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The latest notice for players .

For buyers who have bought R4 card on our website before August,please upgrade the latest firmware,then upgrade NDSI or 3DS console system so that the R4 card can be successfully used for new system.Please refer to the firmware upgrade information of R4 card in the data download.the firmware supports all the consoles on the market currently including NDSI 1.43,3DS 2.1.04.If any update,you will be informed immediately,please keep us concerned.

Update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 2.1.0-3E, Ver. 2.1.0-3J, Ver. 2.1.0-3U)

*Update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 2.1.0-3E, Ver. 2.1.0-3J, Ver. 2.1.0-3U)
*Support DSi Ver 1.4.3E, Ver 1.4.3J, Ver 1.4.3U, Ver 1.4.4C

Reference:
*This updated software package supports updating “R4i SDHC RTS” cards only. (It does not support updating R4i RTS, R4i SDHC, R4 SDHC, R4 SDHC and R4 etc…)
*In order to update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, you must have the NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi, NDSi XL(LL) console. The updated software can run up in one of these consoles, then the updated R4i SDHC RTS card should be able to boot up properly in any NDS console included 3DS.
*Please make sure that the power of the console is sufficient and prevent moving the console during the updated process.
*Please reinstall the newest system version after finishing the upgrade to make sure the soft reset function and RTS “return to main menu” function work properly.

Procedures:
1. Copy all 3 updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” onto the root directory of the microSD card.
2. Insert that microSD card into the R4i SDHC RTS card.
3. Insert that R4i SDHC RTS card into NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi NDSi XL(LL) console, the updated software will automatically run up.
4. “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press [A] to start the updated process.
5. “EON_WRITE.DAT = 0 x 200000″ message will be displaed on the screen, it means the updated process has been started, it needs to take several minutes. The updated process will be finished successfully until the following words are shown.
Write… OK
Read… OK
Verify…OK
6. After the updated process is finished, you may take out the R4i SDHC RTS card. Delete or remove all 3 files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” from the microSD card. Copy the normal “_DS_MENU.DAT”, “_ds_menu.sys” system files onto the root directory of the microSD card. (For the detail of installing the normal R4i SDHC RTS software, please read the corresponding instruction.)

Trouble shooting:
1. The updated software does not run up properly or the “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message does not be displayed.
Ans:
i. Please make sure the firmware files have been discompressed properly.
ii. Make sure that the updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” are properly copied onto the root directory of the microSD card.
iii. Make sure the format of the microSD is in (FAT or FAT32)
iV. Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly.

2. Even the R4i SDHC RTS card has been updated, it still can not run up properly in 3ds console.
Ans:
Bad contect of the slot: Clean the golden finger of the R4i SDHC RTS card then try again.



Update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 1.1.0-1E, Ver. 1.1.0-1J, Ver. 1.1.0-1U)Support DSi Ver 1.4.2E, Ver 1.4.2J, Ver 1.4.2U, Ver 1.4.3C

*Update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 1.1.0-1E, Ver. 1.1.0-1J, Ver. 1.1.0-1U)
*Support DSi Ver 1.4.2E, Ver 1.4.2J, Ver 1.4.2U, Ver 1.4.3C

Reference:
*This updated software package supports updating “R4i SDHC RTS” cards only. (It does not support updating R4i RTS, R4i SDHC, R4 SDHC, R4 SDHC and R4 etc…)
*In order to update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, you must have the NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi, NDSi XL(LL) console. The updated software can run up in one of these consoles, then the updated R4i SDHC RTS card should be able to boot up properly in any NDS console included 3DS.
*Please make sure that the power of the console is sufficient and prevent moving the console during the updated process.

Procedures:
1. Copy all 3 updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” onto the root directory of the microSD card.
2. Insert that microSD card into the R4i SDHC RTS card.
3. Insert that R4i SDHC RTS card into NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi NDSi XL(LL) console, the updated software will automatically run up.
4. “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press [A] to start the updated process.
5. “EON_WRITE.DAT = 0 x 200000″ message will be displaed on the screen, it means the updated process has been started, it needs to take several minutes. The updated process will be finished successfully until the following words are shown.
Write… OK
Read… OK
Verify…OK
6. After the updated process is finished, you may take out the R4i SDHC RTS card. Delete or remove all 3 files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” from the microSD card. Copy the normal “_DS_MENU.DAT”, “_ds_menu.sys” system files onto the root directory of the microSD card. (For the detail of installing the normal R4i SDHC RTS software, please read the corresponding instruction.)

