GAF Wii Homebrew thread: Homebrew, emulators, USB disc installs! Easy tutorial!
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I need help on getting the homebrew channel installed. I have a 4.2E Wii and I follow the instructions on the gaf wiki word for word on how to get the channel working. I should get a 'load boot.elf' prompt when I insert the sd card, but it doesn't pop up. The guide says: 'If not, download other BannerBomb versions from here and try again until one works.'. But I've already downloaded 4 or 5 versions and none of them do anything. I've tried formatting the sd card, but to no avail. Is my only option to keep downloading versions from this link til i get a hit? http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/aads/archive/
Because that could take me a while :/
Because that could take me a while :/
You must have checked the tutorial eariler than you posted as I totally removed AnyTitle Deleter from the site this afternoon. It's no longer mentioned nor needed.mrklaw said:
I don't think so.snk2 said:
It seems their link is wrong. You should only use the ones at http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/abds/ for 4.2 installs. If none of the three work, then there is something very strange about your Wii or your method. Make absolutely sure that you are unzipping to the correct directory. Also, try having the SD card in the Wii before clicking the icon (I know the tutorial says not to, but it might work better for that card).Creamium said:
Clipper said:
-__-'
I just dragged the content.bin file to the root of the card, when I should've extracted the zip first.
Now I get an 'unable to mount file system, could not flush log to SD' error after installing the channel and my wii freezes. I googled this and apparently I need a different sd card...
After rebooting my Wii, the hbc is installed though.
Clipper said:It's for that reason that I added "Thus, you should now have a file at sd:/private/wii/title/aktn/content.bin" to the instructions, but I guess not everyone reads it.
Don't worry about the mounting file system issue. If HBC is installed then you are all good.
sorry
so is it okay to continue using this sd card for other install operations if I got this error?
JacksUsername
Member
Just a heads up, there was a system update posted today, don't know if affects homebrew at all, but official synopsis of the firmware update on Nintendo's site is as follows:
# Most Recent Update:
June 21, 2010
Wii Menu 4.3
Unauthorized Modifications
Because unauthorized channels or firmware may impair game play or the Wii console, updating to Wii Menu version 4.3 will check for and automatically remove such unauthorized files. In addition, there are some behind the scenes enhancements that do not affect any prominently-used features or menus but will improve system performance.
# Most Recent Update:
June 21, 2010
Wii Menu 4.3
Unauthorized Modifications
Because unauthorized channels or firmware may impair game play or the Wii console, updating to Wii Menu version 4.3 will check for and automatically remove such unauthorized files. In addition, there are some behind the scenes enhancements that do not affect any prominently-used features or menus but will improve system performance.
With this new update, I'm a little worried because I have a new wii in the mail that I was planning to make region free on wednesday when I get it.
If the new Wii I get comes with a firmware below 4.2, like 4.1 or something. Since all the guides are written for 4.2 and there will be no way for me to update to 4.2 (if I do auto-update it'll go to 4.3)....what should I do? ^^;
Are there any games with 4.2 that I could use a disc update to get the system to 4.2 and then follow the guide from there? Does Mario Galaxy 2 have it?
If the new Wii I get comes with a firmware below 4.2, like 4.1 or something. Since all the guides are written for 4.2 and there will be no way for me to update to 4.2 (if I do auto-update it'll go to 4.3)....what should I do? ^^;
Are there any games with 4.2 that I could use a disc update to get the system to 4.2 and then follow the guide from there? Does Mario Galaxy 2 have it?
Yes, do not update the Wii yet. And the GWHT guide works with any firmware above 3.2, so you don't even have to update to 4.2 first.
Finally, SMG 2 contains a 4.2 update, so that is the safest method to upgrade for now.
Anyway, I'm off to change the tutorial in light of this new info...
Finally, SMG 2 contains a 4.2 update, so that is the safest method to upgrade for now.
Anyway, I'm off to change the tutorial in light of this new info...
Yeah, it's pretty clear that at the moment, you should definitely NOT install 4.3 unless you have forwarder channels installed for every homebrew app you want to be able to use off the SD.
It deletes HBC and blocks Bannerbomb which makes it quite hard to install any homebrew (you'd need Indiana Pwns).
There will likely be a new HBC with a new ID again very soon that you can upgrade to and then safely upgrade to 4.3 afterwards. Wait for that.
It deletes HBC and blocks Bannerbomb which makes it quite hard to install any homebrew (you'd need Indiana Pwns).
