Use CTRL+F for an easy navigation.== Index == [BIOE]
1) Things you Need to make it work [BIOT]
2) Encrypting instructions [BIOE]
2) Step by step configurations [BIOF]
3) FAQs [BIOF]
4) Credits [BIOC]== Things you Need to make it work [BIOT] ==
- No$gba 2.6a, of course this method can't be done without it.
- No$Zoomer 2.3.0.2, *OPTIONAL* but I still RECOMMEND you to use it.
- 3 rom files, which are very IMPORTANT.
- gba.rom
- biosnds7.rom
- biosnds9.rom
- firmware.bin , needed for the MULTI language games(with English available), as well to keep the language in English when in BIOS screen.
- eNDryptS Advanced v1.2, this is needed for encrypting the game.File(s) that needed to be taken note of when doing this method.
- no$gba.ini
- this file contain all settings for your No$gba, and can be located in your No$gba root folder(e.g C:\No$gba).
- can be edited, modified IF you know what needed to be put it there.
- in this method, take note of this line.
Reset/Startup Entrypoint == This MUST be done before running the games through BIOS, skipping this step may cause No$gba to crash, freeze or shutdown by itself during the gameplay, this probably due to some bugs and compatibility issues No$gba has at the moment. Although, some people able run the game without encrypting it, I still suggest you to do it, since the result they have may vary than yours. Well, JUST TO BE SAFE.In this tutorial, we'll use eNDryptS Advanced v1.2 as the program for encrypting.
[1] get yourself a copy of it.
You can download this program from the main site, or mirrors located at the bottom of this post. Or Google for it.[2] put all files into a folder
After you have downloaded it, extract all files(if it come as .rar/.zip) or install it(in installer) into a folder.
Depending from which sources you download it from, you should have these files.
eNDryptS Advanced.exe
eNDryptS Advanced.txt
PatchEngine.dat
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ind-ndse12.nfoBoth eNDryptS Advanced.exe and PatchEngine.dat files are required for encrypting, missing either of the two may cause the program fail to run, etc. The rest is just optional.[3] put your NDS rom file(s) into the folder
Before running the program, make sure to put your NDS rom file(s) that needed to be encrypted into this folder, make sure it was place on the root of this folder, not in sub-folder.[4] running the program
Click eNDryptS Advanced.exe to start the program, the program may take some time to start depending on which OS you're using.
After that, notice six options that available on eNDryptS Advanced(eA), where only 3 are available for use : (1)Decrypt/Encrypt rom(s), (5)Detect Manufactured Overdumps, and (0)Close eNDryptS Advanced.
For this tutorial, we will only use (1) and (0).[5] encrypting the Rom file(s)By pressing the corresponding numbers on your keyboard will give further instruction to eA,
so to start the encrypting process, press the 1 button.
You should be able to see the same window with the above image.During this process the program will try to encrypt the rom file(which you had placed earlier in the previous step), just wait until it finished, which can be noteable on the last message,
1 rom(s) successfully patched.Press any key to close the window!
After that, press any key on your keyboard to close the window.
and rename the rom(optional), e.g Golden Sun Dark Dawn(encypted).ndsOR you will get this instead if there are no rom in the eA folder.
To fix this, just put the rom inside the folder.**NOTE : For Windows Vista/7 user, you will get two pop out windows during the encrypting process, which asking you to find the correct program to run PatchEngine.da1 file. To prevent this, just make sure to run eA with Administration Rights by right clicking eA, and choose to Run as Administrator on the menu. Although you can just cancel it, but it's not recommended.The first part has done! now we move to the second one!== BIOS configurations [BIOF] == In this section, we will go through to the process to make No$gba running through BIOS, which can be done after you had done all of the previous steps.
You can do it either by using ONLY No$gba, or WITH its addon, No$Zoomer. So, for this tutorial I'll use No$Zoomer. (which you will need to use anyway after configuring the BIOS on No$gba)[1] Files that Needed to Run the BIOS
Before we start, let's confirm all the files that are required in this method are exist and placed in your No$gba root folder(e.g C:\No$gba).
Those files are :
- gba.rom
- biosnds7.rom
- biosnds9.rom
- firmware.bin *optional*
and the ROM you have encrypted earlier.
[2] setting the BIOS mode on No$zoomer/No$gbaIf you have all the files from the previous step, then you can proceed with the BIOS configuration.
First, run your No$Zoomer(or No$gba), run ANY games to get access to the configuration menu.
Then go to Emulation Setup(through Options) or Press F11 on your keyboard.
After that, under the Reset/Startup Entrypoint, change it to 'GBA BIOS (Nintendo Logo)', and click the OK button at the bottom.Then go back to Options, select 'Save Options'. This should prevent any changes you made on the emulation settings be reverted back to its previous state.
Exit No$Zoomer(Alt+F4 or File -> Exit), and run it again.[3] loading the game on BIOS modeNow come the crucial part(well, not really), select the ROM you have encrypted before(in this tutorial, I select Golden Sun Dark Dawn rom).
If you have followed all the previous steps, the emulator should direct you to the BIOS screen, if its not and just show black/white screen, or some errors, delete the 'no$gba.ini' file(which I have reminded you before) or change or delete the command line(check [BIOT] section) and restart the BIOS configuration again.
And that will conclude this tutorial, hope this will help those who need it. :)If you have any question/suggestion feel free to post it here or PM me.== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==
Q: Why should I go through all this to play ROM on my No$gba/No$Zoomer?
A: With this method, you're able to run some unplayable games(mostly newer) on No$gba, just like playing new PSP games on CFW, etc.== Download Link(s) ==
No$gba 2.6a : nocash.emubase | 4shared
No$zoomer 2.3.0.2 : Romulation | 4shared
eNDryptS Advanced v1.2 : no-intro | 4shared
Full Package : 4shared
Full Package(with Debugger) : by Jhon 591== Credit(s) ==
- Romulation, for approving this Tutorial
- Martin Korth, for his No$gba release
- and some other sources**NOTE : If you want to use any details from this tutorial, please ask me BEFORE using it! 'Nuff said.