Releases: coderkei/akmenu-next
v2.0.5
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap & Pico-Loader on the updating guide.
Changes
- Added DSi mode support when using a DSpico on a DSi or 3DS. Credits to @Asaduji for adding this.
- DSiWare supported when using a DSpico on a DSi or 3DS with Pico-Loader. DSi NAND files must be present on the root of the SD card and a NDS ARM7 BIOS dump must be present inside the
_picofolder for this to work. More details on setting up DSiWare support is available on the DSpico guide linked above.
Full Changelog: v2.0.4...v2.0.5
Contributors
Assets 6
v2.0.4
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap & Pico-Loader on the updating guide.
Changes
- Updated French translation by @Astro0710 that fixes the text running off the screen on the menu
- Fixed 12 hour clock setting (Fix by @Deletecat)
- Fixed incorrect icon size for the "Small icons" view mode (Fix by @Deletecat)
- Fixed autorunWithLastRom causing a crash when used (Fix by @Deletecat)
Full Changelog: v2.0.3...v2.0.4
Contributors
Assets 5
v2.0.3
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Changes
- Support for custom icons, defined in
_nds/akmenunext/icons. Icons are standard Nintendo DS Banner BIN format. Disabling custom icons in the settings will fall back to the built in classic Wood R4 icons. Not all custom icons are implemented, for now the MicroSD, Slot 1, Slot 2, & Folder Icons are supported.
MicroSD Icon = microsd_banner.bin
Slot 1 Icon = nand_banner.bin
Slot 2 Icon = gba_banner.bin
Folder Icon = folder_banner.bin
You can use NDS Banner Editor to make changes to them.
Full Changelog: v2.0.2...v2.0.3
v2.0.2
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Changes
- Supports the Quit Path function in nds-bootstrap v2.13.1, now quits to "/_nds/akmenunext/launcher.nds" if you use the "Quit Game" option.
- DSi build includes a
titlefolder for HiyaCFW users removing the need to install/update AKMenu-Next using NTM.
Pico Loader Usage (Supported Flashcarts Only)
- Navigate to Pico-Loader Releases.
- Download the version of Pico-Loader that corresponds with your flashcart. Its important to check your flashcart is supported! Using the wrong version may damage your flashcart!. To check, see the Supported Platforms section on the Pico-Loader repository.
- Extract the contents files inside the Pico-Loader download to the
_picofolder on the SD card. - Load up AKMenu-Next, go into the Settings, Navigate to the "nds-bootstrap" section and change "Game Loader" to "Pico-Loader".
Please ensure you are using Decrypted ROMs with Pico-Loader. If you need to run Encrypted ROMs, put a copy of the Nintendo DS ARM7 BIOS dump as biosnds7.rom in the _pico folder.
This release (akmenu-next-flashcart.zip) has also been tested on the DSPico Flashcart. To autoboot, please ensure both boot.nds and _picoboot.nds are copied over. Currently AKMenu-Next only runs in DS mode on the DSpico.
Full Changelog: v2.0.1...v2.0.2
v2.0.1
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed compatibility issue that may prevent newer versions of Pico-Loader from working
Pico Loader Usage (Supported Flashcarts Only)
- Navigate to Pico-Loader Releases.
- Download the version of Pico-Loader that corresponds with your flashcart. Its important to check your flashcart is supported! Using the wrong version may damage your flashcart!. To check, see the Supported Platforms section on the Pico-Loader repository.
- Extract the contents files inside the Pico-Loader download to the
_picofolder on the SD card. - Load up AKMenu-Next, go into the Settings, Navigate to the "nds-bootstrap" section and change "Game Loader" to "Pico-Loader".
Please ensure you are using Decrypted ROMs with Pico-Loader. If you need to run Encrypted ROMs, put a copy of the Nintendo DS ARM7 BIOS dump as biosnds7.rom in the _pico folder.
This release (akmenu-next-flashcart.zip) has also been tested on the DSPico Flashcart. To autoboot, please ensure both boot.nds and _picoboot.nds are copied over. Currently AKMenu-Next only runs in DS mode on the DSpico.
Full Changelog: v2.0.0...v2.0.1
v2.0.0
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed menu being wrong colour on default "Blue Skies" theme.
Changes
- Added support for Pico-Loader for Flashcarts thanks to @edo9300. This loader can be used as an alternative to nds-bootstrap.
Pico Loader Usage (Supported Flashcarts Only)
- Navigate to Pico-Loader Releases.
- Download the version of Pico-Loader that corresponds with your flashcart. Its important to check your flashcart is supported! Using the wrong version may damage your flashcart!. To check, see the Supported Platforms section on the Pico-Loader repository.
- Extract the contents files inside the Pico-Loader download to the
_picofolder on the SD card. - Load up AKMenu-Next, go into the Settings, Navigate to the "nds-bootstrap" section and change "Game Loader" to "Pico-Loader".
Please ensure you are using Decrypted ROMs with Pico-Loader. If you need to run Encrypted ROMs, put a copy of the Nintendo DS ARM7 BIOS dump as biosnds7.rom in the _pico folder.
This release (akmenu-next-flashcart.zip) has also been tested on the DSPico Flashcart. To autoboot, make a copy of boot.nds and name it as _picoboot.nds. Currently AKMenu-Next only runs in DS mode on the DSpico.
Full Changelog: v1.9.2...v2.0.0
Contributors
Assets 5
v1.9.2
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed bug causing save slots to not work
- Small icons view mode bug fixed by @Jan-Eric-B
Changes
- Chinese localization updated by @James-Makoto
- The "Help & About" window now shows the version of nds-bootstrap in use if
nds-bootstrap-release.verexists in the_ndsfolder
Full Changelog: v1.9.1...v1.9.2
Contributors
Assets 5
v1.9.1
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed bug that causes some unrelated settings to be changed in
globalsettings.iniwhen changing settings on the Flashcart version.
Full Changelog: v1.9...v1.9.1
v1.9
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Changes
- Added support for the nds-bootstrap-hb loader for the DSi for loading older homebrew that does not run with the default loader.
Full Changelog: v1.8...v1.9
v1.8
Autoboot files have been built from nds-miniboot and flashcart-bootstrap
For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see nds-bootstrap controls
Installation
Check the below links to install akmenu-next:
Updating
Follow the instructions to update AKMenu-Next and nds-bootstrap on the updating guide.
Changes
- Support for booting DSi/Modern Homebrew (allows for booting the Unlaunch installer and Twilightmenu++ from AKMenu-Next).
Full Changelog: v1.7.2...v1.8