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GAF Wii Homebrew thread: Homebrew, emulators, USB disc installs! Easy tutorial!
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Follow the tutorial below to install HBC again. There is no reason it shouldn't work, unless you did a cIOScorp install or something else as stupid previously (if you did, try upgrading your Wii first).eznark said:
Yes, unless you use the Twilight hack and don't back up your save. Just use the tutorial below and you won't even risk losing the save.SpacLock said:
It's fun. All three of you require the same answer:legend166 said:
Wii get!
Thanks to the excellent GAF guide, I installed the HBC with no problems.
It's a Japanese language (Taiwan region) Wii with firmware 3.4J
I put Anyregion changer and Gecko OS into the apps folder on my SD card
Unfortunately, it looks like I have to downgrade from 3.4J to 3.2 firmware before anyregion changer will work
So I tried to do that within anyregion changer (there is a menu option to downgrade to 3.2), but it needs a network connection to work..
Guess who doesn't have wifi or a usb network adapter?
So tomorrow I will head into town and search for a USB network adapter - then I'll be able to downgrade to 3.2, change my language settings and then put a USB loader onto my Wii
The main reason I bought the wii was for a media centre. I'll start doing all of that after I get the USB loader working
Excellent guide - thanks everyone
Thanks to the excellent GAF guide, I installed the HBC with no problems.
It's a Japanese language (Taiwan region) Wii with firmware 3.4J
I put Anyregion changer and Gecko OS into the apps folder on my SD card
Unfortunately, it looks like I have to downgrade from 3.4J to 3.2 firmware before anyregion changer will work
So I tried to do that within anyregion changer (there is a menu option to downgrade to 3.2), but it needs a network connection to work..
Guess who doesn't have wifi or a usb network adapter?
So tomorrow I will head into town and search for a USB network adapter - then I'll be able to downgrade to 3.2, change my language settings and then put a USB loader onto my Wii
The main reason I bought the wii was for a media centre. I'll start doing all of that after I get the USB loader working
Excellent guide - thanks everyone
fatty
Member
After reading the tuturial and the last six pages of this thread, here is where I am getting a little confused:
From this post:
And earlier in the thread from this post:
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I'm currently at 3.2U with HBC installed. Maybe in the future but right now I don't care about making back-ups of my games or playing them from an external harddrive. But I do still want to have access to the shop channel. That's where the confusion from the above posts come in. I also just picked up Tiger Woods and it's wanting me to update as well in order to play it. So I'm thinking I have to:
*First update HBC and install Bootmii when prompted (right now I'm only interested in using Bootmii as a recovery tool)
*Install GeckoOS (to play games without updating and for imports)
*Install IOS 249 (for possible future use with USB loader)
But in order to access the shop channel, will I still have to update to 4.0U?
From this post:
GodfatherX said:
Clipper said:
And earlier in the thread from this post:
HisshouBuraiKen said:
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I'm currently at 3.2U with HBC installed. Maybe in the future but right now I don't care about making back-ups of my games or playing them from an external harddrive. But I do still want to have access to the shop channel. That's where the confusion from the above posts come in. I also just picked up Tiger Woods and it's wanting me to update as well in order to play it. So I'm thinking I have to:
*First update HBC and install Bootmii when prompted (right now I'm only interested in using Bootmii as a recovery tool)
*Install GeckoOS (to play games without updating and for imports)
*Install IOS 249 (for possible future use with USB loader)
But in order to access the shop channel, will I still have to update to 4.0U?
Melhisedek
Member
What does "scrubbing" do ? And can HD LOader play scrubbed games?
So can Gecko OS region free my GameCube games too?
Furthermore, does anyone play their NTSC GC games their Wii through VGA ? Does it work ?
What I'd want to achieve is being able to play GC games on my LCD monitor, because it's a hassle to have to switch back and forth to ol' grandma's cathodic TV everytime I want some last-gen goodness.
GC games currently don't work through VGA cable, because I'm in PAL-land, and no GC game is 480p enabled here.
However if I could do just that with NTSC GC games, I'd be willing to repurchase some of my favorites in their US version.
Furthermore, does anyone play their NTSC GC games their Wii through VGA ? Does it work ?
What I'd want to achieve is being able to play GC games on my LCD monitor, because it's a hassle to have to switch back and forth to ol' grandma's cathodic TV everytime I want some last-gen goodness.
