11-01-26 Kernel 2.0 RC20 :
- added big icon mode. just press R to switch icon mode
- add screen saver function
- games fixed 4933, 4941, 5049, 5075, 5129, 5155, 5246, 5291, 5297, 5301, 5370, 5396, 5424


10-12-31 Kernel 2.0 RC19 :
- games fixed 4824, 4902, 4927, 4942, 4948, 4953, 4958, 4963, 4964, 4965, 4966, 4967, 4970, 4975, 4977, 5010, 5018, 5027, 5046, 5047, 5051, 5055, 5056, 5057, 5058, 5068, 5069, 5074, 5097, 5098, 5110, 5116, 5123, 5133, 5136, 5143, 5156, 5158, 5166, 5188, 5197, 5233, 5238, 5258, 5264, 5274, 5277, 5278, 5279, 5281, 5282, 5285, 5286, 5288, 5289, 5290, 5292, 5294, 5296, 5298, 5299, 5302, 5303, 5306, 5309, 5314, 5315, 5318, 5322, 5323, 5325, 5326, 5327, 5335, 5336, 5341, 5356, 5360, 5366, 5367, 5369, 5371, 5374, 5375, 5377, 5378, 5381, 5382, 5384, 5385, 5386, 5387, 5388, 5399, 5400, 5401, 5402, 5404, 5407, 5420


10-11-04 Kernel 2.0 RC18 :
- splash.ani "waitforterminate" bug fixed
- games fixed 4723, 4957, 4969, 4986, 4994, 4998, 5008, 5011, 5015, 5017, 5030, 5037, 5054, 5076, 5096, 5124, 5127, 5163, 5164, 5189, 5200, 5216, 5215, 5232, 5237, 5253, 5252, 5255, 5259, 5265, 5266


10-08-20 Kernel 2.0 RC17 :
- Added multi-splash screen and splash screen animation capability
- games fixed 5054, 5114, 5135, 5138, 5142, 5164


10-04-30 Kernel 2.0 RC16 :
- fixed some soft reset issue.
- games fixed : 1981, 4572, 4704, 4812, 4863, 4864, 4869, 4871, 4872, 4877, 4887, 4893, 4897, 4900, 4913, 4914, 4915.


10-04-09 Kernel 2.0 RC15 :
- Cheat engine updates : now the cheat is independent, can be enabled without softreset enabled.
but ingame guide and realtime save still need softreset enabled.
- Cheat window touch screen support,
- add Hungaria.ini
- games fixed : 4800, 4812, 4824, 4825, 4827, 4828, 4829, 4830, 4833, 4834, 4835, 4841, 4842, 4843, 4846, 4851, 4854, 4855, 4857, 4861, 4862.


10-03-24 Kernel 2.0 RC14 :
- L+X : delete current file and L+Y : copy/move current file
previously it was X : delete current file and Y : copy/move current file
-games fixed : 4191, 4762, 4768, 4770, 4781, 4783, 4786, 4787, 4788, 4789, 4791, 4797, 4798, 4807, 4809, 4810, 4812, 4813, 4821, 3909, 4660, 4659, 4698, 4701.


10-03-05 Kernel 2.0 RC13 :
- games fixed : 4705, 4707, 4712, 4720, 4721, 4724, 4706, 4735, 4734, 4736, 4737, 4740, 4743, 4744, 4745, 4749, 4750, 4743, 4756, 4757, 4758, 4759, 4762


10-01-26 Kernel 2.0 RC12 :
- games fixed : 4737


10-01-10 Kernel 2.0 RC11 :
- games fixed : 4249, 4502, 4512, 4604, 4611, 4617, 4625, 4638, 4650, 4680, 4692
- softreset fixed 2063, 0197


09-12-25 Kernel 2.0 RC10 :
- games fixed : 4384, 4518, 4447, 4543, 4550, 4551, 4554, 4561, 4579, 4580, 4590, 4591, 4594
- softreset fixed 0766, 4364, 4564


09-12-11 Kernel 2.0 RC9 :
- game AP fixed 4526, 4535, 4543
- Zelda ST US and EUR are correctly fixed now. Use Zelda save tool v1.01 to convert your old save in order to run properly under RC9.


