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GAF Wii Homebrew thread: Homebrew, emulators, USB disc installs! Easy tutorial!
- Thread starter radioheadrule83
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A quick copy and paste over from the other thread in case this one is more relevant:
HALP! How do I get the USA NTSC copy to work on my Wii with homebrew? I load up Gecko OS (I think v 1.08b or something) and try to "force NTSC" in the options and when I go to start the game I get one of various errors, like a blue screen telling me to eject my disc, followed by the Wii feezing, or the Wii just restarting back to the main Wii screen.
Why isn't it working?
HALP! How do I get the USA NTSC copy to work on my Wii with homebrew? I load up Gecko OS (I think v 1.08b or something) and try to "force NTSC" in the options and when I go to start the game I get one of various errors, like a blue screen telling me to eject my disc, followed by the Wii feezing, or the Wii just restarting back to the main Wii screen.
Why isn't it working?
What region is your Wii? In any case, you shouldn't need to force NTSC if the game is NTSC already. Also, ensure you have the latest version of Gecko OS (1.9.2b).batbeg said:A quick copy and paste over from the other thread in case this one is more relevant:
HALP! How do I get the USA NTSC copy to work on my Wii with homebrew? I load up Gecko OS (I think v 1.08b or something) and try to "force NTSC" in the options and when I go to start the game I get one of various errors, like a blue screen telling me to eject my disc, followed by the Wii feezing, or the Wii just restarting back to the main Wii screen.
Why isn't it working?
Mama Robotnik
Member
Clipper said:
The WiiSCU method worked brilliantly, first time. Thanks for the help!
Can't for the life of me decide what to spend my remaining 1400 points on, such a bloody awkward value.
So, I successfully updated the Wii System Menu to 4.2 via the safe updater but as expected, Bootmii is now gone, and the Disc channel still reads as "System Update". I downloaded Startpatch but when I ran it I keep getting an error something about the system ID, if I recall. So I guess it is up to Gecko now for NSMBWii. Thanks for your help Clipper, much appreciated.
BootMii should not be deleted via the Safe Updater. The prime reason for the Safe Updater is to avoid its deletion. Are you sure it's gone?Bizzyb said:
As for StartPatch, are you sure you used the right firmware version? Make sure you check your firmware version in the Wii Settings to check that the Safe Updater actually completed.
Did you run the New Super Mario Bros. update? I can't think of anything else which could have caused this, unless you have renamed the bootmii directory on the SD card.MoogPaul said:
autobzooty
Member
I was in the process of trying to update my Wii's IOS249 thing by following the instructions on this page. I got through the part where I downgrade to IOS15, but then when I went to install IOS36 in slot 249, the thing told me the installation failed and asked me if I already had a revision higher than a certain number.
Is this bad? Or does it just mean that I've already got the thing installed? If that's the case, does it matter that I've downgraded to IOS15?
edit: i proceeded with the installation anyways, and it seems to have been successful. however, still can't play NSMBW off of a USB harddrive. I was hoping this update would fix that...When I try to launch the game, it immediately gives me the "error has occurred, please remove the disc and turn off the power" message. I did perform the update that came on the NSMBW disc before playing it or ripping the disc to the harddrive. Would that cause any problems? I can't for the life of me figure out why this won't work.
Is this bad? Or does it just mean that I've already got the thing installed? If that's the case, does it matter that I've downgraded to IOS15?
edit: i proceeded with the installation anyways, and it seems to have been successful. however, still can't play NSMBW off of a USB harddrive. I was hoping this update would fix that...When I try to launch the game, it immediately gives me the "error has occurred, please remove the disc and turn off the power" message. I did perform the update that came on the NSMBW disc before playing it or ripping the disc to the harddrive. Would that cause any problems? I can't for the life of me figure out why this won't work.
What firmware are you on? Nobody here has actually confirmed if the NTSC NSMB update is the same as the PAL one. If it updated you to 4.2, then you also need to install IOS249 and IOS222/223 again. You would also know if this had happened if all your other games stopped working. If they still work, then that's not it.autobzooty said:
Have you upgraded your USB Loader lately? Configurable only supports the NTSC NSMB on version 48b and later. Upgrade to the latest release (48) if you haven't already.
