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Simple guide to install cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys

Simple guide to install d2x cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys
Last update: April 29th 2016
Still a valid hacking procedure as of September 2016.
(see Changelog at the bottom of the post)​


What does it do?:
This guide shows you how to install cIOS into vWii (aka the Wii-mode of Wii U) and backup vWiis keys and NAND.
cIOS is needed to use backuplaunchers like Wiiflow and USB-Loader GX.
This does not enable any hacks in Wii U-mode!

Note: You already need to have Homebrew Channel installed on vWii to use this guide (use one of these exploits)!
Lets go:
Download the following package:
www.mediafire.com/?n2zl8v5kn288j9d
(Mirror at the bottom of the post)
All files are up-to-date (as of april 29th 2016)!
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive!
Don´t mix with other d2x-installer versions, meta.xml files etc.
Don´t worry, everything is up-to-date and the latest and greatest version.


It contains:
- Dump Mii NAND v1.2
- d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii
- d2x-v10-beta52-vWii
- FIX94s d2x cIOS Installer 2.2 mod

First we make a backup of your vWii NAND and keys:

1.) Extract the contents of vWii_cIOS_apps_20131218.zip to the root folder of your SD card.
Note: Make sure that you don´t have any original Wii system files (like wads) on your SD Card!
d2x installer could accidentally use them for installation and brick your vWii!

Also make sure that you have at least 528MB of free space on the SD Card for the NAND dump.

3.) Launch Dump Mii NAND from the Homebrew Channel.

4.) The NAND and keys dumping will start automatically (the NAND dump will be stored in sd:/nand.bin, the keys in sd:/keys.bin).
Note: DON´t use this dump on an original Wii!

5.) When finished (depends on the speed of your SD Card), the Wii U will reboot.

5a.) (Optional, but recommended step.)
Dump your IOS one-by-one to wad files for possible semi-brick fix (for more info read this thread):
I.) Download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from here.
II.) Copy the files to your SD card sd:/apps/YetAnotherBlueDumpMod and launch the app from the Homebrew Channel.
II.) Go to System Titles and dump each IOS individually to a wad.
When prompted to fakesign the ticket or TMD, say No to both.

It's a tedious process, but it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

If you don't have CLEAN (non fakesigned) IOS, you won't be able to fix semi-bricked vWii.
You can't create non fakesigned wads from a NAND dump or from using ShowMiiWads. You NEED to use YetAnotherBlueDumpMod.



Now we install d2x cIOS:

6.) Launch d2x cIOS installer from the Homebrew Channel.

7.) Choose which d2x cIOS version you want to install, beta52 or beta53-alt.
If you don´t plan to use EmuNAND, i recommend beta53-alt.
Note: For info about the differences between beta52 & beta53-alt click here.

8.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <56>
Select cIOS slot : <249>

9.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

10.) Press A to continue.

11.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <57>
Select cIOS slot : <250>

12.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

13.) Press A to continue.

14.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <58>
Select cIOS slot : <251>

15.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

16.) Press B to Exit.

17.) Launch newest Wiiflow or USB-Loader GX or CFG USB Loader MOD from the Homebrew Channel.
Note: To copy game images from PC to your external HDD with the correct folder structure, use Wii Backup Manager.
To fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel, see FAQ & Troubleshooting section.

18.) Read the FAQ & Troubleshooting section carefully!

19.) Happy gaming! :D

FAQ & Troubleshooting:
- there is currently no Bootmii for vWii, so we use Dump Mii NAND.
- there is no Hermes cIOS 222/223 for vWii (don´t install the Wii version!).
- connect your HDD to the upper back USB-Port.
- you need a Y-USB-Cable for some 2.5" HDDs to properly work (even when they worked on the original Wii), because the Wii U USB-ports have a lower power supply.
- if HDD gets detected but no games load or HDD "clicks" you need a Y-USB-Cable
- to prevent the HDD format message on bootup, use U-Stealth.
- some HDDs don´t work with cIOS 249(base 56), so change the cIOS to 250(base 57) or 251(base 58) in your USB-Loader.
- to fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel use JoostinOnlines HBC Forwarder or tueidjs aspect ratio fixer (tueidjs fixer doesn't require installing a wad to the console, it's a homebrew to launch from Homebrew Channel before launching other homebrew).
- to (un)install wads i recommend YAWMM_EN 0.5e (english Version) or YAWMM DE 0.5e (german version).
- if you want to start installed wads like VC/Wiiware from SD card, you need to patch IOS80 (system menu), use this thread for guidance.
Note: This is dangerous! If you f*** up IOS80, you will get a brick!
Only use the patch if you know what you are doing!