09-12-08 Kernel 2.0 RC8 :
- games fixed : 4301, 4336, 4353, 4354, 4370, 4376, 4377, 4381, 4432, 4434, 4447, 4467, 4469, 4491, 4498, 4499, 4508, 4512, 4513, 4526
- add hardware revision on the setting window
- long filename scroll in browser and cheat window
- cheat comment display
- fixed SAVE FAT2 error
- Guitar grip works on EZVi
- compatible with some brand 16GB microsd card.
- 1 Megabyte save for Zelda: spirit tracks added.


09-10-22 Kernel 2.0 RC7 :
- Fixed game delay and freeze
- Fixed Fatal error:FAT2
- Fixed .dat file saving location
- Fixed some homebrew compatible
- Change the default to kde4，Add mutiple language file (thanks the submit of the language file)
- Add DownloadPlay toggle in the Rom Setting. Default OFF, unless you need download play ( StarWars Clone wars JA need On to play, so far as we know)
- games fixed : 4168, 4169, 4171, 4186, 4192, 4207, 4187, 4225, 4258, 4261, 4263, 4267, 4269, 4270, 4271, 4273, 4247, 4248, 4291, 4327
- 3499 1M saver support
- Dsi hybrid game support for 3922, 3929, 3938, 3939, 3949, 3952, 3970, 9380, 4040, 4187


09-18-09 Kernel 2.0 RC6 :
- fixed the issue in RC5
- homebrew compatibility improved.
- iQue DS touchscreen fixed
- support Japanese,Korean display. (need put Japanese.ini and Korean.ini in lang folder)
- anti- piracy patch for the new games.


09-07-09 Kernel 2.0 RC5 :
- realtime save compatiblity improved
- realtime gameguide now can read two guide file(see new walkthrough tool 1.1 instruction). each file handle a manual bookmark and an automatic bootmark, L key to save a manual BM, R key to read. left and right will jump 5 pages
skin.ini under ez5shell folder removed, simply add the named skin dat into skin folder. i.e, transfor.dat, name not long than 8 character.
- mul_language.ini in lang folder removed, simply add the named language ini into lang folder. i.e. English.ini
- Moonshell 2 shortcut added instead of help button, will warn you if you do not have it installed.


09-07-27 Kernel 2.0 RC4 :
- 3 in 1 support added back in
- Real time guide/ingame text reader returns
- real time save/instant save/savestates return
- Text reader supports txt, rtf and RVF. Windows tool released to support editing of RVF format files.


09-06-30 Kernel 2.0 RC3 :
- quick release fix : fix freezing problems on some EZ5i


09-06-29 RC2 :
- Fixed Ez5i with certain SD cards (see also the firmware update below)
- Fixed iDS games and icons
- Korean game icons fixed.
- Japanese file names fixed
- Boot speed optimization
- Delete, copy and move file features returned to the loader
- Fixed homebrew software.


09-06-11 Kernel 2.0 RC1 :
- Touchscreen support is back- select your roms with the arrow buttons again, press the circle with arrows to select rom options (soft reset, cheats and so on).
To activate the English menu tap on the hammer and screwdriver icon and press where it says SChinese or Default until you get to English.
- The configuration window now house the 3 in 1 and rumble options.
- Soft reset is now off by default
- Realtime save and Gameguide options returned to the menu.
- You may still experience trouble with large homebrew (".nds file" greater than 2 megabytes) and there is no media playback (the EZ5shell directory is called as such so as to allow you to use moonshell instead)


09-05-27 Kernel 2.0 Alpha 5-27 :
- Touchscreen is not functional
- Softreset always ON
- Added cheat engine. To access cheats press "y" with the game you want cheats for highlighted. A limit of 256 cheats per game is in effect.
- fixed games : 3782, 3789, 3790


