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Apparently, it's due to me using a RGB cable (American Wiis have S-Video instead): even with the Freeloader and GeckoOS I got pictures in shades of red (everything got back in full color when I shifted to the crappy packed-in composite cable).Mejilan said:No clue. I have a US console, with US games.
I haven't heard of any widespread issues however, so I'm thinking that there might be something wrong with your settings. Possibly.
Ultimate USB Loader 6.7 has this issue too, but WiiPower's video-patching one doesn't.
I think I'll keep it, then (it's pretty bare-bones, but functional). Thanks anyway
I only have one import game at the moment (US No More Heroes), and I can play it flawlessly on a PAL machineClipper said:
Bluemercury
Member
Mejilan said:
Sorry, its that i didnt install my own homebrew channel or the zelda exploit so im not really in the know...
Bluemercury said:
There's a difference between not being in the know, and then going ahead and quoting a post of mine, and asking a couple of questions that the very post you quoted answered for you! Also, the HBC and the Twilight Hack have little enough to do with things here.
Mejilan said:
I actually bought the WD Passport Essential today specifically because looking around the web it was recommended as one of the best drives for USB Loader Wii. Would suck if this spindown thing is really an issue. I hadn't heard about it until you just mentioned it
Ah, I don't like WD, so I'm not really up on the newest models.
Spindown, aka sleep mode, is pretty common in those external HDDs branded as 'portables.'
The 500GB Seagate FreeAgent Go I bought for my Wii comes with sleep mode configured to hit at 5 minutes. Thankfully, they also provide software right on the drive for disabling it, which is what I did before wiping it.
Spindown, aka sleep mode, is pretty common in those external HDDs branded as 'portables.'
The 500GB Seagate FreeAgent Go I bought for my Wii comes with sleep mode configured to hit at 5 minutes. Thankfully, they also provide software right on the drive for disabling it, which is what I did before wiping it.
Mejilan said:
Yeah, I was deciding between the cheaper 500GB Freeagent and the WD Passport today at Best Buy and I went with WD because I've always had good experiences with WD drives.
Anyhow I googled about the spindown issue and it seems to randomly affect some WD drives and not others. So I'm ripping my Mario Kart Wii which is supposedly a good test if you leave it for 20-30 mins paused and then resume. I'll see what happens. If it has the spindown issue I'll either have to open it up and manually fix it or I could return it but I think all they'd do is exchange it for another one which is no help.
/cross fingers current drive has no spindown issues.
I hard reset it and try again and now it gets past the 1p to the grand prix -> 50cc -> finish with the menus -> black screen hard frozen.
This is so weird because it's freezing at different spots everytime. Also this can't be a spindown problem because it's constantly accessing the hard drive (I see it flashing).
This is so weird because it's freezing at different spots everytime. Also this can't be a spindown problem because it's constantly accessing the hard drive (I see it flashing).
MikeE21286
Member
Wheeliedude said:
yeah sorry dude, no go with 4.0
edit: guess it's fixed
Mejilan said:
Ok, tried the other USB port and it made it to the actual race. Have it paused doing the spindown test right now.
So maybe that fixed it and all the freezes were due to a bad USB port. Or maybe it didn't fix it and it just managed to make it to the race this time. I guess I'll see soonish.
suikodan
Member
I have several questions:
1- Is there a way to find out "what" is installed on the Wii? Like which IOS, cIOS, etc etc.
2- I first updated to 4.0 using Waninkoko's updater but then, I updated using Nintendo's. Should I run Waninkoko's updater again? (see #3)
3- I have now some troubles running homebrew. SMS and Genesis emus will turn into a Code Dumps screen while the SNES will load once then display a black screen the next time I run it. I've tried reinstalling the apps w/o any success. Could it be the SD card?
1- Is there a way to find out "what" is installed on the Wii? Like which IOS, cIOS, etc etc.
