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AKMenu-Next is a frontend for nds-bootstrap based on a fork of akmenu4. It supports cheats along with support for Acekard themes.
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[AKMenu-Next](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next) is a frontend for nds-bootstrap based on a fork of [akmenu4](https://github.com/lifehackerhansol/akmenu4) for running Nintendo DS Software & Homebrew. It supports cheats along with support for Acekard themes.
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For controls such as soft-reset and quitting games, please see [nds-bootstrap controls](https://wiki.ds-homebrew.com/nds-bootstrap/controls)
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### Setup Guide:
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#### Installing AKMenu-Next Flashcart Edition
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1. Download the latest release of [akmenu-next Flashcart Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-flashcart.zip)
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1. Download the latest release of [AKMenu-Next Flashcart Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-flashcart.zip)
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1. Extract the downloaded `akmenu-next-flashcart.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
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1. Extract the downloaded `nds-bootstrap.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
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1. Copy the `nds-bootstrap-release.nds` file from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
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1. Copy the *contents* of the files from from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
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1. Load `BOOT.NDS` with your flashcart's kernel, or alternatively follow the autoboot steps below.
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If you don't see your flashcart in the Autoboot folder, skip this section as you will need to use your flashcart kernel to load akmenu-next instead. In some cases you can make a copy of `BOOT.NDS` and rename it to `default.nds` to make it chainload autoboot on some flashcart kernels.
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If you don't see your flashcart in the Autoboot folder or the corresponding one in the `README.TXT` file, skip this section as you will need to use your flashcart kernel to load AKMenu-Next instead. In some cases you can make a copy of `BOOT.NDS` and rename it to `default.nds` to make it chainload autoboot on some flashcart kernels.
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1. Open the `Autoboot` folder within the akmenu-next files. Find the folder that corresponds to your flashcart.
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1. Open the `Autoboot` folder within the AKMenu-Next files. Find the folder that corresponds to your flashcart. Check the `README.TXT` inside the folder if you are unsure.
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1. Copy the contents of the folder that corresponds with your flashcart to the root of your SD card.
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1. Copy the *contents* of the folder (do not copy the folder itself) that corresponds with your flashcart to the root of your SD card.
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1. If your flashcart is a DSTTi clone that requires additional boot files, check the `Supplementary DSTTi Clone Files` folder. You can check the [YSMenu compatibility list](https://www.flashcarts.net/ysmenu-compat-ext) to check which one you need.
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1. If your flashcart is a DSTTi clone that requires additional boot files, check the `Supplementary DSTTi Clone Files` folder. You can check the [YSMenu compatibility list](https://www.flashcarts.net/ysmenu-compat-ext) to check which one you need. If the file you need is not there, you can make copies of the `TTMenu.dat` file from the `DSTT & DSTTi` folder and rename them accordingly.
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=== "Nintendo DSi"
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#### Installing AKMenu-Next Nintendo DSi Edition
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1. Download the latest release of [akmenu-next DSi Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-dsi.zip)
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1. Download the latest release of [AKMenu-Next DSi Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-dsi.zip)
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1. Extract the downloaded `akmenu-next-dsi.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
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If you are using TWiLight Menu++ and want to dual boot akmenu-next, do not copy over `BOOT.NDS` as this will overwrite the one TWiLight Menu++ uses.
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You can instead launch `akmenu-next.dsi` with TWiLight Menu++ or Unlaunch. This however, will mean quitting a game using the nds-bootstrap hotkey menu will boot back into TWiLight Menu++ instead.
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If you are using TWiLight Menu++ and want to dual boot AKMenu-Next, do not copy over `BOOT.NDS` as this will overwrite the one TWiLight Menu++ uses.
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You can instead launch `akmenu-next.dsi` with TWiLight Menu++ or Unlaunch. This however, will mean quitting a game using the nds-bootstrap hotkey menu will boot back into TWiLight Menu++ instead (except if you are using HiyaCFW which will always return to the HiyaCFW Homescreen).
