newbie needs help with a 3ds and r4

[nrsjbor]

hello guys

ok so i never had a ds before never mind 3ds, but i do own a wii which i soft modded myself. i recently bought my daughter a 3ds. i heard the you can play games on ds, dsi and 3ds on r4 card. so i purchased a r4itt card. i found a site where to get games, put games on card but didn't work was wondering do i have to mod it like a wii what i am really looking for is a full tutorial if anyone can help me

[Bulld0g]

Did you put the firmware on the card? http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f64/short-guide-gamecarts-185536/

[nrsjbor]

no i didnt how do i get the firmware needed what do i need to do

[nrsjbor]

ok here are some details iam using a purple r4itt card i downloaded 3DS v3.0.0-5 upgrade package of purple R4iTT it was the latest version on the site. my 3ds is v 3.0.0-6e. i put the firmware on the card and put games in a new folder called games i plug in card and nothing happens what am i doing wrong.

[nrsjbor]

please help bulldog

[barrowmanandrew]

whats the web saddress on the card?

can u posta picture of the card?

[nrsjbor]

http://www.r4queen.com/images/20101129163422169.jpg

[nrsjbor]

whats the web saddress on the card?

can u posta picture of the card?

http://www.r4queen.com/images/20101129163422169.jpg

[barrowmanandrew]

ok then,


you have the latest version 3ds console.

according to the cards site, it can play on the latest 3ds console but card needs to be updated to do this...

problem is, you will need an older console to update the card.


looking at the site,
i would suggest trying to get hold of either:

1. any dslite or dsphat.
2. a dsi/dsixl on firmware 1.4.1 or earlier.

by the looks of it the card has been around before 3ds console were released and may not play on any of them without an update.

the problem you have is that you don't know how up to date the card firmware is.

can you borrow a dslite for 10minutes?

[nrsjbor]

i dont know anyone with a old ds is there not any work around

[barrowmanandrew]

well not really,

problem is,
the console with newer firmware is blocking the card, so you cant use it to update card....

just to double check you have firmware correct.

1.download your firmware from here (http://www.r4itt.net/upload/201202/201202101204089767.rar)
2. format your sd card (fat 32)
3. extract the folder you downloaded and copy the files to root of sd card so that file structure is like this on sd card.

103142

see if that works...

if it doesn't then you will need an older console to update card...

[nrsjbor]

well not really,

problem is,
the console with newer firmware is blocking the card, so you cant use it to update card....

just to double check you have firmware correct.

1.download your firmware from here (http://www.r4itt.net/upload/201202/201202101204089767.rar)
2. format your sd card (fat 32)
3. extract the folder you downloaded and copy the files to root of sd card so that file structure is like this on sd card.

103142

see if that works...

if it doesn't then you will need an older console to update card...


ok so i tried this and still nothing so looks like i am going to need to get hold of an old ds. can you please give me details what i need to do to update the card pls advise

[barrowmanandrew]

this is the update file (http://www.r4itt.net/download/3ds2.2.0_4_upgrade_package_of_purple_R4iTT.rar)

extract it to root of sd card along with the firmware you already have.

put card in dslite and switch on.

start update file and follow onscreen promps.

when you say card is doing nothing, do you mean it is not showing up at all on console?

i would have expected it to show up but give an error when attemting to run

[nrsjbor]

this is the update file (http://www.r4itt.net/download/3ds2.2.0_4_upgrade_package_of_purple_R4iTT.rar)

extract it to root of sd card along with the firmware you already have.

put card in dslite and switch on.

start update file and follow onscreen promps.

when you say card is doing nothing, do you mean it is not showing up at all on console?

i would have expected it to show up but give an error when attemting to run

Nothing happens it recognizes i plugged in cartridge it in but then the little square stays blank am i being stupid. all i need to do is just put files on card then put card in cartridge then cartridge in 3ds. do i not need to change software like the wii.

[barrowmanandrew]

yes m8 thats all you do...

unfortunatly there is no hack for ds consoles like the wii...

it would be great if there was right enough, would save all this hassle getting diffrent cards to works... lol

[wernley]

Wonder if u can help me please sorry to bump this thread got the same r4 card and it won't play on a version 1.1.0 3ds what's the best thing to do please don't want to upgrade 3ds and mess things up ty ;-) just got latest firmware of site and card works on dsi no problem

[barrowmanandrew]

DO NOT update your 3ds, this will only make matters worse.

if the cards plays on the dsi the just download the update file from here (http://www.r4itt.net/download/3ds2.2.0_4_upgrade_package_of_purple_R4iTT.rar)

then extract it to your sd card (with your firmware on)

put card in dsi and do the update.
(instruction on how to do update are in a "readme" file in update package)

all going well it should now work in 3ds.

remember to delete the update files when finished.

[mickydibble]

Loads have had these problems because of playing new 3ds games and it asks for update which they do to play game then the r4 etc won't work... Point for everyone never update firmware on anything unless you know what it will do.

[wernley]

Wise words perfect solution updated card and all is well in the world ty

[barrowmanandrew]

nice 1.. :)

for the benefit of others,
what icon does the card show up as on the dsi or 3ds once properly updated?

and what was it previously?

[wernley]

Before firmware update on card,on 3ds was just ??? After update starwars alliance again many thanks

[nrsjbor]

hello again

i am still having problems with my 3ds hoping someone out there can help me i still using the 3ds with the purple r4itt card. i managed to locate an old ds and update the card like i was advised before. n ow when i place card in i get the star wars lethal alliance game up where as before nothing came up however when i press a to open it the screens go black and a message comes up saying " an error has occured press and hold power button to turn the system off. Please refer to to the operations manual for details."

does anybody know a work around please

[barrowmanandrew]

did you update the 3ds?


what version firmware is it on now?

[nrsjbor]

it is on version 4.1.0-8e is that a problem?

[barrowmanandrew]

yes, that is the latest firmware offered by ninty.

firmware 4.0.0-7 blocked flashcards, so that is proberly what is wrong.

you may be able to update your card using an older 3ds,dsi or dslite.

more detail about your card is needed.

1. exact name of card
2. web address of card
3. what exaclty is printed on card/packaging.
(post a picture if possible)
the more info given, the better chance of help.. :)

[nrsjbor]

ok my card is this one
http://www.r4queen.com/images/20101129163422169.jpg
web address is r4itt.net
i only updated the system today and i updated the r4card today using an older ds lite using link u gave me before i have attached file showing my files on sd card hope this helps
before i updated the card 3ds didnt recognise r4 card now it does just doesnt open like it should

[barrowmanandrew]

you see your card is a 1.4 card.
firmware has been updated several times.
i doubt yoyu will get that card to play on your 3ds.

only usefull for dslite or or older dsi/3ds conmsoles now...

[nrsjbor]

so u saying that there is no hope

[barrowmanandrew]

generally speaking.
r4i 1.4 cards are not updatable.

the picture you posted was of a 1.4 card, so i would say no...

card still good fr an older machine,
but i think you need to buy a newer card...

no offence..