Hacking WiiFlow 4 The Masterpiece Pack by Abz

[AbdallahTerro]

Sweet updating via the app itself would be so ideal and a big timesaver for me, I have a 2TB HDD that requires to be plugged in (pain in the ass), got it cuz it was compatible with DM at the time and there are still games that run better on DM than Nintendont via the Wii of course.

I'm testing the private server option next too if it doesn't work at all then I'll let Airline38 know, or maybe there's something were missing to make it work. Right now my daughter has her hands on the Wii U I'll let her play around with it some more then jump up on it.

Private server should work as D-rex reported
You can redownload 1076 and check if usb_hid works (it should now )

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Finally!
Fixed the nonworking update system in both mods.
I tweaked it a bit for practical purposes:

When you click update you'll always get "a new update is available"

then you need to press right or left button to select mod revision + 1 (1077 or 1055) in this case

finally hit upgrade and the file gets downloaded, extracted and wii restarts to reload

The revision in home menu will remain the same (1076 or 1054)
so you can update whenever new stuff is out

P.S> updated dols in my sig

 

[AbdallahTerro]

preview for next pack update:

 

[worm28]

Wii U widescreen is not working for me well it works if i choose it in the game settings but if i change it to wii u widescreen=yes in wiiflow.ini it does not work.

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Wii U widescreen is not working for me well it works if i choose it in the game settings but if i change it to wii u widescreen=yes in wiiflow.ini it does not work.

yes this is expected, it's not a global ini setting yet,
I thought of adding it yesterday but was too lazy.
'll fix it for you next time I update.
and you should use wiiu_wide=yes because what you wrote will never work

 

[AbdallahTerro]

These options are now global wiiflow.ini under [dml] section so change default value to your liking
to enable use "yes", to disable use "no"

for 1076:
wiiu widescreen (screenshot =yes)
USB_HID=yes
NATIVE_CTL=yes
Deflicker=yes
under [DML] section

for 1054
USB_HID=yes
NATIVE_CONTROL=yes
WIIU_WIDE=yes

for both mods dml_nmm=0 for disabled / dml_nmm=1 for enabled / dml_nmm=2 for Multisave
enabled is the default using 2mb files
multi uses 8mb files (one for us/pal one for jap)

will upload 1076 in a minute and post when you can update via internal downloader
1054 has already this option so no need to update.

Sorry for different lines in each mod, since I based 1076 on airline's patch and didn't change the variable names

 

[AbdallahTerro]

the new file is online now

 

[MassiveRican]

This is cool cuz I can try the internal updater now. I'll check it out after I get home from work.

 

[AbdallahTerro]

uploading the new pack with bugfixes now:

changelog:
Hot: Added Nintendont r2.275 MasterMod featuring Themes support, PS3-DS3 for nintendont menu, Nunchuck support for BT online update and online themes download (Nunchuck readme and button maps)
Hot: Fixed the "Update" function in Home Menu, you can now update 1054 and 1076 online when new features are added
Hot: Updated Wiiflow 1076-Mod by adding Wii Private Server also updated Carbonik Abz Theme
Removed Triforce plugin now that all games work with nintendont in GC mode
Added Wiiflow User Manual plugin by Drak0rex
Updated Carbonik Abz theme (Triforce plugin still available in standalone full carbonik abz theme)
Updated ScummVM Plugin to mod12 (Thanks Wiimpathy)
Updated Not64 plugin to latest 16122014 hotfix (Thanks Extrems) the old dol is still in "_alternate_stuff" if needed
Updated Wiiflow to 1076-Mod and 1054-MasterMod (WiiUPro & Sixaxis support - Nintendont 2.260+ support - GC/HID controller and NMM selection) - 1076-Mod feature fixed Trailers support (Thanks Fix94 & Fledge68)The pack has 1054-MasterMod with HID option "off" by default (It seems this mod is more stable for many users having problems launching games and channels) To change the default settings you should edit wiiflow.ini file - Read more about changing default settings here

P.S> Note that from now on you can update the wiiflow and nintendont mastermods from within the app to get the latest versions,
if you only need to update the dols please don't download the full pack, dropbox bandwidth sucks and if we go over 20gb per day the website and download links will be down for about a week
you can always download the standalone latest dols in my sig
also you can download specific files from the extracted folder linked in the website

