TwlNmenu

TwlNmenu is the name for an application that comes bundled with TWLSDK's and the SystemUpdater. This application would install .TAD files, an installable archive developed by Nintendo, similar to the Nintendo Wii's .WAD archive.

TwlNmenu's icon.

First surface

The existance of NandFiler and TwlNmenu was discovered at Gamescom 2009 when users by the name of Demo and Shadowchao started discussions about 2 development apps. Unfortunatly, both were unable to open the applications, because there was security walking around and the Nintendo DSi unit was hooked up to a monitor. Fast-forwarding to Febuary 11th, 2013, a collector by the name of LimboFunk mentioned a Nintendo DSi Development Unit, as well as the correct names for the applications. There wasn't much discussion after that, except for references, with no dumps being made. However, on September 2nd, 2017, a TWLSDK was leaked containing WMTestTool, RelayStation, modified versions of DS Download Play named MB_Child and Rev. 11364 of NandFiler and TwlNMenu.

*.TAD File Format

The installable format, .TAD share many similarities to the .WAD format, including the same offsets for Title ID's and using the same devsign as WADS. A .TAD can be resigned using Wii resigning tools and a RVL devkey.

The .TAD format can be created using a tool included with the TWLSDK, named Maketad. Only applications that can be installed in the folder 00030004 can be created with this tool.

Error messages may come up from time to time.

Screenshots

Icon of TwlNmenu showing the contents of a SD Card.

When a *.TAD file has been selected, it will ask if you want to install it.

Highlighting the NAND. It shows all the applications installed in folder 00030004.