I've had a DS lite for years now and it's my favorite handheld ever, but my game collection is small due to a lot of DS games being stupid pricey, so I was considering doing this. Would also be nice to have a SNES and GBA library all in one hand held 👍
I've spent about an hour trying to get this to work, but nothing's worked so far. I have the same R4 and sd card as in the video. Is it as simple as moving the downloaded files to the sd card, or am I missing something? Anyone who could help, would be much appreciated.
Hello! The “Wood” file, it has an application that is already in the drive. Should I replace the .dat file with the wood? I’m not sure what to do with the wood.
hey ummm,when i try to start my R4, it says ''could not find SD/TF card'', i have putted every file in an 1,30 GB but it does not work, i have the same R4 that appears in this video, im trying to play the R4 on an DSi.
I have a problem because there is a black screen and the words loading and nothing happens I gave an 8 GB card maybe because of it? I don't know, please help !!.
i have an old acekard2i i found laying around i now its out of date i was going to buy new one but i wanted to get acekard2i running until i can buy new one cause my other one stopped working. i wondiring if could install wood kernal or any other custom kernal on it since the kard isnt updated anymore
I deleted many things in order to make more storage space, Now my menu has no text and has only icons of the games I tried and cannot add any more games to the system, Please help :(
J’ai un gros problème, donc si quelqu’un a la solution je suis preneuse : J’ai la r4 advance révolution. ( la même que sur la vidéo ) Tout fonctionnait très bien. J’ai voulu rajouter des jeux que j’avais déjà installés sur un CD. Depuis, un écran loading s’affiche. J’ai tous les dossiers complets, j’ai supprimé les jeux que j’avais rajouté. Quelqu’un a la solution ?? 🙏🙏
The R4 card could simply not access those types of files. Or you have not put it in the root of the SD card. Also watch my other video if you have an R4 card that is for DS/DSL
I am so sorry as this is 4 years ago, but for anyone else who has found this video and is having the same issue, modern R4 cards can use potentially up to 32gb cards, while older cards had a max of 2gb size cards.
Hey man, I did everything you've shown, my DS is just going to the regular menu. Is there any way to fix this error of the DS not recognizing the R4? Thanks!
"Root is the directory where you can't get any lower in the directory path. So in Windows terms, if your SD Card reader is drive F, the root would be "f:\""
if you have an original r4 card it will only work with an SDSC (up to 2gb) card because its so old! im just having trouble finding games that run on an actual ds :(
@@homad9531 you tried using a 2gb card and it still doesnt work? Use this firmware www.r4ds.com/download/r4ds-v1.18-kernel.html And unpack it with the free version of Winrar and drag it onto the 2gb card and it should at least get you to the r4 menu, let me know if you find any good links for games :) hope this helped
So, this flash won't accept more than 2GB of storage? I'm trying to ressurect mine (and installing the Twilight menu on it) but without sucess. Please... HELP ME ♥ Ps: It is possible to bypass the 2GB limit of this card?
hi there ihave tha exact old r4 evolution card and i can make it to work ...can u please link on the description the kernell for that exact r4 evolution card thanks so so mucht
I don't understand why it doesen't work. i have the same R4 shown in the video, yet when i replace all the system files in the sd it doesen't work. It only works with its SHITTY kernel which says in the menu : "v3.07". Each time i tried to update it, changing all the content with the wood kernel, or the one in your video, it just freezes when loading. i thought this time would be the one since all the folders and files were basically the same format as my already intalled kernel.... shit, it sucks. i can0t even play pokemon black/white 1/2 since they don't work with my shitty 3.07 something kernel. thanks for the video tho... can you suggest me a good flashcard?? i have ndsl, dsi and 3ds so something that works with everything would be bnice
I thought R4 were the best? I have a clone R4, just one of those Chinese 208-in-1 carts and it runs on any system from original DS to New 3DS, it had a whole bunch of Pokémon games preloaded and I personally use mine in a 2DS. They're cheap too, don't pay more than $20, you'll find one for less if you look around. I would keep trying with your R4 in the meantime, there's tons of different guides on TH-cam
Hi, inside the drive there is "Wood_R4_v.1.61.7z" file , Do I have to extract the files inside and put them in the root? , create a new file?, or just keep it like that?
Anton Retro wait, but the wood comes with a file that’s already there. Do I replace it, or just leave that data alone and put it the other folder into the SD?
hello! Im a little confused, years ago my R4 card stopped working it was stuck in the loading screen i thought it was the software so today i got a new micro SD card and followed the steps to setting this up. its still stuck in the loading screen i dont know what to do. i haven't downloaded any games yet and i feel like i missed something. is it the card itself that is broken then? thank you for hearing me out.
