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Nintendo DS : ActionReplay DS

Welcome to the Codejunkies customer service online knowledge base!

Below are the questions that the Datel support team members are most frequently asked; simply click on a question to view the answer. If you find you still have questions after reading through, or your question was not covered by the database, contact us using the "Still Need Help" option on the navigation menu.

- Datel Technical Support Team

Q:My games is not recognized by Action replay and is showing “Unknown Game†when inserted; what do I do?

If your Action Replay DS does not recognize one or more of your games when inserted, please ensure that your Action Replay has codes for the game in question by connecting it to your PC as described in the manual and checking the codelist on the left-hand side. Try updating these codes to the latest US versions by dragging the game listing from the Codejunkies US section on the right side over to the left. After successfully updating these codes, return to the home screen of your Action Replay and re-insert the game.

If you have the DS Action Replay with the pass-through port at the top, please try removing the Action Replay DS at the main menu screen when it says “Insert Game Cartâ€. Insert your game into the DS slot without the Action Replay. If the game is recognized this way, you can select the codes that you wish to use and click “Start†without putting the Action Replay DS back into the DS.

If you still receive the error “Unknown Gameâ€, then unfortunately you may have an alternate version of the game in question.

Please reply providing us with the following information for all games not recognized after the steps above have been tried.

Game Name

The Version Number for your game This will be located on the back of the game cartridge, and should look like the format below.

ADMEN0J22
 or
APCEN0J13
or
ASMEN1J12
etc..

The Game ID Please follow these steps to find the Game ID Turn on the Nintendo DS with the Action Replay inserted

At the Main Menu when you are instructed to “Insert Game Cartâ€, remove the Action Replay and insert the game.

On the top screen of the DS, the name of the game (or Unknown Game) will appear.

The number under the Game Name is the Game ID. Please write down the Game ID and reinsert the Action Replay DS.

Q: Using the the Quick Update feature of the code manager software returns the “Could Not Open Fileâ€error; is there a way to fix this?

From time we need to perform routine server maintenance to ensure our website and software are operating efficiently and seamlessly. While this maintenance is being performed, you may experience problems connecting to the code database, as well as the "Quick Update" feature of the Action Replay DS Code Manager Software. You may add new games to the Action Replay during these times manually by dragging the individual game title to the left side of the software from the subscriptions window. We have also created a subscription to the Quick Update through our customer service website. Add the following URL to the subscriptions window of your Code Manager Software and you will be able to have access to the latest Quick Update.

The Quick Update subscription URL, provided by Datel Customer Service is:
http://www.datelcustomerservice.com/Nintendo%20DS/codelists/ARDS_RSS.xml

To add codes from another website to your subscriptions list, you will need to find the link to that website's RSS Feeds (not all websites have this). Once you have the correct link, perform the following steps:

  1. Click on the Add New Subscription Button in the AR DS Software.
  2. Copy the link into the "Add New Subscription" Box.
    Sample URL:
    http://www.datelcustomerservice.com/Nintendo%20DS/codelists/ARDS_RSS.xml
  3. Click “OKâ€

If successful, you will see any code lists included in the subscription which can be expanded to display their games and codes.

Q: My Action Replay does not allow me to transfer new codes, it says “Not Enough Free spaceâ€; is my AR broken?

Try resetting the Action Replay by following these steps:

  1. Insert the Action Replay into the DS
  2. While the Action Replay software is loading, press and hold all the following buttons: A + B + Start + Select.
  3. Release all of the buttons once the Action Replay is at the main menu.

The first screen should persist for much longer than normal, and when the Action Replay DS main menu loads, your hardware should be reset.

Once the reset has been performed, try connecting the USB cable to your PC, opening up the code manager software and transferring data again.

Q: How do I add a new subscription for a website other than www.codejunkies.com to the Code Manager Software? ( I keep getting “Error Connecting To Subscription†messages.)

To add codes from another website to your subscriptions list, you will need to find the link to that website's RSS Feeds (not all websites have this).

Once you have the correct link, you can click on the Add New Subscription Button in the AR DS Software and copy the link into the "Add New Subscription" Box.

If successful, you will see any code lists included in the subscription which can be expanded to display their games and codes.

Q: I'm receiving a “Load Failed†message in the Subscriptions section of the Code Manager Software; how do I fix this?

From time to time we must perform routine server maintenance to ensure our website and software are operating efficiently and seamlessly. While this maintenance is being performed, you may experience problems connecting to the code database and receive a load failed error message upon clicking the "+" next to any of the three Codejunkies.com subscriptions.