GC games currently don't work through VGA cable, because I'm in PAL-land, and no GC game is 480p enabled here.
However if I could do just that with NTSC GC games, I'd be willing to repurchase some of my favorites in their US version.
Yes and I'm not really sure.Ramenman said:
The only Gamecube game to have any problem with GeckoOS is Naruto Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4. I don't know if it works with 1.9 though.
TunaLover said:
Yes it's just like playing off a disc. I believe it's a little bit faster on load times.
fatty said:
I'm on 3.2E and can still access the shop channel, you just need to update it using Wii System Channels Updater (http://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiSCU). You might have to install/upgrade IOS files included to get it working as well.
I suggest you do upgrade to keep access to the Wii Shop. And your upgrade process is good. Asparagus' method will work as well, but that app is kind of dangerous and has bricked many Wiis. There is no real need to follow that procedure unless you want to pirate stuff in the future.fatty said:
It is almost the same (games won't appear by name in the play log and a handful of games don't work right now). Data actually transfers faster from the drive than from the disc. This lowers many games' load times and actually fixes stuttering in some games like HotD.TunaLover said:
As Mejilan is saying, the Ocarina stuff in Configurable USB Loader is pretty much the same code that is in Gecko. I have seen a limit mentioned that may be around 1000, but just check the readme-cfg and set up your config.txt appropriately and your cheats should work.Jokey665 said:
I use a VGA box with component cables on my PAL Wii. I just tested this, and NTSC Gamecube games with 480p support played via Gecko OS with the holding of B at start... work and display in 480p.Ramenman said:
The screen that allows you to change to progressive is in 480i, so you will have to do this blind...hold B for 20 seconds when starting, then push A and wait.
I found a USB network adapter in the local store and hooked it up.
Hooked it all up when I got home and then jumped in the shower. Whilst in there, my gf went to 'system update'. I now have a Jap Wii running 4.0J firmware (facepalm.gif)
This is what I want to get running :
* USB Loader GX. I already have Geexbox working fine, which is 90% of my reason for buying the wii in the first place. Having a USB loader working would be awesome. My first question is: Can I run USB Loader GX on 4.0J firmware?
*To get anyregion changer to work, I have to downgrade to 3.4 firmware. This would be nice so I can have English menus, but not really a deal breaker for me.
I understand that I have to install a custom IOS so I went back to the GAF guide and follwed the steps for 'Installing Hermes' IOS 222/223 for use with USB Loader'.
I run CMDVDX34v from the HBC and select the first option Downgrade IOS35. I got a network error the first time and when I try after that it displays 'Failed to add title. Maybe you already ran this?'
I try PatchMii but it freezes the Wii. I have to hold the power button down on the Wii for about 5-6 seconds for it to power off. Has done this 10+ times in a row. I already have DVDX installed from when I set up the HBC but when I try to run it now the program displays 'Please select Patchmii install from the menu when prompted'. Then I get a net init failed -116 error.
I then loaded the wad manager and installed IOS35 with no trouble. Then when I try to install CIOSv7 it displays
>>Installing ticket...ERROR! (ret = -2011)
Can anyone help me out? I've just spent hours searching online but haven't had any success. I didn't want to bump this thread again and be a whiney prick - but I'm all out of ideas...
Hooked it all up when I got home and then jumped in the shower. Whilst in there, my gf went to 'system update'. I now have a Jap Wii running 4.0J firmware (facepalm.gif)
This is what I want to get running :
* USB Loader GX. I already have Geexbox working fine, which is 90% of my reason for buying the wii in the first place. Having a USB loader working would be awesome. My first question is: Can I run USB Loader GX on 4.0J firmware?
*To get anyregion changer to work, I have to downgrade to 3.4 firmware. This would be nice so I can have English menus, but not really a deal breaker for me.
I understand that I have to install a custom IOS so I went back to the GAF guide and follwed the steps for 'Installing Hermes' IOS 222/223 for use with USB Loader'.
I run CMDVDX34v from the HBC and select the first option Downgrade IOS35. I got a network error the first time and when I try after that it displays 'Failed to add title. Maybe you already ran this?'
I try PatchMii but it freezes the Wii. I have to hold the power button down on the Wii for about 5-6 seconds for it to power off. Has done this 10+ times in a row. I already have DVDX installed from when I set up the HBC but when I try to run it now the program displays 'Please select Patchmii install from the menu when prompted'. Then I get a net init failed -116 error.