- don´t install Priiloader, it will brick your vWii!
- don´t install original Wii Channel Forwarder, they will freeze on startup! Use the ones from this thread. (For WiiFlow you can use the official Channel Installer)


Many tools/installers/wads etc. that worked on the original Wii will brick vWii!
So be very cautious on what you install!


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Changelog:
29. April 2016: Added download mirror as attachment.
22. December 2015: Some minor formating tweaks.
08. November 2015: Additional note under the downloadlink.
01. May 2015: Added note to the downloadlink.
19. February 2015: Added optional step 5a.) (thanks Cyan and JoostinOnline).
18. July 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX, Wiiflow and CFG-USB-Loader MOD links.
27. April 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1219 (thx Cyan)
21. January 2014: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.2.1.
18. December 2013: Merged d2x beta52 & beta53-alt into one installer (thx Cyan) and updated guide accordingly.
17. December 2013: Replaced xyzzy and FS-Toolbox with Dump Mii NAND v1.2 (thx Maxternal). Replaced d2x beta52 with beta53-alt. Added tools to fix 4:3 aspect ratio bug (thx Cyan).
02. October 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1218.
20. September 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to v4.2.
30. August 2013: Added link to IOS80 (system menu) patch thread.
23. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1217 and CFG USB-Loader MOD link to r65.
13. August 2013: Added link to HDD format message workaround (thx jayjay123)
04. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader links, added Wii Backup Manager link.
24. June 2013: Added CFG USB Loader MOD v70r61t2 link (thx Warlord698).
10. June 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.3.
01. June 2013: Added YAWMM_EN (english version) to FAQ & Troubleshooting (thx JoostinOnline and Fix94).
28. April 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.2 and USB-Loader GX link to r1213.
08. January 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1208.
04. January 2013: Fixed a typo, that could prevent the installer from detecting beta52 (thx yafaiz). Added link to WiiFlow Channel Installer v1.1.
02. January 2013: Added new version of FS-Toolbox (0.4d) and a link to YAWMM DE 0.5e (thx to Excelsiior for both).
01. January 2013: Wiiflow 4.1 link added.
31. December 2012: Removed d2x beta53-alt from the package, because ciosmaps.xml mixup causes errors. Added link to forwarder thread.
29. December 2012: Added new version of xyzzy (1.2.2 (unofficial), thx DarkMatterCore) and d2x beta53-alt to the package.
19. December 2012: Initial version.
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Am I missing something or the r1218 of USB Loader GX is last working version for vwii ?? Can anyone confirm that higher version works ? This is the last version that work for me for all backups/HDDs...
 

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I've tried all versions post r1218... All of them don't work.. (including the latest one r1231). Anyone can confirm a working version on vWii with version > r1218 ?
 

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I'll test it on vWii, but what are you calling "not working" ?

The homebrew doesn't launch ? it crash ? the hdd is not recognized ? the games are not listed ? the games can't be launched ? the game can be launched but doesn't display ?

"Doesn't work" is not a correct definition of what the problem is.
 
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I'll test it on vWii, but what are you calling "not working" ?

The homebrew doesn't launch ? it crash ? the hdd is not recognized ? the games are not listed ? the games can't be launched ? the game can be launched but doesn't display ?

"Doesn't work" is not a correct definition of what the problem is.



First of all, I would like to apologize to all readers because of my misleading statement regarding not-working state of all versions after r1218. Also thanks for efforts and work to the developer !

Now back to the topic, I'll try to be very speciffic:

All versions after r1218 (including r1226 that I have tested a moment ago) in my case show some malfunction. I've tested them with two different hdds (2.5" external hhds, both with cases connected with Y cable), and with two USB memory sticks. I have same symptoms/results in all 4 cases:

1. Fully functional without any error message, and 99% of games are working is r1218_IOS250 version, with Load:cIOS251 and Game:cIOS251
2. all newer versions detect my devices only with r12xx_IOS250 version, with L/G:cIOS251, BUT when starting up USB Loader GX, every version shows error message that ISB device is not recognizes (20sec delay) even after that I can see that game partition is recognized. Regarding running games in this cases, different versions have different problems, so for example: Tetris Deluxe with last tested version r1226_cIOS250, showed black screen (no problem with r1218).

