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TWiLight Menu++

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TWiLight Menu++
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General
AuthorDS-Homebrew
TypeTitle Launchers
Version27.9.0
LicenseGPL-3.0
Last Updated2024/09/27
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TWiLight Menu++ is an open-source DSi Menu upgrade/replacement for the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo DS flashcards. It can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, GameBoy (Color), GameBoy Advance, Sega GameGear/Master System & Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs, as well as DSTWO plugins (if you use a DSTWO) and videos.

Features

  • Launch DS, DS, and DS Ware ROMs from the SD card and/or flashcard, via nds-bootstrap (comes included with the app).
  • For flashcards, the flashcard kernel/firmware can optionally be used to boot the games, but only for regular DS games, and DS⁽ⁱ⁾-Enhanced games in DS mode.
  • Automatic on-the-fly AP-patching! Drag and drop your ROMs onto the SD card, and play, without any additional steps.
  • The included AP-patches are loaded for a specific game, by nds-bootstrap, and the patching is done in RAM, leaving your original ROM untouched.
  • Bring the DSi Menu to your DS Phat/lite, by putting TWLMenu++ on a flashcard.
  • First DS flashcard UI to show animated icons from DS-Enhanced, DS-Exclusive, and DS Ware games.
  • Set the language to your preference.
  • 10 save slots for DS games.
  • For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Overclock your DS games to 133mhz, faster than normal DS clock speed of 67mhz.
  • For DSi/3DS/2DS users: Change sound frequency from 32kHz to 48kHz for higher sound quality.
  • Directly access the flashcard's microSD card, and switch to and from there anytime (Only applies to compatible flashcards).
  • Run the last played ROM on TWiLight Menu++ startup.
  • Play retro games from these consoles:
    • Atari XEGS, via XEGS-DS (.xex and .atr).
    • Atari 2600, via StellaDS (.a26 only).
    • Atari 5200, via A5200DS (.a52 only).
    • Atari 7800, via A7800DS (.a78 only).
    • NES/Famicom, via nesDS.
    • (Super) GameBoy (Color), via GameYob.
    • Sega Master System/Game Gear, via S8DS.
    • Sega MegaDrive/Genesis, via jEnesisDS (or PicoDriveTWL, if ROM is above 3MB) (.gen only).
    • Super Nintendo/Famicom, via SNEmulDS.
    • PC-Engine/TurboGrafx-16, via NitroGrafx.
    • GameBoy Advance, via GBARunner2 or the DS' native GBA mode, which the latter requires one of these Slot-2 flashcards:
      • M3.
      • G6.
      • SuperCard SD/MiniSD/MicroSD.
      • EZ-Flash (before Omega) (Saving does not work).
  • Play videos: Using GBARunner2 or native GBA mode.
  • 3DS/2DS users: Play DS games in 16:10 widescreen! Not all games will work with this feature.

Installation

Release includes nds-bootstrap.

User guide

Useful links

Emulators on the DS/DSi

Below is the list of emulators and loaders that have been bundled into TWiLight Menu++ (in /_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/). They can be run on DS/DSi/3DS (in DS/DSi mode).

Format Loader Extensions Save file
ARGV1 Native .argv
Atari 2600 StellaDS .a26
Atari 5200 A5200DS .a52
Atari 7800 A7800DS .a78
Atari XEGS A8DS (XEGS-DS) .xex, .atr
ColecoVision S8DS, ColecoDS .col
DS nds-bootstrap, flashcard kernel, native .nds, .dsi, .ids, .srl, .app saves/[rom name].sav2
DSiWare Unlaunch, nds-bootstrap .nds, .dsi, .ids, .srl, .app saves/[rom name].pub, saves/[rom name].prv
DSTWO Plugin DSTWO3 .plg
Game Boy (Color) GameYob DS .gb, .sgb, .gbc [rom name].sav
Game Boy Advance GBARunner24, native5 .agb, .gba, .mb [rom name].sav
Game Gear S8DS .gg [rom name].gg.sav
Genesis/Mega Drive jEnesisDS, PicoDriveTWL .gen [rom name].srm6
Intellivision Nintellivision .int
Master System S8DS .sms [rom name].sms.sav
Neo Geo Pocket (Color) NGPDS .ngp, .ngc /data/ngpds/[rom name].ngp.fla
Fast Video FastVideoDS .fv
NES/Famicom nesDS .nes, .fds [rom name].sav
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 NitroGrafx .pce
Rocket Video Rocket Video Player .rvid
SG-1000 S8DS, ColecoDS .sg
Sord M5 ColecoDS .m5
SNES SNEmulDS .smc, .sfc [rom name].srm
WonderSwan (Color) NitroSwan .ws, .wsc ???
Xvid tuna-viDS .avi
  1. Text files containing the path to a DS homebrew app and arguments to launch it with, see nds-hb-menu’s README for more info
  2. Only for retail ROMs, homebrew do not have specific save files
  3. Only works from a SuperCard DSTWO flashcard as it has additional processing power and RAM inside the flashcard
  4. When running in DSi Mode, it can use the DSP for better sound
  5. Requires a Slot-2 flashcart and thus only works on DS Phat and DS Lite
  6. jEnesis can only save when running from a flashcard, but PicoDriveTWL can save from SD and flashcard

Notes on specific emulators

RAM Disks:

  • In order for jEnesisDS, neoDS and SNEmulDS to work on the DSi SD card, you’ll have to use a RAM disk with nds-bootstrap.
  • RAM disk makers exist for jEnesisDS & SNEmulDS and are built into TWiLight Menu++. You will need to create your own RAM disk for neoDS. See Creating RAM Disks on how to do so.
  • The reason why RAM disks are used is because these emulators, ARM7 hooks don’t work properly.

Comparison between PicoDriveTWL and jEnesisDS:

PicoDriveTWL jEnesisDS
Made for DSi. Made for DS.
Does not require RAM Disks. Require RAM Disks.
Support saving on DSi SD cards, quicker loading time. Does not support saving on DSi SD cards.
Support arguments. Does not support arguments.
2.5MB limit on Flashcard (can use DSi extra RAM & DS Memory Pak). 3MB limit on all platforms.
No sound. With sound emulation.
Extremely choppy. Smooth framerate.

FAQ

Q. How do I fix getting a white screen when booting TWiLight Menu++?

First, try putting the console in sleep mode (e.g. closing the console’s lid, or pressing the sleep button on the O2DS), then wake up the console from it.

If that doesn’t work, format your SD card to FAT32 with 32 KB cluster/allocation size.

If that also doesn’t work, try a different SD card.

Q. Where is the Acekard/Wood UI theme?

The acekard (also called Wood UI) theme was removed due to its buggy behaviour and causing SD Card corruption. Please wait for a fix.

Progress for the return of this theme can be found in this PR.

Q. How do I fix TWiLight Menu++ restarting or giving a Guru Meditation Error when launching a game?

Go into TWLMenu++ Settings, and disable Update recently played list.

Q. Why do I get a white screen when trying to load a game from SD card?

First, check the nds-bootstrap compatibility list and make sure your game is compatible.

Try with all cheats disabled for that game as some cheats are not compatible with nds-bootstrap at the moment, you can use L to disable all cheats for a game.

If it worked before, delete the fatTable and patchOffsetCache folders in sd:/_nds/nds-bootstrap/

Q. How do I use cheats?

You need to have a cheat DB in the form of a usrcheat.dat file in the sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/extras/ folder.

The most updated cheat database is DeadSkullzJr’s.

On the 3DS, this database is available in the Universal-Updater app as NDS Cheat Databases. This will automatically install it to the required location.

Alternatively, you can use r4cce to create your own cheat DB.

Q. How do I show a custom picture on the top screen of the DSi theme?

A random .png image in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/dsimenu/photos/ will be shown each time the menu is loaded.

The images(s) must be no bigger than 208x156.

If you have errors, it’s most likely an error with the image size. Please use tinypng to reduce the size.

Q. How do I get games?

You can download homebrew games from Universal-DB and GameBrew. To get dumps of your retail games:

  • On DS you can use GodMode9i to dump your GBA games and, if you have a Slot-2 flashcard, DS games.
  • On DSi you can use GodMode9i to dump your DS games and DSiWare.
  • On 3DS you can use GodMode9 to dump your DS games, DSiWare, and Virtual Console titles.

Q. Can I get the save files from my game cards onto my SD card or vice versa?

Yes, you can use GodMode9i on DSi and 3DS or Checkpoint on 3DS.

Q. How do I change TWiLight Menu++’s language?

Open TWiLight Menu++ settings, you can do this by holding SELECT while loading TWiLight Menu++.

Press L or Y once (on flashcard/3DS) or twice (on DSi). Change the first option until you see the language you want, then exit settings.

You may also want to change the next two options as they control the language of DS games and their titles in TWiLight Menu++.

Q. Is this a DS(i) emulator?

No, this is not an emulator. The menu and DS games (loaded via nds-bootstrap) are ran natively in the console’s DS/DSi mode.