I then loaded the wad manager and installed IOS35 with no trouble. Then when I try to install CIOSv7 it displays
>>Installing ticket...ERROR! (ret = -2011)
Can anyone help me out? I've just spent hours searching online but haven't had any success. I didn't want to bump this thread again and be a whiney prick - but I'm all out of ideas...
Quick Q's, it's been a while since I messed with a Wii and a friend wants the HBC for the movie player:
- The Wii has SDHC card support now?
- I can use the BlastBomb exploit to install HBC on the latest firmware?
- If I install the latest firmware on my Wii which already has HBC, everything will be fine?
- Best movie player? (I use MPlayerCE currently myself)
Thanks
- The Wii has SDHC card support now?
- I can use the BlastBomb exploit to install HBC on the latest firmware?
- If I install the latest firmware on my Wii which already has HBC, everything will be fine?
- Best movie player? (I use MPlayerCE currently myself)
Thanks
HBC should install OK via BannerBomb. What problem are you having exactly?pubba said:
As for installing IOS222 or 223, try installing IOS249 rev13 (not 13b) first. You might not actually need cIOSv7 either. If those installers all fail, try using Wad Manager 1.4 to install the WADs for IOS35 and cIOSv7. Then install rev 13 and/or IOS222/223.
If any of these steps work, please let us know. We need more info for 4.0 Wiis as plenty of people have trouble with this step.
Edit: One more important thing... you don't have GameCube stuff plugged in do you? If so remove them as they fool with this step immensely.
Those three questions are answered in the tutorial. And seeing it's a new page:BitchTits said:
Thanks again Clipper
For some reason, it let me install HBC via the bannerbomb method. I didn't do anything differently..
So that's a huge relief. When I was in the installer I also uninstalled bootmii because I read somewhere that it can cause problems when playing with IOS files (when using 4.0 firmware).
So now I will try what you suggested. But just a question.. Do some IOS files install themself via the HBC? ie: I just make a folder for them in the apps folder? I don't need to use WAD manager 1.4?
Anyhow- I'll give IOS249 rev13 a try first. Cheers
For some reason, it let me install HBC via the bannerbomb method. I didn't do anything differently..
So that's a huge relief. When I was in the installer I also uninstalled bootmii because I read somewhere that it can cause problems when playing with IOS files (when using 4.0 firmware).
So now I will try what you suggested. But just a question.. Do some IOS files install themself via the HBC? ie: I just make a folder for them in the apps folder? I don't need to use WAD manager 1.4?
Anyhow- I'll give IOS249 rev13 a try first. Cheers
You need to do the Wad Manager stuff to allow the IOSes to install. Take another look at the tutorial. It changed a bit over the last half hour or so. Once you have one IOS on there, you can use it to install others through the HBC.pubba said:Thanks again Clipper
For some reason, it let me install HBC via the bannerbomb method. I didn't do anything differently..
So that's a huge relief. When I was in the installer I also uninstalled bootmii because I read somewhere that it can cause problems when playing with IOS files (when using 4.0 firmware).
So now I will try what you suggested. But just a question.. Do some IOS files install themself via the HBC? ie: I just make a folder for them in the apps folder? I don't need to use WAD manager 1.4?
Anyhow- I'll give IOS249 rev13 a try first. Cheers
Tried following the steps to install IOS249 but run into the same problems as before..
I run CMDVDX34v from the HBC and select the first option Downgrade IOS35. I got a network error the first time and when I try after that it displays 'Failed to add title. Maybe you already ran this?'
I try PatchMii but it freezes the Wii. Have to hard reboot to restart it.
Tried to run the WMIOS35 stuff (which uses WAD Manager 1.3) but it freezes the Wii as soon as it loads up. Have to hold the power button in to turn it off.
Could this be a problem with Japan region Wii running 4.0 firmware?
Well - at least I can still use Geexbox media player, so it's not a complete loss.
Edit: Ill check out the latest guide. Thanks again
I run CMDVDX34v from the HBC and select the first option Downgrade IOS35. I got a network error the first time and when I try after that it displays 'Failed to add title. Maybe you already ran this?'
I try PatchMii but it freezes the Wii. Have to hard reboot to restart it.
