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)!
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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!

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:

Spoiler

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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[Oak]

hi

I'm new here, I just registered to ask does this hack really run wii backups on wii u ?
because it's the first time to know that there is a hack for wii u
so does it run all wii backups without any problem ?
and this hack could break the wii u ?

thx

After doing the install, you will need a program like Wiiflow or cfg loader to load up Wii backups. This tutorial is for Wii u. Yes, it works.

 

[doornub]

Hi new to forums and need help with this tut..

Below is quote from tut:

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.

I don't know what EmuNAND is or why I need. I also follow link and nothing there re: beta52 or beta53-alt


Thank you!!! I do everything success to this point and not know what to do next.

 

[[Truth]]

Hi new to forums and need help with this tut..

Below is quote from tut:




I don't know what EmuNAND is or why I need. I also follow link and nothing there re: beta52 or beta53-alt


Thank you!!! I do everything success to this point and not know what to do next.

Just use beta53-alt.
You don´t need EmuNAND.

 

[EGY-SuperOne]

After doing the install, you will need a program like Wiiflow or cfg loader to load up Wii backups. This tutorial is for Wii u. Yes, it works.

thanks

so this hack will work on any wii u model ?
and I just need sd card and all the software in this post to hack ?
btw did anyone got banned ?

 

[Oak]

thanks

so this hack will work on any wii u model ?
and I just need sd card and all the software in this post to hack ?
btw did anyone got banned ?

Yes, any wii u model. Just follow the directions and you are set.

 

[thefunkygibbon]

ok so i bit the bullet and installed everything. It was at first ok with seeing my HDD, but now for some reason it does not see it at all in HBC or CFGUSBLoader. Its plugged into the correct usb port. I've attempted to repair the disk on my computer just to see if it was anything silly.
will the cios version make a difference to if HBC can see the drive or not?
It has never booted up with the wii u complaining about the drive being the wrong format. and sometimes when it is attached i get a "system files are corrupted" message when I boot into vwii mode.

I've just tried a usb memory stick in the same slot and that is recognised fine. I've tried two 2.5" usb drives now and both exhibit the same behavior and both work fine in the normal Wii.

help?
thanks

 

[Oak]

ok so i bit the bullet and installed everything. It was at first ok with seeing my HDD, but now for some reason it does not see it at all in HBC or CFGUSBLoader. Its plugged into the correct usb port. I've attempted to repair the disk on my computer just to see if it was anything silly.
will the cios version make a difference to if HBC can see the drive or not?
It has never booted up with the wii u complaining about the drive being the wrong format. and sometimes when it is attached i get a "system files are corrupted" message when I boot into vwii mode.

I've just tried a usb memory stick in the same slot and that is recognised fine. I've tried two 2.5" usb drives now and both exhibit the same behavior and both work fine in the normal Wii.

help?
thanks

Does the harddrive "click"? Does it need more power from another source?

 

[thefunkygibbon]

nah its not clicking. i'm using a y cable. (previously on wii i was using it with a short normal cable) but actually i've just tested it on my laptop and it isnt seeing the drive when i use the Y cable so i'm guessing the cable is crap

 

[OuahOuah]

Maybe a little more instructions on using all USB port :

Configuration = HDD (1 or 2 USB needed) + Wiimote charger (1 USB) + Wii U Gamepad charger (1 USB) + 1 USB controller (for Nintendont) and so...

So can I plug the 1 or 2 HDD USB cable in the front of the WiiU ? Or only behind ?
Same for nintendont USB controller...

Nice guide in fact by the way

 

[pcmanrules]

After following the guide to a T I cant seem to choose v10, only v6 or lower for cIOS in the installer.. Here is a picture of my SD card.

My Wii U has been updated to 5.0 and the homebrew channel installed OK with smash stack, any ideas?

 

[benadryl]

Followed Truth's tutorial exactly. I get a black screen when I try to load backup with wiiflow/usb loader gx. I am on 5.0 (updated like a theif in the night). Any thoughts/help? This is an awesome forum, been reading/learning a lot. Started with wii, nervously trying o get wii u vwii up and running now!

Thanks

 

[Alexis77]

Can i delete the save game exploit file of LEGO BATMAN in vWii mode,
in order to play Lego Batman in vWii mode using Homebrew?
Thanks.

 

[OuahOuah]

Yes, once you hacked the vWii (installing HBC)...

 

[Charmeleomander]

Does this work for 5.0.0? I have a virgin machine that I'd like to get wii homebrew on.

 

[OuahOuah]

Yes.

 

[darkness_shadow]

Can nintendo block the use of vWii hack with firmware update ?

 

[[Truth]]

Can nintendo block the use of vWii hack with firmware update ?

Theoretically yes, but it´s highly unlikely that they care at this point.

 

[nimtimto]

hi
in d2x cIOS installer
i cant get : d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii
only "d2x v6" to "d2x v3"

what to chose ??
thx in advance for help

nvrmnd
its the SD Card Lock

 

[kirbyofdeath]

Gecko 1.9.3.1 is not using cIOS 249! Can you help me?

 

[warpio]

I get an error when I try to install cIOS to base 57, slot 250.

I followed the guide up to this point:

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

That part installs with a success message. But then when I try to install the next part, with cIOS base 57 and cIOS slot 250, I always get this error message:

Fail to patch content 00000004
ERROR(s) occured during cIOS250 v10 beta53 d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii base 57 rev21010 installation

Does anyone know what this means? I'm pretty sure I didn't do anything differently than what the guide says...

More info: the part that it always stops at is:

Downloading and patching contents (19)
Getting 00000004 file (10896 bytes)...

I don't know why it fails at this point...