The only consoles emulated are the past consoles, but partially for GBA (as some or all parts like graphics are ran natively).

Q. Why isn’t touch input working on sudokuhax?

Depending on the save file of sudokuhax, the touch screen inputs may not work.

Q. Can The Biggest Loser boot TWiLight Menu++?

No. As The Biggest Loser is a Slot-1 game, and not a DSiWare game, SD access is disabled when running Slot-1 cards.

Controls

DSi, 3DS, SEGA Saturn, Homebrew Launcher themes:

Left/Right - Select a game/app

A/Start - Launch game/app

L/R/Select+Left/Right - Switch pages

Select+Up/Down, then release Select (DSi/Saturn/HBL theme) - Switch between SD card and flashcard

X - Delete/hide game

Y - Per-game settings

Select (DSi/Saturn/HBL theme) - The Select menu or DS Classic Menu (Where system menu, TWiLight Menu++ Settings, and GBA Mode can be accessed)

Select+X - Set default starting directory

Per-game setting:

X - Cheat menu

A - Toggle cheat (in cheat menu)

B - Exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

X - Save and exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

Y - Show cheat description (in cheat menu)

L - Disable all cheats (in cheat menu)

R4 theme:

Up/Down - Select a game/app

A - Launch game/app

L - Switch between the SD card and flashcard

Y - Per-game settings

Per-game setting:

X - Cheat menu

A - Toggle cheat (in cheat menu)

B - Exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

X - Save and exit cheat menu (in cheat menu)

Y - Show cheat description (in cheat menu)

L - Disable all cheats (in cheat menu)

Boot shortcuts:

These should be pressed on the TWiLight Menu++ splash screen/right after the Nintendo DSi splash screen.

Select - Open settings

A+B+X+Y - Reset all TWiLight Menu++ settings

B - Boot the last ran ROM

Media

SRLoader (now TWiLight Menu++) - DS and (S)GB(C) from SD Card on DSi (Rojelio Reyes)

Changelog

v27.9.0

  • What's new?
    • The AP-fix for SaGa 3 has been fixed to work on nds-bootstrap!
      • The AP-fix (by RetroGameFan) was not working due to nds-bootstrap's patch code. The fixed version of the AP-fix relocates the branching code to an area where it's not affected by nds-bootstrap's patch code.
    • Added AP-fix for Okamiden (Spanish translation)!
    • If a corrupt .nds file has been detected, it'll now show a message saying that either the title and/or SD card is corrupted, and prevent it from launching.
      • Please note the detection system isn't perfect, and certain corrupt .nds files could still be launched.
    • The original DSi Menu scroll speed has been restored for the DSi theme!
    • Custom icons can now be assigned to individual argv files!
    • For faster booting of old DS homebrew (as well as GBARunner2), the Load Bootloader setting is now set to Direct by default.
    • Removed Slot-1 Touch Mode setting.
      • Due to the improvements made to sound frequency changing, DSi touch mode has caused very low quality sound output when nds-bootstrap switches to DS touch mode.
      • This unfortunately means that games running in DSi mode via SCFG access for Slot-1 can no longer use camera features. Attempting to use camera features will now cause the game to crash.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed misdetection of Harvest Moon DS Cute as homebrew.
    • 3DS theme: Fixed bottom START button on the touch screen not doing anything.
    • DSi theme: Fixed drop down animation playing 5 frames behind a white screen.
    • DSi theme: Fixed top screen appearing with white tint.
    • Fixed low quality sound output on DSi/3DS consoles.

v27.8.0

  • What's new?
    • Due to the game compatibility improvements made in nds-bootstrap, there are now no known incompatible games for B4DS mode!
    • On DSi consoles, features related to the BPTWL I2C chip (such as the volume icon, 4-bar battery icon, and brightness changing) are now hidden if the chip is found bricked.
  • Bug fixes
    • Improved retail/homebrew detection by first checking if it's a retail title, before assuming it's homebrew.
    • Pressing D-Pad Left/Right in the Wood UI theme now jumps by the amount of titles displayed.
    • Fixed leftover ? icons shown in place of folder icons when exiting/entering a folder in the Wood UI theme.
    • Improved rumble detection to not take a long time.
    • Optimized touch screen mode switching code to fix where the sound would no longer play on certain DSi/3DS consoles.
    • Fixed where switching to the Misc settings page in TWLMenu++ Settings would cause a crash in some cases.
    • Fixed where touching the DSi theme icon in the Manual would have no effect.

v27.7.1 (hotfix)

  • Fixed long nds-bootstrap nightly .ver files (from recent nightly builds) causing TWLMenu++ Settings to crash on open. They are now shortened to 7 chars. like past .ver files.

v27.7.0

  • What's new?
    • Added closed lid / improper sleep mode detection. When detection succeeds, you'll be asked if the console's lid was closed during startup.
    • Wood UI theme: Added small icon listing mode! To use the new mode, press SELECT button while in the theme until the mode activates.
    • All folders starting with _ are now hidden.
    • A border with the set user color is now displayed under the Manual title bar.
    • Switching manual pages now fades the screens to white and out.
    • DS Classic Menu: Added blue and purple battery colors for DSi/3DS.
      • Purple color is exclusive to DSi consoles in DSi mode.
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • The Back folder is now always displayed first.
    • Fixed icon movement animation not playing when re-arranging an icon.
    • DS Classic Menu: Keep cursor visible when launching a title.
    • DSi theme: Fixed system settings icon shifted left when launching.
    • Manual pages no longer display corrupted colors.
    • Other minor fixes.

v27.6.0

  • What's new?
    • In an effort to reduce CPU/battery usage, the bottom screen drawing code (handled by gl2D) is now only run when animation and/or movement occurs, instead of running every frame.
      • If you previously used one of the low frame rate settings before they got removed, this change may possibly save even more battery than those settings (depending on how much/little happens on-screen)!
      • To test this at it's fullest, leave the console running the DSi menu theme with no animated icons on-screen, and find out how long the console runs (after a full charge).
    • @mentusfentus: DS Classic Menu: Improved clock hands and added outer shadow to the clock & calendar, making the top screen appear even closer to the original DS/DS Lite menu! (#2450)
  • Bug fix
    • @Lorenzooone: Fixed partial main RAM clear on DS debugger hardware when launching Slot-1. (#2449)

v27.5.3

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: v2.0 of Pokémon: Silver Yellow Version is now AP-patched.
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fix
  • Known bug
    • The bug where switching to the Misc page in TWLMenu++ Settings with SCFG access for flashcards has not been fixed. The cause of this is unknown, and may not be fixed anytime soon.

v27.5.2

v27.5.1

  • @mentusfentus: DSi-based themes: Fixed launching app with wrong info when sorting by recent.

v27.5

  • What's new?
    • You can now have TWLMenu++ autoboot on your 3DS or 2DS console, with a setting called Set Luma Autoboot (in the Misc settings page)!
    • Adding GBARunner3 just got easier! You no longer need to add a specific setting to settings.ini (which was GBARUNNER3_TEST = 1), and now only GBARunner3.nds needs to be placed in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/!
    • Genesis and SNES ROMs are now visible on flashcards again!
      • If the filetype for the ROM(s) is .md, it'll not be visible until you set the Gen/MD emulator to PicoDriveTWL in TWLMenu++ Settings.
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • @mentusfentus: Fixed cursor behavior when sorting by recently played (#2430)
    • Wood theme: Icon zoom animation has been slowed down by a frame to closely replicate the animation from the original Wood UI menu.

v27.4

  • What's new?
    • v3.2.3 of Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul is now AP-patched.
  • Bug fixes
    • A confirmed-working fix for where the rotating cubes appear behind box art in the 3DS theme!
    • @mentusfentus: DSi-based themes: Fixed incorrect icons & bubble text rapidly changing.

v27.3.2 (hotfix #2)

  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed an issue caused by a devkitARM (and libnds?) update, where opening the DS Classic Menu on DS flashcards would cause TWLMenu++ to crash and restart.
    • 3DS/2DS users: Updating via Universal-Updater now works again.
      • Note that you'll no longer be able to update TWLMenu++ and nds-bootstrap nightly builds, due to the TWLBot account being made private.

v27.3.1 (hotfix)

  • What's new?
    • Some A-Data and Lexar branded SD cards will no longer show the SD prompt.
    • The SD prompt (for bad/fake/untested SD cards) will now only display when first booting TWLMenu++ on DSi. Turning off the DSi and turning it back on will make the prompt appear again.
    • A new message will now display when an SD card is not inserted.

