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R4i-SDHC 1.4e update latest
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nick2020
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27. August 2009 @ 16:48 |
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Can anyone tell me the latest news on software to combat a 1.4e upgrade on DSi. My daughter has managed to "brick" her DSi and is now unable to use her R4i-sdhc upgrade flash cart
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7. September 2009 @ 04:26 |
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many friends meet this problem.because all the dsi flash card just can work on dsi ver1.3 or under version in currently.dsi has blocked the alility of flash carts to currently run on dsi consoles when it upgrade to Ver1.4. Pls be careful before to upgrade the DSi to ver 1.4
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7. September 2009 @ 13:47 |
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acekard 2i, supercard dsonei, ezfalsh vi and m3zero does work on dsi 1.4x and the card's bootloader is upgradable, probably beyond 1.4x too, time will tell.
havent heard any news about r4i and dstti yet.
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patricktm
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11. September 2009 @ 14:29 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 11. September 2009 @ 14:30
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pgato
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19. September 2009 @ 11:45 |
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Originally posted by nick2020:
Can anyone tell me the latest news on software to combat a 1.4e upgrade on DSi. My daughter has managed to "brick" her DSi and is now unable to use her R4i-sdhc upgrade flash cart
i received an newsletter from gameyeeeah saying r4i can work on v1.4e.i am still waiting other's answer to see if it is real.
Hit the hell.X-man
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Angel1979
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28. September 2009 @ 22:01 |
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Hi
After upgrading my dsi to the what I know now verson 1.4, I soon began t0 realise that I could not use mt r4i chip.
After searching the net or a solution and firstly going mad that I read you had to buy the latest one came accross the following website:
http://sharingmatrix.com/file/310299/45d...c8995e024be3651
this has got the upodate do that the old r4i chips now work on the dsi,,
There are two files.
One file is the update the other simply tells you how to do it. The only problem os you need to use either a dsi with the 1.3 version on to get the update running or a dslite as the r4i will work on the ds lite.
What you need to do is
1) Download the file from the above link.
2) Copy the update of to the main layer of the micro SD
3) -ut the Micro sd back into the r4i card, and put that into either your dsi using version 1.3 or ds lite.
4) from the menu run the file and select yes saying you want to continue. (It may say that it could damagae you chip bit it hasn;t on mine)
5) Let it update. you can now use the this cartreidge instead of going out to buy a new one.
Hope it helps and saves plenty of money
angel
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29. September 2009 @ 03:59 |
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This thread may give you false hope - please be aware that you are all talking about R4i as if it is one card, there are curently 16 different R4i cards, some can never be upgraded and some can, this link above may work for some but be aware it may also render the card usless.
For next time - avoid anything with the R4 name in it
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mobyed200
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30. September 2009 @ 07:02 |
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Angel1979
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30. September 2009 @ 12:24 |
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I was given that link by another thread on www.r4i.co.uk and they said it has worked for theirs. As far as I know I has the r4i ultra and when I recieved it didn't have the right software tge one I had was for another. As someone just that there are above 16 r4i on the market and I didn't know this. So beware if using that link I suppose I was just a lucky one as didn't have to buy R4i. If have to buy anything in the future it would be the ackeard 2.
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Pashadude
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3. November 2009 @ 14:38 |
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Originally posted by Angel1979:
Hi
After upgrading my dsi to the what I know now verson 1.4, I soon began t0 realise that I could not use mt r4i chip.
After searching the net or a solution and firstly going mad that I read you had to buy the latest one came accross the following website:
http://sharingmatrix.com/file/310299/45d...c8995e024be3651
this has got the upodate do that the old r4i chips now work on the dsi,,
There are two files.
One file is the update the other simply tells you how to do it. The only problem os you need to use either a dsi with the 1.3 version on to get the update running or a dslite as the r4i will work on the ds lite.
What you need to do is
1) Download the file from the above link.
2) Copy the update of to the main layer of the micro SD
3) -ut the Micro sd back into the r4i card, and put that into either your dsi using version 1.3 or ds lite.
4) from the menu run the file and select yes saying you want to continue. (It may say that it could damagae you chip bit it hasn;t on mine)
5) Let it update. you can now use the this cartreidge instead of going out to buy a new one.
Hope it helps and saves plenty of money
angel
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Pashadude
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3. November 2009 @ 14:42 |
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Originally posted by Angel1979:
Hi
After upgrading my dsi to the what I know now verson 1.4, I soon began t0 realise that I could not use mt r4i chip.
After searching the net or a solution and firstly going mad that I read you had to buy the latest one came accross the following website:
http://sharingmatrix.com/file/310299/45d...c8995e024be3651
this has got the upodate do that the old r4i chips now work on the dsi,,
There are two files.