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1. From within the akmenu-next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
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1. From within the AKMenu-Next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
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1. Extract the downloaded `nds-bootstrap.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
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1. Copy the `nds-bootstrap-release.nds` file from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
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1. Copy the *contents* of the files from from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
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1. Load `BOOT.NDS` with your desired entrypoint method (e.g. Memory Pit, stylehax or Flipnote Lenny). Alternatively, use Unlaunch or TWiLight Menu++ to boot `akmenu-next.dsi`
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If you are using HiyaCFW, you can install `akmenu-next.dsi` using [NTM](https://github.com/Epicpkmn11/NTM/releases/latest) and have it as a launchable app on your homescreen!
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1. If you'd like to be able to use cheats on your games, download a [cheat database.](https://github.com/DeadSkullzJr/NDS-i-Cheat-Databases/releases/latest)
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1. Set NO BUTTON or a button of your choice to the akmenu-next that says `BOOT.NDS` (or `akmenu-next.dsi` if applicable) on the bottom screen
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1. Set NO BUTTON or a button of your choice to the akmenu-next entry that says `BOOT.NDS` (or `akmenu-next.dsi` if applicable) on the bottom screen
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=== "Nintendo 3DS"
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This requires a modded Nintendo 3DS system. If your Nintendo 3DS is not modded, please follow [3ds.hacks.guide](https://3ds.hacks.guide) to install it. This guide is also applicable to the Nintendo 2DS & New 2DS XL but will be referenced as a 3DS in the steps below.
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This requires a modded Nintendo 3DS system. If your Nintendo 3DS is not modded, please follow [3ds.hacks.guide](https://3ds.hacks.guide) to install it. This guide is also applicable to the Nintendo 2DS models but will be referenced as a 3DS in the steps below.
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1. Download the latest release of [akmenu-next 3DS Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-3ds.zip)
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1. Download the latest release of [AKMenu-Next 3DS Edition.](https://github.com/coderkei/akmenu-next/releases/latest/download/akmenu-next-3ds.zip)
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1. Extract the downloaded `akmenu-next-3ds.zip` file with [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/).
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If you are using TWiLight Menu++ on your Nintendo 3DS and want to also use akmenu-next, do not copy over `BOOT.NDS` as this will overwrite the one TWiLight Menu++ uses. This however, will mean quitting a game using the nds-bootstrap hotkey menu will boot back into TWiLight Menu++ instead.
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If you are using TWiLight Menu++ on your Nintendo 3DS and want to also use AKMenu-Next, do not copy over `BOOT.NDS` as this will overwrite the one TWiLight Menu++ uses. This however, will mean quitting a game using the nds-bootstrap hotkey menu will boot back into TWiLight Menu++ instead.
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1. From within the akmenu-next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
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1. From within the AKMenu-Next files, copy the following files/folders to your SD card root:
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1. Copy the *contents* of the files from from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.
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1. Boot up your Nintendo 3DS. Open the FBI app, go to your SD card, and find the `akmenu-next.cia` file. Select the cia, then choose "Install and Delete CIA".
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1. Boot up your Nintendo 3DS. Open the FBI app, go to your SD card, and find the `akmenu-next.cia` file. Select the cia, then choose "Install CIA".
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1. From within the AKMenu-Next files, copy the `_nds` folder to your SD card root, clicking `Replace files` if on Windows or Linux, or `Merge` if on MacOS.
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1. From within the extracted AKMenu-Next files, copy the `_nds` folder to your SD card root, clicking `Replace files` if on Windows or Linux, or `Merge` if on MacOS.
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- If you have AKMenu-Next installed as an app on HiyaCFW, you will need to install the updated `akmenu-next.dsi` file with [NTM](https://github.com/Epicpkmn11/NTM/releases/latest).
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1. Copy the *contents* of the files from from the extracted `nds-bootstrap.zip` file to the `_nds` folder on your SD card.

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