09-05-11 Kernel 2.0 Alpha 5-11 :
- Touchscreen is not functional
- fixed games : 3268, 3690

09-04-01 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 11 :
- add DMA mode to fix games : 0346, 2906, 2970, 3369, 3009, 3477, 3538, 3574, 3580, 1770
- softreset up to 3601


09-03-18 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 10 :
- fixed games : 3517, 3369
- add MODE2 to softreset, for the new game not included in the resetp.bin, not a 100% solution
- softreset up to 3535


09-03-11 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 9 :
- improved realtime save compatibility
- fixed the anti-piracy patch lost after press L+R+SELECT/START
- fixed games : 3424, 3396
- softreset up to 3497


09-02-04 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 8:
- fixed games : 3149, 3332, 3350
- softreset up to 3353
- added support of the ez 3in1 Plus Opera RAM


09-01-07 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 7 :
- fixed system freeze when saving rom setting with a large cheat thread
- softreset default on


08-12-29 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 6 :
- fixed wlk conversion on some particular case
- cheat codes are saved in ini file now
- fixed white screen softreset when using the in-game menu


08-10-30 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 5 :
- fixed some 3in1 relate bug


08-10-13 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 3 :
- boost walkthrough generate speed
- press A to quit cheat window and rom setting window(don't fotget press save), instead the right upper red dot
- fixed dpg support since 1.90 ob
- fixed some 3in1 relate bug


08-09-26 Kernel 1.90 Open Beta 2 :
- added in game menu
- added instant save (RTS)
- added walkthrough (in game guide)
- add individual game setting

let's explain how to use the new functions (Note that instant save compatible not perfect. but acceptable. more develop need.) :

08-08-06 Kernel update to V 1.86
- fixed the 2541 battle animation
- resetsp.bin update to 2537, fixed 0778 2524 2535


08-07-17 Kernel update to V 1.85a
- fixed 2472 load issue, the story line freeze issue
- resetsp.bin updated to 2451. fixed 2439 2444


08-07-07 Kernel update to V 1.84
- fixed 2420
- support 2385 8MBytes saver (first time launch will cost 1.5 min create the save file)
- resetsp.bin updated to 2428, fixed 0696,2374,2410,2421


08-06-25 Kernel update to V 1.83
- fixed ARDS window stylus freeze issue


08-06-23 Kernel update to V 1.82
- fixed cheat window scroll freeze issue


08-06-22 Kernel update to V 1.81
- scroll freeze fixed


08-06-20 Kernel update to V 1.80
- Add save to MicroSD directly
- Download play fixed on RSA games
- Add copy/del function directly on the ez5 (use Y/X)
- Add EZ5 Plus support
- Add ARDS cheat
- Add EZ5 Plus SDHC DLDI driver
- Add multi-Language support(partial translated)
- Adjusted the rom name display
- Some ui fix
- resetsp.bin updated to 2371

08-02-02 Kernel update to V 1.70
- Add auto DLDI patching
- Modified the cheat engine
- Fixed the white screen after txt reading
- resetsp.bin updated to 1981, fixed 1960 1978
Notice: this version kernel also included the bootstrap loader updater, if you never updated to 1.68 before. please read the instruction from v1.68 before you update this kernel.

08-01-17 Kernel update to V 1.68
- Packaged with bootstrap loader updater (must read the instruction below before update 1.68 kernel)
- Add 3in1 cart cheat function and 3in1 tool
- fixed some brand MicroSD can't boot up
- resetsp.bin updated to 1954, must replace moonshl folder, at least the resetsp.bin. Revises 1927 / 1950 white screen and 0484 - Rockman ZX (J) freeze


Bootstrap loader upgrade instruction :



3in1 tool instruction :




