How to Setup an SDHC R4 Card
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How to Setup an SDHC R4 Card

A complete guide to setting up your R4 SDHC flashcart for Nintendo DS.

Anton Unknown 10 Minutes
What You'll Need
  • Nintendo DS/DSi
  • R4 SDHC Card
  • Micro SD Card

Introduction

Setting up an R4 SDHC card allows you to play homebrew games and backups on your Nintendo DS/DSi. Follow this guide to get started.

Step 1: Format SD Card

Your SD card must be formatted properly. Use the tool below to format it to FAT32.

GUIFormat Tool

Step 2: Download Firmware

Download the necessary firmware files ('kernel') for your R4 card. This pack includes the YSMenu firmware.

Download Firmware Pack (Mega)

Step 3: What Next?

Once you have set up your card, you can start adding homebrew applications! Check out the list below for some great ideas.

List of DS Homebrew apps

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What You'll Need
  • Nintendo DS/DSi
  • R4 SDHC Card
  • Micro SD Card
Quick Info
Consoleds
Typetutorial
DifficultyEasy
Est. Time10 Minutes
AuthorAnton

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