Tried to run the WMIOS35 stuff (which uses WAD Manager 1.3) but it freezes the Wii as soon as it loads up. Have to hold the power button in to turn it off.
Could this be a problem with Japan region Wii running 4.0 firmware?
Well - at least I can still use Geexbox media player, so it's not a complete loss.
Edit: Ill check out the latest guide. Thanks again
Clipper said:
Ah - that could be the problem.. The serial number is LTF101xxxxx(6)
I'll give the LU64 type stuff a try.
Edit: Clipper - sorry to be a pain in the ass.. I installed bootmii so I could make a backup of the Wii NAND but when I load it (via HBC) it locks up as soon as the first screen loads (with the icons). I know that I need to use the wii console buttons to navigate. When I press the power button nothing happens, and the reset button just resets the console.
After all the probs I've had, I'm reluctant to try anything without making a backup of the NAND first.. just in case
Another quick question.
I'm installing the new cIOS38 r13b on my 3.4 Wii so that I upgrade to 4.0 as the wiki mentions I might lose the ability to install new IOS after the update.
So, does that mean I won't be able to install updates to cIOS38?
And 13b should be the only thing I install correct? Can you install multiple?
I'm installing the new cIOS38 r13b on my 3.4 Wii so that I upgrade to 4.0 as the wiki mentions I might lose the ability to install new IOS after the update.
So, does that mean I won't be able to install updates to cIOS38?
And 13b should be the only thing I install correct? Can you install multiple?
gregor7777
Banned
dallow_bg said:
I was able to upgrade after moving to 4.0. I had to use WAD Manager 1.4 for whatever reason, but it works.
Sorry for not replying earlier. I had to sleeppubba said:
. It's possible that IOS BootMii supports the Wiimote (I'm not sure). Did you try it? Try reinstalling BootMii too. Maybe something weird happened.I don't know if you've already gone and upgraded, but rev 13 is actually better than rev 13b. Even if you did upgrade already, go and replace it. You could also install Hermes' IOSes if you like, although 13 gives you most of that.dallow_bg said:
Do you have the drive plugged into the USB port nearer to the edge? What revision of IOS249 are you using?BikoBiko said:
gregor7777
Banned
Clipper said:
What makes 13 better than 13b?
gregor7777 said:
13 added a new patch for 002 games that requires a small piece of code be added to USB loaders. Because people complained about their loader not working, Waninkoko put out 13b which reverted the change. Some newer games only work with 13 and fail with every other revision without that new patch (9/10/12/13b). Thus, if your loader is compatible (as Configurable v31c is), you should be using 13 for maximum support.
Hmm... Sorry, I don't know why you're seeing problems. I haven't heard of this issue before.BikoBiko said:
Cripes. Tried installing BootMii to boot2, and got
Edit: Is this normal / just the output of the exploited region? Rebooted and it seems fine.
Code:
Exception (DSI) occurred!
GPR00 A309OFDC GPR07 A3090FDD GPR16 801AB5DC GPR24 8001A968
GPR01 80456B98 GPR09 36470FDC GPR17 801AB738 GPR25 00000002
.....
LR 8003F2E0 SRR0 800375D0 SRR1 00000032 MSR 00000000
DAR 36470FDC DSISR 06000000
STACK DUMP:
800375D0 --> 8003F2E0 --> 800429CC --> 80019EE0 -->
8001B610 --> 8001D72C --> 8001F0A4 --> 8001F9BC -->
80043A4
...Edit: Is this normal / just the output of the exploited region? Rebooted and it seems fine.
Saint Gregory
Member
Does your drive shut down when you turn off your Wii? I had WiiConnect24 on right after I installed homebrew and I realized after awhile that it was preventing my external drive from turning off and the drive was overheating and having issues like yours. I've since turned that setting off and got a new Free Agent Go.BikoBiko said:
Alright, I've got Configurable USB Loader installed and working, but my USB HD connected to it has just one WFBS partition, how do I:
1.) Back up my discs
2.) Get the ISO's onto it, as OS X has no idea what to do with the partition (wants to reformat it).
Edit: Looks like I need to hop over to a Windows VM and use WFBS Manager: http://wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808
1.) Back up my discs
2.) Get the ISO's onto it, as OS X has no idea what to do with the partition (wants to reformat it).
Edit: Looks like I need to hop over to a Windows VM and use WFBS Manager: http://wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808
