Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma

http://www.iol.ie/~taz/backuplauncher0.3_gamma.zip

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Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma

What is included:
- cIOS Installer
- Backup Launcher 0.3 with banner

Changelog:
0.3 gamma
- Optimised speed
- Higher compatibilty
- Support loading 1:1 backups from disc channel

Note: This version is faster, but some videos will play a little bit too slow. This also depends on the quality of your DVD media.

0.3 beta
- Cinematic now working properly
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Faster Load time
- Drive speed is still 3x. It is so fast that some testers believed it is running at 6x.
- Supports non-patched and patched Wii games (The correct term for "patched" is "decrypted")
- Not all games will work, but as of now most do.

Some parts are modification of free available source code, and are unsupported and not condoned by the original authors of it. The backup loader modification is solely the work of WiiGator.
Thanks to Waninkoko for the speed optimisation.
Thanks to WiiShizzza for the graphic.
Thanks to all testers.

Before you use the software check, if this is the offical version by comparing the hash values.

SHA1
1b8b63102ca62510ee0e8e8f19af8eacf6f68f19 Backup_Launcher/boot.dol
da5f573c6a1b26cf185e3b2aad6c64800e06bfd9 cIOS_Installer/boot.dol

MD5
e282fe34268d5dde7674571aaa3a9fa6 Backup_Launcher/boot.dol
639fdbfc04373cc6174598b65794b259 cIOS_Installer/boot.dol

WiiGator

It is prohibited to use any of the software to illegally copy games, they are intended only to create and play legal backups of games that you own. In some countries or regions it is still illegal to make copies of games that you own, check with your local authorities if you are unsure. I cannot be held responsible for any misuse of these programs. The use of any of the above software is done so at your own risk. If you mess something up or anything undesirable (ie: loss of warranty, brick, lawsuits, jailtime) happens because of any of these programs, it is your own fault. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

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Instructions
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1. Install new cIOS. Make sure its properly installed
2. Load Backup Launcher and play game.

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F.A.Q.s
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Q. What does it do?
A. Play Wii backups on your non-modded Wii.

Q. Do all games work?
A. This is only a beta version. Not all games will work, but as of now most do.

Q: Where do I get support for it?
A: I do this in my free time. So you need to search in the internet for forums like http://gbatemp.net.

Q: Where do I get an update?
A: You will get updates at my blog: http://gbatemp.net/?act=module&module=...member=WiiGator

Q: When will it support ... and when will be released?
A: I do this in my free time, so I don't know.

Q: How do I start a game from the disc channel?
A: You need to start Backup Launcher and press button "B" (See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGU52_ttd9o&fmt=18). The NAND flash is not changed for this feature. The support works until you go back to the Wii System Menu or reset the Wii. The feature may not work, if you have Starfall installed.

Q: Should I install an update from a game backup?
A: No. This is untested and by default disabled.

Q: I started a game from the disc channel and then I go back to the Wii System Menu. Why I can't start the next game from the disc channel?
A: Backup Launcher need to be started again to launch the next game.

Q. What does patched games means and do I need it?
A. This was used in the first version. The game application was decrypted. It is not needed anymore. 1:1 backups have higher compatibility than patched games.

Q. How do I run it?
A. Seems you don't know anything about homebrew yet:
- You need to install http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel.
- You will need http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Twilight_Hack and the game "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" to install the channel.
- Create the directory apps in the root of your SD card.
- Copy Backup_Launcher and cIOS_Installer to the directory apps.
- Put the SD card into the front SD slot of your Wii.
- Then run the homebrew channel.
- First install cIOS and then run Backup Launcher.

Q. I can't install cIOS, I keep getting an error. How do I fix this?
A. You need to downgrade your Wii. I suggest not to uninstall IOS249 until you are sure that you have downgraded your Wii.

Q. Do I need the new cIOS to play games?
A. Yes.

Q. Does Wi-Fi work?
A. Yes, some games have been tested and they work. Though we're not sure if all of them work. Newer games which use IOS37 seems to be slow.

