Another USB issue post ( Using 2 hard drives issue )

[slider6996]

Hey people, ive browsed these forums before to fix issues ive had but for the life of me i just cant get it to work like i did before so reaching out for some help this time, will provide as much info to help.

Using lateset/newest wii u jailbreak ( Tiramisu )
USB Loader GX 3.0 R1272

I have 2 external hard drives 2tb each, one has GC and Wii and other is for my WiiU which i plug into front ports and the GC/WII goes in the back ports

The one in back i plug the Data cable ( thick cable ) into top port which is Port 0 i believe and bottom port Port 1 for power and it also MARKED HIDDEN using the recommended tool U-Stealth
Front external HD i dont think matters which plug ( as far as i know ) is used but it uses both front ports, Data Left power right.

Ive launched from the forwarder and from inside Homebrew with same results.

Ive tried different combo of flipping the ports, cables, different settings and it jsut always gets stuck on Reinitializing hard drives when booting, it didnt use too and the weird part is i had this issue not even a month ago and i fixed it and didnt change anything but i booted it up today and same issue so i feel strongly i ether have something wrong installed, or a setting is wrong or something for sure is cause i legit remember thinking ok cool i fixed it, tested a game and turned it off and never turned on again, so why would it randomly decide too start getting hung again.

It works fine 100% when front drive is unplugged. Will show pictures of settings and i tried changing the USB port to 0/1 and both so what is the recommending settings for that setting? both?

Appreciate any help to get this fixed once and for all so its not a worry when i decide to play it as already spent about 3hrs and have gotten no where.

 

[appelgebakje22]

I fixed my issues after 2 weeks of screwing around using the following configuration:

vWii - 4TB WD HDD, formatted MBR FAT32 using EaseUS Partition Master, UStealth 8 Active in port 1 (back bottom)
WiiU - 4TB WD HDD (a waste I know, getting a smaller one soon) in port 0 (back top)
Both disks are externally powered but you can also use a USB wall plug or the front ports for power. (Or the vWii disk in the front ports, haven't tried that myself since i got this working)

vWii was modded with the guide over on wiiu.hacks.guide; cIOS v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52-vWii for all three slots: 56/249, 57/250, 58/251
I used the modded USBLoaderGX by blackb0x

My UsbLoaderGX has the following meta.xml arguments:

<arguments>
    <arg>--bootios=58</arg>
    <arg>--usbport=0</arg>
    <arg>--mountusb=1</arg>
</arguments>

I also attached my working USBLoaderGX at the bottom.

Unrelated to your problem, but Nintendont works out of the box and all WiiU/vWii USBLoaderGX forwarders work too (taken from the post named "USB Loader GX forwarder channel for Wii U menu" by cucholix
The only problem I have is that I have to power off the WiiU and unplug the vWii HDD every time i want to use WUP Installer GX.

I hope this works for you, it's a bit messy because I cannot post links yet since I made an account just for this post.

