How to Erase Data on a DS Cartridge

The Nintendo DS has an active homebrew development community, and most who develop homebrew applications for the handheld game system use a special kind of game cartridge called a DS or DSi cartridge, or card. A DS cartridge looks like a normal Nintendo DS game cartridge, but contains a slot where a Micro-SD card can be inserted containing application or game code and other information. You can clear a Nintendo DS homebrew card in a couple of steps. Please note that you can clear a homebrew card, but it not possible to clear a retail game card.

Things You'll Need

• PC with Micro-SD card slot

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Instructions

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     Remove the Micro-SD card from your homebrew Nintendo DS cartridge.

   • 2

     Insert the Micro-SD card into the Micro-SD card slot on your PC.

   • 3

     Click "Open" when the AutoPlay box appears. This displays the Micro-SD card as a storage drive.

   • 4

     Select all files and folders in the Micro-SD card window using your mouse, then press the "Delete" key on your keyboard. Confirm the file deletion. You've successfully erased the data on your DS homebrew cartridge.