I would suggest the IOS58 installer mentioned in the last HBC update would be the better method right now (although Dop-Mii does the same thing). Nothing in the tutorial as it stands requires IOS58, so I don't feel like writing it up. I guess once the Homebrew Browser updates, I might feel inclined to add it. Alternatively, anybody who wants to write it up and/or WiiMC for the GWHT can apply to me via PM..Porthos said:
GAF Wii Homebrew thread: Homebrew, emulators, USB disc installs! Easy tutorial!
- Thread starter radioheadrule83
- Start date
The first thing to do to protect your Wii is to not be stupid. Do not instll anything to the Wii that is not mentioned in the GWHT. Homebrew on the SD is fine, but be wary of any installation thing. If you do that, you will never have an issue.J@hranimo said:
The second thing is BootMii. This can cure you from most bricks if you have an old Wii, and some bricks if you have a new one. However, prevention is much better than cure.
Windom Earle
Member
So I finally installed the shop channel according to the GAF homebrew bible. Method one did not work but DOP-Mii works like a charm.
It comes as a shock to me that the Wii browser is better than the PS3 browser (for GAF and simple stuff) :lol
Do we have a GAF thread on Wii Ware titles? I have NO IDEA what good exclusive stuff I should get. The Phoenix Wright titles seem nice. Never played them on DS.
It comes as a shock to me that the Wii browser is better than the PS3 browser (for GAF and simple stuff) :lol
Do we have a GAF thread on Wii Ware titles? I have NO IDEA what good exclusive stuff I should get. The Phoenix Wright titles seem nice. Never played them on DS.
will definitely be keeping a look out for stuff in this thread.Ever wondered how many people are using homebrew on their Wiis? The HBC guys have announced some of the early statistics they've been gathering with the recent HBC installers. It's a nice read.
Here's a breakdown by country, if you're interested:
(Image sourced from hackmii.com)
Here's a breakdown by country, if you're interested:
(Image sourced from hackmii.com)
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Clipper said:
If there were only ~200k HBC users, I can't see Nintendo bothering to prevent its installation. It must be much much more.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
I'm a person who always has to manually update his HBC because it never seems to connect correctly on its own, and rarely go into it anymore since I've got a separate channel set for loading games through USB, so I for instance am probably not counted.Fuzzy said:
Clipper said:Ever wondered how many people are using homebrew on their Wiis? The HBC guys have announced some of the early statistics they've been gathering with the recent HBC installers. It's a nice read.
Here's a breakdown by country, if you're interested:
(Image sourced from hackmii.com)
Nice read indeed. But why am I not surprised to see France ahead of everyone else? :lol
We do love us some Japanese games (and, for some of us, sadly, piracy). Something tells me many of those people wanted Tatsunoko and Muramasa while their fate was still undecided.
nincompoop
Banned
Didn't some article say that NSMB Wii was downloaded 1.2 million times last year or something? The total number of HBC users must be way higher than that, unless there a lot more chipped Wiis out there than I thought.
happyfunball
Member
Finally installed HBC 0.8 on my virgin 4.3 Wii, however, DVD playback doesn't appear to work any media player that I try.
Any ideas? Is it possible to install DVDX from previously Hackmii installers?
Edit: Actually, figured it out. Needed a media player that uses the new DVD access function after Hackmii 0.7. WiiMC is the way to go for those of us that just installed HBC on a 4.3 Wii.
Great guide by the way as well, made everything incredibly easy!
Any ideas? Is it possible to install DVDX from previously Hackmii installers?
Edit: Actually, figured it out. Needed a media player that uses the new DVD access function after Hackmii 0.7. WiiMC is the way to go for those of us that just installed HBC on a 4.3 Wii.
Great guide by the way as well, made everything incredibly easy!
Interesting stats anyway, France is actually top in the per capita chart.
It sometimes looks to me like there are a lot of file sharers who do it just for the sake of sharing. There are PS3 games for download since the very beginning as well, and those sure aren't usable. *shrugs*nincompoop said:
velvet_nitemare
Member
I wanted to browse the VC and Wiiware, since it's been a really long time since i checked them out. Wanna update just for that if there's a safe way to do so.
