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Hello, and welcome to my Homebrew Starter's Guide (Referred to HSG from now on) crash course. I'll separate this guide onto a few sections. The purpose of this guide is to tell you what is what and how to do it. Likewise my Preloader guide, sorry to bump this up <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" />.
Thanks for Reading!
Just to note: <u><i><b>Always search before asking.</b></i></u>
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<b>HOMEBREW TERMS~~</b>
These are just simple terms, each will be explained on other sections. CTRL+F one of these terms to find their section
1)Twilight Hack
2)Bannerbomb
3)Homebrew
4)IOS & cIOS
5)Firmware
6)Regions
7)WADs
8)Backuos
9)Backup Launcher
10)USB Loader
11)CIOSCORP
12)Softmii
13)Preloader
14)Modchips
15)Custom Channels
16)Bricks
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<b>TWILIGHT HACK~~</b>
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<b><a href="http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/" target="_blank">BANNERBOMB~~</a></b> <-- Click it to get it
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<b>HOMEBREW~~
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<b>IOS & cIOS~~</b>
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<b>FIRMWARE~~</b>
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<b>REGIONS~~</b>
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<b>WADS~~</b>
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<b>BACKUPS~~</b>
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<b>BACKUP LAUNCHERS~~</b>
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<b>USB LOADER~~</b>
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<b>CIOSCORP~~</b>
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<b><a href="http://softmii.org/" target="_blank">SOFTMII~~</a></b> <--Click it to Get it
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<b><a href="http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Preloader" target="_blank">PRELOADER~~</a></b> <-- Click it to GET it
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<b>MODCHIPS~~</b>
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<b>CUSTOM CHANNELS~~</b>
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<b>BRICKS~~</b>
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Well, that's it for now. Hope you understand everything now!
(And I also hope that people will read this first before anything)<u></u>
Thanks for Reading!
Just to note: <u><i><b>Always search before asking.</b></i></u>
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<b>HOMEBREW TERMS~~</b>
These are just simple terms, each will be explained on other sections. CTRL+F one of these terms to find their section
1)Twilight Hack
2)Bannerbomb
3)Homebrew
4)IOS & cIOS
5)Firmware
6)Regions
7)WADs
8)Backuos
9)Backup Launcher
10)USB Loader
11)CIOSCORP
12)Softmii
13)Preloader
14)Modchips
15)Custom Channels
16)Bricks
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<b>TWILIGHT HACK~~</b>
It's a modified save that allows you to run unsigned codes (Homebrew) using Twilight Princess.
You can use this to install Homebrew channel.
Sadly, it doesn't work anymore 4.0
You can use this to install Homebrew channel.
Sadly, it doesn't work anymore 4.0
<b><a href="http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/" target="_blank">BANNERBOMB~~</a></b> <-- Click it to get it
It's teh new Twilight Hack that works for 4.0 <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />
Don't know how to use it? Check teh Hyperlink below!
<a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=155844" target="_blank">A guide on how-to by WiiPower</a>
Don't know how to use it? Check teh Hyperlink below!
<a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=155844" target="_blank">A guide on how-to by WiiPower</a>
<b>HOMEBREW~~
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Homebrew is an unofficial code/software made by various developers. Each homebrew application does different stuffs.
To get you started (Meaning, installing Homebrew Channel, to get you started on the homebrew scene), follow this guide over here:
<a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=83479" target="_blank">http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=83479</a>
Once you get HBC up and running, make this folder map (Meaning, folders and their subfolders):
<b>
SD
|
----->Apps
|
----->WADs</b>
As simple as that, put your downloaded homebrew applications (Could be obtained from <a href="http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank">here</a>) into the Apps folder. If the .dol file isn't named "boot.dol", rename it to boot.dol. Some applications require you to make a new folder and put some files in there, but it's all in the README.
To get you started (Meaning, installing Homebrew Channel, to get you started on the homebrew scene), follow this guide over here:
<a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=83479" target="_blank">http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=83479</a>
Once you get HBC up and running, make this folder map (Meaning, folders and their subfolders):
<b>
SD
|
----->Apps
|
----->WADs</b>
As simple as that, put your downloaded homebrew applications (Could be obtained from <a href="http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank">here</a>) into the Apps folder. If the .dol file isn't named "boot.dol", rename it to boot.dol. Some applications require you to make a new folder and put some files in there, but it's all in the README.
<b>IOS & cIOS~~</b>
Think IOS as a set of drivers, each with their own functions. cIOS are modified drivers that does something more than IOS does (Launching backups, for example)
Right now, here's the list of IOSes (Get them via Google) that you should (Not actually needed, but hey, wouldn't hurt to install right?) install using WAD Manager (If you've no clue on what's WAD Manager, check below, or CTRL+F "WAD"):
1)IOS16-64-v257-prod.wad = For downgrading and Custom WAD Manager purposes
2)IOS38 (For Animal Crossing:City Folk purposes)
3)IOS37 (For a few Wiiware games)
4)IOS53 (For newer games)
5)IOS55 (For newer games)
6)IOS56 (For WiiSpeak Channel)
And of course, you have to install cIOS (Google it, or get it somewhere), for homebrew purposes.
cIOS installing through WAD-Method is illegal, but the installer isn't. But WAD-Method is easier, I'll tell you that.
