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Releases: RocketRobz/TWLoader

v3.2

01 Feb 17:34
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What's new?

  • You can now touch the buttons in start/select menus. (added by @Jolty95)
  • You can now switch between official and unofficial bootstraps. (added by @Jolty95)
  • Bootstrap version number is now shown. (added by @Jolty95)
  • Added French and Italian languages for "Please insert a cartridge to continue." message in DS/DSi boot screen, below H&S screen.
  • If TWLNAND side isn't installed, you'll be taken back to HOME Menu when launching a game. (added by @Jolty95)

Improved?

Bug fixes?

  • "Set as donor ROM" no longer shows "Default" under. (fixed by @Jolty95)
  • Slot-1 can now be launched without crashing. (tested with a 3DS cartridge)
  • You should no longer get red Guru Meditation screen when trying to add a game from flashcard.

Please update the following files:
Updated in flashcardroot:

  • _nds/twloader.nds

Updated in sdroot:

  • _nds/nds-bootstrap.ini

v3.1

28 Jan 04:35
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What's new?

  • Search function! (by @Jolty95)
  • In order to get some games to save, set a donor rom that has saves working, for games that don't have saves working. A donor can also be unset, if some games aren't working.
  • TWLNAND side is now updated by the GUI (only for what NAND you're running the GUI on). (by @Jolty95)

Improvements

  • Startup screen (by PabloMK7) has been updated, and black screen length after startup screen should be short.
  • Add Games menu now has the new TWLoader logo.
  • Unsupported flashcards, like the CycloDS, now work. Put in a working Slot-1 card, take it out, then insert the flashcard. It will be read as "Unknown Cartridge".

Bugfixes

  • Various.

MPU settings added for

  • Rockman ZX/MegaMan ZX
  • Rockman ZX Advent/MegaMan ZX Advent
  • Rockman Zero Collection/MegaMan Zero Collection

Update the files changed in flashcardroot:

  • _nds/twloader.nds

Advanced users, right after pressing A to launch a game, you can manually set an MPU region/size. This will not work if MPU settings for the above games are already added.

  • No buttons: MPU region/size are set to 0.
  • B: Region 1.
  • X: Region 2.
  • Y: Region 3.
  • Left: Size is 1.
  • Right: Size is 3145728 (3MB).

v3.0.2

23 Jan 06:24
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Bug fixes

  • Loading games from flashcard works again.
  • @GerbilSoft has fixed internet not working for some users.

v3.0.1

22 Jan 22:25
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This version fixes a bug introduced in v3.0, so you should no longer get crashes in the CIA and 3DSX versions.
Bugs are fixed by @GerbilSoft.

Changes

  • TWLoader's HOME Menu banner has the glossy effect removed.
  • New HOME Menu icon. The HOME Menu icon cache will have to be cleared for the new icon to show up.

Lots of NEW in v3.0!

22 Jan 06:15
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I've been working on this version for days, and now I bring you v3.0!

What's new?

  • Brand new logo by Joom!
  • Slot-1 icon/text is now read! (thanks to @GerbilSoft)
  • 3DS carts can now be launched as well!
  • Box art for Slot-1 (NTR/TWL only)!
  • The Galaxy Eagle flashcard is confirmed working!
  • You can now manually change the language of the GUI.
  • Your name will be shown at the top-left of the top screen, the next time you launch a rom in TWLoader!
  • Per-game settings! Press SELECT, and change some settings for a specific game!
  • Added a start menu! You can change the game location, and start GBARunner2!

And that's not all! I'm also bringing you...

  • A 3DSX demo version! Yep, you heard right! OFW users can now try out TWLoader, before they decide they can switch to CFW!

Improvements

  • L and R buttons are now used for switching pages!
  • The "?" box art images are no longer solid black.
  • .sav files are not created for homebrew roms.
  • A rom path can now be set manually in "settings.ini"! It should be set to ROM_FOLDER, and/or FCROM_FOLDER (for flashcards).
  • The DS/DSi boot screen now has all 6 languages!
  • The AKRPG, O-R4, R4iDSN, and R4i Gold RTS flashcards should now work with the "Add Games" feature!
  • TWLoader no longer checks for existing boxart every time it starts, and checks for missing boxart if they don't exist.

Bug fixes

  • TWLoader no longer crashes when there's no .nds or .ini files.
  • Got rid of some memory leaks! (thanks to @GerbilSoft)
  • Some other bug fixes I can't think of.

So, with all that said, enjoy the new version!

v2.4.2

16 Jan 06:06
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Improvements:

  • Unicode banners are now handled correctly.
  • Some more text are translated, in settings, and the "START" text in game select.

Bugfixes:

  • Holding left or right too early can cause the frame/cursor in the menu to become misaligned with the game icons.
  • Fixed a potential crash when launching a game.
  • Launching a game from flashcard no longer takes you to bootstrap.
  • TWLoader is no longer stuck on "Now checking TWLoader version..." on auto-update.

v2.4.1

15 Jan 06:58
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Two releases in one day.

Bugfixes:

  • TWLoader is no longer stuck on "Now checking TWLoader version...". It's confirmed this time!
  • Slot-1 launching (in SD game list) should work this time.

v2.4

15 Jan 05:27
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This is a big update!

Additions:

  • You can now pick a game on your flashcard, and add it to TWLoader! Be sure to clear the "sdmc:/roms/flashcard/nds" folder.
  • Box art is now downloaded for games on the flashcard.
  • Box art now moves up when game is launching.
  • Save files are now supported! Make sure you have the latest bootstrap release (Press X in Settings).
  • New boot animation, made by PabloMK7!

Improvements/Bugfixes:

  • Many improvements/bugfixes are done by GerbilSoft.
  • TWLoader is no longer stuck on "Now checking TWLoader version..."

v2.3.1

11 Jan 06:06
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Additions:

  • Message box.
  • Logging.

Improvements/Bugfixes:

  • Box art for other regions are now download.
  • Banner data is now cached when first read from .nds files. Should fix crashing bug.
  • TWLoader will now update when there's a latest version available.

v2.3

10 Jan 03:40
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Improvements:

  • The ":" in the time at the top-right now blinks.
  • Some textures are freed up if they aren't in use.

Bugfixes:

  • Game counter bug if you have 100 games, is fixed.
  • Once again tried to fix the crashing bug of reading banners from really big roms.

Addition:

  • Added 80MB SystemMode CIA in case the bugfix doesn't work.