Spoiler: GXGlobal.cgf

# USB Loader GX R1272 - Main settings file
# Note: This file is automatically generated
godmode = 1
videomode = 0
videopatch = 0
videoPatchDol = 2
patchFix480p = 1
deflicker = 0
language = 10
ocarina = 0
hddinfo = 2
sinfo = 1
rumble = 1
volume = 80
sfxvolume = 80
gamesoundvolume = 80
tooltips = 1
RememberUnlock = 1
password =
GameSort = 1
LoaderIOS = 58
cios = 251
keyset = 0
xflip = 2
gridRows = 3
quickboot = 0
wsprompt = 0
parentalcontrol = 4
covers_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/images/
covers2d_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/images/2D/
coversFull_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/images/full/
theme_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/theme/
theme = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/theme/darkred.them
disc_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/images/disc/
language_path =
languagefiles_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/language/
TxtCheatcodespath = sd:/txtcodes/
titlestxt_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/
gamesound = 1
dolpath = sd:/
ogg_path =
wiilight = 1
gameDisplay = 3
update_path = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/
homebrewapps_path = sd:/apps/
BNRCachePath = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/cache_bnr/
GameHeaderCachePath = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/cache/
Cheatcodespath = sd:/codes/
BcaCodepath = sd:/bca/
WipCodepath = sd:/wip/
WDMpath = sd:/wdm/
titlesOverride = 1
ForceDiscTitles = 0
patchcountrystrings = 0
screensaver = 3
musicloopmode = 1
autonetwork = 1
discart = 0
coversfull = 0
partition = 0
marknewtitles = 1
ShowFreeSpace = 1
UseGameHeaderCache = 0
InstallToDir = 2
GameSplit = 2
InstallPartitions = FFFFFFFD
PlaylogUpdate = 1
ParentalBlocks = FFFFFFFF
returnTo = 554e454f
HomeMenu = 2
MultiplePartitions = 0
USBPort = 0
USBAutoMount = 1
CacheTitles = 1
BlockIOSReload = 1
WSFactor = 0.800
FontScaleFactor = 0.800
ClockFontScaleFactor = 1.000
EnabledCategories = 0
RequiredCategories =
ForbiddenCategories =
Wiinnertag = 0
WiinnertagPath = sd:/apps/usbloader_gx/
SelectedGame = -1
GameListOffset = 0
sneekVideoPatch = 0
NandEmuMode = 0
NandEmuChanMode = 2
NandEmuPath = sd:/nands/01/
NandEmuChanPath = sd:/nands/01/
UseSystemFont = 1
Hooktype = 0
WiirdDebugger = 0
WiirdDebuggerPause = 0
ShowPlayCount = 1
bannerFavIcon = 4
LoaderMode = 11
SearchMode = 0
GameAspectRatio = 2
PointerSpeed = 0.18
UseChanLauncher = 1
AdjustOverscanX = 0
AdjustOverscanY = 0
TooltipDelay = 1500
GameWindowMode = 0
CacheBNRFiles = 1
BannerAnimStart = 0
BannerGridSpeed = 25.6
BannerZoomDuration = 30
BannerProjectionOffsetX = 2
BannerProjectionOffsetY = -4
BannerProjectionWidth = 620
BannerProjectionHeight = 464
GCBannerScale = 1.5
GameCubePath = usb1:/games/
GameCubeSDPath = sd:/games/
GameCubeMode = 2
GameCubeSource = 3
MultiDiscPrompt = 0
DMLVideo = 0
DMLProgPatch = 0
DMLNMM = 0
DMLActivityLED = 0
DMLPADHOOK = 0
DMLNoDisc2 = 0
DMLWidescreen = 0
DMLScreenshot = 0
DMLJPNPatch = 0
DMLDebug = 0
NINDeflicker = 0
NINPal50Patch = 0
NINWiiUWide = 1
NINVideoScale = 0
NINVideoOffset = 0
NINRemlimit = 0
NINArcadeMode = 0
NINCCRumble = 0
NINSkipIPL = 0
NINBBA = 0
NINBBAProfile = 0
NINMCEmulation = 1
NINMCSize = 2
NINAutoboot = 1
NINSettings = 2
NINUSBHID = 0
NINMaxPads = 4
NINNativeSI = 0
NINOSReport = 0
NINLED = 0
NINLog = 0
DEVOMCEmulation = 0
DEVOWidescreen = 0
DEVOActivityLED = 1
DEVOFZeroAX = 0
DEVOTimerFix = 0
DEVODButtons = 0
DEVOCropOverscan = 0
DEVODiscDelay = 0
DEVOLoaderPath = sd:/apps/gc_devo/
NINLoaderPath = sd:/apps/nintendont/
GCInstallCompressed = 0
GCInstallAligned = 0
PrivateServer = 2
CustomAddress = wiimmfi.de
ProxyUseSystem = 1
ProxyUsername =
ProxyPassword =
ProxyAddress =
ProxyPort = 0

