yes you can but you need to download a software called r4i update
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The R4i will work in all DSis with the 1.0-1.3 firmware. It will NOT work it your DSi has been updated to the 1.4 firmware.
No, Nintendo's updates block Flash carts ther not going to let you use an old firmware.
R4i Gold V1.5 is very old version of the kernel. Now R4i Gold card use wood r4 kernel, and the latest version is wood r4i V1.32. You can update with below steps: 1. Download latest software from official website. 2. Unzip the patch, you can get some files. 3. Connect your TF card with computer through a USB reader, and format the TF card. 4. Copy all files to the root Directory of TF card. 5. You should also copy some game or media files to the TF card. R4i Gold installation finished.
The R4i Gold is a fake card released to try and take advantage of the R4i selling so well worldwide. R4i sdhc and r4i gold card are different flashcard. they are similar in functions. But different in package. they use difference kernel. Both of them are popular in Players currently.
R4i is illegal b/c r4i is a device for pirated games which is stealing from the companies that created the games.EDIT: The R4i was legal, because you could use it in legal fashions. However, selling, advertising or importing R4i and all similar cards is now illegal in the UK. This is a recent ruling, subject to a pending appeal.