v27.3.0

  • What's new?
    • Readded the Wood UI theme folder. (sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/akmenu/themes/)
    • Added SD card brand detection, in order to prevent booting TWLMenu++ on bad/fake SD cards.
      • Please note that the detection system isn't perfect, as certain bad/fake SD cards are known to reuse CIDs of good SD cards.
      • This feature does not work on flashcards, as the DLDI system does not support reading CIDs.
    • Added a .ini-only setting to swap the DS and DSi splash screens.
      • Open sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini, and add OPPOSITE_SPLASH = 1 underneath the DSI_SPLASH line. As a result, you'll see the DSi splash on DS consoles, and the DS splash on DSi and 3DS consoles.
    • The Unlaunch installer is no longer launchable on the 3DS theme, as with no successful fix attempts, past versions have caused a crash when attempting to launch it.
    • The frame rate feature has been removed, as it has served no purpose.
  • Bug fix (Wood UI theme)
    • Screen position has been fixed when opening the theme.

v27.2.2 (hotfix)

  • Bug fix (Wood UI theme)
    • Reverted improved icon scroll speed to fix icon load bugs.
      • As a result, scrolling through many entries at once (by holding Up/Down or via touch) seems to no longer cause a crash.

v27.2.1

  • What's new? (Wood UI theme)
    • Brightness icon has been added! Visible and functional on DS Phat, DS Lite, and DSi consoles (the 3rd of which runs in DSi mode).
    • Added better scrolling!
      • @stripes-8: File list scrolls when the selection passes half of the list rather than the very end. As a result, you can now scroll using touch by holding the 1st or 4th selection down (or top/bottom half in list mode).
      • Scrolling speed has been improved!
    • @stripes-8: Directory path is only displayed if directories are shown. (This is what chyyran did before.)
    • @stripes-8: Changed list view line height from 11 to 15 to make the file list easier to read. (This is also what chyyran did before.)
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed where DSi-based themes would show a Guru Meditation Error screen when running from certain flashcards such as R4i 3DS RTS (r4ids.cn), and/or when exiting from nds-bootstrap.
    • Some custom fonts are no longer shown glitched on flashcards.
    • Fixed where launching a GBA cartridge in DS Classic Menu causes TWLMenu++ to restart.
    • Fixed GBA ROM getting overwritten by save data when launching a GBA ROM in native GBA mode, and if the file extension is uppercase.
    • Fixed loading flashcard saves stored in SD TWLMenu folder with flashcard kernel.
  • Known bug (Wood UI theme)
    • Scrolling through many entries at once (by holding Up/Down or via touch) may sometimes cause a crash. (Not tested in list mode.)

v27.2.0

  • What's new?
    • You've asked, we listened, and now after nearly 4 years, the Wood UI theme returns to TWiLight Menu++! Thank you for your longtime patience!
    • @mentusfentus, @DieGo367, and @edo9300: DS Classic Menu has been improved to closely resemble the original DS/DS Lite menu as possible, with additions such as analog clock, calendar, name display, and more!
    • Added a feature to change where DS(i) save files are placed. By default, they are placed in the saves folder in the same location as the ROMs, but can be changed to place them straight in the ROM folder, or in a saves folder within the TWiLightMenu folder (similar to RetroArch).
      • Placing the saves in the ROM folder will disable save slots in order to not slow down loading the ROM folder too much.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed a long-standing bug where the icon palettes would sometimes appear glitched in the R4 theme and DS Classic Menu.
    • Some minor fixes.
  • Known issues
    • As the Wood UI theme has been re-written using the R4 theme as the base (as a way to work around the SD corruption bug), elements of the R4 theme have been left over, such as the message box (used by per-game settings and cheat menus, as well as general messages), English-only text, and the code which loads the game icons and infos (scrolling speed may vary, as a result).
    • Pressing START in Wood UI will open DS Classic Menu.
    • 5px-wide clock colon images will not display properly in Wood UI.

v27.1.2 (hotfix)

  • What's new?
    • MBK settings from the DSi header of homebrew ROMs will now be set. Should fix support for such ROMs that may happen to use differing and/or odd settings.
      • Does not apply to DSiWarehax and/or CycloDS iEvolution users.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed an overlooked bug which caused a white screen crash when the language and/or region select screens would appear. (A common bug for first-time users.)

v27.1.1

  • What's new?
    • DSi-based themes: On DS flashcards, large cheat lists no longer cause a crash. To achieve this:
      • SFX is now unloaded when opening the cheat menu.
      • The complete font is no longer loaded, and instead will load font tiles into an LRU cache.
    • Due to the above feature freeing up plenty of RAM space, the DSi-type fonts will now be loaded on all consoles instead of the DS-type fonts.
      • If you're creating a custom font, you now just need large.nftr and/or small.nftr.
    • @mentusfentus: Page switch SFX now pans left and right.
  • Bug fixes
    • Some weird bugs have appeared since v26.9.0 due to enabling LTO. To fix them, LTO has been disabled in areas where the bugs have occurred.
    • Fixed an overlooked bug where the R4 and GBC themes would appear with a blank ROM list if the page number (for DSi-based themes) is not the first.

v27.1.0: Earth Day Release

  • What's new?
    • Top screen of the R4 and GBC themes now uses the same font as the bottom screen!
    • Cursor in the R4 and GBC themes, as well as the Settings menu, has been replaced with highlighted text of your favorite color!
      • Does not affect the SEGA Saturn-themed settings menu.
      • Like the original R4 menu, selecting the music icon in the R4 theme now boots Moonshell!
      • Install your preferred Moonshell version, then place _moonshl.nds on the SD root.
      • Moonshell will run with TWL clock speed on DSi or 3DS consoles.
    • @mentusfentus: Cursor now moves smoothly in DS Classic Menu!
    • @spellboundtriangle: Added widescreen support for CTGP Nitro v1.1.0.
    • When a Guru Mediation Error occurs, the master brightness is now cleared, in case if an error occurs with the screens fully white or black.
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • ESRB splash screen (disabled by default) now appears when launching a DS(i) game with the R4 or GBC theme!
    • Fixed game-skipping count when pressing Left/Right in the R4 or GBC theme.

v27.0.0

  • DSi-based themes: Startup time has been decreased by 2 seconds!
    • Console icons are now only loaded when such ROMs are listed.
  • R4 theme: Added support for the original .bmp skin files!
  • Moved the Game Loader setting from the nds-bootstrap settings page to the Games and Apps settings page.
  • File/Directory listings are now logged.
  • Like with the rest of our April Fools features, the .ntrb format is now hidden on days except for April 1st!
  • Fixed a long-standing bug where TWLMenu++ would crash if single-character files are found. (ex. X.gb)
  • 3DS theme: Fixed a returning bug (due to LTO), where the box art would appear behind the rotating cubes.
  • Fix GBA bios.bin detection on flashcards.
  • Re-compiled the included FastVideoDSPlayer build.
  • The libnds sleep mode function is now fully disabled, in order for TWLMenu++ to properly boot with SLEEP_MODE = 0 set in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini and on consoles which trigger sleep mode with the console lid opened.
  • Other minor fixes and improvements.

v26.9.0

  • April Fools Feature: Added support for the new .ntrb format, made by Skylark and @rvtr. This is used for ShaberuSoft applications, discovered by them + @Kaisaan in NitroSDK.
  • Applied link-time optimization in order to trim out unused code.
  • N5 autoboot files have been discovered to work on R4-PLUS flashcards.

v26.8.0

  • What's new?
    • Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v3.2.2).
    • @reddleak: Improved the DSi theme's dropdown startup animation to closely resemble the one in the original DSi Menu!
    • @reddleak: Added the ability to set default starting directory by pressing Select + X buttons!
    • @reddleak: Added show empty boxes option.
    • Can be set to hide the empty boxes in the DSi theme.
    • @lifehackerhansol: Autoboot file for Original R4SDHC is no longer out of date.
    • @reddleak: Added delay to scrolling in the Saturn theme.
    • Improved .md file detection for Genesis/MD ROMs.
    • @reddleak: Asterisk is now displayed when a setting has been changed in TWLMenu++ Settings.
    • @reddleak: Confirmation message is now displayed when exiting cheat menu without saving.
    • roms folder has been re-added! This is useful for first-time users who may not know where to put ROMs and/or users who want to easily organize their ROMs.
  • Bug fixes
    • @reddleak: Fix HBL music looping issue.
    • @reddleak: Error sound no longer plays when reaching the end of the page in the Saturn theme.

v26.7.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v3.2).
    • Moved color mode tables from NitroFS to sd:/_nds/colorLut/.
    • Various: Updated translations and added (untested) Galician language!
    • SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive ROMs with the .md extension are now supported!
    • Genesis/Mega Drive and SNES ROMs are no longer displayed on flashcards, as the emulators (except for new SNEmulDS versions) which run them do not support arguments.
    • If GBARunner3 is set to be used, the BIOS message is now displayed for all GBA games.
    • DSiWare titles with NTRJ TID now launch on flashcards, regardless if compatible or not.
      • Implemented because of some DSiWare prototypes using said TID, as well as some being supported by nds-bootstrap.
    • On DSi/3DS, NDMA is now used to clear RAM slightly faster when transitioning between TWLMenu++ screen modes, as well as loading .nds files.
    • SCSD string is now checked within the DLDI name for SuperCard MiniSD support as well.
    • @DieGo367: Changed font palette of disabled buttons in DS Classic Menu.
    • Added a setting to hide the Rocket Robz logo.
    • As ROMs can be placed anywhere on the SD card (except for folders starting with _), the roms folder has been removed.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed GBA Fire Emblem games not booting when using the native GBA mode.
    • Fixed Classic NES Series stuck on white screen when using the native GBA mode.
      • Only early Famicom Mini games and the iQue collection are known to boot properly.
    • Fixed Iridion II freeze bug when using the native GBA mode. (Patch by @Dartz150)
    • Rapid presses now work again in the 3DS theme!