 

[Sypherone]

We have a thread with the same Problem, that the back drive (vWii in port 0) only works if front drive (WiiU) is disconnected. https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx-does-not-work-when-wiiu-hdd-plugged-in.614844/

The thing is, if using d2x beta 52 v10 only the back upper port is support for vWii drives. But it has a bad compatibility for drives. So try in gx loader cios 80 instead 249/250/251 as loader ios. Set game ios to one of this three. Cios 80 will check for compatibile drives beginning at left front port (4) and goes till the upper back port (0). And try gx loader v1272 mod7 by cyan.

 

[slider6996]

Hmm its interesting you use Port 1 as thats the bottom port and was always told u use the top port when hooking up to the back which is port 0? And my argujments are the exact same excecpt the top one, mine says <arg>--ios=250</arg> instead of 58 like yours which is also interesting and i followed a video guide from 2022 by Pence PC, and i also am using blackboxs usbloader latest version and ya my hard drives are usb powered so cant use a external power but like i said it worked before. Will try a few more things and see if i can get it going as of now still not working with both

 

[slider6996]

We have a thread with the same Problem, that the back drive only works if front drive is disconnected. https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx-does-not-work-when-wiiu-hdd-plugged-in.614844/

The thing is, if using d2x beta 52 v10 only the back upper port is support for vWii drives. But it has a bad compatibility for drives. So try in gx loader cios 80 instead 249/250/251 as loader ios. Set game ios to one of this three. Cios 80 will check for compatibility drives beginning at left front port (4) and goes till the upper back porr (0). And try gx loader v1272 mod7 by cyan.

Alright ill look into that, i just reinstalled the d2x beta 52 v10 and am about to test and if a no go will go to that thread and follow the stuff there. appreciate it

The other weird part is my wii games are not showing up even when it works with1 drive hooked up and they are in the proper folders? So ya im jsut confused rly lol.

 

[slider6996]

Probably a legit dumb question but i cannot find a actual download to that gx loader v1272 mod7 by cyan as the ones i get are normally in a bundle mega file from tutorials, i googled and found 1 but not 100% so wanna double check if anyone has it or can point me in proper direction please.

The one it shows on my vwii is 3.0 r1272 Author USB Loader GX Team

Also i cant change the cios to 80 in gx loader, it only allowed 200 when i typed 80.


I changed the Game IOS to 251 in UBS Loader and i think it may be working...kinda...so stand by for a EDIT and ill update this post below.

EDIT: nope didnt work, guess it was because i plugged in the wiiu drive while it was already booted into homebrew before launching USB Loader gx. So ya still not working.

 

[Sypherone]

As i see blackb0x worked on this mod, too. Here at this post at the end 'USB Loader GX' https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx.149922/post-8856063

Sorry, not 80, its cios 58 with USB 2.0 support.

 

[slider6996]

As i see blackb0x worked on this mod, too. Here at this post at the end 'USB Loader GX' https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx.149922/post-8856063

Sorry, not 80, its cios 58 with USB 2.0 support.

Alright will report back shortly. Thank you

 

[slider6996]

Alright just so im 100% clear here, when u say use 58, are u saying to reinstall CIOS where i choose v10beta52 then
Select CIOS base <57>
Select CIOS slot <250>

That kinda thing? or some where else as wanna just make sure, if it is the above what should each one be as the video i followed is this one.

Link should take u right to the point in video im talking about

 

[Sypherone]

Sorry i dont like videos. Written tutorials are easyer to follow and to check for failer. But the installer for d2x isnt used for that.
This one is the favored https://wiiu.hacks.guide
Best do a syscheck of your ioses if it isnt already installed as ios 58 with usb 2.0 support. Its a seperate installer, but i dont findt the correct installer for vWii atm and want risk a brick.