The _DS_MENU.DAT is included in the download. Also I just fixed the link to the 2nd link. Sorry about that and also I will leave a link in the description to my second video.
@@antonretro I have put that ds menu thingy. My sd card looks like this _DS_MENU Emulators DS Apps _rpg Maybe there is something wrong with my card, but it looks exactly like yours .
Have you ever been able to run games on the Card?! Has it worked before on other firmware. My newest video on the channel is for the 3ds r4 Card, and it has a download for other firmware. It might not work, but it’s an option.
It could be a fake, some also have time bombs which don’t let them work, so put the time on your DS lite back a couple years and see what happens. Also I recommend doing more research about maybe how to fix you card if it is real. Sorry that I couldn’t help you out. thanks for stopping by and clicking on the video though :)
Hey man, hope you're well. I've done all the steps and sadly I'm still getting the 'MENU?' error upon booting up. This R4 card has worked in the past and I have also set the date back to like 2009 to avoid timebomb too - any advice would be great man, cheers!
Hi, nice tips & tutorial! Is there a way for me to get the old link for set up the R4 card? I actually have the old one that only support 2GB card... But i lost the microsd card... So i need the files from the old link Thanks in advance Mate cheers
The link has finally been updated! I plan on creating an updated tutorial, so stay tuned!
holy moly, yous-a still here 0.0
Why dont you have a loading freeze?
I have a r4 sdhc card and put the files on it, but my card keeps loading.
Does it have to be a 2GB sd card?
Hiya can u make a no computer one
Thanks for updating the link!
where's the link?
I've had a DS lite for years now and it's my favorite handheld ever, but my game collection is small due to a lot of DS games being stupid pricey, so I was considering doing this. Would also be nice to have a SNES and GBA library all in one hand held 👍
You sound like the scientist on the Simpsons
A little bit
💀
finally a version that works on the original r4 thank you so much, i have searched everywhere but didnt find anything compatible with r4/dsl
what did you download? there's so many folders...
Where is the link?
please can you refresh the download link?
Thanks a lot still works perfectly in 2023!!
Hi, can you share the link for download? please.
@@Shmidtjunior Sry man, am out of touch!
What is the name in the link for this setup?
Imagine if you could get like a flash disc, and run this kind of stuff on modern consoles.
You don't need to. Modern consoles have SD and usb slots
Couldn't find the SD/TF card
just take out the sd make sure its clean then put it back in :D happened to me
I've spent about an hour trying to get this to work, but nothing's worked so far. I have the same R4 and sd card as in the video. Is it as simple as moving the downloaded files to the sd card, or am I missing something? Anyone who could help, would be much appreciated.
need help too
Do you guys downloaded the kernel?
Try Ysmenu
Hey, I had the same issue and it seems using a 2 gb sd card works
Simple and to the point, my R4 sd finally died after 10 plus years :( so it's good that it's easy to fix with a new one.
it says i dont have access to the downloadable file
Sorry about that. Try again, I just updated it. If it doesn’t work again I will fix it.
@@antonretro dosnt work
I will try to fix the link
Hello! The “Wood” file, it has an application that is already in the drive. Should I replace the .dat file with the wood? I’m not sure what to do with the wood.
which card works with the DSi?
the link is not working in 2022
Thanks for the awesome tricks! Had no idea I could run emulators straight from the DS! FLippen powerful machine haha
I used the original R4 card but screen is stucked on loading. Is it because i used a 16gb sd card?
Is the download link still available somewhere? I can't get mine to work at all!
Works in my Nintendo DS Fat. Like. Thanks boy!
No Problem!
Inside the folder of the download link there is a zip named woodr4 something, do we have to extract it?
hey ummm,when i try to start my R4, it says ''could not find SD/TF card'', i have putted every file in an 1,30 GB but it does not work, i have the same R4 that appears in this video, im trying to play the R4 on an DSi.
this version of r4 have a limit size for the SSD?
Can you tell me if this r4 supports 8gb Micro sd ??
I believe it supports 2gb Non sdhc SD cards only.
When I start my DS it says : MENU ?
me too, how to fix that ??
I have a problem because there is a black screen and the words loading and nothing happens I gave an 8 GB card maybe because of it? I don't know, please help !!.
