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3.1 Release Build

16 Aug 02:59
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  • Original R4 rom now available in default pack of NDS files available to Stage2 filebrowser.
  • R4i SDHC varient's bootloader rom now available to stage2 filebrowser.
  • Order of header/chip ID commands changed in main read_card code to match order used in bootloader. Reads header before chip ID like bootloader does. This triggers some carts to use DS/DS Lite rom insteat of white listed spoof game instead. The main consequence is that this makes DSTwo a bit more functional. Cart loader now actually boots the DSTwo correctly provided you wait till NTR Launcher is booted before inserting it. (or eject/reinsert while in stage 2 menu).

3.0 Release Build

12 Apr 02:17
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  • Stage2 launcher UI added. This is a heavily modified HBMenu with ability to launch carts! This menu can be used to boot a bootloader NDS file for flascharts that the direct cart launcher fails to boot. Although you can use this menu to launch any NDS file you want. Just note NTR Launcher will boot the target NDS file in NTR mode!
  • New audio files added for new menu.
  • HBMenu UI loaded by default if booted with no cart inserted.
  • INI file folder now located in NTR_Launcher folder instead. A default ini file from NitroFS (if mount of nitrofs succeeds) will be copied to SD if one is not present. A set of default stage2 launchers for common cards found to not work from the cart launcher also will be copied if not present on SD.
  • Stage2 launchers are expected to be in NTR Launcher folder though you can navigate to any folder you want in the UI so stage2 launchers aren't the only thing this can be used for. You can also use this as a means of booting homebrew off SD in NTR mode.
  • New option added to INI file for autobooting to new cart menu for those who want it as default.
  • Debug mode now moved to Left + Right shoulder button combo on boot instead of B button.
  • B button used to toggle booting into new cart stage2 menu. If you have autoboot disabled in ini file holding B will make NTR Launcher auto boot the inserted cart. If it's enabled it will skip auto boot and boot into stage2 menu.

EDIT: FIxed outdated build in titles folder in release ZIP.

2.8 Release Build

31 Oct 04:24
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  • Fix text alignment for debug console

2.7 Release Build

21 Oct 02:43
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  • Overhaul using improved bootloader from NitrohaxTWL.
  • Alternate bootloader removed as it appears uneeded.
  • Improved debug output using text instead of colored boxes from
    NitroHax's original bootloader design. Debug mode will now show enhanced
    status readouts of cart load process. Text displayed in red if an error
    occurs (visible even when debug mode is off if error occured)

2.6 Release Build

23 Sep 02:37
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  • Debug Mode setting now actually does something. :P
  • R4, M3DS Real, and DSXtreme now boot correctly.
  • Many more flashcarts that weren't working probably work now.
  • Legacy Bootloader appears to have no advantage over new one. If reports of no issues with default bootloader with obscure flashcarts, it may be removed from next release pending feedback.
  • DSi System Menu/HiyaCFW copy now actually contains NTR_Launcher in the release zip. I had included ntr bootstrap by mistake in the v2.5 release zip. This has been resolved in this new release.

2.5 Release Build

02 Mar 05:07
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  • Added Legacy mode. This is the previous version of cart loader that doesn't have TWL mode. Use this mode to boot certain flashcarts that lost compatiblity with 2.4 version of NTR_Launcher. Note that only the TWL clock option will work with Legacy mode. The other advanced options do not work with Legacy mode. Legacy mode is skipped automatically if a TWL cart is detected as the previous bootloader doesn't support TWL carts.
  • 3DS CIA file is now found inside the ZIP file instead of as separate asset on Github.

2.4 Release Build

21 Apr 17:36
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  • Fix issues that may prevent some retail carts from booting.
  • Included changes to bootloader newer commits to slot1launch code

There have been some changes to NTR_Launcher.ini file. Please be sure to update it.

2.3 Release Build

05 Apr 00:21
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  • Add TWL Cart support courtasy of Robz8!
  • DS-Xtreme is not currently supported with this update. I will try and resolve this in the future if the problem with the new cart loading code can be identified.
  • More settings added to ini file.
  • Animated DS/DSi bootsplash from 3DS branch merged with DSi branch.
  • Missing NTR_Launcher.ini file should no longer cause issues. though I still recommend you have it in the right place before attempting to use it.

The 3DS Branch has been retired. This and future builds will be from the DSi branch as it has been confirmed by another user that the DSi branch operates correctly on 3DS.

NTR_Launcher.ini file should go to SD://NDS folder. (SD being the SD/MicroSD card of your 3DS/DSi)

For 3DS users, I included the ini file seperately. The ZIP file is only needed for DSi users. Use the CIA if you are a 3DS user. The animated bootsplash is disabled by default. Enable it in the NTR_Launcher.ini file if you want it enabled.

2.2 Release Build (DSi Version)

09 Jul 04:47
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Another small update build.

  • Fixed issues where cart won't boot if slot reset is enabled or if NTR Launcher is booted without a cart inserted.

This version of NTR Launcher is installed by extracting the release ZIP file to root of SD card. This requires something like HiyaCFW or a CFW with SD redirection patches to use. It is not recommended that you install custom SRLs to NAND.

2.1 Release Build (DSi Version)

20 May 21:49
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Small update build.

  • Updated some old code in read_card part of bootloader to allow proper compiling on latest libnds.

  • Added back the default exception handler

  • Now using official slot enable/disable functions provided by latest builds of libnds. No longer using custom functions for this and helps simplify the arm7 code a little bit.

This version of NTR Launcher is installed by extracting the release ZIP file to root of SD card. This requires something like HiyaCFW or a CFW with SD redirection patches to use. It is not recommended that you install custom SRLs to NAND.

The TMD file provided in this version was auto generated by this tool:

https://github.com/Tuxality/maketmd/releases

Thanks to Tuxality for making this tool.