Just reinstall BootMii. You might also need to reinstall IOS222,223 and 249. See above.MoogPaul said:
autobzooty
Member
Clipper said:
Ah, I checked and apparently I had only downloaded 48a. That fixed it! Thanks!
Clipper said:
After the successful download of 4.2 I checked HBC and it prompted me for an update, When I updated my HBC to 1.0.6 it said something like Bootmii cannot be installed. Perhaps I read it wrong...?
As for the Firmware Version it definitely reads as "Ver. 4.2U" in the Wii system menu and I downloaded This (link is just the download page itself) version of Starpatch, which I'm sure would be the correct version as I live in the United States and am on version 4.2
I will try it again and if it errors I'll post what the error says.
Edit: Yep, I re-downloaded it and got the same message -
"EsIdentity Error -1070"
Ah. OK, the BootMii installer is informing you that you can't install BootMii as boot2. Nothing has changed there, you wouldn't have been able to install it as boot2 before you updated either.Bizzyb said:
As for StartPatch, did you read the part that says you have to install IOS249 first?
MidnightScott
Banned
Since I updated Homebrew Channel and then updated my Wii, is the Fatal Frame IV Translation patch going to work on my Wii?
MidnightScott said:
http://www.cameraslens.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=39e88b0d3b751602d970433c5aaa8410&topic=8397.0
Should work for 4.2 FW.
I'm sure it's been beaten to death so I apologize in advance. The last time I updated the Wii was to play Sports Resort via the USB Loader. I think that puts me in the 3.3-4.1 category of the Homebrew Wiki update guide correct?
My wife brought home NSMB Wii this weekend and I want to figure out what I need to do to get it working without facing these dire consequences. If I just follow the 3.3-4.1 guide I'll be gold correct?
My wife brought home NSMB Wii this weekend and I want to figure out what I need to do to get it working without facing these dire consequences. If I just follow the 3.3-4.1 guide I'll be gold correct?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
So, I'm about to update the Shop Channel because of the Wiiware demos "update", I'm on 4.0 without the Sport Resort bug (I don't remember if I manually updated some IOS at the time to avoid the bug, but anyways I'm NOT on 4.1).
So, reading the Wiki http://gwht.wikidot.com/wii-shop and about the use of WiiScu 0.22 , it's never specified if it's for PAL systems, NTSC systems or if it just doesn't matter at all which system you're on.
Why is that?
It makes me nervous and I'll wait to hear from you guys before running WiiScu/Updating, don't wanna risk bricking or anything.
So, reading the Wiki http://gwht.wikidot.com/wii-shop and about the use of WiiScu 0.22 , it's never specified if it's for PAL systems, NTSC systems or if it just doesn't matter at all which system you're on.
Why is that?
It makes me nervous and I'll wait to hear from you guys before running WiiScu/Updating, don't wanna risk bricking or anything.
You can check which firmware you're on my checking your Wii menu. Since you have a USB Loader installed already then you probably just have to update Configurable USB Loader to the latest version (v48). You might also have to update IOS249 and/or Hermes' IOS222/223 also if you don't have the newest ones.eznark said:
BTW the dire consequences happens when you don't read the wiki, not because you screwed something up.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=18533397&postcount=5601
I don't know but I'm NTCS and had no problems.Dash Kappei said:
Don't worry. I make sure that every page is suitable for every region of Wii. The only differences between different region Wiis is the system menu IOS and support files for it. Thus, the shop channel is the same regardless of region, but it uses the system's region and country to work out which Wii Shop site to access.Dash Kappei said:
As stated earlier, use the Wii settings to determine your version. However, you don't need the 3.3-4.1 steps at all. The only place those appear is on the IOS249 page, and you must already have that installed if you've been using a USB Loader all this time. Even if you decide to update IOS249, you don't have to do those steps again; just look at the Updating section of that page.eznark said:
As Fuzzy said, just update your USB Loader. Your Configurable version has to be 48b or later to play the NTSC NSMB.
Awesome thanks. I'll give it a go.
Shit now it isn't mounting my hd at all.
When I try using the USB Loader I had on the channel list the thing just time-outs (or freezes at like 4) and when I try using the USB Loader from the Homebrew Channel I get "custom IOS 222 could not be loaded."
