new 1.4.1 blocks some cards

[the man]

best not to updates guys

Nintendo has just blocked flashards on the DSi yet again with the release of firmware update 1.4.1 today. However, it does not seem like all flashcards have been affected.

Nintendo's system menu update page says the new firmware provides "behind-the-scenes improvements", but as expected that is really just PR speak for "no more homebrew for you". This is the first incremental update for the DSi in over a year, yet it is not believed there are any new features for the DSi outside of flashcards being blocked.

Several GBAtemp users have updated and tested their flashcards and ended up with a black screen that tells them to turn off the power. The Supercard DSTwo and Acekard 2i are confirmed to be blocked, but resident AKAIO developer and flashcard wizz Normmatt says the EZ-Flash Vi and iSmartDS have not been blocked. We will keep a list of confirmed flashcards.

Thanks to SickPuppy for the original tip-off on the forums about this update.

For now, steer clear of the update if you want to keep using your flashcard!


QUOTE(Nintendo)
Nintendo DSi Menu Ver 1.4.1U

+ This update provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance.
Below is a list of confirmed blocked/unblocked flashcards as reported by GBAtemp members.

Blocked:

Acekard 2i
Supercard DSTwo
M3i Zero
iPlayer
DSTTi

Unblocked:

EZ-Flash Vi
iSmart DS
Hyper R4i


taken from gba

[robbeye]

R4i ver 1.4 card

The R4i ver1.4 does not work either with nds fimware ver1.4.1E

[barrowmanandrew]

its worse than m8, aparently there is a 1.4.2 in the pipline as well...


Nintendo has updated the Nintendo DSi and Wii to block users? access to homebrew and pirated games ? while the company routinely releases similar Wii ?upgrades?, the last time it put out new DSi firmware was in August 2009.
The last DSi update introduced improvements to the DSi browser, the ability to upload photos to Facebook, and anti-piracy measures, but this new DSi version 1.4.1U firmware lists only the following change:

• This update provides behind-the-scenes improvements to system performance

There isn?t much information on what all those ?behind-the-scenes improvements? include, but the firmware reportedly blocks a number of popular flashcarts:

• Acekard 2i
• DSTTi
• iPlayer
• M3i Zero
• Supercard DSTwo

[Update: GBAtemp claims that Nintendo has posted another firmware update, version 1.4.2C, which blocks the EZ-Flash Vi, iSmart DS, Hyper R4i, and other carts].
The EZ-Flash Vi, iSmart DS, and Hyper R4i flashcarts are not affected. Most if not all of the carts listed above are capable of upgrading their own firmware, so it?s possible that the manufacturers of those devices will release an update that will once again circumvent the DSi?s protections. When Nintendo posted its last update for the portable, its anti-piracy measures lasted for four months before hackers discovered a new workaround.
Gamers can continue to use their flashcarts with their DSis to play homebrew titles (and commercial games, which we advise against/disapprove) so long as they do not connect their system online and download/install the update.
Presumably, the 1.4.1U update will come pre-installed in the company?s future DSi systems. The Nintendo 3DS will likely include the new firmware along with other new anti-piracy protections. Older DS models, such as the DS Phat and DS Lite, should not be affected at all.
See also: Flashcarts: More than ?illegal game copiers?
Buy: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039LME9W?ie=UTF8&tag=tinycart-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creative ASIN=B0039LME9W"]Nintendo DSi XL (Burgundy and Bronze)[/ame], [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IGTPK0?ie=UTF8&tag=tinycart-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creative ASIN=B002IGTPK0"]Standard Nintendo DSi (White, Pink, Black and Blue)[/ame]
[Via Nintendo, GBAtemp, Image via Digital Digest]

[alunfennell]

Original Source...........

Nintendo Try To Block DS Pirates Via Firmware Update

[billy2]

how will this firmware update be sent to the ds ??? can you not just say no to up date ???

cheers

[barrowmanandrew]

m8,
dont worry.
they can only update dsi's
you need to connect to internet and accept update,
exactly the same as nintendo wii..
just dont update and you will be fine...

newer games have antipiracy shit on them, this may get worrse with the new update..
but i wouldnt worry...

[the man]

how will this firmware update be sent to the ds ??? can you not just say no to up date ???

cheers

yes mate, also the cards have or wil have updates to them aswell, for more info see GBAtemp.net -> Portal

its very easy to update them imo, its just cat and mouse, but if your kids dont upgrade should be fine

[nickels218]

I hope this works....

[the man]

bump , guys still dont update if you dont know whats going onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

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