Since Flipnote Studio DSi was never officially released as a standalone purchase on the 3DS eShop (only via system transfer from a DSi), using a CIA is a workaround for those who want the original DSi experience on modern hardware.
| Method | Description | Success Rate | Requirements | |--------|-------------|--------------|----------------| | | Not a DSi version; different features. | 100% (legit) | eShop (now closed), HShop | | Forwarder CIA (NDS Bootstrap) | Wraps the original flipnote.nds to run via TWiLight Menu++ | High | CFW, original DSiWare dump | | Converted DSiWare CIA | Using CIA Maker or HackingToolkit3DS on a decrypted DSiWare title | Medium | Decrypted DSiWare dump (rare) | | Pre-packaged CIAs (HShop, Ghost eShop) | Unofficial repacks of Flipnote Studio (DSi) as a CIA | High | CFW, trusted source | flipnote studio dsi cia work
Flipnote Studio Nintendo DSi can still work today, but getting your creations online (making a "post") requires a few workarounds since the official Flipnote Hatena servers were shut down years ago 1. How to get the App (CIA) Since Flipnote Studio DSi was never officially released