Shit now it isn't mounting my hd at all.
When I try using the USB Loader I had on the channel list the thing just time-outs (or freezes at like 4) and when I try using the USB Loader from the Homebrew Channel I get "custom IOS 222 could not be loaded."
Now that I have a black Wii I'm thinking of using one for HB. After some researching the black Wii seems to have a boot2 menu or something that can't be used, therefor is much less safe. Should I use the older white Wii or just install it on the black one anyway?
It will show up as Configurable USB Loader if you have the meta.xml and icon.png in there too.eznark said:
You can't install BootMii as boot2 which means you have to be a tad more careful about what you do as you have less brick protection. Nothing in the tutorial will brick you, so just stick to that and the applications on the Homebrew Browser and it'll all be good.Teetris said:
Just don't do anything silly and dangerous like trying to make the menu English.
Aphallatosis
Member
I have an unhacked 3.2U Wii. I'm trying to install bootmii, and every time I do the "Press (Wii), Data Management, Channels, SD." step nothing happens. I have tried 30 versions of bannerbomb, none have worked. I've tried 2 different kinds of SD cards. What am I missing?
On the SD card I have:
boot.elf
/private/wii/title/aktn/content.bin
Nothing else.
On the SD card I have:
boot.elf
/private/wii/title/aktn/content.bin
Nothing else.
Oops, sorry. Forgot they released the black in Europe too. I thought it was still Japan only. It is perfectly safe for you to change the language of a black PAL Wii to English.Teetris said:
Your SD cards don't happen to be SDHC cards do they? On 3.2, only normal SD cards will work.Aphallatosis said:
If they are normal ones, then that is very strange. I've never heard of this. It seems like you are following the instructions properly. If you copy a save to the SD card, does it work? Does it go into the same directory structure as the BannerBomb content.bin (it will have a different title ID)?
Perhaps you should upgrade to 4.2 and try BannerBomb for it, which uses a slightly different process.
Edit: One more thing, although I doubt this is it... Your SD cards are formatted as FAT16 or FAT32, right? The Wii likely won't read them if they had any other format.
Aphallatosis
Member
Nope. One is a MicroSD in an adapter, and the other is a normal 512mb SD that I've been using in the Wii since launch.Clipper said:
Yep saves, and channels that I've deleted from the Wii have all worked fine, and appear in the same directory structure.Clipper said:
Windows says FAT in the properties, and yeah the Wii has no problem reading them.Clipper said:
Aphallatosis
Member
Fixed my problem. I had to set the Archive checkbox on the content.bin file to get my Wii to see it. Working now 
Oh cool cool, I just followed some simple guide that said everything. Installing all the IOS files was tiresome as fuck. Preloader is the best thing for me when it comes to security right?Clipper said:
I now have homebrew channel and a couple of programs that I had to use with the tutorial in there. I just need to start blasting dol files in the apps map and I'm good to go I guess? No other things to be done? About WAD installers, I just select IOS249 with no NAND emulation correct? I assume this is the latest. Also, how will I know if I run outta memory when installing WADs?
Yes Preloader is the safest bet you have, but be careful with it as it also is very easy to create a brick with Preloader.Teetris said:
Be vary wary of other tutorials. Never under any circumstances install anything called cIOScorp, for example. You have absolutely no need for Wad installers as well, and you should generally stay far away from them.
GAF's own Wii Homebrew Wiki mentioned in the topic title is your friend here for installing other things. Just look for the picture of Mario at the top of the page of posts! Anything that appears there is safe for you, and anything that is on the Homebrew Browser.
Alright thanks man, I removed the Wad manager since it seems to be illegal. Will have a lookaround in the Wiki. I can't seem to find the Wiki explaining possible situations in creating bricks though, do you have a link for that? Just wanna be the safest possible.Clipper said:
edit, is it basically this? ''Anything dangerous to your Wii (System downgrades, Wii shop hacks, region changing etc.)''
edit 2, found some more ''1. Your Wii might become bricked if you install dangerous applications or install spurious updates that cause your firmware to no longer boot to the Wii menu. Hence, it becomes as useful as a brick until you can unbrick it.''. Preloader and a NAND backup makes it possible to unbrick if this ever happens right?