Q. I have a problem, will you fix it?
A. Post it in the Backup Launcher thread and beta testers or someone can help you.

Q. Can I be a beta tester?
A. You have already something what you can test.

Q. Will this brick my Wii?
A. There is a slim chance that it will. I have installed the cIOS countless times with no problems. But just make sure you follow the onscreen instructions. It is possible that someone puts malicious software on a game disc. I suggest to run only games which are correctly signed by Nintendo! You can check this for example by running extractpartition. Don't install updates from a burned game disc of a different region, this was already reported to brick your Wii, when using a hardware modchip. Note: The Wii System Menu is not changed in the flash, so launching from disc channel should be safe.

Q. My game doesn't start. What should I do?
A1. The loader isn't perfect. It will probably be fixed in the next update.
A2. Try to launch it directly from Backup Launcher (First menu entry, Button "A").
A3. Try to launch it using the disc channel (Button "B").
A4. Check if IOS is correctly installed. The used IOS version is shown in the bottom right corner and should be IOS249. If IOS249 is not displayed, you need to install the cIOS.
A5. Try to change the hook type in the configuration.

Q. Does it load GameCube backups?
A. No. GameCube backups are shown in the disc channel, but can't be started (just reboot).

Q. Does it play old games like Twilight Princess and Red Steel?
A. Twilight Princess is working, Red Steel is not working. Some old games are not working.

Q. Do I need dvdx?
A. No. Just ignore it and forget that it could be in anyway related to this program.

Q. There is a online or disc update available from Nintendo, should I update it?
A. NEVER MAKE ANY UPDATE FROM NINTENDO!!! This can make the backup launcher unusable. There are better ways to do this. If you make an update, you may not be able to install this.

Q. Where does cIOS install?
A. It installs on the NAND flash of your Wii. It uses IOS249 v7.

Q. Is this easy to uninstall if I decide I dont want it?
A. Yes - most of the install files can be removed with the WAD manager - the rest just delete off the SD card.

Q. I'm getting an error with : DVD Read Error when I try to run a game - why ?
A. This is a burn media issue - don't use DVD REWRITABLES and try a different disc/drive/burn speed. You need to change the book type of DVD+R.

Q. I'm getting an error with (game graphic): Disc eject and RTFM - why ?
A. Eject the disc and insert it again. This is a burn media issue - dont use DVD REWRITABLES and try a different disc/drive/burn speed. You need to change the book type of DVD+R.

Q. I don't have Wi-Fi, how can I install it?
A. You need to download the following files with your computer:
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/tmd.1042
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...0100000024/cetk
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000000
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000001
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000002
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000003
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000004
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000005
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000006
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000007
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000008
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000009
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000a
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000b
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000c
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000d
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000e

Create the directory /00000001/00000024/v1042/ in the root of your SD card. Copy all downloaded files to this folder and put the SD card in the front SD slot.

Q. Why is Super Smash Bros. Brawl is not working?
A. Dual layer DVDs are not supported in this release. You need to shrink it.

Q. My patched/decrypted game is not starting with the disc channel - Why?
A. Patched/decrypted games are not support by the disc channel, because there are some parts of the disc removed.

Comments

[quote name='T-Error' post='1547496' date='Nov 14 2008, 04:21 PM'][quote name='T-Error' post='1547418' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:55 PM']oh looks like i found a bug. i tried the disc-channel loading option and after rebooting the wii constantly tries to read the disc even after displaying the cant read the disc message. and also i cant eject the disc. only when the wii is switched off and i press the eject-button to power it on.[/quote]
has anybody else experienced this issue? i think it wasnt ment to change the system-menu permanently.
[/quote]

Yup i just did. no big deal though. i just reset the machine and ejected the disc
 
[quote name='Lifesnoozer' post='1547489' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:19 PM'][quote name='lankster' post='1547457' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:07 PM']Wario Land: The Shake Dimension (PAL) Unpatched, freezes while loading. Is anyone else willing to test Wario?

Thanks[/quote]

What level?
Works fine so far for me.
[/quote]

It doesn't load up whatsoever on gamma for me, it freezes when it identifies the disc and then resets back to the main gamma menu. I will try burning on some different media and report back. However it did work on 3.0b for me, not too fussed though if it is working for everyone else.

Thanks
 
[quote name='WhySoSerious70' post='1547521' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:26 PM'][quote name='T-Error' post='1547496' date='Nov 14 2008, 04:21 PM'][quote name='T-Error' post='1547418' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:55 PM']oh looks like i found a bug. i tried the disc-channel loading option and after rebooting the wii constantly tries to read the disc even after displaying the cant read the disc message. and also i cant eject the disc. only when the wii is switched off and i press the eject-button to power it on.[/quote]
has anybody else experienced this issue? i think it wasnt ment to change the system-menu permanently.
[/quote]

Yup i just did. no big deal though. i just reset the machine and ejected the disc
[/quote]

yes no big deal but it isnt ok either. im not complaining i just want to help.
 