There will likely be a new HBC with a new ID again very soon that you can upgrade to and then safely upgrade to 4.3 afterwards. Wait for that.
nincompoop
Banned
Crap, is there any way to update the shop channel yet? I Was looking forward to buying Rotozoa :/
Well, the shop method will probably be similar to the current ones. Just wait for the Wii Shop Updaters to get updated (or try them now as they may not have changed).nincompoop said:
It also includes IOS58 which is for games with webcam support (some sort of fitness game had this).FSLink said:
It is pretty clear that, like 4.2, 4.3 is an anti-homebrew update and that's all. However, unlike 4.2, we may not get bannerbomb back, meaning Smash Stack and Indiana Pwns will be the only solutions for getting homebrew onto virgin Wiis. We'll know in a few days whether that is really the case or if there is still a bug in their SD code...
Dead Man Typing
Member
Whoops, I was on auto pilot this morning and pressed update.
HBC is gone. I hardly used it so it doesn't affect me in a big way (I only have 1 import Wii game) but I imagine some people on here would be crushed if they lost all their homebrew stuff.
HBC is gone. I hardly used it so it doesn't affect me in a big way (I only have 1 import Wii game) but I imagine some people on here would be crushed if they lost all their homebrew stuff.
Update on the 4.3 situation...
While it seems that Bannerbomb might be dead for a while, a new alternative may have just presented itself, and I doubt anyone expected this...
The Twilight Hack is apparently back! :lol
And it turns out it was an elaborate joke coming from trusted posters... grr....
In better news: Wii Shop update page on the tutorial now supports the 4.3 shop.
While it seems that Bannerbomb might be dead for a while, a new alternative may have just presented itself, and I doubt anyone expected this...
And it turns out it was an elaborate joke coming from trusted posters... grr....
In better news: Wii Shop update page on the tutorial now supports the 4.3 shop.
A heads up for the new page:
DO NOT UPDATE YOUR WII IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR HOMEBREW
Summary:
4.3 will delete the HBC and disable Bannerbomb, making it quite hard (but not impossible) to get it back, even once a new HBC is released. Just wait it out and a new version will be ready soon making it safe to update. There are NO new features apart from homebrew deletion, so there is no point to update anyway.
In the meantime, fell free to update your Wii Shop to the latest version using the method in the GWHT.
DO NOT UPDATE YOUR WII IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR HOMEBREW
Summary:
4.3 will delete the HBC and disable Bannerbomb, making it quite hard (but not impossible) to get it back, even once a new HBC is released. Just wait it out and a new version will be ready soon making it safe to update. There are NO new features apart from homebrew deletion, so there is no point to update anyway.
In the meantime, fell free to update your Wii Shop to the latest version using the method in the GWHT.
Thanks Clipper.
By the way, some days ago I downloaded from the Wii Shop a bunch of updates for the Mii Channel, the Internet Channel, etc. etc.
The odd thing was that every update was "0 blocks" and of course very quick to download.
I still don't know what those updates changed, if anything at all... do you guys know, by any chance?
By the way, some days ago I downloaded from the Wii Shop a bunch of updates for the Mii Channel, the Internet Channel, etc. etc.
The odd thing was that every update was "0 blocks" and of course very quick to download.
I still don't know what those updates changed, if anything at all... do you guys know, by any chance?
fifasnipe2224
Member
how can i tell if its my wii drive or optical laser thats broken?
They'll probably start showing up soon, but it depends on how much stock Nintendo have already programmed.dk_ said:
As for BannerBomb, it seems safe to assume it's out for the count. It may eventually resurge, but we will have to wait and see. There are alternatives that are available (I had to use one in the tutorial for a few days back when 4.2 came out) and I'm hoping to look into a new alternative of my own design very soon, but I don't know if that one is going to work or not at this stage.
Choppasmith
Member
Well this couldn't have come at a worse time.
Playing Okami tonight and I just started getting the "graphical glitches of death" indicating my launch Wii is finally wearing out.
I don't know if it would be better to try and wipe my Wii clean of homebrew and send it to Nintendo to fix (anyone have any luck with that, I thought I heard something about them charging more or refusing to fix them) or just getting a new Wii. It would be nice to finally have an excuse to buy a black Wii.
Playing Okami tonight and I just started getting the "graphical glitches of death" indicating my launch Wii is finally wearing out.
I don't know if it would be better to try and wipe my Wii clean of homebrew and send it to Nintendo to fix (anyone have any luck with that, I thought I heard something about them charging more or refusing to fix them) or just getting a new Wii. It would be nice to finally have an excuse to buy a black Wii.