Trouble shooting:
1. The updated software does not run up properly or the “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message does not be displayed.
Ans:
i. Please make sure the firmware files have been discompressed properly.
ii. Make sure that the updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” are properly copied onto the root directory of the microSD card.
iii. Make sure the format of the microSD is in (FAT or FAT32)
iV. Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly.

2. Even the R4i SDHC RTS card has been updated, it still can not run up properly in 3ds console.
Ans:
Bad contect of the slot: Clean the golden finger of the R4i SDHC RTS card then try again.

RTS LITE Core USE GUIDE

The RTS LITE, which supports all Nintendo Consoles has been released recently, just as the saying goes”Better late than never”, RTS LITE has powerful gaming performance and multiple Internet surfing functions .No more unnecessary words here, let’s take a look at the appearance of RTS LITE first.
Gorgeous and precious sliver packaging
Card sticker to highlight RTS LITE
Now let’s take a look at the detailed use instructions. We tested RTS LITE by using the blue Nintendo 3DS Console
Insert RTS LITE into 3DS,turn on the machine, ICON appears
The main interface of R4iSDHC is not the former R4 interface any more. There are “games, music, Internet, E-Mail, MSN, update the kernel, and help” on the bottom screen. When you load the kernel for the first time , there will be a prompt reads”if add or delete games from your TF card please press “UPDATE”key,Do not warnning again?”This is specially designed to speed up the game loading.
Game Functions

Enter the “Game”function item,you will find that the file list is on semi-dynamic desktop,the icons of game or file are moveable. Please pay special attention to the  “UPDATE” button on the lower left corner, it’s about refreshing games; and the “QUICK” button on the lower right corner, it’s about function options.To return to main menu interface, press the shortcut key“B”

Press “QUICK”, you may use” copy, paste, cut, delete, specific function,system settings”to handle documents easily, choose your favorite theme and language in the last system settings. No more detailed demonstrations here.Let’s look at the specific function.
There are “soft reset”,”real time save”,”cheat in game”, “Cheatdb select(including Japanese version,Chinese version and English version)”on Function options window.
Press Left or Right button to choose the function you need to start.
Press “A” button to save the setting

Choose the game you like, Press “Y”button ,the game information would appear.

Press “Y” button again according to the operation prompt,a window would appear.This is the unique dual-core technology RTS LITE owned to promote the compatibility and speed up the game operation. It is more about the game which you want to play. You may keep the “Default” setting, or reset as you wish. As for this function,it is about setting up all TF card games.
Press “Y” button again according to the operation prompt,”cheat” window appears. Press “X” button to choose the function you need to start. Press”up”or “down” to change the options. Press”A”to confirm”not to save the setting”
Now we enter “mario kart” to experience the game functions of RTS LITE
As the racing car has stopped here now, we may test the performance of “real time save” function.
Press “L+R+A+B”,the”real time save”window appears,then click”save”to finish saving
After archiving is completed, the car continued going
press “L+R+A+B”,the”real time save”window appears,then click”LOAD” for loading
After loading is completed, go back to where the file has been saved
For Real Time Game Guide,press “L+R+A+B”, the”real time save”window appears, then click “GUIDE” for Real Time Game Guide.Please notice that the name of the Real Time Game Guide file should be in consistent with the name of nds game, or the Real Time Game Guide can not be found during game

The last one, namely “SOFT RESET”, you may go back to the kennel interface by pressing it

Then we take a look at the powerful MOONSHELL2.1 and Internet surfing function of RTS LITE
Select”music”to enter MOONSHELL2.1 software,press “up” or”down”to select language.
window shows of operation instruction.If you do not want the window to appear next time,you can click on the small square in front of “don’t show this screen next time”
Enter the main interface of  MOONSHELL2.1, you will find the button operation instructions on the top screen.

You can play MP3 music ,or read e-books and listen to the music at the same time, getting immersed in books and music

You can watch videos or play video GPG as well
Press “START” button, the MOONSHELL2.1 operation window will appear.
Select”open memo list”,you can take down some key information on the touch screen in the font you like

Press “START” to select” exit to firmware”,then return is achieved.
For surfing the net, E-mail and MSN functions, you need to set up and start the WIFI

Surfing the net
Press “A”to enter the address bar first,then type in the address you needed in the address bar, click”ACCEPT”
E-mail :Select “manage account”in “Setting”to set up the corresponding account.
MSN:Type in your MSN account and password, then click“CONNECT”to finish connection
Kernel update:direct WIFI Kernel update and online kernel update,which is very simple and convenient

help

Select english instructions
About the operation instructions of RTS LITE
There are more detailed functions for you to explore

r4-card-firmware-steps

V1.42 R4 Card Upgrade Steps:

