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HisshouBuraiKen
Member
The only downside to FAT (really FAT32) is that it's still FAT32, so if you don't want to use the whole drive for Wii-related stuff you'd still need to partition it. Otherwise it's the better choice, since you can have all your homebrew apps, roms, and eventually (when the new version of RawkSD is done) Rock Band 2 DLC all stored on that same drive with no partitioning required.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
http://www.staples.com/office/suppl...d=10001&catalogIdentifier=2&partNumber=827288
Okay, this is the hard drive I ordered. Some reviews say it works fine, others say it dies fairly quickly. And although the good reviews outnumber the bad, the bad ones all having the same problem for the most part kinda scares me. Also I'm not too big on having to keep it plugged into the wall for it to run. Kinda didn't realize it wasn't USB powered until after the order was processed. But I guess it's not a huge deal.
Anyway, what say you, GAF? Anyone have any experience with USB Loader and this particular model?
Okay, this is the hard drive I ordered. Some reviews say it works fine, others say it dies fairly quickly. And although the good reviews outnumber the bad, the bad ones all having the same problem for the most part kinda scares me. Also I'm not too big on having to keep it plugged into the wall for it to run. Kinda didn't realize it wasn't USB powered until after the order was processed. But I guess it's not a huge deal.
Anyway, what say you, GAF? Anyone have any experience with USB Loader and this particular model?
Don't know much about that particular model, but the externally powered drives tend to work better with the Wii than USB powered ones, so that's a good thing.Seraphis Cain said:
As for how you choose to partition, I would indeed go with FAT32. Your drive will likely already be formatted that way by default, so it means no reformatting is necessary. It also seems to increase drive compatibility. The only real downside is that IOS249 installs games a bit faster than IOS222, but that's not a big complaint, and you can still use IOS249 to install games if you like (although it's a little fiddly).
LiquidMamba
Member
I have 3.4u, and I'm trying to install a patched IOS249, but I keep getting error -1035, what am I doing wrong?
Not reading the instructions for upgrading IOS249 on the Wiki, that's what. Although, I guess if you were upgrading and you are at 3.4, that shouldn't happen, so something is weird here.LiquidMamba said:
Is this a first install by any chance?
The NUS internet connection is failing for me, and when I pull system wads off game discs I have, I only get IOS38-64-v3610.wad (not v3867). I can't run NUS Downloader as I have a Mac. Am I screwed or should it work with v3610?
Nvm, the network download on the Custom IOS Installer worked, so I didn't need it, it seems.
Nvm, the network download on the Custom IOS Installer worked, so I didn't need it, it seems.
Tony Rocky Horror
Member
Just a quick question. I've read through all the beginner stuff on the wiki, but still have one question. My Wii is on firmware version 3.4(E) and I'd like to know wether it's smart to go to 4.2 via normal updating procedures as I haven't installed the Homebrew channel or anything like that on my Wii.
I'm planning on doing that afterwards. Will this not let me do certain things or make the process much harder?
Thanks.
I'm planning on doing that afterwards. Will this not let me do certain things or make the process much harder?
Thanks.
radioheadrule83
Banned
The USB loader stuff is probably the most convenient awesome thing to ever happen to a console, but I can't help but feel disappointed in the Wii homebrew scene.
I imagined this was going to open up to all kinds of awesome applications. But there's nothing like XBMC on the original Xbox, there were more homebrew games created for DS homebrew, efforts to unlock new uses for the system seem to be eschewed in favor of new ways to pirate stuff.
I just know there's probably something amazing that could be done. Part of my interest with the Android platform is that you know you've got people really trying to come up with good ideas, cos they might be lucrative ideas. Wii homebrew just seems to be all about USB loading now
I imagined this was going to open up to all kinds of awesome applications. But there's nothing like XBMC on the original Xbox, there were more homebrew games created for DS homebrew, efforts to unlock new uses for the system seem to be eschewed in favor of new ways to pirate stuff.
I just know there's probably something amazing that could be done. Part of my interest with the Android platform is that you know you've got people really trying to come up with good ideas, cos they might be lucrative ideas. Wii homebrew just seems to be all about USB loading now
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Banzaiaap said:
Well, regardless if you update before or after installing Homebrew, there is a chance of bricking. However, if this happens without any HB on your system, Nintendo appears to be repairing systems for free.