Affeinvasion
Member
I haven't done homebrew since the early Twilight Princess hack, but I was thinking about getting back in. I was perusing the wiki and I was wondering if there was a method for ripping my old gamecube discs and running them off of usb or sd. It's my gamecube discs that I am more worried about damaging anyway. My Soul Calibur 2 is effectively dead at this point. 
No.Affeinvasion said:I haven't done homebrew since the early Twilight Princess hack, but I was thinking about getting back in. I was perusing the wiki and I was wondering if there was a method for ripping my old gamecube discs and running them off of usb or sd. It's my gamecube discs that I am more worried about damaging anyway. My Soul Calibur 2 is effectively dead at this point.
Rumor is that somebody's close to getting that working, though, and that might release this fall sometime. It's talked about a few pages ago in this thread. Don't remember all the details. Too lazy to look.
Azure Phoenix
Member
Right, I've read through the Wiki multiple times but I'm getting a bit confused by everything so I want to double check here before getting in a mess. It says in the Homebrew Channel patch notes that v1.0.7 can avoid deletion by firmware 4.3, so my question is this:
Is it possible to install the latest version of the Homebrew Channel via Bannerbomb on a 4.2E Wii, then do a normal update to the official 4.3 firmware for store access and new releases, but keep the Homebrew Channel on my Wii without having to reinstall it?
I know that there are other ways around stuff like disc and shop updates, but I only want access to TinyLoad to play 1 import game so I'm trying to keep things as simple and unobtrusive as possible.
Is it possible to install the latest version of the Homebrew Channel via Bannerbomb on a 4.2E Wii, then do a normal update to the official 4.3 firmware for store access and new releases, but keep the Homebrew Channel on my Wii without having to reinstall it?
I know that there are other ways around stuff like disc and shop updates, but I only want access to TinyLoad to play 1 import game so I'm trying to keep things as simple and unobtrusive as possible.
Okay, I recently bought a USB HDD (Iomega 500GB) and am considering installing my games on it via USB Loader, but I've got a couple of questions that the wiki doesn't answer to clearly (if at all). Plus I'm fairly ignorant when it comes to HDD formats and what they entail, and reading up on it only left me more confused :/. Anyway:
- The format of my HDD is NTFS, and I've already got around 80GB of data on it that I can't easily move to another HDD because all my HDDs are fairly small in storage capacity. Is there a safe easy way to create, say, a 100-120GB FAT32 partition on my NTFS drive? My OS is XP Pro.
- Has anyone got a list of Wii games sizes? I've got 16 games and I'd like to estimate the total size so that I can adjust the HDD partition accordingly.
- Is there a possibility in the foreseeable future of NTFS compatibility? If so, I can wait a bit longer I guess.
Yes. You can create a FAT32 partition in the spare space of your NTFS without losing any data using GParted or Easeus Partition Manager. You would just need to change the unformatted partition in the tutorial to a FAT32 one instead.Kilrogg said:
There was a list of sizes a long time ago in this thread, but most games these days average somewhere between 2-3GB. Perhaps use 2.5GB per game as your guide, but 3GB per game if you don't have casual-type games (which are usually only 1GB).
As for NTFS compatibility, the prospects are unlikely. We just heard from the Wiiflow devs over the weekend and they had trouble with the new NTFS package, which makes us less likely to try ourselves. Don't hold out for it.
Is it safe to transfer a locked save for Monster Hunter 3 using homebrew? I've gotten quite far in the game while visiting my parents and want to transfer it to my own Wii when I get back. I briefly tried the online mode so I do have an account tied to it, and I can see that causing problems. Can I transfer the data, and if so, would it get me banned from the online mode?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Before I double check with the wiki I've got some questions.
Other M is due soon and I figure it will have the 4.3 PAL update. I'm still on 4.2.
- If Other M does have the 4.3 update, should I update the system?
- If Other M has backup prevention and I have to use the disk rather than run it off my drive, should I update, or should I try and boot with the update bypass?