Step one: Copy the corresponding V1.42 upgrade firmwares to Micro sd card

Step two: Insert the R4 card with firmware into the console which is lower than the V1.42 version, then turn it on to enter the R4 upgrade interface:

a> The display of “loading” interface shows the R4 card upgrade is in process, please don’t cut off the power or take out the card

b> The prompt“V1.42 upgrade completed” will be shown on the lower left corner after the R4 card upgrade is done. Now you are allowed to cut off the power and take out the card. It takes about 10 seconds to finish the upgrade

c> Download the latest kernel to the successfully upgraded card, and use the card on the V1.42 NDSI to confirm it’s a successful upgrade

NOTICE:

THE UPGRADE ONLY INVOLVES ndsL,3ds, or LOWER THAN V1.42 NDSI, ndsixl, dsill

rts-firmware-upgrade

*Update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 1.1.0-1E, Ver. 1.1.0-1J, Ver. 1.1.0-1U)
*Support DSi Ver 1.4.2E, Ver 1.4.2J, Ver 1.4.2U, Ver 1.4.3C

Reference:
*This updated software package supports updating “R4i SDHC RTS” cards only. (It does not support updating R4i RTS, R4i SDHC, R4 SDHC, R4 SDHC and R4 etc…)
*In order to update the firmware of the R4i SDHC RTS card, you must have the NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi, NDSi XL(LL) console. The updated software can run up in one of these consoles, then the updated R4i SDHC RTS card should be able to boot up properly in any NDS console included 3DS.
*Please make sure that the power of the console is sufficient and prevent moving the console during the updated process.

Procedures:
1. Copy all 3 updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” onto the root directory of the microSD card.
2. Insert that microSD card into the R4i SDHC RTS card.
3. Insert that R4i SDHC RTS card into NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi NDSi XL(LL) console, the updated software will automatically run up.
4. “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press [A] to start the updated process.
5. “EON_WRITE.DAT = 0 x 200000″ message will be displaed on the screen, it means the updated process has been started, it needs to take several minutes. The updated process will be finished successfully until the following words are shown.
Write… OK
Read… OK
Verify…OK
6. After the updated process is finished, you may take out the R4i SDHC RTS card. Delete or remove all 3 files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” from the microSD card. Copy the normal “_DS_MENU.DAT”, “_ds_menu.sys” system files onto the root directory of the microSD card. (For the detail of installing the normal R4i SDHC RTS software, please read the corresponding instruction.)

Trouble shooting:
1. The updated software does not run up properly or the “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message does not be displayed.
Ans:
i. Please make sure the firmware files have been discompressed properly.
ii. Make sure that the updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” are properly copied onto the root directory of the microSD card.
iii. Make sure the format of the microSD is in (FAT or FAT32)
iV. Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly.

2. Even the R4i SDHC RTS card has been updated, it still can not run up properly in 3ds console.
Ans:
Bad contect of the slot: Clean the golden finger of the R4i SDHC RTS card then try again.

r4i(dual-core) card firmware upgrade

r4i(dual-core) card firmware upgrade

Instructions:this is dsi(1.42) upgrade package, if your r4i(dual-core) can not run on dsi(1.42) console, please use this dsi(1.42) upgrade package to upgrade your r4i(dual-core) card by nds/dsl/dsi/dsill/dsixl/3ds for running on dsi(1.42) console.

1.Download the dsi(1.42) upgrade package of r4i(dual-core).Unzip and copy the files(_SYSTEM_,MOONSHL,_DS_MENU.DAT,_DS_MENU.INI,_DS_MSHL.NDS,fwupdate_for_142_SDHC.nds) to TF card

2.Insert TF card into r4i(dual-core) card, insert r4i(dual-core) card into NDS/DSL/DSI/DSILL/DSIXL/3DS.

3. Turn on console and press “A” button to “game” run the upgrade file fwupdate_for_142_SDHC.nds. Note: When upgrading the r4i (dual-core) card, it is not allowed to turn off power or pull out r4i(dual-core)  ,otherwise it will damage the r4i(dual-core) card.

how to upgrade

Instructions :this is dsi(1.42) upgrade package, if your r4i(RTS LITE) can not run on dsi(1.42) console,please use this dsi(1.42) upgrade package to upgrade your r4i(RTS LITE) card by nds/dsl/dsi/dsill/dsixl/3ds for running on dsi(1.42) console.

