Help using R4

I've just started downloading roms for my ds. I got a SDcard (2GB) and and R4 with a USB adaptor. I think I downloaded a kernel and i extracted the files, which was a folder called English and copied that folder onto the SD, which was formated to FAT32 . I then downloaded a game, extracted it using winrar and then copied the .nds file on the SD.When I put it into the ds i get a black screen that says Loading... but thats all it does.
Any help getting the games running on it would be great thanks.

OK, download the latest firmware from here. (v1.18)
http://r4ds.cn/download/r4_v1.18_kernel.htmlNow, once the file is done downloading, extract it.
You will see the folder called "English."
Go into that folder and copy the files in there to the root of the SD card.I hope that helps. ;)

On your R4 Flash-cart, does it say R4 or R4HC? I am asking because they both use a different kernel.

Same probleme the FIRST day I got my R4.Download Kernel Here http://www.stuffs4kids.com/v/Firmware/r4ds/English-1.19.rarI got mine there. The official site messed up my r4 (Btw thanks Jc)
Also, make sure you take whats IN english,, not the english folder.

1.19 is NOT an official R4 firmware.

Replying to #5

Lol
I just noticed :/

http://www.linfoxdomain.com/ds/ 1.19 is a custom build of YSMenu.

The R4 then has SD with HC under it so i'm guessing thats R4HC?
Which kind of kernel does that need?Thanks for the help.

@ciara1http://www.r4sdhc.com/soft/32-en.htm

Replying to #9

Which one of the english ones do I download?
Sorry, I really do have no idea what i'm doing!

ciara1 you must:
1. click on the link that Anandjones put up.
2. After that page loads, click on R4SDHC_v1.25_English.zip 7.59 MB. A list of different versions of this will unfold use the very top one. Save to desktop or wear ever you want.
3. After it downloads, you need to unpack it. So make a folder and call it R4 or something and unpack it to that folder.
4. After unpacking, open your R4 folder and copy all of its contents and paste it onto your SD micro card.
5. Make a new folder on your micro SD card and call it GAMES. Put all of your roms into that folder.
6. That's it.Hope it helps, peace out!quote author=ciara1 link=topic=14982.msg168652#msg168652 date=1237131518]
Which one of the English ones do I download?
Sorry, I really do have no idea what i'm doing!
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Yay that worked! Thanks for your help!