I don't know if someone has been reporting my video but YT have gave me a warning because apparently the links in the description are dangerous/harmful. So if you need to find the Savegame manager or smallftpd, unfortunately you're going to have find it yourself.
@itsjustavery5780 it's really not hard to use tbh. Use Encounter database to get any pokemon. Edit it in many ways. Has a legality check. Use the SAV tab to edit items ect.
I can't thank enough for your videos, they helped me a lot! I was trying to find a way to backup my save files from my NDS and GBA and fortunately I've found your videos after spending the whole day trying to find a solution. My Nintendo DS Lite's screens are dying (turning white) so I could barely see what it was written, but thanks to your tutorial being on point saying steps by steps I just followed through and it worked like a charm! I've also followed your 2 other videos where I could back up my proper GBA and NDS game ROMs, now I'm enjoying my own games and saves on Retroarch, which is on Steam and I also have the benefits of the Steam Cloud which is amazing! Thank you!
You are very welcome! If i can help myself remember how to do it and help anyone else. Im happy. Yeah i started all this a while back because i wanted back up my saves and got hooked. Found a whole new dimension to games i have played for many many years. Check out my other videos about the cheats you can do on emulator. With your newly acquired ability to backup and restore, you can make it fun again.
@@PkmHax I finally made it! I've changed my hotspot into another phone, and it worked. (I used Galaxy S21 at first, and LG Q9 at second) I expect it was some hotspot issue. Thanks for your help!
Hi, I've done all the steps, but when I put the game in the console to save .sav file, the upload process never starts and there is always wrote "writing file". How can I fix this problem? I'm sorry if I wasn't so clear
When it says to make sure that the DS is connected, does that involve any steps beyond setting up a basic connection in a game's Wi-Fi menu? (e.g. setting the DS connection's DNS to a fan server or setting up a wireless network between the PC and the DS before installing smallftpd)
Is using a flashcart a must or is using a forwarder to launch the savegame manager fine? And does this only work exclusively on the DS or does it work as well on the 3DS family as well?
Sorry for the late reply. Didnt see this. Iv had problems with it too at times. If you have had it running but it is suddenly saying something like unable to bind socket. Restart your PC and that can fix it. Check you have the savegame manager folder in the right place also. Can you describe a bit more?
I followed the video step by step but when I open savegame manager I get the message "connecting to FTP server" and it gets stuck there. Any idea on how to get pass this?
Sometimes it can temperamental. Try restarting your PC and running it again. Or try changing the port number to 8080 in both smallftpd and the ini file. Also make sure you're firewall is allowing those ports. If all else fails and you're definitely following the steps perfectly, uninstall the programme, restart PC and try again.
Not too sure tbh. Make sure your firewall is allowing it. Create a rule for that specific port. Maybe try changing the port on the file and on smallftpd, i use 21 or 8080. Other than that i would just say uninstall the softwares, restart your PC and try again from scratch.
Yeah, like you say, the transfer is done using the ftp server. So all you need is a slot 1 flash card and ability to set up your own encryption free WiFi hotspot.
Hi, you say that you are supposed to connect the ds to your phones wifi hotspot, but how do you then connect it to your computer? And how does the ftp server communicate with the ds, doesn't the ds need to be connected to that server?
Yes. So you turn on your hotspot on your phone(making sure it is passwordless) Also connect your computer to your hotspot. You then setup up smallftpd like in the video, editing the .ini file so that the IP addresses match up. If you're having trouble, start from scratch and follow every step in the video perfectly.
@@PkmHax I have a R4 Gold Pro, is it compatible? BTW, the website description states 3ds is not supported, so, are you sure savegame_manager works with it?
@@gustavohal2401 Yeah that would probably do the trick. I'm sure there will be a 3ds programme somewhere. I don't have a 3ds atm so not something I have done yet.
The only thing i can think of, is you have not set smallftpd up correctly. Uninstall it and try again from scratch. Make sure you get the config correct like in the video. Sometimes even restarting your PC can fix issues.
@@RogerTudela2013 I'm not sure what you mean by that. Only thing I would suggest is delete the programmes, restart your PC and try again, making sure your following the steps perfectly.
Yeah of course! I dont see any reason why you cant. I have no idea about fixing it though. Im sure there are programmes that can recover previous saves or something.
@@PkmHax Thanks for answering but I solved it some weeks ago, seems that I needed another version of the nds savegame manager, I downloaded an older version of it and it worked fine.
@@adrian1881mw3 yeah sorry i was meant to reply the first day but forgot. Better late than never 🤣 yeah 75% of the time it is a case of turning it off and on again or uninstalling and starting again. At least you got it sorted!