1. First, go to www.r4isdhc.com to download the latest kernel of r4i(RTS LITE).
2.Unzip and copy the files(app,data,moonshl2,
NDSMAIL,svsip,SYSTEM,r4.DAT) to the root of MicroSD card.
3. Go to www.r4isdhc.com to download the dsi(1.42) upgrade package of r4i(RTS LITE).
Unzip and copy the files(R4iSDHC_Updater.nds R4iSDHC_Code.bin) to the root of MicroSD card.
4. Insert MicroSD card into r4i(RTS LITE) card, insert r4i(RTS LITE) card into NDS/DSL/DSI/DSILL/DSIXL/3DS.
5.Turn on console and press “A” button to run the upgrade file R4iSDHC_Updater.nds.Note:When upgrading the r4i(RTS LITE) card, it is not allowed to turn off power or pull out r4i(RTS LITE)  ,otherwise it will damage the r4i(RTS LITE) card.

R4ISDHC Dual Core USE GUIDE

The Dual-Core, which supports all Nintendo Consoles has been released recently, just as the saying goes”Better late than never”, Dual-Core has the most powerful game compatibility and the most stabilized WOOD1.28 kernel. No more unnecessary words here, let’s take a look at the appearance of Dual-Core first.
Gorgeous and eye-catching packaging
Card sticker to highlight 3DS DSI
Detailed introduction about Dual-Core as following:
Insert Dual-Core into 3DS,turn on the machine, ICON appears
The main menu interface of R4iSDHC remains the former WOOD kernel interface.
Select SD card
Press “START”to enter the “system setting”
Select”help”,the below menu will appear
Press”START”again to select “settings”,the menu will appear as below
You may replace language or interface style here. Notice: you cannot start the “Safe Mode”, as it’s for protecting kernel system,and if you start the “Safe Mode”,you can only enter the OS by pressing “START”on condition that the kernel is replaced.
Press”R”button to turn to next page setting
Press”R”button again to set up this page,and the setting here
is about the function start of “cheat”and”soft reset”and the setting of “RESET Hotkey”, which you may set as you like
Game-related settings
After you have selected the game,detailed game information would appear by pressing “Y”. You may do some settings with “Cheat”and “Games”
Press “X”to enter “Cheat”,and press”X”button to save the one you chose
Save the setting to enter the game
Press the soft reset hotkey I set up before:press” L+R+A+B+↓”to go back to WOOD main menu interface.
As the game playing is very smooth, plus the soft reset and cheat functions work well, we are fully convinced that the Dual-Core would absolutely live up to expectations

*Update the firmware of the R4ISDHC RTS card, to support running in new 3DS consoles (Ver. 1.0.0-0J)

Reference:
*This updated software package supports updating “R4ISDHC RTS” cards only. (It does not support updating R4iSDHC, R4SDHC and R4 etc…)
*In order to update the firmware of theR4ISDHC RTS card, you must have the NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi, NDSi XL(LL) console. The updated software can run up in one of these consoles, then the updatedR4ISDHC RTS card should be able to boot up properly in any NDS console included 3DS.
*Please make sure that the power of the console is sufficient and prevent moving the console during the updated process.

Procedures:
1. Copy all 3 updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” onto the root directory of the microSD card.
2. Insert that microSD card into the R4ISDHC RTS card.
3. Insert that R4ISDHC RTS card into NDS, NDS Lite or NDSi NDSi XL(LL) console, the updated software will automatically run up.
4. “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen. Press [A] to start the updated process.
5. “EON_WRITE.DAT = 0 x 200000″ message will be displaed on the screen, it means the updated process has been started, it needs to take several minutes. The updated process will be finished successfully until the following words are shown.
Write… OK
Read… OK
Verify…OK
6. After the updated process is finished, you may take out the R4ISDHC RTS card. Delete or remove all 3 files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” from the microSD card. Copy the normal “_DS_MENU.DAT”, “_ds_menu.sys” system files onto the root directory of the microSD card. (For the detail of installing the normal R4ISDHC RTS software, please read the corresponding instruction.)

Trouble shooting:
1. The updated software does not run up properly or the “Press [A] to continue[EON]…” message does not be displayed.
Ans:
i. Please make sure the firmware files have been discompressed properly.
ii. Make sure that the updated files “_ds_menu.sys”, “_DS_MENU.dat”, “EON_WRITE.dat” are properly copied onto the root directory of the microSD card.
iii. Make sure the format of the microSD is in (FAT or FAT32)
iV. Make sure the microSD card is inserted properly.

2. Even the R4ISDHC RTS card has been updated, it still can not run up properly in 3ds console.
Ans:
Bad contect of the slot: Clean the golden finger of the R4ISDHC card then try again.

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