I didn't add nintendont 276 to the pack since it has experimental bios stuff that can break compatibility, but as mentioned before you can update nintendont mastermod online to try out rev 276 and download the bios online

Edit: You can either select revision 1077/1055 or 1076/1054 when updating wiiflow internally
I fixed the updater now so that you'll always get the latest version
I made the 1077/1055 thing in order to get the "new updates available" message since I'm not updating svn revisions
You'll always see wiiflow mastermod 4.2.3 r1076 or 1054 in home menu after updating

Have a nice day

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Added "Download Nintendont Mastermod (Stable)" option to download menu (currently rev275)
Also Added "Download Nintendont Mastermod (v2.229) for users with "init-di" error. this revision has support for some HDD that do not work yet with revisions 230+
renamed the default one to "Download Nintendont MasterMod (Latest)"

Update nintendont internally to get the latest revision

 

[dreamon]

new Update function is not working for me
it downloads revision r1055 fine but can't update.

here's the error message:
"updating failed. backing up boot.dol..."

 

[AbdallahTerro]

I ll double check

 

[AbdallahTerro]

new Update function is not working for me
it downloads revision r1055 fine but can't update.

here's the error message:
"updating failed. backing up boot.dol..."

it works smoothly here!
so donno what's wrong. can you retry and please let me know what happens
if you're not using the bugfixed version you have to update manually at least once.
you can download manually using the one in my sig.

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Hi

I was wondering if you would be able to help me. I though I would post a message here and hope I don't get killed for doing so!

I recently have found a page on the web about the installing of the WiiFlow 4 The Masterpiece Pack by Abz. I would like to install it but have to confess that reading the pages instructions have totally confused me!

I would say I am somewhere between a novice and an intermediate when it comes to Wii Modding.

This is how far I have got with Modding my Wii.

I own a black Will not the new type with the handheld screen the standard Wii.

I downloaded a copy of ModMii and went though and produced the following parameters:
◦Install and\or update all recommended softmods
◦Current System Menu is 4.3E
◦Desired System Menu is 4.3E
◦Update active IOSs (can be disabled in options)
◦Do not Install a cMIOS (can be enabled in options)
◦Install a USB-Loader Forwarder Channel (can be disabled in options)
◦External Hard Drive already Formatted as WBFS
◦Download Configurable USB-Loader and WiiFlow
◦USB-Loader Settings and config files saved to SD Card

I printed out the guide produced by the program, watched the embedded videos and followed the guide notes and completed all the items until the end of the SD card sections.

So I have the Wii modded, the Homebrew channel installed and both Download Configurable USB-Loader and WiiFlow installed.

The only thing that wasn’t on the list was I didn’t like the fact the one of either DGU Loader or WiiFlow didn’t have a forwarder so I downloaded one and installed that as well.

I would like help to install The Masterpiece Pack but have so many questions and fears that I hope you can help with and so I don’t have to give up because I’m a novice!

The first question I have is my fear of bricking the Wii, I do have a habit of rushing into things without thinking so I recognise that I need to keep myself reined in and take my time on even the simple things.

I did make a copy of the SD card including the two bin files onto a CD so they are safe but I don’t really know what I should do with them if I did screw up the Wii. So what should I know and be aware of so I don’t brick the Wii or be ready for if I did brick it?

I read the text file about - "What's the difference between versions 1054-based and 1076 and which one I need to use?"

But I still not fully get it. What are Dols and what are they for? Also would I be right in thinking my option would be better off using the 1045 version over the 1076?

What are the differences and how is one better than the other one in situations?
In the guide for the pack it mentions about making changes to the Nand section of the Wii. I don’t understand what Nands are etc. but I believe I have read that changing these can screw up and brick your Wii or make it hard to rescue it. Please can you fill the holes in my knowledge about Nands and what I need to do to complete the Pack install?

Next the section on the pack prerequisites:

Please can you explain this to me please?

"First things first: For proper function of Wii games and Homebrew apps: Make sure your Wii is properly modded."

As far as I know it is modded, hopefully properly?

"Use ModMii to make your IOS/cIOS up to date. IOS 58, D2x cIOS v10 rev52 or 10-alt rev53 are recommended. Original Hermes or Rodries cIOS mod are optional."

What does this bit mean? Can you please explain what these are and do I need to install/change all these?