Upon opeing the Action Replay Code Manager software, you should see 3 different code lists:

  • Codejunkies US Games
  • Codejunkies UK Games
  • Codejunkies JP Games

If these three listings are not being displayed in the subscriptions window, and a "Load Failed" message appears instead, there may be a problem with your PC disabling a connection between the software and our servers. Try disabling any Antivirus or Firewall software that may be enabled, as these can prohibit a connection to our server.

Q: How can I manually enter codes onto my Action Replay DS?

First you will need to update your Action Replay DS to the latest firmware. To do this, click on the Software Upgrade button in the upper-right corner of the Code Manager to download the latest version of the PC software. Afterwards, click the button again to download the latest firmware update for your DS AR.

Adding a New Game Title & Codes For It.

  1. Verify if the game title is or is not already listed in the Action Replay code list.
    • Please Note:  If the game title is not already entered into the ActionRepaly, please follow these steps to find the Game ID before beginning the code entry process: Turn on the Nintendo DS with the Action Replay inserted
      1. At the Main Menu when you are instructed to “Insert Game Cartâ€, remove the Action Replay and insert the game.
      2. On the top screen of the DS, verify that the name of the game (or Unknown Game) is displayed.
      3. The sequence of numbers & letters displayed below the text "Unknown Game" is the Game ID.
        EXAMPLE: UBRP-727C35BB
      4. Please write down the Game ID and reinsert the Action Replay DS.

  2. From the main menu of the Action Replay DS, tap on the Star Shaped icon on the bottom left of the screen with the stylus.
    • “Add New Game†should appear at the top of the Game List on the upper screen of the DS.
    • If "Add New Game" does not appear, use the arrow keys to scroll to the top of the list and highlight “Add New Gameâ€.

  3. With “Add New Game†highlighted, tap on the icon that looks like a Pencil.
    • Please Note: If you are attempting to adding codes to a game that already exists on the Action Replay, look below for the proper instructions.

  4. Enter the Name of the Game.

  5. Enter the Game ID (See step 1 for instructions on how to find this).

  6. Highlight “Add New Code†and tap the Pencil Icon.

  7. Enter the name of the code and tap Next.
    • Please Note:  You may name the code anything you want.

  8. Enter the code in its entirety.
    • Please Note: You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly. You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.

  9. Once the code has been fully entered, tap Next.

  10. Follow Steps 6 – 9 for each additional code you wish to enter.

Adding New Codes For A Game That Is Already On Your Code List

  1. From the main menu of the Action Replay DS, tap on the Star Shaped icon on the bottom left of the screen with the stylus.

  2. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the game list and find the game that you wish to add codes for.

  3. With the game name highlighted, tap on the icon that looks like a Pencil.

  4. The game title should be displayed. If you do not wish to make any changes to the name of the game, choose Next.

  5. The next screen will display the Game ID; tap Next to continue.
    • Please Note:  Do not make any changes to this number.

  6. Highlight “Add New Code†and tap the Pencil Icon.

  7. Enter the name of the code and tap Next
    • Please Note:  You may name the code anything you want.

  8. Enter the code in its entirety.
    1. Please Note:  You must enter every line of the code for it to function properly. You do not need to worry about spaces or new lines, they will be inserted automatically.

  9. Once the code has been fully entered, tap Next.

  10. Follow Steps 6 – 9 for each additional code you wish to enter.
Q: How can I back-up and restore my game saves using the Action Replay DS?

Unfortunately the NDS Action Replay does not support the transfer of game saves at this time. The ActionReplay Duo is currently the only product that allows the back-up of Nintendo DS game save data. (The ActionReplay Duo does NOT allow the use of codes.

Q: How can I get a replacement cable for my Action Replay DS?

If you have broken or misplaced your USB cable you can purchase a new one by sending in a check or money order in the amount of $9.99 plus $2.00 shipping and handling to the address below. Please make the check payable to Datel Design & Development and please also include a short letter explaining the issue.

Datel Design & Development Inc.
ATTN: Customer Service
33 N Garden Avenue – Suite 900
Clearwater, FL 33755

Q: My Action Replay DS is not being recognized by the Code Manager Software, it just says “Waiting For DS†in the left window; what do I do?

Please check the firmware version of your Action Replay DS and see the appropriate response to your version below

( You may NOT have the same version listed in your instruction manual. The firmware version can be found at the top right of the Nintendo DS Screen when the Action Replay is loaded to the main menu. )

FIRMWARE VERSION 1.60 OR ABOVE

Unfortunately, the incorrect drivers were included on the Action Replay DS disc that came with your product. 

