Go to > Boot Options and select Boot from Firmware (like NDS) to ensure it boots to the main dashboard instead of directly into a game. Homebrew Alternatives: Custom DS Menus
Installing a custom menu or kernel provides several advantages: nintendo ds menu rom
Hardcore emulator users—especially those streaming or making YouTube videos—hate the delay of the Health and Safety screen. However, removing it by hacking an individual ROM is illegal and complicated. Instead, some emulators allow you to boot a firmware ROM (the menu) first. By doing this, the emulator behaves exactly like a real DS. You can: Go to > Boot Options and select Boot