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Hardware \ Update your R4 to the latest kernal...

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www.r4ds.com/

The above is a link to update your R4 to the latest kernal. It'll sort out compatability issues and also the 'the 1770 problem'.

11/12/2007

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jcadiram says:

Cool! Thanks for that...

11/12/2007

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VerWii says:

No probs mate.

11/12/2007

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insectoid says:

umm...I don't get it?

11/12/2007

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finalfight says:

insectoid said: umm...I don't get it?

Firmware version 1.12 of R4 has problem with rom "1770 Tales of Innocence (J)" where the intro movie get stuck unless it is bypassed by continuously pressing the A button before it plays. The latest firmware (1.13) fixes that problem.

I think it is impressive that the R4 team comes up with a fix just a few days after the problem occur. One of the many reason why R4 is still one of the more popular slot-1 cart out there.

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insectoid says:

oh ok. so where do you put the firmware? I didn't know it had firmware...

11/12/2007

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finalfight says:

insectoid said: oh ok. so where do you put the firmware? I didn't know it had firmware...

It had; unlike some other flash card all firmware required by the R4 is located at the root directory of the miniSD card, otherwise the R4 will not work.

To update the firmware first you need to download the kernal from the website and unzip it to a folder. Then copy all the files to the root of your SD card, overwrite existing files if required.

See here for more info (Usage section-How do I set up the card?): gbatemp.net/

If you do not already know, you can also download theme for your DS as well. Have a look here: www.ndsthemes.com/

11/12/2007

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VerWii says:

insectoid said: oh ok. so where do you put the firmware? I didn't know it had firmware...

It tells you how to do it on the left hand side of the page.
Here it is

How to update R4?
After downloading and decompressing the new updated files, there will be one moonshl folder and two files _DS_MENU.DAT, _DS_MSHL.NDS.Copy these files to the root directory of TF card to replace the former files

once you copy and paste these 3 files it'll ask to replace old files. Just click "yes to all" and it'll be done.

11/12/2007

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insectoid says:

oook! thanks very much everyone. my R4 is very recent, but not recent enough it seems.

thanks for the help though!

11/12/2007

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packtaylor says:

Hi

I have just downloaded the new version V1.13 to put on my son’s DS. It is on the micro sd card but when I switch it on, it still shows V1.11 on the bottom left screen. How do I make it to show V1.13?

13/12/2007

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VerWii says:

When you copied and pasted the files did it ask you to replace the old ones??

Did you say yes???

13/12/2007

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packtaylor says:

Thank you, VerWii.. problem now fixed.. it is showing V1.13 now.. I think I was copying it the whole folder originally

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isabear says:

hi, im still lost.I've download the V1.14 but im stii not sure on what to do next. What is the root folder its talking about?? I dont see a root folder in my Micro SD.. help...

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isabear says:

i only have 2 folders: the Themes and ebook folder..

24/12/2007

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Wii-Fan says:

isabear said: hi, im still lost.I've download the V1.14 but im stii not sure on what to do next. What is the root folder its talking about?? I dont see a root folder in my Micro SD.. help...

Lol you made me laugh my head off! like in simpsons... "where the "any" key!!!" the root folder is the home folder. The original Folder on the microSD its where you put it on, but not into any folders.

Folders arranged in a tree with branches coming off, so the root is the original branch so before you make any folders there is just nothingness thats where you should put it!

Click On The Drive, Copy Folder Directly Into The Drive Without Creating A Special Folder For It!

24/12/2007

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Dougmore says:

This shows what you directory should look like:

The important parts are outlined
As you can see the folders are just placed in the root(starting point) of the drive.

24/12/2007

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insectoid says:

thanks. mines updated now

24/12/2007

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Darminator says:

is it just me? or does kernal sound corny?

darn, now i want some kernal sanders chicken! sounds yummy while waitin for a new kernal to pop! maybe listen to a little van halen "for unlawful kernal knowledge"...

24/12/2007

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speedfreek says:

did the recent kernel update fix the problem with Worms Open Warfare? (1.13)

25/12/2007

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finalfight says:

speedfreek said: did the recent kernel update fix the problem with Worms Open Warfare? (1.13)

Worms Open Warfare problem is fixed from firmware 1.11 onwards.

Check this website for R4DS rom compatibility:

wiki.scorpei.com/

25/12/2007

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speedfreek says:

ah cool thanks

I tried Open Warfare 2 and that works but in Open Warfare 1 i cant do anything on the menu, touch screen or button pressing wont do anything

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