R4i Version 1.4 issue

Help. I have a Nintendo DSI and I bought a R4i - SDHC card (version 1.4). Originally I downloaded the most recent firmware (1.14b from www.r4i-sdhc.com)) and unpacked the files onto the SDHC card. I added a games folder, placed some in there and it worked fine. However, last night when I tried to add some new games into the folder, I got an error message in red on the top screen of the DSI. I took the card out, deleted everything off, used Panasonic SD formatter and tried again. Same message. I then tried using firmware versions 1.09b and 1.12b with no luck. The DSI recognizes that there is no SDHC card in the R4i when I tried putting it in without it. Has anyone experienced this issue? Any would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

 

-Maybe the micro sd card died-they have a short life span
-Try shoving the micro sd card in again hard-sometimes they don't click in correctly
-What was the error message?


...I thought this was about the dsi's firmware, lol!

 

I tried removing the SDHC card and putting it in again, but to no avail. What's odd is that it recognizes the R4i card as the Star Wars Lethal Alliance, but when I open it it just states "Error" in red on the top screen. The word "Error" is in a box that looks like a mini SD card. The bottom screen is black. Are we thinking it's a firmware issue or SDHC card issue?

 

If the firmware hasn't changed since it was last working, then that isn't the issue.

Yeah, it shows that pic of sar wars because that might be the game used to exploit the dsi's anti flash cart software.

I still think shoving that micro sd card harder might help, however...


-Try giving a "dry blow" into the sd card slot
-Prehaps one of the reading pins are bent


Not sure how to fix the pins, but it's an easy fix from what I seen before...something about a paper clip (don't try it until someome suggest HOW to do so)

 

I tried blowing into the card slot so much I feel as if I might pass out. The pins look ok on the SDHC card. Is there a way to clean them? I'm thinking I might have to get another micro SDHC card....

 

it maybe a bad contact issue, insert a small piece of paper folded once or twice to make the R4 card fit a bit tighter into the DS

 

Just tried adding some paper to make it fit tighter. Unfortunately it did not make a difference. Are we thinking it's the SDHC card?

 

Question.

Does the micro sd work on the pc still?


Prehaps the micro sd is corrupted...but it's hard to tell exactly what it is...though it seems bad

 

the only way to be sure would be to try another SDHC card, pity you haven't got 1 to know for sure

 

The micro sd card does still work in the pc using the usb adapter. I'm just trying to determine what is at fault here - the micro sd card or the R4i card.
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Well I went out and bought another micro SD card, but got the same error message. Guess it's the R4i card, right?

 

have you tried taking the games out of there own file and just putting them straight on the SD card it worked for me.

 

you added a games folder placed some in there and it worked fine you said, do you mean you was able to play the games?

if so... have you since updated your DSi? what version is your DSi on?

 

Yes , I was able to play games - Mario Kart DS and New Super Mario Bros. to be specific. As for the version of the DSI, it's on 1.4U. Would that make a difference?

Also, can anyone recommend which card is the best? I do not want to buy another R4i if it's gonna break.

 

yes, your DSi is now blocked from using flashcarts, look in the tuturial section for a fix to unblock

 

if you r4i card is only for version 1.4 then it wont work on 1.4u did you upate it yourself

 

Can someone tell me which tutorial to look at to unblock my dsi from flashcards?

As for the update to 1.4U, I'm not sure how that happened. My daughter might have done it somehow. How does it happen?

 

https://www.romulation.org/forum/index.php?topic=21995.0

 

Thanks so much for the link! I have one question though. The link says it's for a Acekard 2.1 and I have an R4i. Isn't their a difference?

 

i was just about to ask the same question.