v26.6.0

  • What's new?
    • @lifehackerhansol: Added autoboot support for r4dspro.com flashcards.
    • Slightly sped up boot times when booting a GBA ROM using the native mode on DS or DS Lite.
  • Bug fixes
    • Tried again to fix the bug where the Unlaunch installer wouldn't boot with the 3DS theme.
    • Fixed A5200DS not booting on DSi/3DS consoles in DSi mode.

v26.5.1

  • What's new?
    • When using hiyaCFW to launch TWLMenu++, Unlaunch will no longer start it.
    • This is done in case if the console's NAND chip no longer functions and you're starting hiyaCFW via ntrboot.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed attempting to use nds-bootstrap to run homebrew on flashcards.
    • Updated last year text in the Rocket Robz screen.

v26.5.0

  • What's new?
    • Added AP-fix for Spanish translation of Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
    • After launch, a message for if FAT takes a while to init on DSi/3DS SD Card is now displayed.
    • @DieGo367: Added show photo setting.
  • Bug fixes
    • Wario Land 4 will no longer launch without a GBA BIOS.
    • Attempted to fix the bug where the Unlaunch installer wouldn't boot using the 3DS theme.
    • @DieGo367: Fixed crash when missing pictochat/dlp/browser and cursor is over a folder.
  • Known bug
    • Year text in the Rocket Robz screen still displays 2023 as the last year.

v26.4.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v3.1).
    • Add RAM limitation message (no music) for Glory Days: Tactical Defense on DS flashcards.
    • @DieGo367: DSi-based themes: Tweak startup jingle / music conditions.
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed DSi Sound not being auto-set as a donor ROM in order for DSi-Enhanced games to run in DSi mode in DSiWare exploits (such as Memory Pit, Flipnote Lenny, stylehax, etc.).
    • Getting SysNAND region and launcher app settings works again.
    • @DieGo367: Fixed Slot-1 not loading in DS Classic Menu.
    • @DieGo367: DSi-based themes: Reworked box art clearing and missing box arts.
    • @NightScript370: Theme is now the default music option.
    • Fixed startup jingle not playing in 3DS theme with 3DS menu music set.

v26.3.1

  • What's new?
    • Added AP-fix for Italian translation of Chrono Trigger.
  • Bug fix
    • nesDS is now in it's proper location of sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/ once again.

v26.3.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul.
    • Added DSi build of A5200DS to run Bosconian at full speed!
    • Switched to the new version of nesDS!
    • For nesDS to work, you need to move the .nds file out of the nesDS folder in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/.
    • @edo9300: Updated the DS Classic Menu to function more closely to the DS/DS Lite system menu!
    • Various: Updated translations and add Kazakh language!
  • Bug fixes
    • GFX_STATUS register is now cleared before booting homebrew.
    • @Dartz150: Added fix for Top Gun: Combat Zones when running in native GBA mode with Slot-2 flashcard.
  • Known bug
    • Some font characters are missing for the Kazakh language to properly display.

v26.2.0

  • What's new?
    • Added GBA/DS Phat color mode!
    • Box art/photo color de-banding is now useable on debug/dev DS consoles.
    • @edo9300: Brightness level can now be changed on DS Phat consoles.
    • @lifehackerhansol: Added autoboot files for the EZ-Flash Vi and r4i.cn carts.
    • @R-YaTian: Added some AP and widescreen patches.
  • Bug fixes
    • @edo9300: Fixed detection of DS Phat or DS Lite console.
    • @edo9300: Fixed buffer overflow in slot1launch.
    • R4/GBC themes: Fixed file list not scrolling down to selected file, after selecting the Game icon.

v26.1.1

  • What's new?
    • Added a new feature where you can test out the upcoming GBARunner3!
    • To enable it, set GBARUNNER3_TEST to 1 in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini
    • Build from source code here: https://github.com/Gericom/GBARunner3
    • Copy bootstrap.nds to sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/emulators/, and rename to GBARunner3.nds
    • Launch a GBA game, and report any issues you encounter to https://github.com/Gericom/GBARunner3/issues
    • As of this TWLMenu++ release, GBARunner3 currently doesn't work on DS flashcards.
    • If you want good compatibility when playing GBA games, please stick to GBARunner2 for now. Only use GBARunner3 for testing purposes.
    • A message will now appear when attempting to launch Pictochat or Download Play in the 3DS theme if their .nds files don't exist in /_nds/.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed AP-fixes for
    • Alice in Wonderland (Europe, Australia)
    • Inazuma Eleven (All regions except Japan) (@DeadSkullzJr)
    • Inazuma Eleven 2 (All regions except Japan) (@DeadSkullzJr)
    • Tsukibito (RetroGameFan)
    • Fixed internet browser not launching correctly in 3DS theme when not in the same location as the .nds file of the browser.
    • RAM disk setting is now changeable again.
    • Launching Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time on DS flashcards will no longer show the "known to not work" message when trying to run it with nds-bootstrap/B4DS.

v26.1.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul to v2.0.
    • Box art / Game cover display now supports transparency!
      • Useful for if you want to use game logos in the 3DS theme instead of game covers.
    • Removed broken AP-fix for Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, as nds-bootstrap now properly handles the patching.
    • Added ESRB ratings for
      • Asphalt Urban GT
      • Asphalt Urban GT 2
      • Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled
  • Improvement
    • Various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixed wrong placement of wireless icon(s) in DS Classic Menu.
    • Fixed a long-standing bug where a DSiWare title that doesn't use save data would get moved to the saves folder when re-opening TWLMenu++.

v26.0.1
What's new?

  • me, @Epicpkmn11, and various: Updated translations!
    • Czech and Finnish have been added.
  • Updating in TWLMenu++ Settings (flashcard required, if using the SD, or vice-versa) is now shown in 3 steps:
    • Updating misc srldr files
    • Updating *menu srldr files
    • Updating nds-bootstrap

v26.0.0
What's new?

  • Added the following consoles to TWLMenu++ Virtual Console!
    • MSX (via ColecoDS)
    • Pokémon mini (via PokeMini)
    • SEGA SC-3000 (via S8DS & ColecoDS)
  • @PW5190: Added Kirby-themed TWLMenu++ splash screen which plays on the day of Kirby's anniversary!
  • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fixes for
    • Pokémon: Refined Gold (v3.2.1)
    • Pokémon: Refined Gold Overhaul (v1.4.3)
    • Pokémon: Silver Yellow Version (v1.18)
    • Pokémon: Vintage White Version (20230727)
    • Pokémon: Yin Black Version (v3.3)
    • Pokémon: Yang White Version (v3.3)
  • For the first time in years, the 3DS theme gets a new update! Pictochat, Download Play, and Internet Browser icons have been added!
    • You can set either the DS or DSi Browser by selecting the ROM, then press Y button, and scroll down to select Set as Internet Browser.
    • Based on a concept by sag4 on Discord.
  • Pictochat & DS Download Play are now booted by nds-bootstrap.
    • In DSiWarehax, TWLMenu++ will still reboot into Download Play due to locked SCFG.
  • Unlaunch can now be set as a game loader for old DS homebrew on DSi SD Card.
  • GBA & GBC TIDs are now viewable in the per-game settings menu.
  • DSL/rom3M build of GBARunner2 is now specifically used for Pokémon: Emerald Version on DS flashcards.
  • Metroid Fusion & Metroid: Zero Mission will no longer launch if no GBA BIOS is detected.
  • @PW5190: Added ESRB rating infos for multiple DS titles.
  • Improved support for custom rvid files for the 3DS theme.
    • Filesize limit is 7MB
    • Any frame rate should work
    • Maximum video height is 144px

Bug fixes

  • Fixed every DS save file being made or expanded at 512KB.
  • Also a regression: To fix a crash, cheats can no longer be used for Animal Crossing: Wild World on DS flashcards.
  • Fixed reading GBA booter setting.
  • Fixed flickers on the bottom screen outside of R4 and GBC themes.
  • Other minor fixes and optimizations.