One file is the update the other simply tells you how to do it. The only problem os you need to use either a dsi with the 1.3 version on to get the update running or a dslite as the r4i will work on the ds lite.
What you need to do is
1) Download the file from the above link.
2) Copy the update of to the main layer of the micro SD
3) -ut the Micro sd back into the r4i card, and put that into either your dsi using version 1.3 or ds lite.
4) from the menu run the file and select yes saying you want to continue. (It may say that it could damagae you chip bit it hasn;t on mine)
5) Let it update. you can now use the this cartreidge instead of going out to buy a new one.
Hope it helps and saves plenty of money
angel
hi angel,
The update you gave in the link i have downloaded and i have extracted the files but the thing is that wen i run the nds file the update comes up with a message sayin that i cannot update.
My r4i is the r4i sd-hc 1
PLZ HELP ME THANX :)
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pgato
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4. November 2009 @ 10:48 |
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v1.4 needs r4i with a latest chip .No other way.
Hit the hell.X-man
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phant1
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4. November 2009 @ 16:40 |
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if i format systerm memory on the dsi will it remove the update and go back
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King_GM
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15. November 2009 @ 01:19 |
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Update R4i V1.56 for NDSi V1.4 – From the Top…
It might have just been me, and whilst I was grateful for contributions and updates cobbled together from around the net, it took me the best part of 2-days trying to figure out what to do following the NDSi firmware update.
So for the laymen and women around the traps I have put together a brief step-by-step process to assist with implementing the workaround:
1. Before you get started you need three crucial components:
a. A NDS Lite or a NDSi running V1.3 (I used a DS Lite)
b. The R4i “new” kernel (http://r4i.cn/download/new.rar).
c. The R4i firmware “updater” (http://r4i.cn/download/r4iUp_1.rar).
2. Save the downloads anywhere (providing you can find them when you need to “extract them”). I set up a folder called operating systems and archived all previous versions. These could be saved direct to SD Chip.
3. Now is probably a good time to do a bit of file maintenance. Essentially, all files could be deleted, however, for the sake of version control, I’m just going to archive all old versions and saves (note also that the upgraded version sets up a “save” folder. Also leave your “Games” folder in place, there is no need to archive this.
4. Now you’re ready to extract BOTH the “new” R4i kernel and the “updater”. For this you’ll also need WinRAR or equivalent. It’s like winzip on steroids. Go to http://www.win-rar.com/index.php?id=324&dl=winrar_3.9.0.1.u3p and follow the prompts if you haven’t used this before.
5. On the basis that you’re in a position to extract the files to you R4i SD chip, ‘right-click’ the “new” rar file and select the ‘extract option’ then select the path to the root of your R4i SD chip.
6. Repeat this for the updater and you should end up with a directory that looks something like this:
7. At this time you need to take your R4i SD chip from the USB key and stick it into the R4i Cartridge. Then place the R4i Cartridge into the NDS Lite or a NDSi running V1.3 of the firmware.
8. It’s not a perfect science (hence the ‘workaround’ status), however, after a few attempts (taking out, reinserting, blowing, etc) the NDS menu screen should come up (the one with pictochat, calendar, etc).
9. At this point, the “R4 Chip” is viewable. Using the stylus, touch the “R4” icon. It should start loading and the familiar ‘R4 revolution for DS’ menu should appear (I can’t be assed with the screen / camera-shots). Not V1.56 in bottom left corner.
10. Select the ‘Game’ icon on the left. This takes you to the root menu and you’ll note the five options in the top panel of the NDS. Scroll down until you hit the “r4iUp_1.nds” file (R4 icon in bottom panel) and use the stylus to select the “R4 icon” in the bottom panel.
11. Use the stylus to select the “START” icon and you’re away. Note the blue writing in the top panel and when it says “Upgrade OK, Power off”, turn off the NDS Lite or NDSi (if V1.3) and remove the R4i Cartridge.
12. Place the R4i Cartridge into your DSi and click “POWER” button. You should now see what appears to be a game icon where the R4 icon used to be. In the case of the version downloaded as part of this instruction set, it was “The Great Juju Challenge”. It does this because the R4i firmware upgrade is masking it’s identity in order that it can boot the R4i Cartridge – Great Job R4!
Notes:
I’ve done three firmware upgrades (three kids) and once the process was understood it was a smooth operation.
It’s a bit clunkier than the optimal performance we’ve come to expect of the R4i Cartridge, but at least it works!
I have also noted that one or two of the games my kids play don’t boot up following the upgrade, but that’s a small price to pay.
If I had my time over, I WOULD NOT upgrade the NDSi to V1.4 firmware. The additional functionality is just not worth it…
Big THANKYOU to Super Steph for use of the NDS Lite, the boys and girls at R4 and the forum contributors from round the net!
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