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DS(i) (XL) FAQ
This FAQ will handle all of the terms and frequently asked questions that are used by this community.
Note: where DS is used, you need to reed DS, DS Lite, DSi or DSi XL.
Q: I want to hack my DS, is there a softmod out?
A: No, currently there is not. But it is under development.
Q: How can I then hack it?
A: You need to get a flashcard.
Q: What is a flashcard?
A: A flashcard is a device that lets you play multimedia, homebrew and game backups from a microSD card.
Q: Where do I get a flashcard?
A: There are a lot of internetshops that deal them, the best way of finding one is to look at official dealer lists.
Q: There are a lot of flashcards, which one should I get?
A: I'm not going to tell you. The ones I see that are frequently recommended are acekard and M3 zero.
Q: What is the difference between a normal and a "i" flashcard?
A: When you have a DS(i) (XL) you can't use a normal one, but have to use a "i" card. "i" cards do work on a normal DS
Q: Can flashcards play games that are still in an archive (*.rar *.zip *.7z)
A: No, you must first extract it using a computer.
Q: And how do you extract games?
A: You open up a archive by double click and drag a file into a new folder.
Q: I can't open up a archive!
A: You need to install WinRaR. After 30 days you' re asked to buy a license, but this isn't needed. It will still work.
Q: I heard that there are also flashcards that only play multmedia and homebrew and no game back-ups, is that true?
A: Yes, that is true. They are the iPlayer and the games an' music card.
Q: I am a complete noob, help me!
A: Calm down, I have written a tutorial on how to hack your DS that is noob-proof.
Q: What is a microSD card?
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Q: What is the root of your microSD card or flashcard?
A: It is the top folder of your microSD card, when you go to Computer->Your microSD card's driveletter here, you are in the root of your card.
Q: Which microSD card should I get?
A: I am not going to tell you. Search the forum.
Q: Where can you download roms?
A: READ THE RULES OF THIS FORUM. I am not and never will give you a link to a romsite.
Q: I have heared of custom firmwares, what are they?
A: They are unofficial firmwares for specific flashcards, made by unofficial coders.
Q: I want to install a custom firmware, can you help?
A: I have written a tutorial about it: http://www.dsihacks....stom-firmwares/
That is it already for this FAQ.
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