v25.11.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fixes for
      • Pokémon: Moon Black 2 (Beta v4.2.3)
      • Pokémon: SoothingSilver Version (v1.3.2)
    • Starting points for custom skin music are now supported!
      • Audio file must be named bgm.start.wav, and goes in the same place as bgm.wav.
      • If your custom skin still uses bgm.pcm.raw, it is recommended to switch over to bgm.wav. See this page for more information.
    • The original DSi Menu music has been re-added!
      • Quality is the same as in prior versions which contain the music.
    • To celebrate the release of Sonic the Hedgehog on SEGA Genesis/MegaDrive, the TWLMenu++ splash screen now plays a jingle from the game!
      • For this to take effect, TWiLight Menu++ must be booted on the release date of the game.
  • Improvement
    • TWLMenu++ has switched back to non-ADPCM versions of the DSi/3DS/HBL theme music files, in order to improve the quality.
      • This also improves load times when using a specific music option for the first time.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed image viewer not reading image from flashcards.
    • Fixed the jingle playing a bit quiet when played in the Style Savvy variant of the TWLMenu++ splash screen.

v25.10.0

  • What's new?
    • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fixes for some Pokémon ROM hacks.
      • Pokémon: Legacy - Sevii Islands (Demo v1.2)
      • Pokémon: Blaze Black Version (v3.2)
      • Pokémon: Blaze Black Version 2 (v1.2)
      • Pokémon: Volt White Version (v3.2)
      • Pokémon: Volt White Version 2 (v1.2)
      • Pokémon: Pitch Black Version (v1.3)
      • Pokémon: Pure White Version (v1.3)
      • Pokémon: Special Adventures Edition (v1.3)
      • Pokémon: Yin Black Version 2 (v1.1)
      • Pokémon: Yang White Version 2 (v1.1)
  • Improvement
    • @lifehackerhansol: Updated DLDI submodule.
      • Cheats have been confirmed to work on DSTT-based flashcards via nds-bootstrap.
  • Bug fix
    • @lifehackerhansol: Fixed autoboot for timebombed flashcards.

v25.9.6

  • What's new?
    • To fully restore the look of the DSi Menu, the default fallback skin for the DSi theme is now the light skin instead of the dark one.
      • This was done because of some users apparently having bad first impressions with TWLMenu++ on DSi, and in addition, would end up making forwarders for the original DSi Menu (along with optionally installing hiyaCFW, a DSi CFW which is not needed nowadays).
      • You can still download the dark skin here: https://skins.ds-homebrew.com/nintendo-dsi/default-dark
        • In the dark.7z file, put the dark folder in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/dsimenu/themes/, then open TWLMenu++ Settings, select Theme (set to Nintendo DSi), press A, then select dark.
  • Improvement
    • @lifehackerhansol: Updated GMP-Z003 autoboot to flashcard-bootstrap v1.2.3, with an open-source DLDI.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed the DS/DSi splash jingle not playing and either no or glitched sound playing in place.

v25.9.5

  • What's new?
    • Added a working AP-fix for The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (Europe, Rev 1)!
      • The fix comes from @DeadSkullzJr's cheat database.
  • Improvement
    • @lifehackerhansol: Updated some DLDI drivers.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed a possible bug where a game wouldn't boot if it's placed on the SD root.

v25.9.4

  • Now applies to DS Classic Menu as well: Fixed an overlooked bug which made games not start.
    • For DS(i) games, nds-bootstrap would either display error code -2 or white screens after launching a game.

v25.9.3

  • Fixed an overlooked bug which made games not start.
    • For DS(i) games, nds-bootstrap would either display error code -2 or white screens after launching a game.

v25.9.2

  • Fixed white screen appearing on the top screen, if music is turned off.
  • Fixed text flickering in TWLMenu++ Settings with Memory Expansion Pak inserted.
  • Changed Use nds-bootstrap to Game Loader in the per-game settings menu to reflect the change in TWLMenu++ Settings.

v25.9.1a

  • Bug fix
    • Fixed to no longer show white screens on boot (unless there's an actual SD or libfat issue).

v25.9.0
What's new?

  • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fix for Pokémon: SoothingSilver Version (v1.3.0)
  • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fix for Pokemon: StormSilver Version (v1.10)
  • @icup321: Added Rayman Raving Rabbids widescreen patch (#2169)
  • To recreate the look and feel more closely, the DSi & 3DS themes now fade in after loading the current page of games.
  • Increased file/folder limit from 320 to 512 (Flashcard) or 1024 (DSi/3DS).
  • @PW5190: Added ESRB Ratings for more DS games (#2175)
  • Changed the Use nds-bootstrap setting to Game Loader on flashcards.
    • Default setting is nds-bootstrap.

Improvement

Bug fixes

  • To prevent some weird issues, TWLMenu++ no longer boots with a write-locked SD card.
  • argv is no longer passed to Unlaunch.dsi, in hopes of fixing the bug where it doesn't boot for certain users.
  • Fixed sd:/hiya.dsi not being detected, for when trying to open System Settings or the DSi Menu.
  • Fixed DSiWare launched from flashcard not booting via nds-bootstrap when copied to a temp location on the SD card.
  • @DieGo367: Fixed custom icons/banners on argv files (#2166, #2167)
  • Fixed a long-standing bug where launching Pictochat or DLP using the DS Classic Menu doesn't work sometimes.
  • @DieGo367: Added bounds checks for datetime/username font draws (#2173)
  • @DieGo367: Fixed font-related crash (#2163)
  • If an invalid user/favorite color is detected in the FW chip, it now defaults to gray (or red for the TWLMenu++ splash screen).
  • Switched back to the FastVideoDSPlayer build with TWL WRAM check to allow video playback when using Memory Pit.

v25.8.1

  • Improvement
    • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed error message not appearing when launching via flashcard loader fails.
    • @lifehackerhansol: Added missed INI setting for RTS-compatible flashcard loaders.

v25.8.0

  • What's new?
    • The new Digimon Story: Lost Evolution English translation is now AP-fixed instead of the old one.
    • Corrected AP-fix for Alice in Wonderland (Europe).
      • Does not fix the AP issue.
    • @DieGo367: Allow setting custom color palettes based on user profile color for all paletted graphics (#2137)
    • @Epicpkmn11: Allow making the loading screen dark (#2134)
    • @Epicpkmn11: Added option to disable alpha blending (#2141)
    • @Epicpkmn11: Improved in-game menu hotkey setting menu (#2127)
    • DSi/3DS: Added feature to swap SD cards before TWLMenu++ starts, by holding Right + A.
      • Useful if Unlaunch cannot display TWLMenu++ (as boot.nds), despite the SD card being formatted properly, and if you have another SD card which Unlaunch can display the boot.nds file just fine.
    • @lifehackerhansol: Added M3i Zero (GMP-Z003) autoboot (#2138)
  • Improvement
    • @lifehackerhansol: Switched to open-source Ace3DS+ DLDI.

v25.7.0

  • What's new?
    • When started via flashcard, in order to use the settings from the console's SD card slot, a file called primary must now be created in sd:/_nds/.
    • @quiple: Updated font used in the DS Classic Menu.
    • Updated AP-fix for Anpanman to Touch de Waku Waku Training in order to work properly with nds-bootstrap v0.68.0.
    • Finally updated NitroGrafx to v0.9.0.
    • Support for the EZ-Flash RAM is now disabled by default.
      • In order to use it again, EZ_FLASH_RAM must be set to 1 in fat:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini.
  • Improvement
  • Bug fixes*
    • Fixed games not booting in widescreen, as well as all of DS(i) mode being stuck in widescreen after launching a game with widescreen.
      • If you've been affected by this bug prior to this version, delete TwlBg.cxi in sd:/luma/sysmodules/, and re-follow the widescreen guide.
      • This also fixes games from the console SD not booting after the flashcard is mounted via SCFG access.
    • Fixed white screen crash caused by hiyaCFW (again).
      • Will not be reverted due to inevitable bugs related to NAND init/read code.

v25.6.01

  • Fixed an overlooked bug which caused TWLMenu++ to not start via Memory Pit and/or when exiting from homebrew.

v25.6.0

  • What's new?
    • The first 32KB of both the arm9 & arm7 DSi BIOS are now dumped to sd:/_nds/ for use by nds-bootstrap.
    • TWiLight Menu++ is no longer required to be installed on your flashcard in order to access it's contents from DSi/3DS SD card with unlocked SCFG!
    • It may still need to be installed there in order to run some retro games from the flashcard.
  • Improvements
    • Mr. Start: The Super Nintendo DS splash screen (only viewable with Slot-2 flashcards which aren't EZ-Flash) has been updated!
    • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • @Epicpkmn11: WAV header is now used for converted ADPCM music, in order to fix where the sample rate is wrong on second play of the music.
    • The last 16KB of the DSi WRAM is no longer cleared in order for dsibiosdumper to work correctly.
    • Fixed the SD removal check being tripped in DS Classic Menu (the result of the black screens with white text) depending on how much RAM is used.
    • Fixed Slot-1 or some flashcards not booting with Slot-1 microSD access turned off.

