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R4, R4U what's the difference ?

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by dimitric12h16n2, Feb 12, 2009.

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  1. dimitric12h16n2

    dimitric12h16n2 New Member

    I had a question to anyone who can answer, whats the big difference between original r4 and R4U, my r4 kernel stopped at v1.18, couldn't I just download the R4U kernel to reap the Ultra's benefits ?
     
    dimitric12h16n2, Feb 12, 2009
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  2. Loonylion

    Loonylion Administrator Staff Member

    no, the hardware is different
     
    Loonylion, Feb 12, 2009
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  3. jc_106

    jc_106 Well-Known Member

    Hardware is different, the original R4 is THE original, it'll work best. Those all other copies, like the R4 III, R4 Upgrade, N5, etc. are called clones. They can even damage your DS. Also, the R4 is not a recommended card by all means at the moment, as its team has stopped producing firmware and have abandoned the R4 work.

    The original R4's firmware has stopped at 1.18. I am not sure, but I think the R4 clones' firmwares can't be used on the original firmware.
     
    jc_106, Feb 12, 2009
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  4. anandjones

    anandjones Well-Known Member

    Clone firmware on an original card then generally no.
     
    anandjones, Feb 13, 2009
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