Download the Nintendo DS Action Replay software and drivers from the link below.  Extract the zipped archive to a folder on your PC, and run the included Setup file to install the Action Replay Code Manager.  After installing this software, you may connect your Action Replay to a free USB port directly on the PC to begin driver installation.  If you are required to point to the location of the drivers, they may be found in the folder to which you extracted the files form the download.

Action Replay DS PC Software

To properly install the drivers, go to the Device Manager

  1. Click on "Start"
  2. Right click "My Computer"
  3. Choose "Properties"
  4. Click the "Hardware" tab
  5. Choose "Device Manager"
  6. Locate "Data Max"
  7. Right-click on "Data Max"
  8. Choose "Update driver".

You will nowsee the following prompts:

  1. Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?
    No, not this time.
  2. What do you want the wizard to do?
    Install from a list or specific location.
  3. Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.
  4. Click the 'Have Disk...' button
  5. Click the 'Browse' button
  6. Choose the location where you extracted the software set up files.

If you still have problems connecting after the Code Manager Software and drivers have been installed correctly, please refer to the information for Firmware Versions below 1.60 listed below.

 

FIRMWARE VERSION 1.60 OR ABOVE - FOR VISTA USERS:

  1. Bring up your Device Manager Device Manager.
    1. Click on "Start"
    2. Right click "My Computer"
    3. Choose "Properties"
    4. Click the "Hardware" tab
    5. Choose "Device Manager" from the left side under "Tasks".
    6. Locate "USBIO Controlled Devices".
      It should show as Data Max, NDA Link, or similar.
    7. Right-click on the device.
    8. Choose "Update Driver software...".
  2. Update the driver...
    You will go through the following prompts:
    1. Browse my computer for driver software.
    2. Let me pick from a list of drivers on my computer.
    3. 'Have Disk...' button
    4. 'Browse' button
    5. Choose the location where you extracted the software set up files (your Desktop in most cases).
  3. Go back to your Device Manager, and the title should now properly read 'NDS Link' or 'NDA Link'.
  4. Open your Code Manager program, and it should read 'NDS Codes' on the left side.

    If you still have problems connecting after the Code Manager Software and drivers have been installed correctly, please refer to the information for Firmware Versions below 1.60 listed below.

 

FIRMWARE VERSIONS BELOW 1.60

If you are having difficulty establishing a connection between your PC and your DS Action Replay, please review the steps below. If you continue to encounter problems, please be sure to specify what operating system is in use on your PC. (Windows XP, Windows Vista, etc..)

  1. Install and upgrade your software
    • If the Action Replay Code manager software is not installed, insert the disc included with your AR and allow setup to proceed automatically.  Once the software is installed, click on the Software Upgrade button in the upper-right corner to download the latest version of the PC software.  Afterwards, you may also click the button again to download the latest firmware update for your DS AR.

  2. Ensure the DS AR disc is inserted in your CD-Rom drive
    • The drivers for your DS AR are located on this disc, and it should be accessible when the device is connected to the PC.  If the software has already been installed, and the setup automatically begins when re-inserting the disc, you may cancel the setup wizard.

  3. Activate Updating Mode
    • Insert your Action Replay into the DS, and power on the DS.  When you see the Action Replay main menu, tap the button that looks like a mouse.  This will cause the device to enter updating mode.  In this mode, there will always be a bar on the bottom screen labeled Updating.  This bar will be red when empty, and fill with green when data is being transferred to the DS AR.  Once the bar fills with green and a data transfer is complete, it will return to the red empty state.  In addition, the status screen at the top will continue to list the last action after a transfer.  Please keep a close eye on the bar and any status windows in the PC software when transferring data to the device.  Data Transfer should never be interrupted, so do not disconnect the device or power off the DS during any transfer.  If a window detailing transfer on the PC goes away, or the bar returns to its red state after filling with green, then it should be safe to disconnect the device.

