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YSMenu
YSMenu
General
Author	Yasu, updated by RetroGameFan
Type	Kernels
Version	Update
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2019/10/08
Links
	Yasu (2009) - Multi Cart Update
	Website

Latest revision as of 08:45, 21 August 2024

YSMenu is a Custom Menu for DS FlashCards, which is able to boot GBA, NDS, and emulators. NDS Loader is same as official kernel.

Originally created by Yasu, it was updated by RetroGameFan in 2019 with improved compatibility and support for DSTT and R4 based carts.

Features

Simple directory view.
Can backup/restore SAV file.
Can delete file.
Can boot GBA/Emulators directly (Slot2 cart required).
Sleeps when DS is closed.

Installation

YSMenu by Yasu

Note that this guide is only for the original YSMenu made by Yasu (ver. 0903211700).

Before using, please make a backup of your microSD card and reformat it.

Requirements:

YSMenu0903211700.
The official TTMENU folder.
- For DSTTi, make sure your card is genuine but not a fake one, or it would be destroyed by the official fake-killer firmware.
- To prevent it, it is recommended to substitute with DSTT kernel (TTMENU.DAT fake-killer-disabled).

For DSTT users:

Run ttextract.exe with OFFICIAL TTMENU.DAT.
ttdldi.dat and ttpatch.dat will be extracted.
Copy ttdldi.dat, ttpatch.dat and YSMenu.ini to TTMenu directory in TF.
Rename YSMENU.nds to TTMENU.DAT and copy it to TF instead of official TTMENU.DAT.

For AceKard2 users:

Run akextract.exe with OFFICIAL akmenu4.nds. akloader.nds will be extracted.
Copy akloader.nds and YSMenu.ini to YSMenu directory in TF.
Rename YSMENU.nds to akmenu4.nds and copy it to TF instead of official akmenu4.nds.

Guide to make YSMenu work on the R4.

Multi Cart Update

In 2019, RetroGameFan has adapted YSMenu which can be installed in a simple manner for your respective FlashCards (e.g. DSTT, DSOne, DSTWO, M3, R4i-SDHC, R4iSDHC and other carts).

For more information please visit the release page (discussion thread).

Controls

A - Launch file

X - Delete file

L+R+X+Y+B+A - Soft reset (in game)

NDS:

Y - Select cheat codes

GBA:

Y - Load GBA to PSRAM in slot2

Start - Use PassMe function or to boot slot2 GBA.

If there is DEFAULT.NDS in microSD, it will be load automatically. Press B to stop it.

Known issues

DS to Wii connectivity for Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver - Connecting to Wii causes 2 white screens.

TTMenu - Sort games in Alphabetical Order (currently only sorts by Time).

Changelog

2019/04/07 (by RetroGameFan)

Release notes.

2009/03/26 17:00 (by Yasu)

Replace the library for EZ3in1+ to the WANKO's one.

2009/03/21 17:00

Supports EZ3in1+.

2009/02/07 16:30

Fix: some Icon not shown.
Game List now shows files specified by FILETYPE in ini.
sav creation size can be specified by savlib.dat.

2009/01/19 01:11

BugFix: Can't use some Slot2 Carts.
BugFix: Reset is always ON.
Update EZ3in1 library.
Change Loading screen for 1.17.
You can add external app buttons in START Menu by ini settings.

2009/01/01 00:00

ttextract now accepts inflated TTMENU.DAT.
Default DMA/Reset Setting in ini.
AK2i?

2008/10/21 18:00

Cheat Item Name/Note will be line broken when it is too wide.

2008/09/13 22:22

Fix: a bug about 12MB lager GBA on EZ3in1.
Literals Games/Saves/All Setting in ini.

2008/05/22 22:22

SAV extension setting in ini.
Fix: Not boot on DSLinker.
Fix: ttextract for 0xE5 patch.

2008/05/20 02:55

Simple Text Viewer.
Draws Frame also with skin (u can disable by ini setting).
Fix: a bug after softreset.

2008/04/21 01:15

patching for 0xE5 filename problem by ttextract
supports 8Mbit save?

2008/04/20 01:15

Adjust loading (related time problem?).
supports AceKard2.

2008/03/20 01:15

Brightness Setting in the ini file.
You can Disable File Deletion by ini.
Booting DS Firmware Menu Function.

2008/02/25 23:25

Fix homebrew judge, Unknown file icon.
Adjust loading (related DL-play?).

2008/02/24 24:00

Adjust for GBA Expansion Pack, Ewin, EZ3in1.

2008/02/23 23:23

Adjust: PSRAM load for EZ3in1, GBA Expansion Pack.

2008/02/15 02:15

Adjust: TimeStamp sorting.

2008/02/14 01:45

Fix a bug: Can't boot emu on M3Adaptor.

2008/02/13 02:30

Can sort file list by TimeStamp of SAV.
Supports EwinExpPak EZ4Deluxe SuperCard(without SRAM).
Fix some bugs.

2008/02/11 02:30

read settings from YSMenu.ini.
load cfg for NES to hvca.

2008/02/10 00:10

Function to write to NOR in EZ3in1.
Fix some bugs.

2008/01/29 02:30

Read loader from file.
Setup EZ3in1,M3 as RAM Expansion (for UBR).
Setup EZ3in1 as Rumble Pack.

2008/01/26 17:00

English version.

External links

Author's website (Original by Yasu) - http://home.usay.jp/pc/etc/nds
GBAtemp (Multi Cart Update by RetroGameFan) - https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243

@@ Line 5: / Line 5: @@
 |author=Yasu, updated by RetroGameFan
 |lastupdated=2019/10/08
-|type=System Tools
+|type=Kernels
-|version=update
+|version=Update
 |license=Mixed
-|download=https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew/ysmenu.7z
+|downloadraw=[https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/dshomebrew2/ysmenu0903211700.zip Yasu (2009)] - [https://gbatemp.net/download/retrogamefan-multi-cart-update.35737/ Multi Cart Update]
 |website=https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243
 }}
-YSMenu is a Custom Menu for DS FlashCards, which is able to boot GBA, NDS, and emulators. NDS Loader is same as official kernel. It supports DSTT and AceKard2.
+YSMenu is a Custom Menu for DS FlashCards, which is able to boot GBA, NDS, and emulators. NDS Loader is same as official kernel.
+Originally created by Yasu, it was updated by RetroGameFan in 2019 with improved compatibility and support for DSTT and R4 based carts.
 ==Features==
@@ Line 21: / Line 23: @@
 ==Installation==
-===Original method===
+===YSMenu by Yasu===
-To install TTMenu and YSMenu for DSTT, It's recommended to make a backup of your microSD card and reformat it.
+Note that this guide is only for the original YSMenu made by Yasu (ver. 0903211700).
-'''Requirements:'''
+Before using, please make a backup of your microSD card and reformat it.
-* Newest version of [http://home.usay.jp/pc/etc/nds/ YSMenu].
+Requirements:
+* YSMenu0903211700.
 * The official [http://www.ndstt.net/new_download.html TTMENU folder].
 ** For DSTTi, make sure your card is genuine but not a fake one, or it would be destroyed by the official fake-killer firmware.
-** To prevent it, it is recommended to substitute with DSTT kernel (fake-killer-disabled).
+** To prevent it, it is recommended to substitute with DSTT kernel ([http://filetrip.net/nds-downloads/flashcart-files/download-dstt-kernel-fake-killer-disabled-117a02-f5940.html TTMENU.DAT fake-killer-disabled]).
-** [http://filetrip.net/nds-downloads/flashcart-files/download-dstt-kernel-fake-killer-disabled-117a02-f5940.html TTMENU.DAT (fake-killer-disabled)].
-'''DSTT:'''
+For DSTT users:
 * Run ttextract.exe with OFFICIAL TTMENU.DAT.
 * ttdldi.dat and ttpatch.dat will be extracted.
@@ Line 37: / Line 40: @@
 * Rename YSMENU.nds to TTMENU.DAT and copy it to TF instead of official TTMENU.DAT.
-'''AceKard2:'''
+For AceKard2 users:
 * Run akextract.exe with OFFICIAL akmenu4.nds. akloader.nds will be extracted.
 * Copy akloader.nds and YSMenu.ini to YSMenu directory in TF.
 * Rename YSMENU.nds to akmenu4.nds and copy it to TF instead of official akmenu4.nds.
-'''R4:'''
+[https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-to-make-ysmenu-work-on-the-r4.97615/ Guide] to make YSMenu work on the R4.
-[http://gbatemp.net/topic/97615-guide-to-make-ysmenu-work-on-the-r4/ Guide To Make YSMenu Work On The R4.]
-===Alternative method (update 2019)===
-[https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243 RetroGameFan] has adapted YSMenu which can be installed in a simple manner for your respective FlashCards (e.g. DSTT, DSOne, DSTWO, M3, R4i-SDHC, R4iSDHC and other carts).