2- I first updated to 4.0 using Waninkoko's updater but then, I updated using Nintendo's. Should I run Waninkoko's updater again? (see #3)
3- I have now some troubles running homebrew. SMS and Genesis emus will turn into a Code Dumps screen while the SNES will load once then display a black screen the next time I run it. I've tried reinstalling the apps w/o any success. Could it be the SD card?
rollingstart
Banned
anyone know what Wii games are under 512 megs? I want to test it out on a usb drive before convering my portable hard drive that I have other uses for.
thing isn't even working at all. IT actually just froze. I'm so confused.
ok, so you need to have the USB drive and the DVD out of the system before booting it up...ok
Is there anyway to install games using my PC directly to the hard drive? My old fat PS2 DVD reader got fucked up just ripping games to the HD Loader back when it was released.
thing isn't even working at all. IT actually just froze. I'm so confused.
ok, so you need to have the USB drive and the DVD out of the system before booting it up...ok
Is there anyway to install games using my PC directly to the hard drive? My old fat PS2 DVD reader got fucked up just ripping games to the HD Loader back when it was released.
MikeE21286
Member
Linkzg said:
Wii Sports is like 0.31 GB I'm pretty sure
rollingstart
Banned
yeah, it froze again trying to install a DVD. I'm so lost and have no clue what I just did to my Wii, but it doesn't seem to be paying off.
2nd try installing, froze again in the 30% range.
2nd try installing, froze again in the 30% range.
rollingstart
Banned
ok, I finally got a game working but new problem rises to keep me from enjoying this. A minute or so into the game, the controller and every button on the Wii system is locked up. Game still runs with sound and video, but the controls are dead.
is it just fucked up for me or is there practical use to be found eventually?
is it just fucked up for me or is there practical use to be found eventually?
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
About Preloader 0.29:
Since a couple of weeks ago I have it installed (thanks to Mejilan as always, I wish I could properly thank him because he is a pretty fucking awesome dude... and patient!) the Preloader, could I now delete it from the SD card?
I'm just trying to clean the HBC a bit, too much stuff in there makes the navigations a tad cluttered. But i have no idea if it's possible to do that without screwing things up.
What about the .ini hack though?
Also, when I installed it, I used to have a .ini hack for US, I've replaced the file with an hacked EU 4.0, do I need to re-install or it's just fine the way it is?
Since a couple of weeks ago I have it installed (thanks to Mejilan as always, I wish I could properly thank him because he is a pretty fucking awesome dude... and patient!) the Preloader, could I now delete it from the SD card?
I'm just trying to clean the HBC a bit, too much stuff in there makes the navigations a tad cluttered. But i have no idea if it's possible to do that without screwing things up.
What about the .ini hack though?
Also, when I installed it, I used to have a .ini hack for US, I've replaced the file with an hacked EU 4.0, do I need to re-install or it's just fine the way it is?
Synless said:
That happened to me when I tried to use the app without a HDD, it will work once you connect a drive that the application recognizes.
Maybe the problem that you have Linkzg have something to do with that issue of hdd, maybe some kind of sleep mode triggers that problem?
So many questions and so few answers : (
Marty Chinn
Member
I've experimented with getting HBC up and running on my friend's Wii so I'm familiar with that process, but the one thing that is keeping me from doing it to my own Wii is I'm a bit confused at what are the risks of updating to 4.0? I've seen people stick to 3.2 but not clear as to why?
Also can anyone point out a good FAQ that answers questions like these, and what the various components are? I see stuff mentioned like cIOS thrown around and I've installed them but I really don't know what everything is and why it's needed.
Also can anyone point out a good FAQ that answers questions like these, and what the various components are? I see stuff mentioned like cIOS thrown around and I've installed them but I really don't know what everything is and why it's needed.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
I hope I'll help someone not going crazy like me:
Guys, there's a fucking BUG that will prevent USB Loader working:
You can't have your connection setup as using a Lan Adapter, no sir,
NOT EVEN IF THE ADAPTER ISN'T ACTUALLY CONNECTED.
So here, after hours and hours wasted trying tons of different drives, I "discovered" I was forced to completely neglect my Wii from accessing the net, therefore NOT Agreeing to the Wii Connect 24 and such.