- If I want to update to 4.3, should I try an alternative method?
I have the latest version of the HBC and, as far as I'm aware, the latest version of CFG. I haven't updated my IOS's for some time, and from reading back the last few changes it appears they changed the base IOS used for USB ports or something like that.
My last question; if there's a new IOS to install, should I just 'update' the IOS the same as I would normally? Do I need to alter anything, or can I just dump the new IOS straight away?
Other M is due soon and I figure it will have the 4.3 PAL update. I'm still on 4.2.
- If Other M does have the 4.3 update, should I update the system?
- If Other M has backup prevention and I have to use the disk rather than run it off my drive, should I update, or should I try and boot with the update bypass?
- If I want to update to 4.3, should I try an alternative method?
I have the latest version of the HBC and, as far as I'm aware, the latest version of CFG. I haven't updated my IOS's for some time, and from reading back the last few changes it appears they changed the base IOS used for USB ports or something like that.
My last question; if there's a new IOS to install, should I just 'update' the IOS the same as I would normally? Do I need to alter anything, or can I just dump the new IOS straight away?
If it works in Cfg, I would suggest not updating. If it doesn't but there is an easy way to get it working, a solution will probably emerge before you buy it (damn pirates). If the only way to play it is from disc, then updating should be safe as long as you have the latest HBC. You will need to reintall the cIOSes afterwards, though. The upgrade page on the Wiki covers updating to 4.3 now. As for updating the IOSes, the respective pages on the tutorial always cover upgrade methods.EatChildren said:
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Awesome dude, thanks. Yanks will have it first so I'll at least have a heads-up as to whether or not I can boot from a drive before I pick it up.
Clipper said:
Thanks a lot, Clipper.
Since I still want to be able to launch games from the discs, I wanted to download Startpatch 4.2.6 for my 4.2E Wii. Problem is, the Startpatch needed for a 4.2E Wii which is supposed to be downloadable on this page isn't available any more, the mediafire link for it is dead.
The only alternative I found so far is this page, which contains 4.2.6 for all regions virus-free according to AntiVir , but it's not an elegant solution for two reasons: 1) it's in French; 2) you have to register beforehand. After doing that I was able to download the file all right.
I took the liberty to reupload the file to mediafire. You can find it here. If anyone has an account on Wiibrew, feel free to replace the old download link on the Startpatch page with this one.
Sorry for bumping the thread again, but I've run into another problem.
I enabled Region Free games through Starpatch on my 4.2E Wii but can't run my Japanese copy of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (the old one with Hakushon Daimaou and no new characters). I get a black screen when starting the game through the disc channel (but the game works fine with GeckoOS). Now, last time someone mentioned the problem in this thread, Clipper replied that he couldn't help them because his firmware is 4.1. Are there any news on that front?
If not, what's a good method to enable region-free gaming permanently on the system, as opposed to via a homebrew app on an SD card that must stay into the SD slot? I'll be lending my Wii to a friend without my SD card, and she loves the game
.
Also, out of curiosity, step 4 and 5 of the Avoid Disc Updates page state that you must use Startpatch with IOS236, or, should it fail, 249. But can 222/223 be used instead (I used 236)? Can the choice of IOS possibly have an effect on whether import games run properly or not?
I enabled Region Free games through Starpatch on my 4.2E Wii but can't run my Japanese copy of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (the old one with Hakushon Daimaou and no new characters). I get a black screen when starting the game through the disc channel (but the game works fine with GeckoOS). Now, last time someone mentioned the problem in this thread, Clipper replied that he couldn't help them because his firmware is 4.1. Are there any news on that front?
If not, what's a good method to enable region-free gaming permanently on the system, as opposed to via a homebrew app on an SD card that must stay into the SD slot? I'll be lending my Wii to a friend without my SD card, and she loves the game
.Also, out of curiosity, step 4 and 5 of the Avoid Disc Updates page state that you must use Startpatch with IOS236, or, should it fail, 249. But can 222/223 be used instead (I used 236)? Can the choice of IOS possibly have an effect on whether import games run properly or not?