-Before installing, please format the MicroSD with Panasonic SD Formatter (provided).
-Then extract the [https://gbatemp.net/download/retrogamefan-multi-cart-update.35737/ updated YSMenu] by RetroGameFan, find the folder corredponding your Flashcard.
-Follow the included instructions depending on your FlashCard (the below method will enable dual booting).
+===Multi Cart Update===
+In 2019, RetroGameFan has adapted YSMenu which can be installed in a simple manner for your respective FlashCards (e.g. DSTT, DSOne, DSTWO, M3, R4i-SDHC, R4iSDHC and other carts).
-'''DSTT/DSTTi:'''
+For more information please visit the [https://gbatemp.net/download/retrogamefan-multi-cart-update.35737/ release page] ([https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243/ discussion thread]).
-* Make sure you already have the latest Firmware installed.
-* Extract these files from DSTTi-Clone TTMenu/YSMenu folder and copy to root of your SD:
-** Games folder.
-** TTMenu folder.
-** TTMenu.dat.
-** TTMenu.nds/YSMenu.nds.
-'''M3Real/M3iZero:'''
-* Make sure you already have the latest Sakura/TouchPod Kernel installed.
-* Extract these files from M3Real_M3iZero YSMenu folder and copy to root of your SD:
-** Games folder
-** TTMenu folder
-** SRESET.DAT
-** YSMenu.nds
-'''R4/R4i:'''
-* Make sure you already have the latest Firmware installed.
-* Extract the following files from R4-Clone YSMenu folder and copy to root of your SD:
-** Games folder
-** TTMenu folder
-** TTMenu.dat
-** YSMenu.nds
-'''DSOne/DSOnei:'''
-* Make sure you already have the the latest EOS Kernel installed.
-* Extract the files from the DSONEi SDHC YSMenu folder and copy to root of your SD:
-** Games folder
-** TTMenu folder
-** MSFORSC.nds
-** TTMenu.dat
-'''DSTWO:'''
-* Make sure you already have the latest EOS Kernel installed.
-* Extract the files from the DSTWO YSMenu folder and copy to root of your SD:
-** _dstwoplug folder
-** Games folder
-** TTMenu folder
-** _DS_MENU.DAT
-** TTMenu.dat
-==User guide==
-===Language===
-Change [YSMENU]LITERALS in YSMenu.ini if you use in English or another language (erase a semi-cron).
-If you use non-ASCII characters (e.g. Japanese), put next files for an encoding which you use to YSMenu directory (system.fon/system.ank/system.u2l/system.l2u).
-Put next files to YSMenu directory if you want/need/use (goomba.gba/PocketNES.gba/hvca.gba/YSMenu1.bmp/YSMenu2.bmp).
-===Limitations===
-Doesn't support Multiple Skins/Themes (It's possible using 3rd party Homebrew).
-Uses Official DSTT loaders - so any problems with DSTT then this will not fix them.
-Default Language/Help is Japanese, so some editing required change into English.
 ==Controls==
@@ Line 130: / Line 71: @@
 If there is DEFAULT.NDS in microSD, it will be load automatically. Press B to stop it.
-==Media==
+==Known issues==
-'''How to Install YSMenu on your DS Flashcart''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_mnV4ZbUF0 PeaSensei2]) <br>
+DS to Wii connectivity for Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver - Connecting to Wii causes 2 white screens.
-<youtube>9_mnV4ZbUF0</youtube>
+TTMenu - Sort games in Alphabetical Order (currently only sorts by Time).
 ==Changelog==
-'''2009/03/26 17:00'''
+'''2019/04/07''' (by RetroGameFan)
+* [https://gbatemp.net/download/retrogamefan-multi-cart-update.35737/ Release notes.]
+'''2009/03/26 17:00''' (by Yasu)
 * Replace the library for EZ3in1+ to the WANKO's one.
 '''2009/03/21 17:00'''
@@ Line 205: / Line 150: @@
 ==External links==
-* Author's website (Yasu) - http://home.usay.jp/pc/etc/nds
+* Author's website (Original by Yasu) - http://home.usay.jp/pc/etc/nds
-* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243
+* GBAtemp (Multi Cart Update by RetroGameFan) - https://gbatemp.net/threads/retrogamefan-updates-releases.267243
-[[Category:DS homebrew applications]]
-[[Category:DS homebrew system tools]]