Right now, here's the list of IOSes (Get them via Google) that you should (Not actually needed, but hey, wouldn't hurt to install right?) install using WAD Manager (If you've no clue on what's WAD Manager, check below, or CTRL+F "WAD"):
1)IOS16-64-v257-prod.wad = For downgrading and Custom WAD Manager purposes
2)IOS38 (For Animal Crossing:City Folk purposes)
3)IOS37 (For a few Wiiware games)
4)IOS53 (For newer games)
5)IOS55 (For newer games)
6)IOS56 (For WiiSpeak Channel)
And of course, you have to install cIOS (Google it, or get it somewhere), for homebrew purposes.
cIOS installing through WAD-Method is illegal, but the installer isn't. But WAD-Method is easier, I'll tell you that.
<b>FIRMWARE~~</b>
Now, firmwares are like Windows. If you got the latest Windows Update, you got the latest Windows Firmware. Now, to check what's the firmware on your Wii, go to Settings. Look for the top-right corner. See the numbers? That's your firmware.
But firmware is just firmware (Meaning, it's just the system menu's version). If you are downgrading, make sure you have a run of IOS Downgrader (To make sure all of your IOSes are trucha-bugged). Hit any errors? Try again.
Also, just to make sure, I recommend you have a run of IOS Downgrader (Even though you never actually upgraded/downgraded your firmware). Done that? Okay then.
But firmware is just firmware (Meaning, it's just the system menu's version). If you are downgrading, make sure you have a run of IOS Downgrader (To make sure all of your IOSes are trucha-bugged). Hit any errors? Try again.
Also, just to make sure, I recommend you have a run of IOS Downgrader (Even though you never actually upgraded/downgraded your firmware). Done that? Okay then.
<b>REGIONS~~</b>
Now, refer to the FIRMWARE section, check your firmware, there should be either J/U/E.
J = Japan firmware
U = American Firmware
E = Europe Firmware
If you want to change your region, then use AnyRegion Changer, but it's a dangerous app. Consult a specialist (Yes, I'm serious) before doing it
J = Japan firmware
U = American Firmware
E = Europe Firmware
If you want to change your region, then use AnyRegion Changer, but it's a dangerous app. Consult a specialist (Yes, I'm serious) before doing it
<b>WADS~~</b>
Think of WADs as installation packs. They could be (for now) one of these:
1)WiiWare
2)Custom Channels (Homebrew Apps turned into Channels)
3)Virtual Consoles
4)IOS
5)cIOS
Note that most of them are illegal. However, there are a few exceptions:
1)If you create a cIOS WAD file for you and yourself only, it's legal.
2)If you extracted them IOSes for you and yourself only, it's legal.
3)Homebrew Channel is legal.
4)If you somehow made your own IOS/cIOS. It's legal
To install WADs, you can use either one of these tools:
1)WAD Manager
2)WAD Installer = It auto-installs, so be careful
1)WiiWare
2)Custom Channels (Homebrew Apps turned into Channels)
3)Virtual Consoles
4)IOS
5)cIOS
Note that most of them are illegal. However, there are a few exceptions:
1)If you create a cIOS WAD file for you and yourself only, it's legal.
2)If you extracted them IOSes for you and yourself only, it's legal.
3)Homebrew Channel is legal.
4)If you somehow made your own IOS/cIOS. It's legal
To install WADs, you can use either one of these tools:
1)WAD Manager
2)WAD Installer = It auto-installs, so be careful
<b>BACKUPS~~</b>
Backups are games that you dumped and burnt or games that you pirated over the Net. Before, we need to patch these ISOs first before using them, but now, you don't need to patch (<b>Except for some games</b>) the games, because we already have:
1)Starfall/Preloader = Region Free games, Blocks Disc updates
2)Backup Launcher = Region Free games (With Video Mode Forcing on a different region), Update Skip
3)USB Loader = Region free games from your USB Hard Drive and update skip <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />
In total, if you are still patching your games, that means you suck, because patching are antiques now. With the exception of a few games, of course.
<a href="http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=129239" target="_blank">Guide to burn backups, by the way</a>
Also, DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs (With booktype set to DVD-ROM) are recommended. Stay away from DVD RWs if you're burning Wii games.
1)Starfall/Preloader = Region Free games, Blocks Disc updates
2)Backup Launcher = Region Free games (With Video Mode Forcing on a different region), Update Skip
3)USB Loader = Region free games from your USB Hard Drive and update skip <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />
In total, if you are still patching your games, that means you suck, because patching are antiques now. With the exception of a few games, of course.
<a href="http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=129239" target="_blank">Guide to burn backups, by the way</a>
Also, DVD-Rs/DVD+Rs (With booktype set to DVD-ROM) are recommended. Stay away from DVD RWs if you're burning Wii games.
