Hacking WiiFlow 4 The Masterpiece Pack by Abz

[Leyenda_Negra]

Yes! It worked. Thanks for the help with this.

What you did to make it work? I still having blackscreen...

 

[Tyyco]

thanks Tyyco, yea i read up on the .ini files, but what is the correct syntax to put in the .ini to tell it load the roms from the usb drive?

It will take its lead from the default location for Wii and Gamecube (so USB 1 Part 0)

So no need to nominate USB in the argument.

Just think of USB as the default environment (device) that Wiiflow will look in.

Take this example for NES;

Spoiler: example fceugx.ini

[PLUGIN]
displayname=FCEUltraGX
magic=46434555
coverfolder=fceugx
dolfile=fceugx-mod12.dol
romdir=fceugx/roms
filetypes=.nes|.fds|.nsf|.unf|.nez|.unif|.zip|.7z
consolecoverid=nintendo
covercolor=ff0000
bannersound=nes.ogg
arguments={device}:/{path}|{name}|{loader}

Throw your NES Roms in the fceugx/roms directory and they will work (who needs a NES-Mini)

Then if you want your boxart for your emulators to show, follow below;

Spoiler: Box Art Info

Everything must be done in the wiiflow folder. (Note: The one that exists outside of the apps folder.)

Make a folder for each emulator placed in each cover section.
(and place your cover images within the appropriate folder)

for example: SNES games using snes9xgx
2D covers go in wiiflow/covers/snesgx9x and 3D covers go in wiiflow/boxcovers/snes9xgx.

The image must have the extension in it's name, so if you have the file: 'super mario world.smc' then the image will be named 'super mario world.smc.png'

mastershoes Cover link:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/cover-collections-for-emulators-with-cover-support.324714/

There is a program called Fuzzy Rename that helps with batch conversions. see:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/fuzzy-rename-ext-now-wiiflow-friendly.342744/

 

[tallpr24]

Tyyco, you really know your stuff!!
so for Mame, I simply create a folder in the root of usb called Mame/roms (as the .ini for Mame says). Ok i will try that. I think the only thing i didnt do was create a folder called "roms" in the Mame folder.
Ill give that a try and report back.
thanks again!!

 

[Tyyco]

Tyyco, you really know your stuff!!

Thanks, but Abz deserves all the credit. He helped me heaps, I am just glad to help as well.

 

[tallpr24]

ABZ is the creator of wiiflow masterpack. If he is reading this, thank you for a great product. This type of work deserves it. How can i donate to his work?

 

[AbdallahTerro]

Glad Tyyco is taking care of stuff over here
No donations, Saying "Thank you" is just enough

 

[tallpr24]

Glad Tyyco is taking care of stuff over here
No donations, Saying "Thank you" is just enough

Thanks again, you are awesome...

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[gburgue]

@AbdallahTerro
Hello Abz! It seems that "Latest Source Patches for My Mods" link from your signature does not work anymore. Any chance you can fix it?
Thanks in advance.

 

[AbdallahTerro]

@AbdallahTerro
Hello Abz! It seems that "Latest Source Patches for My Mods" link from your signature does not work anymore. Any chance you can fix it?
Thanks in advance.

fixed!
thanks for pointing this out

 

[wantboost]

So the new version of ios58 allows for a USB device to be used in each port ???

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[GreyWolf]

So the new version of ios58 allows for a USB device to be used in each port ???

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IOS 58 doesn't care which USB port a device is plugged in. It's the patches applied to it in the case of apps like Nintendont or the version of the custom IOS it is based on that deals with that. The actual IOS 58 doesn't contain any code to access USB drives.

Most Wii cIOSes require you use the first port (port 0.) d2x v10 beta 53 will allow you to use either one but it has compatibility issues with games.

 

[wantboost]

I'm assuming that would be the d2x patches

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[GreyWolf]

I'm assuming that would be the d2x patches

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Yes. They're what actually adds the support for USB storage drives to the console. Nintendont works similarly but it loads the real IOS58 then patches it before handing control over to it.

 

[Alex658]

Hi, i bought an used wii recently and it's unhacked. How do i begin the process? It's version is 4.3U.

I have an external HDD, a non-SDHC card, and a flashdrive but I don't have internet access at home. Is there an offline guide I can follow? I don't think using my phone as a hotspot is something recommendable.

 

[ca032769]

Hi, i bought and used wii recently and it's unhacked. How do i begin the process? It's version is 4.3U.