v25.5.0

  • What's new?
    • Updated halloween splash BG to add a jack-o-lantern pumpkin face!
    • Added Super Nintendo DS logo for if a Slot-2 flashcard is detected!
    • Added Kiosk mode, which disables access to any settings menu, and the hiding and deletion of titles.
    • Can only be enabled in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini by setting KIOSK_MODE to 1.
    • If the console screens go black when starting via Unlaunch, sleep mode can now be disabled by setting SLEEP_MODE to 0 in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini.
    • @SNBeast & @Epicpkmn11: Added new Unlaunch Launcher patch! (#2070)
  • Improvement
    • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations.
  • Bug fix
    • @Epicpkmn11: Restored alpha blending to top screen fonts in DSi-based themes.

v25.4.0

  • What's new?
    • FastVideoDSPlayer (by @Gericom) is now bundled! Play videos as high as 60FPS on DSi, 30FPS on DS, and with any length!
      • See this page for more information, as well as how to convert a video.
    • Added logging! Open sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/log.txt to see what TWLMenu++ has printed out while it was running a certain theme.
      • Only very minimal information is printed out for now.
    • nds-bootstrap pre-load settings are now bundled!
    • @Epicpkmn11: Added extension blocking INI-only setting. (#2061)
    • Box art is now turned off by default for first-time users.
  • Improvement
    • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Improved translations.
  • Bug fixes
    • Fixes a bug which caused DSi-based themes to crash on white screens during font loading, when running on CycloDS iEvolution in DSi mode.
    • DSiWare booter per-game setting is no longer ignored when booting Last-run ROM.
    • Fixed where pressing A, X, or Y would not work in DSi-based themes with box art turned off, if Left or Right aren't pressed on D-Pad.
    • Loading screen is no longer shown when skipping to the end of a page in DSi-based themes.
    • Fixed touch frame delay.

v25.3.1

  • What's new?
    • Added Kirby Super Star Ultra menu softlock fix. (Code by @DeadSkullzJr)
    • Cluster size warning is now shown for DSiWare on flashcards.
  • Improvements
    • @Epicpkmn11: DSi/R4 themes: Hidden file check is now faster. (#2035)
    • Other minor improvements.
  • Bug fix
    • Fixed screen tearing before displaying box art.

v25.3.0: Labor Day Release

  • What's new?
    • @DieGo367: DSi Theme: Added macro-specific backgrounds (#2004)
    • Due to some requests, the long version of the TWLMenu++ splash jingle has been re-added as an optional setting.
  • Improvements
    • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations and added Ryukyuan language.
    • The TWLMenu++ splash screen now plays with no jitter on DS consoles from flashcard, and DSi consoles from SD card.
  • Bug fixes
    • @lifehackerhansol: Switched to open-source M3DS Real DLDI, fixing compatibility with nds-bootstrap's B4DS mode.
    • @lifehackerhansol: Switched to open-source EZ-Flash V DLDI.
    • Fixed manual not opening in 3DS theme on flashcards.
    • Fixed the SD/Slot-1 icon not displaying on flashcards running with the SD/SCFG access settings.
    • @Epicpkmn11: Fix residual text when printing small characters (#2012)
    • @DieGo367: Some top text printing fixes (#2018)
    • Other minor fixes.

v25.2.1

Bug fix

  • Fixed Async Card Read not showing in the per-game settings menu, if it's opened for a TWL ROM which can pre-load into RAM in DS mode on DSi consoles.

v25.2.0: TWL Summer Release #7

What's new?

  • The DS firmware proto version of the GBA splash (with white BG) is now used in macro mode instead of the DS(i) splash.
  • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Added Catalan language.
    • Only usable in nds-bootstrap.

Improvements

  • Changed Use bottom screen to Display Screen: Top/Bottom in the GBARunner2 page of TWLMenu++ Settings.
  • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed Screen Aspect Ratio per-game setting displaying if Widescreen.cxi didn't exist.
  • @lifehackerhansol: Fixed DS Lite backlight info not being properly saved when launching a flashcard game with Wood FW.
  • Fixed language and region selection screens for macro mode.
  • Fixed always using Grayscale for the transparent parts of battery, volume, and date/time.
  • Other minor fixes.

Known bug

  • The GBA splash for macro mode plays at half-speed.

v25.1.0: TWL Summer Release #6 Latest

What's new?

  • @DeadSkullzJr: Updated AP-fix for Pokémon: SoothingSilver Version (v1.2.1 to v1.2.2)
  • If the WiFi setting is found to be off, it'll now be auto-set to on.
  • This is done for those who have previously updated to the TWLMenu++ version which sets the WiFi setting off by default for 3DS/2DS users.
  • If you still don't want to use wireless/WiFi features, you must manually turn it off again in TWLMenu++ Settings.
  • A TWiLight Menu++ .nds/.srldr file can no longer be launched from within TWiLight Menu++ itself.
  • 3DS theme: The rotating cubes are now displayed in B&W/Grayscale mode.

Bug fixes

  • @Epicpkmn11: Fixed volume icon, time text, and battery icon being placed over previous one(s) when updated.
  • Fixed known bugs related to B&W/Grayscale mode.

Known bug

  • The HBL theme will now have the volume icon, time text, and battery icon show a gray background behind them.

v25.0.1 (hotfix)

Bug fixes

  • Fixed music in .raw format from custom skins of DSi-based themes not playing.
  • The image viewer now reads the SD removal detection setting.

v25.0.0: More than just games! (TWL Summer Release #5)

What's new?

  • With a video player (tuna-viDS) being bundled, TWLMenu++ now has a feature to view image files as well!
  • The addition of tuna-viDS and this feature brings TWiLight Menu++ close to it's goal to be the next Moonshell!
  • .bmp, .gif, and .png files are supported.
  • Trying to load an image containing a width larger than 256px and/or height larger than 192px will be displayed as a black screen instead.
  • Listen to the menu music from Nintendo DSi Camera while viewing the image!
  • @lifehackerhansol: The Acekard 2i, R4 Ultra and R4iTT flashcart loaders have been rolled into one!
  • The BL2CK loader is now used.
  • Improvement
  • @lifehackerhansol: Updated ak2_sd.dldi to support R4iDSN/R4 Ultra as well.
  • As a result, r4idsn_sd.dldi has been deleted.

Bug fixes

  • PPSEDS r11 now runs in DS mode by default.
  • DSi-based themes: A non-ADPCM .wav file contained in a custom skin should now be read properly.
  • Fixed not booting via hiyaCFW, depending on the SysNAND Region/Launcher settings.
  • Other minor fixes.

Known bugs

  • Animated .gif files will appear static.
  • 4-bit .bmp files are not supported. A black screen will be shown instead.
  • Trying to launch a title stored on an Acekard 2(i) with Slot-1 microSD access enabled will still crash on white screens.
  • The image viewer currently ignores the SD removal detection setting, so ejecting the SD card will trigger the SD removal screen regardless.

v24.12.1 (hotfix)

What's new?

  • @lifehackerhansol: The _BOOT_DS.NDS file has been removed for R4i-SDHC flashcard users, and loading TWLMenu++ now takes place in the R4.dat file.

Bug fix

  • Fixed DS mode not being set if a certain launched title is blacklisted from using TWL clock speed, when launching the Last-run ROM title from hiyaCFW, or if soft-resetting in a DS game under a specific condition.

v24.12.0: TWL Summer Release #4

What's new?

  • DSiWarehax users: If a DSi donor ROM hasn't been set yet, one from TWLNAND (ex. Nintendo DSi Sound, and/or a valid title the exploit uses) will automatically be set when you start TWLMenu++!
  • Directly loading nds-bootstrap's HB bootloader is now an option. (Disabled by default to work around bugs.)
  • @Epicpkmn11: Cheat names will now scroll in the R4/GBC themes!

Improvement

  • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Updated translations.

Bug fixes

  • The Run in setting is now hidden and defaults to DS mode, if TWL clock speed is blacklisted for a certain title.
  • Fixed DS homebrew showing VRAM boost as DSi mode if Run in is set to Default.
  • As a TWLNAND mount bug got fixed, Unlaunch is no longer used to reboot into TWLMenu++, when launched via hiyaCFW.

v24.11.0: TWL Summer Release #3 Latest

What's new?

  • @DeadSkullzJr: Replaced AP-fix for v1.2.0 of Pokémon: SoothingSilver Version with one for v1.2.1.
  • Replaced broken AP-fix for SD Gundam Sangoku Den - Brave Battle Warriors - Shin Militia Taisen with working cheat version.

Improvement

  • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Added Valencian language, and updated translations.

Bug fixes

  • The Ex. ROM space in RAM setting can no longer be changed if title is set to run in DSi mode.
  • Fixed nds-bootstrap not found message not showing when loading DS homebrew, and if nds-bootstrap-hb doesn't exist in sd:/_nds/.

v24.10.0: TWL Summer Solstice Release

What's new?

