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Discussion in 'Flashcart Help' started by aerodt11, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. slingshot182

    slingshot182 Well-Known Member

    Music and movies you will need Moonshell. Your movies need to be in DPG format. There is a thread here that you can request DPG's on(use search), also you might be able to find a converter on the internet. For music I'm 97% sure that the files need to be in ACC format to wok on Moonshell.
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    heres a link to that DPG thread:

    http://forum.romulation.net/index.php?topic=38744.0;topicseen
     
  2. aerodt11

    aerodt11 Member

    one last thing i cant find a guide how to put games on my acekard2i im new to this so any detaild help would be good.
     
  3. iluvfupaburgers

    iluvfupaburgers Well-Known Member

    use this, it tells you everything you need to know of the acekard: http://gbatemp.net/t218103-updated-n00b-guide-to-setting-up-your-acekard
     
  4. Joseg1320

    Joseg1320 Well-Known Member

    You basically format your microsd card
    download Akaio 1.8.1
    unzip the files and drag and drop the _aio folder and the akmenu4.nds file onto your microsd card
    where you put those 2 files, make a new folder and name it "games"
    put your games in there.
     
  5. slingshot182

    slingshot182 Well-Known Member

    Heres a guide by me:



    Hey everyone, this is a guide to setup your AK2i. This is my first tutorial so let me know if I have any false information!

    First you will need to decide what firmware you will be using. There are two firmwares to choose from. The official firmware and the unofficial firmware which is supposedly better then the official firmware. I recommend that you download both and see which one works for you. Both of them can be downloaded here:AceKard Firmware Downloads Page

    Once you have downloaded your firmware of choice you will need to format your MicroSD card. Before you do that you will have to backup you MicroSD to make sure nothing important is lost when you format you MircoSD. Formatting can be done two ways. The easier and less effective way, or the harder and fully effective way.

    The easier way is done like this:
    -Go to "My Computer"
    -Right-Click on the icon that is your MicroSD and click"Format"


    The harder and more reliable way can be completed like this:
    -Download the "Panasonic Card Formatter" here:Panasonic Card Formatter
    -Run the program and format your MircoSD inside the program.

    Once your MicroSD is formatted go to the .ZIP folder you downloaded before. Extract or unzip the folder to a new folder elsewhere on you PC. Once you have done that you will need to go to the folder where you extracted the files to. Now there should be a file named "ak_menu.nds" or something like that and a folder named "_akio". Once you have found them minimize that window. In a new window open your MircoSD, and put the _aio* folder and the ak_menu.nds file in the root ,or base, of you MicroSD card.

    :D Your AK2i is now ready to run! I suggest you make separate folders to organize your movies, music and games. Enjoy! :D

    IF YOU HAVE A DSi RUNNING 1.4 FIRMWARE KEEP READING!!!

    Nintendo's latest DSi firmware, 1.4 , is anti-flashcart. To fix this problem on you AK2i you will need the following things:
    -A DS or a DSi that is running a firmware lower than 1.4
    -This update file:AK21 Update

    Once you download extract the files to a folder elsewhere on your computer. Once you extracted the file you should see two files. One that has "DSi" in it and the other says "DSL". If you are using a DSL to update you AK2i then put the "DSL.nds" in your games foder on your MicroSD. Once you have done that put the AK2i in you DSL and play the ".NDS" file like you would any other game. If you are using a DSi to update you AK2i the do the same thing but do it with the "DSi.nds" file.

    Once you have run the update the AK2i should run on you DSi. PM me with any questions.

    *If you have any games from your old MircoSD before you formatted it now is the time you put the important files back on.
    **I know that I didn't put how to install moonshell, this tutorial only covers the basics of setting up an AK2i

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    How To use Skins on Your AK2i

    Now that your AK2i is up and running you might want to install some skins. Skins can be downloaded Here.(skins are optional and only for looks, if you don't have much room on your MicroSD I suggest you don't put skins on your AK2i)

    Once you have downloaded your skins you want you will need to extract the files in the .ZIP or .RAR folder onto a new folder elsewhere on your computer. Now open you MicroSD and in the "_akio" folder there should be a folder named "ui". Once you have found that folder open it and go to the theme you extracted earlier and copy the WHOLE folder into the "ui" folder. You skins can be switched by doing this:
    -Go to the "Start" menu
    -Go the "System Options"
    -Scroll through the pages until you find a option that says "Skins" or something like that
    -Find the skin you want and enable it

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  6. aerodt11

    aerodt11 Member

    cant find Mario Vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis rom
     
  7. lewis9191

    lewis9191 Well-Known Member

    Request it in the rom request

    Copy and paste
    Title : [NDS] Mario Vs Donkey Kong ..... Please :)