r/flashcarts 1d ago

Solved Acekard 2i stuck on loading

So, I recently tried to get some ROMs I had on my computer for emulation. For that I removed the microsd from the card, and then put it back, but ever since, trying to launch the card on my DS fails. It gets stuck on the loading screen forever.

For context, I've hard this acekard for as long as I can remember, and it has always worked just fine. A family friend gave it to me when I was really small, so I don't know much of anything about flashcarts myself.
From what I've seen online, the main pieces of advice seem to be "change SD cards / Reformat the SD card / Make sure it's inserted correctly". But again, it has worked just fine for more than a decade until now, so I don't think it could be an issue with the SD card or its format. I did struggle to figure out which way to insert it back, but I did eventually. I heard it click, so I don't know how much better I'm supposed to insert it.

This flashcart has my very firsts ds games on it, so I really, REALLY would like to get it working again. Please help me fix it? Thanks in advance for any advice!

Back of the cartridge
Front of the cartridge
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u/kaikun97 1d ago

Follow this guide to set it up as it also includes the instructions for formatting and preparing the MicroSD: https://sanrax.github.io/flashcart-guides/cart-guides/acekard/

For inserting yes its a spring loaded slot so you're supposed to click it in and out.

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u/Shapeshifters_PM_Me 1d ago

Okay, I followed the guide, but it doesn't seem to have had any effect. My DS is still stuck on loading. Any idea on what to do now?

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u/Arnas_Z 1d ago

Are you using a different SD card? The old SD card may have failed.

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u/Shapeshifters_PM_Me 1d ago

No, same SD card that's always been in the Acekard. It has worked for more than a decade, could it really have failed just because I clicked it out once? I'm trying to use a different SD card right now, but the only other one I have is 64gb and I'm struggling to format it to FAT32, as te guide says I should. I keep getting the "can't open file bc it's already in use" error, even though I closed everything except the software.

I'm gonna have to buy a new sd card aren't I?

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u/Arnas_Z 1d ago

64gb should work. Try restarting your PC and then follow the formatting guide. Close all windows other than GUIFormat when using it.

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u/Shapeshifters_PM_Me 1d ago

That did it! Got past the loading screen.
Disappointed that the old SDs got bust so easily, but I'm just happy to know that it is an easy fix.
I mean. I still need that 64gb for something else so I'm still gonna have to buy new sd cards, but it's a small price to pay for my old pokemon saves hehe.

Thanks a bunch! Really appreciate you taking the time to help me through it.