  • Added AP-fixes for Inazuma Eleven 3 and Ni no Kuni (Spanish translations).
  • nds-bootstrap-hb's bootloader is now directly loaded, eliminating the middleman, so booting old DS homebrew is now 2 seconds faster!
    • Currently only applies to DSi-based themes and the DS Classic Menu, the latter of which pre-loads the homebrew's ARM9 binary for a slightly faster boot.
  • The Direct boot setting has been removed for console SD users.
    • Pre-2009 DS homebrew will now always use nds-bootstrap, and 2009 or later homebrew will use nds-bootstrap if either DS mode or a RAM disk is set.
  • For homebrew with large ARM9 binaries (ex. SM64DSi), all per-game settings except Language and Region are now hidden.
  • With FastVideoDS still to come in the future, an old obscure video player, tuna-viDS (by @chishm), has been added for Xvid (.avi) video playback!
    • See this guide for how to convert a video, starting from Step 2.
  • SNEmulDS has been reverted to the legacy pre-TGDS build to work around a few bugs.
    • As the TGDS build is still bundled, you can switch to it by setting NEW_SNES_EMU_VER to 1 in sd:/_nds/TWiLightMenu/settings.ini.
  • The VRAM mode setting can now be changed for when running NTR games in DSi mode.

v24.9.1

Bug fix

  • Fixed TWLMenu++ not starting via hiyaCFW, by having Unlaunch start it instead. (For real, this time.)
  • It is still not recommended to have hiyaCFW autostart TWLMenu++, as it takes more time than usual. If you're looking to autoboot TWLMenu++, then set NO BUTTON to TWiLight Menu++ (boot.nds) in Unlaunch options.

v24.9.0

What's new?

  • Added AP-fixes for Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver (Latin Spanish translation).
  • When detecting rumble, it no longer checks for TIDs of GBA games, in order for custom GBA carts with rumble to work as well.
  • Updated ESRB game list to add more games. (c0645f6)
  • The External FIRMs and modules setting in Luma config is now checked before rebooting to widescreen.
    • Make sure Luma is on v11 or later for this to work.
  • The brightness can now be changed in the DS Classic Menu on DS lite consoles!

Improvement:

  • @Epicpkmn11 and various: Improved translations.

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed a long-standing bug where sleep mode would not work and/or cause a crash (with a glitched top screen) after exiting.
    • This is achieved by implementing a custom sleep mode handler, as the one in libnds is bugged.
  • Fixed another long-standing bug where a certain area of RAM gets cleared while using Memory Pit.
    • This allows the complete font set to be loaded without issues in Memory Pit.
  • @lifehackerhansol: The flashcard kernel (Wood, in this case) now uses the correct save file extension (being .sav instead of .nds.sav).
  • The brightness level on DS lite no longer self-changes while using the flashcard kernel (Wood, in this case) to run games!
  • Fixed AP warning not shown for Mario & Luigi RPG: Siganui Partner (Korea), if AP-fix doesn't exist.
  • DSi-based themes: Fixed crash when opening per-game settings for a DS(i) ROM with no icon.
  • Fixed TWLMenu++ not starting via hiyaCFW, by having Unlaunch start it instead.

v24.8.0

What's new?

  • @DeadSkullzJr: Added AP-fix for Pokémon: SoothingSilver Version (v1.2.0).
  • DSi theme: Added support for rumble, when moving the cursor!
  • Requires the DS Rumble Pak, Drill Dozer, or WarioWare: Twisted.
  • A message will now appear when attempting to launch a DSiWare title from a flashcard in DS mode on DSi or 3DS consoles.
  • The donor ROM message can no longer be skipped without viewing the second page of it.
  • 3DS theme: Message box now pops up instead of sliding in.

Bug fixes

  • Save files are now checked before the per-game settings are shown, instead of selecting a save slot.
  • Fixed reverting to DSi theme after rebooting with GBC theme set.
  • Fixed donor ROM message not appearing if nds-bootstrap setting (for DS games) is disabled when launching DSiWare titles from flashcard.
  • Tried fixing autoboot with hiyaCFW not working (thus, untested).
  • Icon is now not animated in hiyaCFW.

v24.7.0

  • Reminder: If you get a white screen crash instead of the ROM menu being shown, hold SELECT during the splash screen or after you launched TWLMenu++, to open TWLMenu++ Settings, and change the DSi/3DS Theme Music setting to something other than Theme.

What's new?

  • Updated B4DS DSiWare whitelist to accommodate for the included nds-bootstrap version.
  • Added warning messages when launching Art Style: Aquia, Flipper, and Mighty Milky Way on flashcards in DS mode.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Allowed skins to set username/date/time X/Y and override settings for macro mode.

Improvement:

  • (@Epicpkmn11 and various) Updated translations.

Bug fixes:

  • R4/GBC themes: Fixed recent console icon additions not being displayed.
  • Fixed trying to read custom skin BGM, if no custom skin is found.
  • Slot-1 is now inited properly, regardless of the Slot-1 microSD access setting.
    • This allows certain flashcards to be launched (ex. Gateway Blue Card).
  • Fixed Set as Donor ROM option not showing on flashcards if nds-bootstrap is off.
  • (@DieGo367) Various grayscale color mode fixes.
  • Fixed bugged sounds in Pictochat and DLP, if not using DSiWarehax.

v24.6.0

What's new?

  • Updated B4DS DSiWare whitelist to accommodate for the included nds-bootstrap version.
  • (@spellboundtriangle) Added widescreen patch for beebzDS (Demon Turf DS).
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Added setting nds-bootstrap game manual!
  • (@DieGo367) Themes can now use multiple font palettes! (#1894)
  • (@DieGo367) Themes can now have fonts bundled! (#1895)
  • (@DieGo367 & @Epicpkmn11) Added Use skin font setting! (#1896)

v24.5.0 What's new?

  • (@lifehackerhansol) The icon is now animated again!
    • 3DS: For this to take effect, delete TWiLight Menu++ in System Settings, before updating. (Using FBI to delete it will work as well, but make sure TWLMenu++ is gone from the HOME Menu, before updating.)
  • (@DeadSkullzJr) Added AP-fixes for:
    • Metal Max 2: Reloaded (English translation)
    • Nora to Toki no Koubou: Kiri no Mori no Majo (English translation v0.3c)
    • Pokémon: Moon Black 2
    • SaGa 2: Hihou Densetsu: Goddess of Destiny (English translation)
  • Deleted AP-fixes for randomized Pokémon ROMs, as each one have varying headers.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Launcher App & SysNAND Region are now autodetected from DSi NAND.
  • When launching a GBA ROM using the Native feature on DS Phat/Lite, holding D-Pad Left & R shoulder buttons will now activate a feature hidden in the console, which swaps green intensity between every two pixels.
    • As this is not a visible feature in TWLMenu++ Settings, it should only be used for testing purposes.
    • Will not work with EZ-Flash 3 in 1.

Improvement:

  • (@Epicpkmn11 and various) Updated translations.

Bug fixes:

  • (@Epicpkmn11) Fixed DSi icon palettes in DSi-based themes. (See #1884 for more info.)
  • (@Epicpkmn11) ROM folder is now reset if missing.
  • (@DeadSkullzJr) Fixed AP-fix for Metal Max 2: Reloaded.

v24.4.0

What's new?

  • (@DeadSkullzJr) Added AP-fixes for Pokémon: Blaze Black 2 & Pokémon: Volt White 2 (v1.2).
  • Added four new splash screen variants for April Fools and the release dates of the Virtual Boy console, Super Mario 64 DS, and Style Savvy.
  • The Virtual Boy variant of the DS(i) splash screen will now also be shown on the release date of the Virtual Boy console.
  • (@xonn83) Added GBMacro version of jEnesisDS for use with Macro Mode.

Bug fix:

  • Fixed TWL clock speed being used by default when launching Slot-1 cartridges.

v24.3.1

What's new?

  • (@DeadSkullzJr) Added AP-fix for English translation of Nora to Toki no Koubou: Kiri no Mori no Majo v0.1a.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) DSiWare Booter and nds-bootstrap have been added as per-game settings (the latter of which only appears on flashcards).
  • (@Epicpkmn11) * is now shown next to existing save numbers.
  • (@Yrouel) nds-bootstrap .ver files are now read outside of the TWiLightMenu folder.

Bug fix:

  • Fixed white screen / guru error crash when using the DSi theme in Memory Pit.

v24.3.0

What's new?

  • (@lmazet) Added Amstrad CPC to TWLMenu++ Virtual Console!
    • This has only been tested on flashcards.
  • The DSi binary message is now displayed before the Donor ROM message, when running via DSiWarehax (such as Memory Pit, Flipnote Lenny, etc.), and if the DSi binaries are missing from a DSi-Enhanced ROM.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Swapped 1st and 2nd banner lines, in order for Unlaunch to display which .srldr files are which, without looking at the bottom screen.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) To save a couple of MB (megabytes), all bundled skins has been removed.

Improvement:

  • With the release of Pokémon Blaze Black 2 Redux & Pokémon Volt White 2 Redux, which cannot boot in DSi mode, the DSi binary check has been improved further.