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
A friend of mine asked me if he goes out to a store today and buys a Wii will he be able to do homebrew on it? I told him I have no idea. I have a Wii but I so rarely get to use it that I haven't bothered with homebew. I told him I would ask here. If it does matter which firmware is on the system is there a way for him to tell by looking at the box?
I appreciate any guidance you all have so that I can pass on the info to him or link him to this thread.
He lives in the states btw.
I appreciate any guidance you all have so that I can pass on the info to him or link him to this thread.
He lives in the states btw.
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Baron Aloha said:
If you have a copy of Smash Bros. Brawl, yes he can.
I'd say that Tatsunoko vs. Capcom might be a problem with language selection. I don't know any way to fix that. The fact that it lets you launch the game at all means that the patch is being applied, though. It's just that the patch doesn't work for the game.Kilrogg said:Sorry for bumping the thread again, but I've run into another problem.
I enabled Region Free games through Starpatch on my 4.2E Wii but can't run my Japanese copy of Tatsunoko vs. Capcom (the old one with Hakushon Daimaou and no new characters). I get a black screen when starting the game through the disc channel (but the game works fine with GeckoOS). Now, last time someone mentioned the problem in this thread, Clipper replied that he couldn't help them because his firmware is 4.1. Are there any news on that front?
If not, what's a good method to enable region-free gaming permanently on the system, as opposed to via a homebrew app on an SD card that must stay into the SD slot? I'll be lending my Wii to a friend without my SD card, and she loves the game
Also, out of curiosity, step 4 and 5 of the Avoid Disc Updates page state that you must use Startpatch with IOS236, or, should it fail, 249. But can 222/223 be used instead (I used 236)? Can the choice of IOS possibly have an effect on whether import games run properly or not?
Do you perhaps have another SD card or USB drive (a USB key would do) that you could lend with the system? If so, you could install a forwarder channel that launches Gecko OS or teach her to use the HBC. I can't think of any other apps that would help, except Priiloader, I guess.
Yes he can. I seriously doubt any new Wiis will come installed with 4.3 yet, so Brawl may not be needed either.Baron Aloha said:
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
Dragona Akehi said:
Cool. Thanks.
Clipper said:
The person who complained about the same problem as I (way back, on page 127 or something) said that no import games would work on his 4.2 system, not just Tatsunoko. But yeah, I suppose they're working on import games compatibility.
I don't, but maybe she has got one. I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the help as usual.
Great timing, Clipper!
I've been a bit out of the loop, so I'm not 100% sure what the benefits are of CIOS236, IOS58, and installing the newest Hackmii (v0.8) such that it configures to IOS58 instead of the IOS61 I had until now.
But I decided today was the day I'd jump through a few of these arguably optional hoops.
I used Tantric's IOS58 Installer and your own CIOS236 Installer to hook myself up with those missing goodies, then I re-ran the Hackmii v0.8 installer to reset it to IOS58 (improved/native USB2 support, I believe).
I updated CFG from v58a to v58b, while I was at it.
It all went without a hitch, FYI.\
I'm still not sure what the benefit was to most of this, but... *shrugs*
I've been a bit out of the loop, so I'm not 100% sure what the benefits are of CIOS236, IOS58, and installing the newest Hackmii (v0.8) such that it configures to IOS58 instead of the IOS61 I had until now.
But I decided today was the day I'd jump through a few of these arguably optional hoops.
I used Tantric's IOS58 Installer and your own CIOS236 Installer to hook myself up with those missing goodies, then I re-ran the Hackmii v0.8 installer to reset it to IOS58 (improved/native USB2 support, I believe).
I updated CFG from v58a to v58b, while I was at it.
It all went without a hitch, FYI.\
I'm still not sure what the benefit was to most of this, but... *shrugs*
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
The tutorial states to mute or lower the TV volume when installing IOS249 due to the loud music. This made sense in previous versions as it was crappy metal.
However, now it is a midi version of Take On Me. I advise the tutorial state that volume should be turned up.
However, now it is a midi version of Take On Me. I advise the tutorial state that volume should be turned up.