Preloader allows some other things like partial brick protection and autobooting to homebrew apps. It is also a lot riskier to install and includes some somewhat dangerous patches.Spike said:
It also appears to be a little more difficult to maintain when updates roll around.
BillyG_3001
Member
Hi Clipper
Your guide is awesome thank you very very much
I followed your guide & I am now on 4.2e via the safe update, I've got starpatch & I did the shop date too but I had trouble trying to install BootMii so I downloaded BootMii from the Homebrew browser & chose the Boot 2 option (because your guide recommended to do so if you can) when I turned on my Wii again it just had a black screen, so I took out my SD card & renamed the private folder & everything works okay now -is the black screen thing normal or should I have waited longer for something to load up
Also I installed the Snes emulator from the Homebrew browser & it works great, how good are the Mame, PSX & Saturn emulators? are they worth downloading?
Is the arcade version of Killer Instinct playable on Mame Wii?
Am I allowed to play arcade versions of games if I own the console versions?
Your guide is awesome thank you very very much
I followed your guide & I am now on 4.2e via the safe update, I've got starpatch & I did the shop date too but I had trouble trying to install BootMii so I downloaded BootMii from the Homebrew browser & chose the Boot 2 option (because your guide recommended to do so if you can) when I turned on my Wii again it just had a black screen, so I took out my SD card & renamed the private folder & everything works okay now -is the black screen thing normal or should I have waited longer for something to load up
Also I installed the Snes emulator from the Homebrew browser & it works great, how good are the Mame, PSX & Saturn emulators? are they worth downloading?
Is the arcade version of Killer Instinct playable on Mame Wii?
Am I allowed to play arcade versions of games if I own the console versions?
This is a bit weird. The private folder shouldn't affect that, but there should be a BootMii folder there which does determine if BootMii starts or not. Try copying that folder over to another SD card if you can. You should try to make a NAND backup if possible.BillyG_3001 said:
I'll have to leave this question open to others as I'm unfamiliar with the emulators.
I've always wondered why discussion of MAME seems to be condoned on GAF. It is almost impossible to own those games (except for the few on VC), and owning the console port should not give you a right to download the arcade port. It's a very grey area indeed.
So I've read and re-read this thread regarding NSMBW and as I understand it I can (I'm on 4.1 with Homebrew and USB Loader yuminess):
-Install the update on NSMBW (this won't kill Homebrew but Wii Shop Channel still won't work)
-Install on Hard Drive and run it that way
-Install patch thingy to prevent system update alert
If the NSMBW disc update doesn't kill homebrew I'm inclined to go with that because have the Shop Channel busted has really been helping me save money. Actually, the second option is fine as well given that I don't really care if Nintendo can track my play time.
Are my assumptions correct?
-Install the update on NSMBW (this won't kill Homebrew but Wii Shop Channel still won't work)
-Install on Hard Drive and run it that way
-Install patch thingy to prevent system update alert
If the NSMBW disc update doesn't kill homebrew I'm inclined to go with that because have the Shop Channel busted has really been helping me save money. Actually, the second option is fine as well given that I don't really care if Nintendo can track my play time.
Are my assumptions correct?
Running the update does have a minor risk of bricking your console. It will also require you to reinstall BootMii afterwards.DuMaurier said:
Also, I'm not sure this is a good thing for you financially, but there is a way to update the Wii Shop without updating the console, so all three methods would work and you can retain access to the shop at the same time.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
So I've got a 1TB Seagate on the way from Staples (Black Friday woooooo). Planning on partitioning part of it as WBFS and joining the USB loader fun. Any general tips I should know when it comes to USB loading? And the spindown problem isn't an issue with Seagates, right? At least I think that's what I read. That little issue kept me from going with a Western Digital.
EDIT: Okay, I seem to recall reading something about FAT being possible now with USB Loaders. Is that recommended over WBFS? Are there any downsides? I can't see anything on the homebrew wiki about positives/negatives to using FAT.
EDIT: Okay, I seem to recall reading something about FAT being possible now with USB Loaders. Is that recommended over WBFS? Are there any downsides? I can't see anything on the homebrew wiki about positives/negatives to using FAT.