That was the ONLY way to be able to use any of the USB Loader, even after having changed the config.
Guys, there's a fucking BUG that will prevent USB Loader working:
You can't have your connection setup as using a Lan Adapter, no sir,
NOT EVEN IF THE ADAPTER ISN'T ACTUALLY CONNECTED.
So here, after hours and hours wasted trying tons of different drives, I "discovered" I was forced to completely neglect my Wii from accessing the net, therefore NOT Agreeing to the Wii Connect 24 and such.
That was the ONLY way to be able to use any of the USB Loader, even after having changed the config.
From the second post in this thread.Marty Chinn said:
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Main_Page
There's a lot of great stuff at the beginning of this thread.
Marty Chinn
Member
Fuzzy said:
I've read that FAQ and it's too basic and doesn't cover enough topics. Doesn't explain the various components of the installs and stuff like that. Also doesn't address the pros and cons of sticking with 3.2.
Marty Chinn said:
It's really hard to quantify all the pros/cons, and many of them keep changing (like Twilight Hack compatability) so constant updates would be required to keep a list like that relevant.
The key things to know are that upgrading to 4.0 from 3.2 will currently disable the Twilight Hack, disable Freeloader (but who cares these days), stop the HBC from being installed and block some (mostly piracy- and cheat-based) apps from running. On the positive side, your Wii would support SDHC cards and would allow you to move your channels to SD card. You would also have access to the Wii Shop, although that upgrade can be performed without changing the system menu, I believe.
There are plenty of other differences, but they are mostly minor.
Given the choice of whether to update or not, I'd basically leave it to whether you want the new SD stuff that came with 4.0.
And on the components and what they do...
Twilight Hack: Buffer overflow attack requiring Twilight Princess game leading to running homebrew apps.
Homebrew Channel: Channel that stays installed on Wii and allows running of homebrew apps more easily than the Twilight Hack
cIOS36: Hacked version of Nintendo's IOS that includes USB/SB boot support. Replaces a real IOS on the Wii, which can lead to bricking if not installed properly. Technically illegal due to the inclusion of Nintendo's original code.
USB Loader (check GBATemp's Wiki page for the multitude of released versions such as Ultimate and Configurable): Homebrew app (with installable channel options) that uses the hooks in the cIOS to allow you to rip discs to a hard drive and/or SD card and play them.
TheSonicRetard
Banned
The best part about the USB Loader is that I can FINALLY play farcry venegence without any load times.
About fucking time.
About fucking time.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Can anyone vouch for the 4.0 downgrading? I'm on 4.0 with HBC installed, but I'd like the DivX codec or whatever, or the custom cIOS. I don't really want to brick my Wii though.
Bluemercury
Member
EatChildren said:
can you install those after the 4.0 firmware??i installed the cios36 rev10 and it worked...unless you've never installed any cios before upgrading....
HisshouBuraiKen
Member
Dash Kappei said:
You'll need the hacks for US 4.0. They're on the preloader hacks wiibrew page.
Myke Greywolf
Ambassador of Goodwill
TheSonicRetard said:
Yes, but why would you want to?
Dash Kappei said:
I found this bug, not in the USB loader proper, but in the cIOS rev 10 installer. It would not perform network installation if I used the LAN adapter.
Fortunately, WiFi is an option at my place. But this definitely sucks, and the impossibility of using USB peripherals (even if you're loading from the SD card) is something that I definitely would like to see addressed.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
Asparagus said:
Doesn't seem likely. Considering Wii's GCN mode ignores all the Wii-specific inputs, once it got put into GCN mode it would no longer be able to read from a USB drive.HUELEN10 said:
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Machado said:
sorry dude
there might be some stuff coming down the pipe soon that will make it possible for you to get in on this stuff. i will update my guide when that happens, and i'm sure this topic's title will be changed too
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
scitek said:
not yet.
simplest explanation:
if you have homebrew channel, you can do the usb backup stuff by rolling back, but you can't roll back if you haven't done the homebrew channel.