<b>BACKUP LAUNCHERS~~</b>
We use this to run backups. Of course, you have to have a cIOS installed (cIOS36 rev09 is recommended). Currently, here are the backup launchers currently available:
1)Gecko OS = Only for those with modchips. Without, and it will only be a region-free original games loader
2)Backup Launcher Gamma = The recommended Backup Launcher for all of the N00bs
3)Softchip = Recommended for running specific games
Also, if you get error 324, usually means that you have a bad burn (With cIOS installed prior). So, stop making stupid topics about error 324, it are bad.
1)Gecko OS = Only for those with modchips. Without, and it will only be a region-free original games loader
2)Backup Launcher Gamma = The recommended Backup Launcher for all of the N00bs
3)Softchip = Recommended for running specific games
Also, if you get error 324, usually means that you have a bad burn (With cIOS installed prior). So, stop making stupid topics about error 324, it are bad.
<b>USB LOADER~~</b>
It's an ISO Loader which loads ISO from your USB Device. Check out the <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?act=findpost&pid=1908725" target="_blank">FAQ by BIG MOE</a>
<b>CIOSCORP~~</b>
It's a cIOS pack that you install through WAD Manager, which replaces all your IOS with customs. It is used so that you could run backups off the Disc Channel. I won't put up a link on where to get this as we already have SOFTMII which implies CIOSCORP and all other stuffs.
<b><a href="http://softmii.org/" target="_blank">SOFTMII~~</a></b> <--Click it to Get it
It's a modification pack that implies full backup loading through Disc Channel. It would be a modchip-alternative at this point. But then, see the modchips section below.
It consists of:
1)SOFTCORP (Teh legal CIOSCORP)
2)Preloader
3)Theme Installer
4)Softmii Downgrader
Safe to install.
It consists of:
1)SOFTCORP (Teh legal CIOSCORP)
2)Preloader
3)Theme Installer
4)Softmii Downgrader
Safe to install.
<b><a href="http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Preloader" target="_blank">PRELOADER~~</a></b> <-- Click it to GET it
It is an application that writes to your Wii Hardware. I won't comment on whether it's dangerous or not. Here's a <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=135174" target="_blank">guide</a> by me
What it does:
1)Autoboot (Turn on Wii) into either System Menu/HBC/homebrew app in SD Card (Can be set)
2)Boots into either SysMenu/HBC/Homebrew app
3)Loads it's own menu through holding RESET then turning on your Wii (Still holding the RESET button)
4)More Brick protection
5)You can get your own hacks (Like, move Disc Channel)
What it does:
1)Autoboot (Turn on Wii) into either System Menu/HBC/homebrew app in SD Card (Can be set)
2)Boots into either SysMenu/HBC/Homebrew app
3)Loads it's own menu through holding RESET then turning on your Wii (Still holding the RESET button)
4)More Brick protection
5)You can get your own hacks (Like, move Disc Channel)
<b>MODCHIPS~~</b>
Modchip is a chip that modifies your Wii's DVD Drive. To mod your DVD Drive you need a modchip, which you can buy over the Net.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Then again, why modchip, since we got softmod??<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why modchip:
1) Maximum compatibility
2) Supports auto-boot DVDs
Currently, there are solderless and solder-must modchips. So, just buy one according to your preference
I'm recommending getting a modchip AND softmod if you got extra cash. If not, then, stay with Softmod-only method. Speed is now no longer of importance with the existence of USB Loader <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Then again, why modchip, since we got softmod??<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why modchip:
1) Maximum compatibility
2) Supports auto-boot DVDs
Currently, there are solderless and solder-must modchips. So, just buy one according to your preference
I'm recommending getting a modchip AND softmod if you got extra cash. If not, then, stay with Softmod-only method. Speed is now no longer of importance with the existence of USB Loader <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />
<b>CUSTOM CHANNELS~~</b>
It's a term for channels that launches homebrew applications. You get them as WADs, and you install them via WAD Manager. You can find most of your favourited apps turned-to-channels here:
<a href="http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123034" target="_blank">http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123034</a>
For making your own, let's use Wadder!
<a href="http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123034" target="_blank">http://www.gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=123034</a>
For making your own, let's use Wadder!
<b>BRICKS~~</b>
Bricks are not your normal house bricks. It's a term for saying that your Wii is unoperable. There's currently three normal bricks:
1) Semi-brick = You can't access your settings, there's fixes, but best of searching for them
2) banner brick = This is usually due to installing bad WADs. If you have this brick, you are unable to access system menu, it will show "The system files are corrupted" error. To fix this, you require an auto-boot wad manager (If you've modchip), or Preloader.
3)Full brick = Done by uninstalling System Menu, its IOS and everything else that's stupid.
All of these bricks can be recovered by using Bootmii. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />
1) Semi-brick = You can't access your settings, there's fixes, but best of searching for them
2) banner brick = This is usually due to installing bad WADs. If you have this brick, you are unable to access system menu, it will show "The system files are corrupted" error. To fix this, you require an auto-boot wad manager (If you've modchip), or Preloader.
3)Full brick = Done by uninstalling System Menu, its IOS and everything else that's stupid.
All of these bricks can be recovered by using Bootmii. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />
Well, that's it for now. Hope you understand everything now!
(And I also hope that people will read this first before anything)<u></u>