@@PkmHaxyes I’ve just got it working now! The problem was that the backup save was only 511kb so I used an emulator to create another version of that save which was 512kb and it worked.
Not sure tbh. I haven't done this in a long time. Have you created the savegame manager folder in your drive? Only other thing I would suggest remove everything and start again.
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I don't know if someone has been reporting my video but YT have gave me a warning because apparently the links in the description are dangerous/harmful.
So if you need to find the Savegame manager or smallftpd, unfortunately you're going to have find it yourself.
@itsjustavery5780 I mainly use Pkhex these days. Does 99% of what you could want to do.
@itsjustavery5780 it's really not hard to use tbh. Use Encounter database to get any pokemon. Edit it in many ways. Has a legality check. Use the SAV tab to edit items ect.
I can't thank enough for your videos, they helped me a lot! I was trying to find a way to backup my save files from my NDS and GBA and fortunately I've found your videos after spending the whole day trying to find a solution. My Nintendo DS Lite's screens are dying (turning white) so I could barely see what it was written, but thanks to your tutorial being on point saying steps by steps I just followed through and it worked like a charm! I've also followed your 2 other videos where I could back up my proper GBA and NDS game ROMs, now I'm enjoying my own games and saves on Retroarch, which is on Steam and I also have the benefits of the Steam Cloud which is amazing! Thank you!
You are very welcome! If i can help myself remember how to do it and help anyone else. Im happy.
Yeah i started all this a while back because i wanted back up my saves and got hooked. Found a whole new dimension to games i have played for many many years.
Check out my other videos about the cheats you can do on emulator. With your newly acquired ability to backup and restore, you can make it fun again.
@@PkmHax That's the way I'm feeling now too! Sure! I'll take a look into it. Thanks again!
I'm using an N5 card, and when I remove it (@4:04) my DS Lite restarts, how do I solve this?
Awesome video mate, Thankyou!
The moment I put out my R4 card the system just seems to freeze and it stays on the "connecting" part without any further doing ...
took me a while but it really works thanks
I've got to succeed in this method before, but now I could not make it. I keep stuck connecting to the FTP server. Could you help me?
My go to answer is to uninstall all the programmes restart your PC and start from scratch. Let me know if you get it working.
@@PkmHax I finally made it! I've changed my hotspot into another phone, and it worked. (I used Galaxy S21 at first, and LG Q9 at second)
I expect it was some hotspot issue. Thanks for your help!
@@git63 Good to hear you got it working! Thanks for sharing.
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Moi ça ne peux plus marcher puisqu'il faut pour la clé wifi en WEP tandis qu'avec ma box j'ai la clé en WPA
Hi, I've done all the steps, but when I put the game in the console to save .sav file, the upload process never starts and there is always wrote "writing file". How can I fix this problem? I'm sorry if I wasn't so clear
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I'm glad I could be of help. Were you backing up to do cheats or just to keep save safe?
When it says to make sure that the DS is connected, does that involve any steps beyond setting up a basic connection in a game's Wi-Fi menu? (e.g. setting the DS connection's DNS to a fan server or setting up a wireless network between the PC and the DS before installing smallftpd)
Nope just the basic connection as if you're playing a game.
Is using a flashcart a must or is using a forwarder to launch the savegame manager fine? And does this only work exclusively on the DS or does it work as well on the 3DS family as well?
You need a flashcart. With 3ds it's best to homebrew and then you can backup/restore with the click of a button.
Can you do this with 3ds
I have managed to make this work last year, but now it doesn't. When trying to connect to smallFTPD, the app gets stuck. Any solutions?
Sorry for the late reply. Didnt see this. Iv had problems with it too at times. If you have had it running but it is suddenly saying something like unable to bind socket. Restart your PC and that can fix it. Check you have the savegame manager folder in the right place also. Can you describe a bit more?
@@PkmHax It just doesn't recognize the FTP. That's not an issue anymore though, I CFWed my 3ds and rely on Checkpoint. Still, thanks for your time!
I followed the video step by step but when I open savegame manager I get the message "connecting to FTP server" and it gets stuck there. Any idea on how to get pass this?
Sometimes it can temperamental. Try restarting your PC and running it again. Or try changing the port number to 8080 in both smallftpd and the ini file. Also make sure you're firewall is allowing those ports. If all else fails and you're definitely following the steps perfectly, uninstall the programme, restart PC and try again.
Im stuck with the ''connecting to FTP server'' message and I've already did all the configurations :(
Not too sure tbh. Make sure your firewall is allowing it. Create a rule for that specific port. Maybe try changing the port on the file and on smallftpd, i use 21 or 8080. Other than that i would just say uninstall the softwares, restart your PC and try again from scratch.
So does this method work without a slot2 flashcart? I'm assuming so as it transfers the save to/from the game over the ftp?
Yeah, like you say, the transfer is done using the ftp server. So all you need is a slot 1 flash card and ability to set up your own encryption free WiFi hotspot.
@@PkmHax cool, that's what I thought. Thanks!
Hi, you say that you are supposed to connect the ds to your phones wifi hotspot, but how do you then connect it to your computer? And how does the ftp server communicate with the ds, doesn't the ds need to be connected to that server?
Yes. So you turn on your hotspot on your phone(making sure it is passwordless) Also connect your computer to your hotspot. You then setup up smallftpd like in the video, editing the .ini file so that the IP addresses match up.
If you're having trouble, start from scratch and follow every step in the video perfectly.
Does it work with 3ds?
Yes it does. You just need the relevant software and different flashcart. The one shown in the video is not capable.
@@PkmHax I have a R4 Gold Pro, is it compatible? BTW, the website description states 3ds is not supported, so, are you sure savegame_manager works with it?
@@gustavohal2401 Yeah that would probably do the trick. I'm sure there will be a 3ds programme somewhere. I don't have a 3ds atm so not something I have done yet.
@@PkmHax I tried myself and unfortunately it does not work... thanks for the support.
Hello, my problem is that " ftp server missing" do u have suggestion?
The only thing i can think of, is you have not set smallftpd up correctly. Uninstall it and try again from scratch. Make sure you get the config correct like in the video. Sometimes even restarting your PC can fix issues.
I'm using a Mac and iPhone. How do I get my wifi hotspot with no encryption?
Sorry I have only ever owned 1 apple product and it was the first iPod, so I won't be much help on that.
do you know hoe to do this but for emulators i want to run an srm save file on the ds r4 emulator but don’t know how
So on an emulator on DS? Does said emulator support srm save type? Never heard of srm tbh so not much help sorry.
@@PkmHax srm are a type of save file used in flash carts its used im my nes carts and my gb flash cart
i have this message: could not find ini file, what can I do?
You have to make sure the ini file is placed in the root of the SD card. Not in any folders.
@@PkmHax now I have a black window I think is not charging savegame manager
@@RogerTudela2013 I'm not sure what you mean by that. Only thing I would suggest is delete the programmes, restart your PC and try again, making sure your following the steps perfectly.
How can I enable conection between my NDS and my hotspot? please
Go to hotspot settings and make sure there is no password needed to connect. NDS cant connect to wifi with password encryption.
@@PkmHax I've already done it. So it has to conect automatically, right?
@@eduardorios4216 yeah. load up an online capable game to check if its connected.
@@PkmHax Alright! Thank you :D
No problem! Let me know how you get on.
it is work to other game like rune factory?
i have corupt save data and if i open it use notepad....its all ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ.....how can i fix it?
Yeah of course! I dont see any reason why you cant.
I have no idea about fixing it though. Im sure there are programmes that can recover previous saves or something.
@@PkmHax could you help me? I will give you the save data that coruppt
Youre probably better off searching how to do it. Im not the man for the job bud.
@@oh8714 that means that the cartridges are dirty, the ds cannot read them properly, you have to clean them
I get a black screen on mi DS everytime i open savegame manager , someone can help me please
Did you try removing the programme, restarting your PC and starting from scratch?
@@PkmHax Thanks for answering but I solved it some weeks ago, seems that I needed another version of the nds savegame manager, I downloaded an older version of it and it worked fine.
@@adrian1881mw3 yeah sorry i was meant to reply the first day but forgot. Better late than never 🤣 yeah 75% of the time it is a case of turning it off and on again or uninstalling and starting again. At least you got it sorted!
When restoring my save file it always gets stuck at 99%. Do you have any solutions?
Sorry i missed this. Did you get it working?
@@PkmHaxyes I’ve just got it working now! The problem was that the backup save was only 511kb so I used an emulator to create another version of that save which was 512kb and it worked.
Great! I knew it would be something silly but didnt expect that. What game exactly was it?
@@PkmHax it was Pokemon black 2
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Aw man, I got it to work once, now when it connects to the ftp, it doesn't show any folders/files. Any idea what is causing this?
Not sure tbh. I haven't done this in a long time. Have you created the savegame manager folder in your drive? Only other thing I would suggest remove everything and start again.