Myself, I'm on 4.1 and just update the IOSes as required (like the Shop Channel).
Tony Rocky Horror
Member
Oh.. Hmm.. That's just great then..Dragona Akehi said:
So, what's the best thing to do now? How big is the chance of bricking happening when just normally upgrading?
This is probably off topic but something is seriously wrong. I try to connect SSBB and I get a 'disconnected from transmission'' from NWC, everything else that has online works. So I decided to delete and reenter my wireless router information. After adding it says 'the connection test was successful. Perform a Wii system update now? Wii Support Code 41212". I dont think I have ever seen a support code after a connection test or am I wrong...any help advice would be appreciated...
dont ban me please :/
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
Okay, quick question. Is there a way to use IOS249 JUST to install games, but still use 222 to play them? Installing with 222 takes a bit long for my tastes (and I've only installed about three of my games so far because of it), and I've heard that using 249 (from Clipper, a few posts up!) to install is faster.
(And I did look in the GAF Wiki, but didn't see anything about this specific problem)
(And I did look in the GAF Wiki, but didn't see anything about this specific problem)
Well, the question to do an update after the connection test is definitely familiar to me. I think I might remember there being a number assigned to it too. Sounds normal.jrricky said:
And this question hasn't been asked 50 times before and obviously pointed out on the Wiki, like the Wii Shop one was, so no more dire consequences 
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.The chance of bricking is very small. Nobody in this thread has said they got bricked, for example. It's some fraction of a percent, but there do seem to be virgin Wii brickings on other sites, so it's a real risk.Banzaiaap said:
It should be noted that the 4.2 installation method for Homebrew is a bit longer than the other techniques, but not too much harder, so you might as well bite the bullet and update via the official method.
Yes. Put "ios=249" in config.txt, and set "ios=222-mload" to each game and save individual settings (these will go into settings.cfg, also editable by the Configurator if you like). Just make sure you use rev 15 of IOS249 (which has only been out for a month or so) as otherwise dual layer games won't install properly.Seraphis Cain said:
See above for the bricking statistics. NSMBW PAL only updates you to 4.1, but it includes the boot2 update which is the dangerous part of 4.2. The NTSC version may take you fully to 4.2, but nobody ever answered my questions on whether it does or not. I'd appreciate it if you can fill us in on exactly what firmware you end up on in the end.Farore said:But you're running your games from a hard drive, right?
I don't have one so I'm thinking about upgrading to 4.2 from the NSMBW disc [leaving the luck to heaven] and then reinstall BootMii as boot2...
Does any gaffer have had its Wii bricked by 4.2?
There will also be two parts to the update if you do run the update from the disc. Please check your firmware between both of the updates. I suspect the second one is the boot2 update, but I never confirmed that on my own Wii.
Clipper said:
Thanks! I'll check the firmwares between updates. I've 2 4.1 consoles [one with BootMii as boot2 and the other only with it as an IOS] and both have been updated with the latest IOSes (as required by the Shop Channel).
I'll try to do them tomorrow [even though NSMBW shouldn't be opened until Xmas
].jrricky said:
Does the disc slot LED flash when you start the Wii? If not, then your Wii has been updated somehow (perhaps NSMB Wii?) and you need to reinstall BootMii. If it does flash, then it seems your sd:/bootmii directory may have been deleted or moved. You can restore that by running the BootMii installer again and choosing to "Prepare an SD card" under the BootMii options. The other possibility is that you have edited the bootmii .ini file and told it to autoboot to the system menu with a very small timeout.
ProfessorLobo
Banned
Couple of questions.
I can't get Smash Bros Brawl to install on USB Configurable. It freezes at 57%, I assume it's because the disc is dual layer. The advice is to install it under a different IOS. How do you go about about doing this? What effect will changing the IOS my system is running on my Wii?
I can't find many resources about homebrew game development on the Wii. It would be cool making some simple games for it. How do you go about getting the SDK and getting your game on the Homebrew Browser?
