The nand.bin file is a roughly 240MB dump of a DSi's eMMC storage. It contains the console's operating system, settings, and installed DSiWare applications.
: A proper dump includes a "nocash footer" at the end of the file, which contains the CID and Console ID necessary for melonDS to decrypt the NAND. New Features and Improvements (Late 2025 – Early 2026) nandbin melonds new
Thanks to Nandbin’s tutorials, users now understand the importance of dumping their own DS/DSi firmware using a hacked console. His “new” no-nonsense script automates the process for DSi NAND extraction, making legal emulation more accessible. The nand
Searching for "nandbin melonds new ~repack~" often leads to untrusted sites. Because New Features and Improvements (Late 2025 – Early
: NAND files are copyrighted material. Distributing them is considered "warez" and is prohibited on official forums. You should dump these from your own physical hardware using tools like dumpTool .