Bug fixes:

  • RTC fix has been ported from nds-bootstrap, when running Slot-1 cartridges.
  • Fixed Error 1 when launching Slot-1 game in widescreen or through the Last-run ROM title.
  • (@lifehackerhansol) Fixed R4iDSN autoboot and flashcart loaders.
  • (@lifehackerhansol) Fixed Ace3DS+ autoboot.
  • 3DS theme: Fixed rotating cubes sometimes not disappearing before displaying box art.
  • Fixed SD writes causing random lockups.
    • This has not been fully tested, so there's a very low chance that lockups will still occur.
  • Fixed nds-bootstrap-specific per-game settings not saving for DSi-Enhanced/Exclusive titles, if nds-bootstrap is turned off for flashcards.
  • Fixed nds-bootstrap settings not saving, if running from flashcard with SCFG enabled.
  • Photo/box art color de-band has been defaulted to off to fix black lines appearing.
    • If you installed a TWLMenu++ version before this one, you'll need to manually turn it off, if you want to remove the black lines.

v24.2.1

Improvement:

  • (@Epicpkmn11 and various) Updated translations.

v24.2.0

What's new?

  • TWLMenu++ Splash Screen: Mario-themed splash variant has been added for MAR10 Day.
  • Progress bar is now shown when creating save data.
  • Replaced broken GoldenEye 007 AP-fix with working cheat version.
  • (@R-YaTian) Replaced AP-fix for Chinese translation of Kyokugen Dasshutsu: 9-jikan, 9-nin, 9 no Tobira.
  • (@spellboundtriangle) ramdisks folder is now hidden.

Bug fixes:

  • (@Epicpkmn11) Custom icons under 32x32 are now allowed.
  • DSi: Fixed backlight change not working in DS Classic Menu.
  • Fixed save not being created/used for Super Mario 256 (for real, this time).
  • (@spellboundtriangle) Rune Factory games are now unable to use TWL clock speed, due to bugs.
  • Fixed System Settings not launching on EUR/AUS consoles, when selected in TWLMenu++ Settings.

v24.1.1

What's new?

  • (@DieGo367) Added custom icons for folders. (#1819)

Bug fixes:

  • Save data is now created for DS ROMs containing NTRJ as the TID.
  • Should fix saving not working in Super Mario 256.
  • Fixed WiFi being off by default on 3DS consoles.
  • Note: If you've previously updated to v24.0.0 or v24.1.0, please make sure WiFi is set to On in TWLMenu++ Settings, if you want to use wireless features.
  • Settings: Fixed System Settings not launching.

v24.1.0

What's new?

  • (@R-YaTian) Added some AP-fixes:
  • Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu (v3.01 English translation With Update Beta2) (Revision to fix DSi binary file)
  • Fushigi no Dungeon: Fuurai no Shiren 5: Fortune Tower to Unmei no Dice (Chinese translation)
  • Kyokugen Dasshutsu: 9-jikan, 9-nin, 9 no Tobira (Chinese translation)
  • RPG Tkool DS (Chinese translation) (Revision to fix DSi binary file)
  • To prevent potential issues, the leftover AP-fix file of opposite format is now deleted when launching a DS(i) game containing AP.
  • (@DieGo367) Added loading custom icons from PNG files (works on non-DS ROMs). (#1800)
  • (@Epicpkmn11) banner.bin can be used as well.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Removed Chinese/Korean bundled fonts.
  • Switched Chinese font to WenQuanYi.
  • Falls back to default, if not found.
  • Card Read DMA setting is now shown for DSi-Exclusive games as well.
  • Removed various games from the card read DMA blacklist.

Bug fixes:

  • Fixed the AP-fixes for Dragon Quest V (JAP) & Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (KOR), by using fixes based on the cheat versions.
  • Fixed settings menu and manual crashing when exiting (which the SD write code wasn't causing it most of the time, but can still cause it sometimes).
  • Fixed Expand ROM space in RAM being shown for DSi-Exclusives.
  • DSi/Saturn/HBL theme: Fix SD switch missing from SELECT menu, when running from flashcard with unlocked SCFG.
  • Fixed DSi power LED briefly blinking purple if set to Blue/Red in TWLMenu++ Settings.
  • DSiWare Booter setting is no longer shown on 3DS consoles, as only nds-bootstrap is used to boot DSiWare.
  • On 3DS, SysNAND Region setting is now only shown, if running via DSiWarehax.
  • Corrected ESRB rating for Bangai-O Spirits.

v24.0.0

What's new?

  • (@spellboundtriangle) Added Ermii Kart DS: Legacy Edition and CTGP Nitro 1.0.0 widescreen patches.
  • New valentine-themed background for the TWLMenu++ splash screen!
  • The WiFi setting is now shown on 3DS consoles.
  • DSi consoles: You can now change the Power LED color to purple!
    • In addition, depending on the theme, the battery icon color will change as well.
  • To cut down on wait times, the maximum limit of found files/folders (even those not displayed) is now 320.
  • DSi(Ware) SDK5.0 Donor ROM is now set separate from the SDK5.x one.
    • SDK5.0 ROM is required for Nintendo DSi Camera to run in general DSiWarehax.
  • The .ngc (Neo-Geo Color) filetype is now supported.
  • SNEmulDS is now updated. An on-the-fly generated RAM disk by nds-bootstrap is no longer used to run SNES games.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Added GBA game detection in DS Classic Menu.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) DSi/3DS/HBL themes: Progress bar is now shown while preparing music.
  • (@lifehackerhansol) Added Ace3DS+ and R4iTT 3DS (and clones) flashcart loaders.
  • (@lifehackerhansol) Added iTouchDS autoboot.
  • In order to free up some space, the DS Classic music has been removed.
    • In case you miss it later on, it can be re-added to the DSi theme's folder as a custom music option. Download.

Improvement:

  • Donor ROM messages have been reworked.

Bug fixes:

  • Disabling the WiFi setting should now work properly, with the console unable to search for internet access points, as well as fixing the communication error in Gen 4 Pokemon games, for those with a broken or incorrectly-seated WiFi card.
  • Fixed Use ROM Region setting not being overridden if region is set in per-game settings.
  • OpenLara now boots in native GBA mode.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) If music conversion failed, it will now be redone on reboot.
  • (@lifehackerhansol) Fixed booter_fc poweroff fail on DS.
  • (@Epicpkmn11) Fixed SD inserted check.
  • In the per-game settings, USA text is now shown, if TID ends with O.

Release notes.

Credits

Main Developers:

  • Rocket Robz: Lead Developer.
  • chyyran: Porting the akMenu/Wood UI to TWiLight Menu++ & adding the ability to load sub-themes off the SD card for DSi/3DS themes.
  • Pk11: Adding the ability to load skins off the SD card for the R4 theme, implemented sorting & made manuals use PNG, improved font rendering, providing a custom background for Unlaunch, managing translations, and various bug fixes.

Secondary Developers:

  • DieGo: Adding support for custom ROM/folder icons and improvements for custom skins.
  • lifehackerhansol: Improving support for flashcard autobooting and kernel loading.
  • NightScript: Code cleanup, defining code standards, added flashcard functionality for Wood UI theme, manual pages.

App Launchers:

Graphics & Themes:

Music:

  • BlastoiseVeteran: Remastered version of Nintendo DSi Shop music.
  • IkaMusumeYiyaRoxie: General N64 MIDI Soundfont, used for the title splash fanfare on old versions.

Sound

  • dbry: Xtreme Quality IMA-ADPCM decoder code from adpcm-xq..
  • Firexploit: 3DS UI sounds for the 3DS theme, which some are also used in the DSi theme.

Others:

  • ahezard: NDMA code from nds-bootstrap.
  • Another World & Yellow Wood Goblin: The original akMenu/Wood UI.
  • Arisotura: ROM list from melonDS, and BIOS dumper code from dsibiosdumper.
  • Dartz150: Provided fix for Iridion II & Top Gun: Combat Zones GBA games.
  • devkitPro: Code used in nds-hb-menu, and the use of the bootloader, devkitARM, libnds, and libfat.
  • edo9300: DS Phat check code.
  • Gericom, TrolleyDave, and FAST6191: GBA SRAM-patching code, used in gbapatcher (SRAM patching thread at GBAtemp)
  • Gericom & profi200: GBA color correction code, used in GBARunner3.
  • Nikokaro: Found no-tilt patches for WarioWare: Twisted!, and Yoshi Topsy-Turvy. (GBAtemp thread).
  • profi200: Improved SD code from fastboot3DS.
  • RadDude McCoolguy, fintogive, KazoWAR, Vague Rant, gamemasterplc, Rocket Robz, ChampionLeake, DeadSkullzJr, spellboundtriangle, LedyBacer: Widescreen cheats.
  • retrogamefan & Rudolph: Included AP-patches for nds-bootstrap.
    • enler: Fixing AP-patch for Pokemon Black 2 (Japan) for DS⁽ⁱ⁾ mode compatibility.
    • Rocket Robz: Fixing some DS⁽ⁱ⁾-Enhanced game AP-patches for DS⁽ⁱ⁾ mode compatibility.
  • SNBeast: Unlaunch patches.
  • Taiju Yamada: Code used to bypass R4i-SDHC boot file protection.

Translators:

External links

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