccup