Nand.bin — Melonds

File paths and direct installation for digital DSiWare games.

melonDS primarily uses NAND in DSi (Nintendo DSi) emulation mode; standard DS emulation does not need or use a NAND image.

The only legal way is to using custom firmware (like Unlaunch + dumpNAND). You cannot download it from websites — that’s piracy and against emulator policies.

→ Config → Emu Settings → DSi tab. nand.bin melonds

Under the DSi section, browse and select your nand.bin file.

You must dump it from using homebrew software like:

What nand.bin contains

Unlike the original DS, the DSi has an operating system with its own ecosystem. Without a valid nand.bin , melonDS cannot:

Understanding and Setting Up nand.bin in melonDS: A Complete Guide

To safely extract your NAND image, use a homebrewed Nintendo DSi and follow these steps outlined on the DSi CFW Guide : File paths and direct installation for digital DSiWare games

Always ensure you're downloading files from trusted sources to avoid any potential risks.

To install and run DSiWare games and applications.

Ensure the dump completed successfully on your physical DSi. A full DSi NAND dump should be exactly 240MB or 128MB depending on the method and version. You cannot download it from websites — that’s