Can you make the tutorial for "r4 upgrade revolution for ds (ndsl/nds)" with the original files?? Because mine doesn't start
Hi I tried the link, but the files in the drive did not match the files in the video... _rpg is missing... My DSscreen keeps loading :(
apparently the download link has expired, can you get me a new one?😕
I don't have a 2gb card
I have 32gb card and it is telling downloding problem in nds lite how can I fix it please help me 🙏🙏🙏
in the download you provided, there are none of the apps you mentioned or showed in the video.
i have an old acekard2i i found laying around i now its out of date i was going to buy new one but i wanted to get acekard2i running until i can buy new one cause my other one stopped working. i wondiring if could install wood kernal or any other custom kernal on it since the kard isnt updated anymore
I deleted many things in order to make more storage space,
Now my menu has no text and has only icons of the games
I tried and cannot add any more games to the system,
Please help :(
i have the same r4 but everytime i try a software it isn't showing up on my 3DS
mate, where did you find the firmware? I can't find a decent source. Thanks
J’ai un gros problème, donc si quelqu’un a la solution je suis preneuse :
J’ai la r4 advance révolution. ( la même que sur la vidéo )
Tout fonctionnait très bien. J’ai voulu rajouter des jeux que j’avais déjà installés sur un CD. Depuis, un écran loading s’affiche. J’ai tous les dossiers complets, j’ai supprimé les jeux que j’avais rajouté. Quelqu’un a la solution ?? 🙏🙏
I had a nds lite with a r4 card with many games.. my ds lite broke now i have a dsi and the r4 card doesnt work can i doo something
Where is the link?
Hey I put the files in but nothing shows up on home screen please help
The R4 card could simply not access those types of files. Or you have not put it in the root of the SD card. Also watch my other video if you have an R4 card that is for DS/DSL
i got this working on a 1gb chip but not on a 16gb, do you know if there is a maximum storage that can be used?
I am so sorry as this is 4 years ago, but for anyone else who has found this video and is having the same issue, modern R4 cards can use potentially up to 32gb cards, while older cards had a max of 2gb size cards.
Hey man, I did everything you've shown, my DS is just going to the regular menu. Is there any way to fix this error of the DS not recognizing the R4? Thanks!
Hello! when i launch the card on my ds it just says menu? with a red ssd card
My bro , what is the 'root' od the SD card , does it have to be a new file or something
edit , mine doesnt work , i tried cleaning it up though
"Root is the directory where you can't get any lower in the directory path. So in Windows terms, if your SD Card reader is drive F, the root would be "f:\""
@@drewzma6816 thanks
pokemon heart gold is showing up in menu but isn't allowing me to click on it in the menu
there are no emulators in the zip folder
@Anton Retro i installed this and my games but the ds lite stays on loading screen is it because i have used a 4gb sd card?
if you have an original r4 card it will only work with an SDSC (up to 2gb) card because its so old! im just having trouble finding games that run on an actual ds :(
Meelo Green i tried and it didnt work :(
@@homad9531 you tried using a 2gb card and it still doesnt work? Use this firmware www.r4ds.com/download/r4ds-v1.18-kernel.html
And unpack it with the free version of Winrar and drag it onto the 2gb card and it should at least get you to the r4 menu, let me know if you find any good links for games :) hope this helped
I don't find the link for files. Where is it?
Does it work beyond 2gb sd card? I cant get my 4gb sd card to run in this R4
What is the max amount of gb that can go on this R4 card? (does 32gb work too?)
Hi I've got the 482 in 1 and it's also got the option for md sfc how do I download emulators without ruining the other games on the card.
So, this flash won't accept more than 2GB of storage? I'm trying to ressurect mine (and installing the Twilight menu on it) but without sucess. Please... HELP ME ♥
Ps: It is possible to bypass the 2GB limit of this card?
Thanks man, it worked perfectly.
hi there ihave tha exact old r4 evolution card and i can make it to work ...can u please link on the description the kernell for that exact r4 evolution card thanks so so mucht
Does the r4 gold work with dsi. I heared the dsi has an anti piracy policy.
Can this be used with the new 3ds XL? I was gifted one but not sure.
mhm did you replaced all the files and folders on google drive there isnt the files and folders from the videos
Some person removed the files and replaced them. I have fixed them now. Sorry about that.
@@antonretro thank you :)
@@antonretro there are some folders missing ?
I will add them later, but you can find them in the 3DS files. It was just the Emulators and Apps.
i have the same exact flashcart, does it support micro sd's bigger than 2gb?
Dose it work on the 3DS?
when I give a game makes game loading and does not move from there some idea
Where's the download link for the data? It's not listed in the description..
Look at the watch video link that will provide the link for download hope this helps
I accidentally deleted all the r4 revolution for ds (ndsl/nds) kernel / firmware 😢 do you still have copies? can you share it, please?
update 🙏
r4 revolution for ds (ndsl/nds) v1.54
I don't understand why it doesen't work. i have the same R4 shown in the video, yet when i replace all the system files in the sd it doesen't work.
It only works with its SHITTY kernel which says in the menu : "v3.07".
