Step-by-step guide to install and setup the R4i Gold for Nintendo DS Lite and DSi with the latest Driver / Kernel / Firmware:
1. Download the latest driver/kernel/firmware from:
a) The official website: www.r4ids.com.
b) Our UK server here - it is faster than the official website
2. Before copying the driver/kernel to the microSD, please format your microSD on your PC. This is to remove all the data on the memory card.
a) After inserting the microSD into the card reader, go to My Computer.
b) Right click the driver representing the microSD memory card.
c) Choose Formatd) Click Start to format the memory card
3. Unzip the file downloaded (using Winrar) on your PC
a) Unzip the driver/kernel/firmware file.
b) Winrar can be downloaded from www.download.com by searching for Winrar at the Search.
c) Select and copy all the unzipped files.
4. Copy the unzipped files to the microSD memory card
5. Copy your own files, including music, movies, pictures and homebrew games to the microSD memory card
6. Plug in the microSD to the flashcart. When inserting or changing carts on slot-1, switch off the DS, insert in the cart and then start the DS.
Manufacturer: www.r4ids.com
R4i Adapter is the newest development in flash cartridge technology for Nintendo DSi. R4i is an adapter so you can use a microSDHC card up to 32GB with your Nintendo DSi which allows you to store a lot more on your DSi and allows you to benefit from all the following features:
Watch movies and videos
Play music files
Browse picture files
Read E-Books and much more...
DSi Features:
Same size as an original DSi game cartridge
Built-in PassMe (NO need for any boot cart./passcard etc.)
Uses microSD memory card (Trans Flash) as storage
Touch screen control and robust skinning support
No battery needed, back up the save file directly into the microSD card
Homebrew support , IO lib available on launch
Supports WiFi, DS rumble pack and DS browser
Boot clean dump images (downloadable from internet)
Very simple to use: drag and drop files to the microSD card and play