"For Gamecube Games: DiosMios/DiosMios Lite latest wad should be installed into the Mios slot along with clean BC6. Devolution loader in \Wiiflow folder should be there for Devo to work."

Again what does this bit mean? Can you please explain what this bit is about and do I need to install/change any of this?

The section headed: "New: For WiiU/vWii use the D2x cIOS Installer Mod v2.2 by Fix94, run it from Homebrew Channel to build v52 or v53 cIOS."

Am I right in thinking this is ONLY for the NEW Wii and so I can totally ignore this completely?

The WiiFlow Setup section. Please can you explain this all to me as I am very confused by it all, and don’t want to go running in screw it up big time!

“The next sections about Neek2, Emunand setup, making a Neek2o Nand for your favourite USB loaders especially for WiiFlow 4.1+ or Postloader 4+ and Premade Emunand Setup.”

Again what is this section about and can you explain what to do etc.

I see from the pages that some of the files are Beta versions. Am I being over cautious or does installing Beta versions of files/software create a risk of screwing up/bricking your hardware?

I understand this a real lot of stuff to read and go though and answer but I hope you will be able to help as I am really finding all this Wii modding fun and am really enjoying learning new skills.

I thank you for all of your assistance in this matter and look forward to hearing from you over the next few days.

Best wishes

Mario

We have a thread here so don't post in the main thread.
You have a modded wii so just download the latest pack and extract as is it into the root of your SD or USB device
don't worry about GC games setup my latest pack has everything set and uses nintendont mastermod as default gc loader
you can optionally install the wiiflow clouds channel and wiiflow loader channel (both present in the pack wads folder)
also if you want a full set of cIOS install them too they are also found in wads\ios folder

remember to delete apps\wiiflow and \wiiflow folders before you extract the pack
and to select carbonik abz theme in settings after extracting and running wiiflow via HBC or via Forwarder

easy right!

 

[AbdallahTerro]

updated 1054 and 1076 mastermods:

changelog:
Added support for launching GC discs and multiiso discs using nintendont (thanks airline)
currently usb_hdi is off and mc emu = 2mb single files
updated nintendont mastermod to hide loader background when lauching GC discs from loaders so that multidisc menu appears on nintendont background

update all apps internally or via links in my sig

 

[AbdallahTerro]

updated source patches
check patches folder in my sig

 

[SoulSpawn]

Abz, I have a problem configuring FBA with wiiflow. When I turn on multisource option and add more plugins, so it displays cps1, cps2 and neogeo at the same time, every time I push B button on wiimote to go to source menu and come back the plugins I added disappear. Is there a way to save the changes?

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Abz, I have a problem configuring FBA with wiiflow. When I turn on multisource option and add more plugins, so it displays cps1, cps2 and neogeo at the same time, every time I push B button on wiimote to go to source menu and come back the plugins I added disappear. Is there a way to save the changes?

you can just use the fba plugin it has all in one arcades
or edit source ini and add multiple magic numbers to same plugin

 

[SoulSpawn]

...or edit source ini and add multiple magic numbers to same plugin

Great! I think this is the solution I need, but how do I add them?

[BUTTON_8]
image=fba.png
image_s=fbab.png
title=Final Burn Alpha
source=plugin
magic=464E254F <--- Here separated by ";" ??
emuflow=3

also, I have duplicated cps1 and cps2 plugins, and they dont show the correct names that appear in wiiflow\settings\FBA_Gamelist. It only appears the .zip name. Any posible solution?
EDIT: Ok I think I have it, managing the custom_titles file.

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Great! I think this is the solution I need, but how do I add them?

[BUTTON_8]
image=fba.png
image_s=fbab.png
title=Final Burn Alpha
source=plugin
magic=464E254F <--- Here separated by ";" ??
emuflow=3

also, I have duplicated cps1 and cps2 plugins, and they dont show the correct names that appear in wiiflow\settings\FBA_Gamelist. It only appears the .zip name. Any posible solution?
EDIT: Ok I think I have it, managing the custom_titles file.

use comma like this
[BUTTON_57]
image=Sinclair.png
image_s=Sinclairb.png
title=Sinclair
source=plugin
magic=46425A58,46425A68
emuflow=11

Edit: And use thecustom titles file in my pack it has all arcade names to make them show as full titles not zip names