Update 16/Dec/2010: The iEDGE team have finally released a firmware fix to the Nintendo 1.4.1e and 1.4.1u update. The iEDGE is now fully compatible with the newest firmware, just in time for Christmas! 
For full details and to download the latest firmware, visit the iEDGE official website here.
In August of 2009, Nintendo released an update to the DSi console’s firmware that seemed to block access to many popular DSi cards, including the original cards such as the R4i SDHC. By the time the iEDGE was released compatibility has been okay all has been well since that time. However, on the 7th of September 2010 Nintendo released two new firmwares, spaced only a matter of hours apart, for the DSi. These firmwares were called “1.4.1E” and “1.4.2″ respectively.
New 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 Firmware
According to Nintendo, the new updates “provide behind the scenes improvements to DSi system performance”. The Nintendo Wii was also simultaneously given a firmware update.
However, this update does not seem to enhance any system performance of the DSi and seems to be solely aimed at the homebrew community, effectively wiping out (possibly temporarily) the ability to play homebrew games on the Nintendo DSi console. Until a fix is released (we’ll update this page when that happens) we advise homebrew users NOT to update their DSi, as if they do they will be unable to use their cards.
Upcoming Pokemon and Nintendo 3DS Release
It seems that the main reason behind these updates was because Pokemon Black and White are being released soon and Nintendo do not want pirates downloading the games illegally. The new Nintendo 3DS console is also on the horizon and will be released at the end of the year. Unfortunately they have also blocked out the countless homebrew users that enjoy using their Nintendo DSi coinsoles to do all sorts of things as well. Please be advised – EDGEDSCards does NOT condone piracy and you should NEVER play a Nintendo game on your DS or DSi that you haven’t already legally purchased! Please support the industry and continue to prove to Nintendo that homebrew is a great community that should be endorsed and not put down.
Cards Affected by the Nintendo Firmware Update
Not too many details are known about the update but most cards including the iEDGE, R4i SDHC, Acekard 2i, and M3i Zero are affected. It has been reported to us by NDS-Gear that the EZFlash Vi card worked with the 1.4.1 update but then ceased to work from 1.4.2. Remember that the firmware updates on your DSi console are entirely optional, so please DON’T update until fixes have been released! There is nothing you can do if you have already updated except wait, so please don’t update for now (until this page is updated with the fix).
Update 16/Dec/2010: The iEDGE team have finally released a firmware fix to the Nintendo 1.4.1e and 1.4.1u update. The iEDGE is now fully compatible with the newest firmware, just in time for Christmas! For full details and to download the latest firmware, visit the iEDGE official website here.
Only Buy Original R4 and R4i DS Cards
Remember to always buy your cards from an authorised retailer (see our Where to Buy page here) to avoid possibly purchasing a card that doesn’t have any manufacturer support!
Cheerio,
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