I can't get Smash Bros Brawl to install on USB Configurable. It freezes at 57%, I assume it's because the disc is dual layer. The advice is to install it under a different IOS. How do you go about about doing this? What effect will changing the IOS my system is running on my Wii?
I can't find many resources about homebrew game development on the Wii. It would be cool making some simple games for it. How do you go about getting the SDK and getting your game on the Homebrew Browser?
Bingo, thats probably it lol. I remember asking about that update and i updated since someone said it was safe...Clipper said:
What if I already backed up my Wii nand, and since im gonna have to reinstall bootmii, do i have to backup system again?
Also, I played with the settings on my router and now the code 61212 instead of 41212. they both bring up things on the Nintendo error code website and it makes me think something has happened with the homebrew and such, maybe I am wrong. I just updated my wii to 4.2 using the safe firmware method so will hitting yes on the perform system update menu make a difference?
the menu is taunting me to hit yes :/ and I am getting really restless as to why NWC isnt working since yesterday
Instructions to update IOS249 to the latest version without the bug (rev 15) is on the IOS249 page. There is no problem to changing this as you are not changing the IOS your Wii runs on, just changing the IOS that your homebrew runs on.ProfessorLobo said:
devkitpro is the stuff you need for homebrew development. For hints and tips, head over to Wiibrew.
You have already done the dangerous part of the update by installing NSMB Wii. Hence, there should be no risk for you to perform a normal update via Nintendo now (except for power outages etc.)jrricky said:
Edit: Actually, just realised you will have to reinstall your IOS249 and IOS222/223 afterwards if you do the Nintendo update.
Tony Rocky Horror
Member
Alright GAF I'm effin' lost here. I installed the 4.2E update via the normal updating method. All fine. Then I went ahead and installed the HBC with bannerbomb etc. Installed DVDX no problem, but BootMii just won't work!
It constantly gives me the same error (Mounting SD Card... FAILED (-1). ) That's it. Tried searching online but no real solutions..
Yes. I've checked wether the SD card is locked or not, but that's all fine.
(I did install IOS249 already though. 236 in my case by the way..)
It constantly gives me the same error (Mounting SD Card... FAILED (-1). ) That's it. Tried searching online but no real solutions..
Yes. I've checked wether the SD card is locked or not, but that's all fine.
(I did install IOS249 already though. 236 in my case by the way..)
Tony Rocky Horror
Member
Hmm okay.. Fuck.Clipper said:
Bought this card yesterday with this purpose in mind. Any 'recommended' cheap alternatives?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Okay, I'm trying to update to cIOS rev15, and as the FAQ mentions I'm supposed use IOS236 as I have updated to 4.2E through the safe updater, not through Nintendo's official updater.
Problem is IOS236 is not showing up for selection. What do I do?
Problem is IOS236 is not showing up for selection. What do I do?
Hey Gaf, I have this problem whenever I try to use a hacks.ini file for v4.2U in the System Menu Hacks section of Priiloader whenever I try to enter it it gives me a message that says "Couldn't find hacks.ini neither on FAT or on NAND". Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
You are updating. Thus, you should just choose IOS249. There used to be a message for that in that list, but it seems to have gotten deleted. I'll add it back, sorry.EatChildren said:
I have to ask, why do you need a WBFS Manager anyway?Ormberg said:Nevermind me, downloaded latest 3.0 version of WBFS, works fine now
Farore said:Thanks! I'll check the firmwares between updates. I've 2 4.1 consoles [one with BootMii as boot2 and the other only with it as an IOS] and both have been updated with the latest IOSes (as required by the Shop Channel).Clipper said:
I'll try to do them tomorrow [even though NSMBW shouldn't be opened until Xmas
Well, I did it and here are the results:
Wii #1
- BootMii installed was an IOS [can't be installed as boot2]
- Firmware version before NSMBW disc update: 4.0U
- Firmware version after NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- The update was only done in one step or part
Wii #2
- BootMii installed as boot2 [launch console]
- Firmware version before NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- Firmware version after NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- The update was only done in one step or part
I hope that helps!