EDIT: IOS 58 seems to be installed automatically with system update 4.3 on vWii

 

[slider6996]

Sorry i dont like videos. Written tutorials are easyer to follow and to check for failer.
This one is the favored https://wiiu.hacks.guide
Best do a syscheck of your ioses if it isnt already installed as ios 58 with usb 2.0 support. Idont findt the correct installer for vWii atm and want risk a brick.

ya i just reinstalled D2x Cios Installer with d2x beta 52 v10 with choices of
56 > 249
57 > 250
58 > 251

Then PatchedIOS80 installer patcher for Vwii

Thats where im at now and just finished

EDIT: ok stand by, i launched USB Loader and it loaded fine, let me restart and do it again and make sure it works. Will edit post

EDIT: 2 Ok so this is weird, both hard drives were hooked up while doing the above install, after the install i went into homebrew and launched USB loader and it worked correctly, but on shutdown and restart it hangs again on reinitializing devices.

And ya that guide u linked i followed also and did the CIOS install exactly the same

 

[Sypherone]

Something is wrong, but cant figure out what.
Try this setup, its the solution from the mentioned thread. Else try power the drives externaly, some drives have power issues.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx-does-not-work-when-wiiu-hdd-plugged-in.614844/post-9872410

 

[slider6996]

Alright, before i go to that link here is this, i couldnt figure out how to find the file on sd card or upload it to a server so i had to take pictures.

 

[slider6996]

Oh and ya i went to taht link earlier but the end result Cyan said that wasnt a proper fix the guy did as it meant he had a underlying problem but ill go through it again.

 

[Sypherone]

The Problem is d2x has lower compatibilty with drives then ios 58 wich is also slower, but you dont recognize it. Just try WiiU hdd in port 0 and vWii hdd in another port. My favorite would vWii in port 1, but u need then a external powersupply wich i will recommend anyway for testing.

 

[slider6996]

Ok so i copied what the guy did in thread and restarted and it actually booted right into Vwii but it was too fast, it didnt detect the hard drive and i changed the options like he did the 58 and 251

When i click to change USB port off of 0 though it says " usb port changing is only supported on Hermes cIOS.

 

[slider6996]

The Problem is d2x has lower compatibilty with drives then ios 58 wich is also slower, but you dont recognize it. Just try WiiU hdd in port 0 and vWii hdd in another port. My favorite would vWii in port 1, but u need then a external powersupply wich i will recommend anyway for testing.

Alright, i always thought u never put the wiiu hd in the back, always the front but i could just be remembering wrong, and not sure how i would power my drives externally, they only have 1 plug. These are the HDs i use.

Oh and i am using a Y splitter cable, my Vwii drive uses both ports on back and same for Wii u drive

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06W55K9N6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Ok using a wall plug that has usb ports on it to power them to test now, both plugged in back.

 

[Sypherone]

They could be powered externally with a powered usb hub. But your drives normally should work fine.
So if still dont work something is still missconfigured. In this case best check the mentioned thread to find the failer and your working setup.
I hope its MBR not GPT and fat32. U can also run failer check with Powershell and command chkdsk /f. chdsk /f /r wil restore damaged sektors but takes its time.

BTW if both drives work in backslots u can take a long usb cabel, plug it in the front usb port and a powersplitter at the backside.

 

[slider6996]

Alright so external power for drives results are the same.

Loader 58
Games 251 result in no games being loaded on vwii but it loads into the vwii and i get error of Usb port changing is only supported on Hermes Cios.

Loader 249
Games IOS 251 it gets stuck on reinitializing with both drives plugged in also.

And ya i got a surge protector thing with usb plugs i just used and results are above.

 

[Sypherone]

I dont know why its so hard to set up your system. My last thought is setting the loader ios in the meta.xml to 58 and trying the different loader ios in the loader settings. Like here mentioned https://gbatemp.net/threads/another-usb-issue-post-using-2-hard-drives-issue.616711/post-9901411

And i think its better trying tomorrow again.