Choppasmith
Member
Clipper said:
I might just do that as it seemed like it was just one area of the game. I know there was one time when I booted up my Wii to play MM9 and I got weird inverted colors and slowdown. I reset it and it was fine. Hopefully by the time it really does crap out, this 4.3 issue will be taken care of.
But out of curiosity, if and when my Wii does crap out fully, what's the better option? Have people with broken Wii's sent into Nintendo have good luck getting their homebrew back on it?
Well, as soon as the new HBC is released (and I would be shocked if it's not out within the week), it will be possible to restore all homebrew onto the Wii, so there is no issue there.Choppasmith said:
Actually, I just realised that cboot2 is not enough for virgin Wii installs, so SSBB (NTSC-U only atm) or Lego Indiana Jones will be needed in order to run the HBC Installer...
Well, all I think HBC needs is a title fix. FYI - IOS 224 and 250 are not stubbed with the 4.3 update - I kinda updated by accident when fixing my internet connection and had HBC removed, but not my USB Loader forwarder channel. I'm waiting for HBC to update, but in the interim, I can write a guide to un-screw yourself if need be if you have a forwarder channel set up beforehand and update to 4.3 by accident if anyone is in that situation.
Yeah, that's been known from the start. IOS222 and 223 survive if they are the v5 versions and IOS202 and 236 survive as well. All will let you install other IOSes.theultimo said:
HBC actually needs a new hack too, but they apparently have plenty of those ready to go, so Team Twiizers is likely just doing beta testing before they release the new HBC and BootMii.
It is looking highly likely that virgin 4.3 installs are going to require either a US Smash Bros. or any Lego Indiana Jones. Hence, we are in the stage where it is much better for you to install homebrew first before updating to 4.3.
piratepwnsninja
Member
So I'm slightly confused...the guide I followed earlier this year to install HBC and USB Loader wasn't one here. Yesterday morning I noticed my Wii glowing blue, so I turned it on and wasn't prompted to do any updating. Went into my USB Loader channel and things seemed fine. Any idea why I wasn't prompted to update and why things still seem to work?
piratepwnsninja
Member
Clipper said:
No I did not.
Waninkoko has released a safe firmware updater for 4.3.
+--------------------------------+
| [+] Firmware Updater v4.3 |
| developed by Waninkoko |
+--------------------------------+
| www.teknoconsolas.es |
+--------------------------------+
[ DISCLAIMER ]:
- THIS APPLICATION COMES WITH NO WARRANTY AT ALL, NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN YOUR WII CONSOLE
BECAUSE OF A IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
[ DESCRIPTION ]:
- This application allows you to update your console's firmware by installing the
most important available updates (IOS, System Menu, new channels...).
The application will avoid the installation of any non-desired applications and
do an optional patching to add some new features (eg: Trucha bug).
[ REQUISITES ]:
- 150-300 free blocks.
- Internet connection or SD card + needed WAD files.
[ HOW TO USE ]:
- Run the application using any method to load homebrew.
- Select the IOS version to use for the update (IOS249 recommended if available).
- Select the preferred installation method.
- Select if the IOS and the System Menu patching should be done (NO by default).
[ KUDOS ]:
- Team Twiizers
- devkitPRO Team
- frontier
- starcube
- All my betatesters.
+--------------------------------+
| [+] Firmware Updater v4.3 |
| developed by Waninkoko |
+--------------------------------+
| www.teknoconsolas.es |
+--------------------------------+
[ DISCLAIMER ]:
- THIS APPLICATION COMES WITH NO WARRANTY AT ALL, NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN YOUR WII CONSOLE
BECAUSE OF A IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
[ DESCRIPTION ]:
- This application allows you to update your console's firmware by installing the
most important available updates (IOS, System Menu, new channels...).
The application will avoid the installation of any non-desired applications and
do an optional patching to add some new features (eg: Trucha bug).
[ REQUISITES ]:
- 150-300 free blocks.
- Internet connection or SD card + needed WAD files.
[ HOW TO USE ]:
- Run the application using any method to load homebrew.
- Select the IOS version to use for the update (IOS249 recommended if available).
- Select the preferred installation method.
- Select if the IOS and the System Menu patching should be done (NO by default).
[ KUDOS ]:
- Team Twiizers
- devkitPRO Team
- frontier
- starcube
- All my betatesters.
We already have two good methods for updating the Wii Shop: http://gwht.wikidot.com/wii-shopWizpig said: