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Strange problem with the R4i card

Discussion in 'Flashcart Help' started by MatrixStorm, Sep 1, 2012.

  1. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    I just bought a R4i 3DS for all DS systems.
    Before I went on and put games on it, I first wanted to check if everything was ok with it.
    So I put the R4i card into my DS Lite and start my DS, and what appears in a game called 'The Spiderwick Chronicles/Sierra Entertainment. inc.' complete with game icon.
    This while there is no SDHC card inserted too.
    And when I try to start it, it just tries to start the game and both screens go white.

    Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
     
  2. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    You will need to install your firmware to the MicroSD card.
    This is easy. Just go to the site printed on the card, and download the firmware/kernel that is used by your card. Then extract and copy over to the MicroSD.

    The name of the card 'The Spiderwink Chroni...' is just a fake name. It is used to trick the system into believing it is a legitimate card. This name can and usually will change when you update the cards with patches.
     
  3. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    Thanks, but it still shows the game name when I insert my SDHC card with the latest kernel software.
    Note that this is a 4GB SDHC card of Kingston.
     
  4. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    It should show that name.
    Just load the game now.
     
  5. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    I have done that too, yet it doesn't work.
     
  6. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    What kernel did you download?
    Link me to the site.
     
  7. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    http://r4i-sdhc.com/downloade.asp

    The English download version on the bottom ( with the 'i', without the v1.xx).
    I have bought the same package as the red ones seen in the right corner with the big green '3DS'.
    However, I noticed that the site on my package says 'http://www.R4i-SDHC.hk' instead of 'http://www.R4i-SDHC.com'.
     
  8. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    Then go to the .hk one and download there.
     
  9. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    Why this is odd.
    When I typed the site into my browser nothing showed up, but clicking on this link brings me directly to the site.
    I'll report if this one works.
     
  10. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    You probably typed it in wrong...
    Anyway, do try.
     
  11. MatrixStorm

    MatrixStorm Member

    Yes, it works.
    And no I didn't type it wrong, I triple checked it.

    Thank you for your patience with me!
     
  12. necr0

    necr0 Well-Known Member

    No problem. Glad that it works.
    Enjoy.