07-12-24 Kernel update to V 1.66
- adjusted the cheat engine, specifically, how cht files are analyzed
- Bootloader was overwriting the saves in the 3in1, this is now fixed (for 3in1 users, please press R and update with EZ5upldr.bin)
- 3in1 setting now defaults to GBALink
- resetsp.bin is updated to 1862
- new function: random skin

About the random skin feature:



07-12-08 Kernel update to V 1.65
- 2GB microSD moonshell boot issue fixed


07-12-07 Kernel update to V 1.64
- added cheat mode (.cht files must be in CHT directory)
- added soft reset mode (L+R+A+B)
- added manual clean mode (.ini)
- cut kernel in two part (ez5sys.bin and EZ5upldr.bin)
- 1703 issue fixed

More explanation below



07-10-31 Kernel update to V 1.63
- Browser issue
- 1556 save size confirm


07-10-28 Kernel update to V 1.62 :
- Fixed the file browser display error when broswing a homebrew without a icon.
- Launch hombrew no longer have the save action.
- Fixed the rumble when launching a homebrew.
- Fixed the white screen after quitting the WFC setting.
- Fixed the L+R+Start+Select game internal reset to title.
- Fixed the saver backup order between games and homebrew.
- Fixed .sav file icon.
- Modified the images file icon. ez_image.bmp used as all images file icon since 1.62. skin maker must be noticed.
- Fixed the moonshell internal time screen saver.
- Fixed the bookmark popup when viewing the TXT file.
- Fixed the pause issue when viewing the DPG file.
- Fixed open binary file viewer when open .sav file.
- Fixed FIFA2008 save corrupt on the second time launch.


07-10-13 Kernel update to V 1.61 :
-Fixed the START key freeze.


07-10-12 Kernel update to V 1.6 :
- Lower touch screen can be operated, the five icon on the left side is: Brightness adjustment/Cheat toggle(not open yet)/Help/Option/Shutdown by descending order.
- Removed the MicroSD speed setting and added icon size toggle in the system option.
- The new kernel used second generation internal hybrid engine. no more savelist needed.
- Moonshell 1.71 used as system kernel. DPG2 supported

Usage of 3in1 expansion pack
- The support of Browser and GBA gaming not changed. the 3in1 pack fuction must be toggled to "GBALINK ON" before launch Browser.
- Rumble and GBA Link can be toggled by touch the button at the center of lower screen. the default setting is Rumble enabled.

07-04-26 Kernel V1.41 :
- fixed a minor bug.


07-04-24 Kernel V1.40 :
- Modfied the saver backup method. only backup/write the saver when the rom changing.
- Add the hotkey for manual backup saver. L+SELECT.
- Add the light adjustment hotkey L+UP/DOWN.
- Modified the file size to MB/KB shortname.
- EZ 3in1 card improve. support Pokemon migrate.
- Add the internal HYBRID mode in system setting.

07-03-28 Updated the Shell to V070328


07-03-23 Kernel V1.37 :
- Fixed an eeprom timer init error. 0919 playable.
- Hybrid tool updated to V1.02.


07-02-13 Kernel V1.36 :
- Improved the saver safty.
- Add the softreset function. must patch the rom with hybrid tool at first. shortcut key is L+SELECT+START , almost 95% games can softreset.
- Add 3 in 1 expansion pack support.
- Hybrid tool updated to V1.01.


07-01-17 Beta Kernel V1.34 :



07-01-11 Kernel V1.33 :
- Fixed L+R Freeze bug.


06-12-31 Updated Hybrid Tool to V1 :
- Now supports multiple rom transfer.
- Rom name is read from internal name (can be changed).
- GUI based on EZ4 Client.


06-12-28 EZ-V FATLIB Files released :
- EZ5 Fatlib : Use this to build support for the EZ5 into homebrew applications.


06-12-28 EZ-V Source Code released :
- This is the EZFlash V modified Moonshell source code and the EZFlash V kernel source code (V1.31). It does not contain the Game launching module as is it proprietary, closed source code.


06-12-27 Kernel V1.31 :
- first official kernel.