There are instructions for configuring BootMii to autoboot on the BootMii page.grkazan12 said:
It does help. It proves that NTSC NSMB has the same hybrid type of update as PAL. It also makes it pretty clear to me that the first update that I experienced was to 4.1. The second update (which is the only one you needed) is the new boot2.Farore said:Well, I did it and here are the results:
Wii #1
- BootMii installed was an IOS [can't be installed as boot2]
- Firmware version before NSMBW disc update: 4.0U
- Firmware version after NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- The update was only done in one step or part
Wii #2
- BootMii installed as boot2 [launch console]
- Firmware version before NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- Firmware version after NSMBW disc update: 4.1U
- The update was only done in one step or part
I hope that helps!
You will find that BootMii will be gone on Wii #2. You probably want to add it back, instructions for which are in the tutorial.
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Brazil said:
You can brick your Wii. NOT worth the trouble. I'd recommend if you're that lazy and don't want to select USBLoader from HBC like myself, to use the channel forwarder WAD that Clipper links to in the wiki. It's safe.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Clipper said:
Much, much thanks!
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Anony said:
Sometimes I just can't decide whether to play VC/Wiiware or a Wii game before I get to the system menu!
Okay, sorry if I missed it on the homebrew wiki (I did look). But I'm looking to by a new external HD for use with my Wii. Are there certain models, or things, to avoid? Anyone have some cheap suggestions? I don't need anything fancy. I just want it to work with the Wii, and be fairly cheap.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Yes he does mean that one.Brazil said:
There is a compatibility chart, but it is old and there are many errors. Most drives now work, but enclosures for drives are iffy, so avoid those.Nicktals said:
So my Wii is 4.0J, what happens if when I get the Tales of Graces disc next week the game requires features of the 4.2J (that's the newest, right?) firmware to run?
Am I gonna be fucked? Or is there a way to update to 4.2J while still retaining HBC? I don't have pre-loader or bannerbomb or any of that stuff. I modded mine back at 3.2J and did the patches before doing the official update to 4.0J and haven't messed with it since. I have 223/2~~ hermes patched though.
Am I gonna be fucked? Or is there a way to update to 4.2J while still retaining HBC? I don't have pre-loader or bannerbomb or any of that stuff. I modded mine back at 3.2J and did the patches before doing the official update to 4.0J and haven't messed with it since. I have 223/2~~ hermes patched though.
It won't require features of 4.2. No game works like that. It may require a new IOS, but we shall see. You can update to 4.2 quite safely, but I'd rather not need to tell you where you need to look. Ask again if you still have no clue, but be warned there may be dire consequences.Bebpo said:
Even if you upgrade to 4.2 officially, you can still get all your stuff back on there (provided you dodge the very small chance of bricking that the 4.2 update can cause).
PunjabiPlaya
Member
So I think i just bricked my wii...
I was trying to update my wii to version 4.0 from 3.2 through the HBC and I must have done something wrong during the process since when i turn on my wii, there's just a black screen?
Anyone know if anything can be done, or do I just have to accept it and move on?
EDIT: Also, would nintendo repair a bricked wii if it was due to homebrew?
I was trying to update my wii to version 4.0 from 3.2 through the HBC and I must have done something wrong during the process since when i turn on my wii, there's just a black screen?
Anyone know if anything can be done, or do I just have to accept it and move on?
EDIT: Also, would nintendo repair a bricked wii if it was due to homebrew?
What application were you running to attempt the upgrade? Why were you trying to go to 4.0 of all things? Did you have BootMii installed as boot2 and/or Preloader? Do you have a NAND backup?PunjabiPlaya said:
If you don't have a NAND backup, then your Wii is pretty much permanently bricked, but answer the the other questions anyway.
Nintendo will repair your Wii (likely via sending you a replacement), but you will most definitely be paying for the repair.
Online updates.Farore said:Glad I could help in something
BTW, since 4.2 is not in the NSMW disc, where does it come from?
If you are using a USB loader, you will need to upgrade it to support the new patching types. If you want to play it from disc, then you can either use Gecko OS every time or StartPatch to avoid disc updates.h4k said:
Starwolf_UK
Member
Yes, but they'll charge more (if they are going to charge more they'll send a quote first; if you don't want to pay you can have the broken Wii back).PunjabiPlaya said:
Edit:Man I'm a slow typer...that is the second time I've been beaten by Clipper.