I have and external HDD, a non-SDHC card, and a flashdrive but I don't have internet access at home. Is there an offline guide I can follow? I don't think using my phone as a hotspot is something recommendable.

I'd use ModMii, here's the forum link: http://gbatemp.net/threads/modmii-for-windows-official-support-topic.207126/

I've used ModMii on about a dozen Wiis and never had a problem.

 

[banjo2]

Hi, i bought and used wii recently and it's unhacked. How do i begin the process? It's version is 4.3U.

I have and external HDD, a non-SDHC card, and a flashdrive but I don't have internet access at home. Is there an offline guide I can follow? I don't think using my phone as a hotspot is something recommendable.

There's not really any guide needed. Just take your MAC address from your Wii (found in internet settings), put it in at please.hackmii.com, check "bundle the HackMii installer for me!" checkbox, then after the robot check click either wire to cut. The radio switch that has the different versions, but you should just leave it at 4.3U. Unzip the files onto your SD, then go on the wii menu and check your mail. You should have a red letter. Open it. Eventually a menu comes up. Install homebrew channel. From here, all you need to do is add some apps by putting the apps in /apps on your SD card.

EDIT: you can also do ca032769's reply.

 

[Alex658]

There's not really any guide needed. Just take your MAC address from your Wii (found in internet settings), put it in at please.hackmii.com, check "bundle the HackMii installer for me!" checkbox, then after the robot check click either wire to cut. The radio switch that has the different versions, but you should just leave it at 4.3U. Unzip the files onto your SD, then go on the wii menu and check your mail. You should have a red letter. Open it. Eventually a menu comes up. Install homebrew channel. From here, all you need to do is add some apps by putting the apps in /apps on your SD card.

EDIT: you can also do ca032769's reply.

Can you elaborate a little further?
Can i do this remotely or do I specifically need to have my wii connected to the internet?
I want to enable USB loading, GCN emulation (that's Nintendon't right?) Does it work with .isos or how does it do?

I have read what was found on this guide, but I found it to be internet dependant for everything and i'm not exactly sure how to follow it: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-...backup-wii-gamecube-and-wiiware-games.360687/

 

[banjo2]

Can you elaborate a little further?
Can i do this remotely or do I specifically need to have my wii connected to the internet?
I want to enable USB loading, GCN emulation (that's Nintendon't right?) Does it work with .isos or how does it do?

I have read what was found on this guide, but I found it to be internet dependant for everything and i'm not exactly sure how to follow it: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-...backup-wii-gamecube-and-wiiware-games.360687/

It needs no internet once you've downloaded the zip from please.hackmii.com. To load GC games you'll need either DIOS-MIOS, Nintendont, or Devolution. Nintendont is the favorite for most people. DIOS-MIOS is installed onto your Wii, though doesn't have as many features as Nintendont. To back up games, you'll need a USB loader. I suggest WiiFlow MasterMod or CFG Mod. I backup my games with CFG usually. I think you may need to install D2X cIOS249 and IOS58 for most/some things on CFG or Wiiflow to work. Use an app called WiiMod to download and install IOS58 and an app called D2X cIOS Installer to install cIOS249. Installing from the NUS on WiiMod and D2XcIOS Installer uses internet. Has this answered your questions?

 

[GreyWolf]

Can you elaborate a little further?
Can i do this remotely or do I specifically need to have my wii connected to the internet?
I want to enable USB loading, GCN emulation (that's Nintendon't right?) Does it work with .isos or how does it do?

I have read what was found on this guide, but I found it to be internet dependant for everything and i'm not exactly sure how to follow it: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-...backup-wii-gamecube-and-wiiware-games.360687/

You don't need the console connected to the internet if you've got the files from either please.hackmii.com or ModMii. Installing homebrew apps only requires copying them to SD or a HDD.

If you've never modded a Wii before it would be better to get the HBC channel on your console then come back on how to boot GC and Wii games from HDD once it's working. There is no need to use that DMLizzard to tool mentioned in the guide. You also shouldn't need to install IOS58 at all. Just upgrade the console via the settings to 4.3 before you start and you will have everything.

EDIT: If you're already using 4.3 you only need HackMii installer and custom IOSes.

 

[Alex658]

One last set of questions, what are the main differences between this version of WiiFlow and the one found here https://sites.google.com/site/completesg/backup-launchers/usb/wiiflow ?

Also, what are the main differences between Configrable USB loader, WiiFlow and USB loader GX?

I'm currently following this guide: https://sites.google.com/site/completesg/before-you-begin
I find text guides much more reliable.