A “binary” is simply an executable file (like a .exe on Windows). On a DSi cart, there are two sets of binaries:
Use SD Formatter: Sometimes, fragmented SD cards cause read errors. Use a dedicated tool to format your card to FAT32 with 32kb clusters. A “binary” is simply an executable file (like a
Some flashcarts (especially old R4, M3, or SuperCard models) have firmware that does not understand DSi binaries. Even with a clean ROM, the cart's loader might corrupt the data in RAM. Some flashcarts (especially old R4, M3, or SuperCard
When you dump a DSi-Enhanced game cartridge to a .nds ROM file, a proper dump includes binary sets. However, many early dumps, bad dumps, or trimmed ROMs remove the DSi binaries to save space. The ROM file you have might be: However, many early dumps, bad dumps, or trimmed
When game developers made DSi-enhanced titles (games that work on both DS and DSi but offer extra features on DSi), they included two sets of binaries: