How do I install a R4DS Skin or Theme?
First insert your MicroSD memory into your USB reader and connect to your PC. Open up the removable drive when prompted and you will see a folder called _system_ on the drive. Once you see the _system_ folder double click on it to enter.

Now that you have the _system_ folder open on your MicroSD memory, go ahead and open up the folder of the skin you would like to install. Now highlight everything in the skin folder and copy it across to the _system_ folder you have open. You may be prompted to replace an existing file, just click yes

    * logo.bmp - Background of the Top Screen of startup.
    * icons.bmp -- Background of the Bottom Screen of Startup.
    * bckgrd_1.bmp -- Background of the Top Screen of Explorer.
    * bckgrd_2.bmp -- Background of the Bottom Screen of Explorer.

Note:

* Do not change the picture's names in your skin folder.
Idiot's Guide To The R4 DS
Below you will find a link to the Idiot's guide to using the R4DS, this guide explains how to use the R4's many functions step by step. Everything from updating the firmware, changing the skins, loading up Moonshel & more, this is the best guide around. Click Here
YouTube Guide To Change R4 Skin
Here is a video guide on how to change the skins, for some of us its much easier to watch a video on how to do this procesure, rather then trying to make it out from text instructions. Click Here
R4i Card for DSi & 3DS Consoles
R4i Card
The R4i card for DSi & 3DS consoles is a great flash card. The R4i supports the same skins as the R4 DS so it's a great option for people.		  
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