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How to Create & Modify Nintendo DS Files

By default, the Nintendo DS does not recognize files created or transferred from a personal computer. Therefore, if you want to view pictures, listen to music or play homebrew DS games from a computer, you will need to modify (mod) the DS. Many DS hacks or mods require users to modify the Nintendo firmware that ships with the game device, but this voids the warranty on the unit. Another, and better, way of "modding" the Nintendo DS is by using the R4 Flashcart to temporarily mod the game console.

Things You'll Need

R4 Flashcart and installation CD
MicroSD card

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the R4 Flashcart installation CD in to the CD/DVD drive of your computer. Wait for the installation wizard screen to appear. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the utility. Reboot the PC if prompted to do so, but leave the R4 CD in the drive.
- 2
  Insert the Micro SD card in to the card reader connected to your computer. Wait for Windows to detect the Micro SD card and configure it as a removable storage device.
- 3
  Launch the R4 Flashcart utility. Click the "Folder Browser" or "Browse" link (depends on your version of R4 Flashcart). Browse to the "System v1.06" folder in the browser window.
- 4
  Highlight the following three files and folders in the "System v1.06" folder: "/moonshi," "_DS_MENU" and "_DS_MSHL."
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  Click the "Copy to Micro SD" link in the on the menu bar. Exit the R4 Flashcart utility by clicking the "X" button in the top right hand corner of the program window.
- 6
  Click "Start" and then "Computer." Browse to the folder that contains game, image or music files you want to run or view on the Nintendo DS.
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  Highlight the files you want to transfer to the Nintendo DS. Right-click the file name, then click "Copy" on the pop-up menu.
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  Navigate to the drive letter assigned to the Micro SD card in "Computer" or "Windows Explorer." Double-click the drive icon to open the Micro SD card to view its contents.
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  Right-click in the open folder window of the Micro SD card. Click "Paste" on the pop-up window, allowing Windows to copy the game, image or music files to the Micro SD card. Remove the Micro SD card from the card reader.
- 10
  Insert the Micro SD card in to the slot on the R4 Flashcart adapter card. Insert the R4 Flashcart adapter into "Slot 1" of the Nintendo DS game console.
- 11
  Power on the Nintendo DS and wait for the R4 menu to appear on the screen. Tap the "Browse" button. Scroll to the file you want to view on the Nintendo DS. Tap the file name to view or play the file.

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