Cyan: If you need more specific information please write...

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In r1218, the loader used the official IOS58 to boot and detect the hard drive.
since 1219, it's back to using cIOS instead of IOS58 (for compatibility and launch time reason), like all previous version before 1218.

Maybe your drive is not compatible with cIOS, and you could force the loader to use IOS58 again.
Open meta.xml in a text editor, remove the two lines marked as "remove to enable arguments"
replace the value of --ios=250 to --ios=58
save and launch the loader.

You can also verify that the loader is using the correct IOS (Settings > Loader settings > Loader's IOS : 58, 249, 250 or 251)
 

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This is what it looks mu meta.xml file (a part of it related to this topic):
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
    <app version="1">
        <name> USB Loader GX</name>
        <coder>USB Loader GX Team</coder>
        <version>3.0 r1231</version>
        <release_date>20140818192904</release_date>
        <arguments>
                <arg>--ios=58</arg>
                <arg>--usbport=0</arg>
                <arg>--mountusb=1</arg>
        </arguments>
        <ahb_access/>
        <short_description>Loads games from USB-devices</short_description>

But still I have same "problem"/situation described in previous message (now tested with r1231). Putting even manually inside USB loader GUI for Loader IOS settings to 58 - same situation...
Please keep on mind that I've tried with 4 different devices (2 different hdd models and 2 USB memory sticks..)

BR
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setting 58 didn't help? that's strange as r1218 is using 58 too.

The only change I did in 1219 about the device detection is an option to mount HDD at launch or skip it completely (to not have the 20sec timeout if you want only NAND/emuNAND access).
That option shouldn't affect your drive detection.
You said only slot 250 was working?

Usually, the users are setting slot249 for both loader and game's IOS. the one based on IOS 56 is working fine.

Did you try to install beta 52 (v10) instead of beta53 (v10-alt) ?

I'm sorry, I don't know what's your issue.
 

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Problem Solved !!!

First of all: It was my mistake all the time ! I was a bad reader !! All the time I've used LOWER port, than Upper as is stated in the HOW-TO ! Using the Lower port - only working setup was r1218, CIOS 251.

Now I've switched to the Upper port, re-installed beta53 (v10-alt), and cIOS249 as Loader/Game. Everything perfect on all 4 devices !!
Thanks Cyan,OuahOuah for your time and effort !!

BR
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Hello everybody,
I have a problem with my vWii.
I installed CIOS following this guide when I bought my WiiU, on genuary, and everything was working fine with wiiflow 4.2.1.
For some months I didn't used it, and meantine the Wii U updated to 5.1.2e.
Today I started the vWii and found no game starting, the screen becomes black, the remote shuts down and, after more or less a minute, the vWii returns to the main menu.
I tried reinstalling CIOS d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii but still no game can start.
I tried searching on google if 5.1.2 has changed anything for vWii, but found nothing...
Can someone please help me?
 

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Hello everybody,
I have a problem with my vWii.
I installed CIOS following this guide when I bought my WiiU, on genuary, and everything was working fine with wiiflow 4.2.1.
For some months I didn't used it, and meantine the Wii U updated to 5.1.2e.
Today I started the vWii and found no game starting, the screen becomes black, the remote shuts down and, after more or less a minute, the vWii returns to the main menu.
I tried reinstalling CIOS d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii but still no game can start.
I tried searching on google if 5.1.2 has changed anything for vWii, but found nothing...
Can someone please help me?

I have a similar problem, Wii U 5.1.2, installed d2x-10-alt on slot 250, base 57, and no game start, just got black screen than last forever other times it kick me to the menu, it only happen to me with base 57, base 56 works just fine.
 

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It depends the user's own feeling.

Some users find it ugly, other users find Wiiflow ugly, some prefer CFG.
All three have almost the same features compatibility wise.
The only difference is visual/menu, or specific settings.

USBLoaderGX doesn't support Plugins, nor neek2o yet.
http://gbatemp.net/threads/backup-loaders-comparison-chart.333364/
 

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