Each time i tried to update it, changing all the content with the wood kernel, or the one in your video, it just freezes when loading.
i thought this time would be the one since all the folders and files were basically the same format as my already intalled kernel....
shit, it sucks. i can0t even play pokemon black/white 1/2 since they don't work with my shitty 3.07 something kernel.
thanks for the video tho...
can you suggest me a good flashcard?? i have ndsl, dsi and 3ds so something that works with everything would be bnice
I thought R4 were the best? I have a clone R4, just one of those Chinese 208-in-1 carts and it runs on any system from original DS to New 3DS, it had a whole bunch of Pokémon games preloaded and I personally use mine in a 2DS. They're cheap too, don't pay more than $20, you'll find one for less if you look around. I would keep trying with your R4 in the meantime, there's tons of different guides on TH-cam
Link was suspend? Can you repair that?
I don't see a link where is it?
I was like what is a .7z format? I relized that its 7zip so i have to download it :/
you can just use winrar
Thank you so much, it worked perfectly!
@@Imsxdes did you still have the file or the link? Please send me
The link doesnt work please help.
Hi, inside the drive there is "Wood_R4_v.1.61.7z" file , Do I have to extract the files inside and put them in the root? , create a new file?, or just keep it like that?
You need to extract it.
Anton Retro wait, but the wood comes with a file that’s already there. Do I replace it, or just leave that data alone and put it the other folder into the SD?
hello! Im a little confused, years ago my R4 card stopped working it was stuck in the loading screen i thought it was the software so today i got a new micro SD card and followed the steps to setting this up. its still stuck in the loading screen i dont know what to do. i haven't downloaded any games yet and i feel like i missed something. is it the card itself that is broken then? thank you for hearing me out.
time bomb?
Have the same Problem
where i have to put the gba roms?
The SD card
Me loading screen freeze!?
help me please :(
mine to
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Mine console shows "couldn't find_DS_MENU.DAT". Can you help me? Also your second link isn't working :)
The _DS_MENU.DAT is included in the download. Also I just fixed the link to the 2nd link. Sorry about that and also I will leave a link in the description to my second video.
@@antonretro I have put that ds menu thingy. My sd card looks like this
_DS_MENU
Emulators
DS
Apps
_rpg
Maybe there is something wrong with my card, but it looks exactly like yours
.
Have you ever been able to run games on the Card?! Has it worked before on other firmware. My newest video on the channel is for the 3ds r4 Card, and it has a download for other firmware. It might not work, but it’s an option.
@@antonretro Nope I just bought this card fom my nintendo ds lite. It didn't wanted to work with other firmwares either.
It could be a fake, some also have time bombs which don’t let them work, so put the time on your DS lite back a couple years and see what happens. Also I recommend doing more research about maybe how to fix you card if it is real. Sorry that I couldn’t help you out. thanks for stopping by and clicking on the video though :)
The Lol SNES Emulator has been replaced with a better Emulator!
with which one?
Does it work on dsi
Hi! i cannot fond the link :c
i cant find the link in the description
Donde esta el link? O el elance mas bien?
Jaja elance
Can you provide me with a link? Please
It"s still loading why?
it doesnt work with r4i gold pro...
It works with R4v2 only! No other version. It only works with that one. Check other videos.
Does this work on R4 2020 shdc dual core?
where link?
Question would this work for dsi?
Men
Please
Link
Please.....!!!
Can the genesis emulator play sega cd games?(like sonic cd)
It says almost all files are empty
Where did you download your games? Like Pokémon
Search up "nds roms"
Link doesnt work :(
Mine is stuck on loading...
Add the link please
why dont the GBA games work on this?
Hey man, hope you're well. I've done all the steps and sadly I'm still getting the 'MENU?' error upon booting up. This R4 card has worked in the past and I have also set the date back to like 2009 to avoid timebomb too - any advice would be great man, cheers!
Did you ever find a fix? Im still trying to get mine working
@@friendlyneighbor6006 Same
me too
@@frederickpoliquin7244
Where is the zip on the google drive ? There is just a CV X)
Someone replaced the files. I have fixed it now and have made it only viewable.
At Nintendo dsi work?
does someone know where i can buy a r4 revolution for ds for a good price that ships to the netherlands?
marktplaats
Ummm, the download link is TBA.
theres no link
Hi, nice tips & tutorial!
Is there a way for me to get the old link for set up the R4 card? I actually have the old one that only support 2GB card... But i lost the microsd card...
So i need the files from the old link
Thanks in advance Mate cheers
I also have the version that only supports
have the same problem, have you solve it?
Does it wurk for dsi?
how do you get cheats on this?
What firmware Is that?
Ytf would u play emulators on a DS. If u have any device to load that sd card, i promise whatever that is, a PC or android phone has better emulators.
Can I use to a mirco usb of 4 GB?
Only up to 2gb in the original r4
Do you mean sd?