  4. Connect the DS Action Replay to the PC
    • Connect the small end of the included cable to the DS AR.  Use care when inserting the cable, as excessive pressure can cause the cartridge to eject.  Next, connect the other end of the USB cable to a free USB port on the back of your PC.  Some users may have USB ports on both the front and back of the PC, but the ports on the back are preferable.  Do not connect the DS AR through a USB Hub.  After connection, allow the drivers to install automatically on the PC.
  5. Open the Action Replay Code Manager software
    • After the drivers have been installed, open the Code Manager software and you should see “NDS Codes†in the left-hand window.  At this point, you may drag-and-drop individual games from the subscriptions window on the right side on to your DS on the left.  If a firmware update was downloaded using the Software Upgrade button, you may be prompted to transfer the update at this time.  If you still see “Waiting for DS†in the left window, try disconnecting the cable from your PC and reconnecting it to a different USB port on the back of the PC.
 
Q: Pokemon Diamond / Pearl - HELP! I'm stuck in the Mystery Zone and can't get out!

When using Action Replay codes, be sure to read any notes that our code creators have deemed necessary to place on certain codes; these notes can be found on www.codejunkies.com or by tapping the INFO button on the Action Replay.

INFO button:
If a particular code or group of codes has some information associated with them you will see the INFO button appear. Tap it with your stylus to display the associated notes; tap it again to clear them.

EXAMPLE: Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl

GO ANYWHERE - THROUGH ANYTHING:

WARNING: Use at your own risk. Do NOT save in black areas or Mystery Zones.

Walk Anywhere

Walk through any object. (BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU GO.. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK)

B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC00
D2000000 00000000
923FCC00 0000001E
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000E
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC04
D2000000 00000000
923FCC04 0000001F
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000F
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC08
D2000000 00000000
923FCC08 0000001C
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000C
D2000000 00000000
B21C5A08 00000000
DA000000 0000210C
D3000000 00000000
D7000000 023FCC0C
D2000000 00000000
923FCC0C 0000001D
B21C5A08 00000000
2000210C 0000000D
D2000000 00000000

If you have used the “Walk Anywhere†or “Run Anywhere†codes for Pokémon Diamond / Pokémon Pearl and saved your game while in a “Mystery Zoneâ€, inside of an object, or while in one of the black areas of the game, your character may become permanently locked in that location. The following code was developed to assist those people who have accidentally saved their game progress while in one of these locations.

STEP 1 – Entering the “Mystery Zone Fix†code.

  1. Insert Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl into the pass-through slot of the Nintendo DS Action Replay.
    NOTE: If you do not have a pass-through port on your Action Replay, proceed to #2.
  2. Insert the Action Replay into the game slot.
  3. Turn the Nintendo DS on.
    NOTE: If you have a pass-through slot on your Action Replay, proceed to #5.
  4. Replace the Action Replay with either Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl.
  5. Add the following code to your existing Pokémon Diamond or Pearl code list.
    NOTE: You may either manually enter the code, or use the Action Replay Code Manager software.
    • Mystery Zone Fix (HOLD SELECT WHILE SAVING)
      94000130 FFFB0000
      621C5A08 00000000
      B21C5A08 00000000
      000020C8 0000036F
      000020CC 00000070
      000020D4 0000036F
      000020D8 00708000
      D2000000 00000000

NOTE: Since each game save is unique, it is impossible for our code staff to accurately recreate every instance / problem that may occur when saving in a “Mystery Zoneâ€, this code is not guaranteed to work in every situation. If this does not fix your problem, or you’re unable to access the in game menu to save your game progress, it may be necessary to send your game cartridge in to us so that our code creators may look at your specific problem. Please use the "Still Need Help" feature on this website for further assistance if this method does not resolve your problem..

STEP 2 – Enabling the “Mystery Zone Fixâ€

  1. Enable ONLY the “Mystery Zone Fix†code and tap the on-screen start button.
  2. Load your Pokémon Diamond or Pokémon Pearl game save progress.
  3. The moment the save data has loaded, press the X button to access the in game menu.
    NOTE: DO NOT press any buttons before pressing X to ensure access the proper in game menu.
  4. Choose “SAVE†from the menu.
  5. When prompted with “Would you like to save the game?â€, choose YES.
  6. A second prompt will now appear; “There is already a saved file. Is it OK to overwrite it?â€.
  7. The moment you choose “YES†to the second prompt, PRESS AND HOLD the SELECT button.
  8. Continue to hold the SELECT button down while the game progress is being saved.
  9. Once the game has confirmed that the save was successful, power off the Nintendo DS.

STEP 3 – Verifying & Completing Fix

  1. With the power OFF, and no Action Replay is connected to your Nintendo DS, insert your game cartridge.
  2. Power ON the Nintendo DS.
  3. Load the existing game save data.
  4. Enter any one of the nearby houses.
  5. Exit the house.
  6. Open the in game menu by pressing X and save your game data one final time.