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Creating a RAM disk for homebrew

RocketRobz edited this page Oct 16, 2019 · 6 revisions

NOTE: You do not need to follow this if you're using a flashcard.

To make a RAM disk, download this tool (click Download Software), and follow the instructions below.

Instructions by @Dakkon7, modified by me:

  1. Run RAMDisk
  2. Click View -> Advanced
  3. For Disk Size, type 12 for DSi, or 28 for 3DS, above Max 1023 MB.
  4. Un-mark Create TEMP Directory, if it's already marked.
  5. Click Load/Save
  6. Click Start RAMDisk, and a new window for your .img should appear.
  7. Place any file and/or folder the homebrew expects there.
  8. In the RAMDisk program, click Save Disk Image Now.
  9. Save romname.img to a folder called ramdisks in the .nds file location.
  10. Click Stop RAMDisk when you're done.
  11. In TWiLight Menu++, open per-game settings for your homebrew.
  12. Set RAM disk to 0.
  13. Launch your homebrew, and it should read your RAM disk.