So a Wii with the latest Nintendo update (3.3E) (No HBC, No ZTP hack)
(cause it says downgrade your wii in the first post?)

So when i install zelda tp hack and the HBC, then backup launcher 0.3 gamma, will it work on this 3.3E Wii ?

(Mine is chipped, it's for a friend)
 
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1547482' date='Nov 14 2008, 04:17 PM'][quote name='Salamantis' post='1547421' date='Nov 14 2008, 09:56 PM']Woah, sorry to sound noobish, but what does "- Support loading 1:1 backups from disc channel" mean?
I can run unpatched backups from the Wii Disc Channel? That's so cool!
And if not (:(), is there any way to install this directly to the system menu, so that I don't have to go through the homebrew launcher? It's my sister that plays games and I don't want her to mess around the homebrew channel (she's a noob).[/quote]

You need to press the "B" button in the Backup Launcher (see the video in the FAQ).
[/quote]
Thanks, but I see that it only works until you reboot the Wii.
Is there a way to install the backup launcher directly as a channel to the system menu? And what's the difference between launching a game from the backup loader and the Wii disc channel?
 
[quote name='DjoeN' post='1547591' date='Nov 14 2008, 04:39 PM']So a Wii with the latest Nintendo update (3.3E) (No HBC, No ZTP hack)
(cause it says downgrade your wii in the first post?)

So when i install zelda tp hack and the HBC, then backup loader 0.3 gamma, will it work on this 3.3E Wii ?

(Mine is chipped, it's for a friend)[/quote]

it may. when i discovered all this backup launcher stuff a few weeks ago i had 3.3U installed on my Wii. everything installed properly and all the launchers worked flawlessly. i did no downgrading at all.
 
[quote name='WhySoSerious70' post='1547605' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:42 PM'][quote name='DjoeN' post='1547591' date='Nov 14 2008, 04:39 PM']So a Wii with the latest Nintendo update (3.3E) (No HBC, No ZTP hack)
(cause it says downgrade your wii in the first post?)

So when i install zelda tp hack and the HBC, then backup loader 0.3 gamma, will it work on this 3.3E Wii ?

(Mine is chipped, it's for a friend)[/quote]

it may. when i discovered all this backup launcher stuff a few weeks ago i had 3.3U installed on my Wii. everything installed properly and all the launchers worked flawlessly. i did no downgrading at all.
[/quote]


Thx, all i needed to know :)
 
ok noob question: when i install the included cios 249, will it overwrite a previous 249? i assume it does since i see just one 249 with anytitledeleter...but i'd like to be sure :) THANKS!

oja, wiigator and waninkoko...thumbs up!
 
Brilliant job! Thanks very much for the release! Made my terrible day 1 Billion times better!

COD5 has now stolen my evening!

Not sure if this is a Noob question but is there anywhere that shows the benefits of loading up through the disk channel i.e. is it really worth bothering if you have to enter the homebrew channel to activate it anyway?

Like I said great job and I can't wait to see what else you come up with!
 
A very big thankyou to Wiigator and Waninkoko for their hard work, as well as everyone involved in testing, guide-writing and distribution. (A special shoutout to Forsaekn, can't wait to see what you've cooked up and to DJTaz for being like a mother to noobs worldwide)
Christmas came early this year :lol:
 
Good work by the wiigator BL v0.3 gamma waninkoko and also to improve the speed, it works perfectly, now a question:
There will be upgrades to improve the shipper or have completed the project?
Congratulations. :bow:
 
Thank you Wiigator and Waninkoko. Star Wars FU (1:1) works perfectly now. Unfortunately Red Steel (1:1) does not, maybe it will in the next version. Thanks again.
 
i got a pal wii 3.2e and my results so far are

pal 1:1 c.o.d5, pal soulcalibre legends decripted and ntsc wii ski 1:1 and decripted all are now working with the wiigator's new cios installed on gamma, beta and softchip-r43
 
Hey guys, thanks once again for this - you've come such a long way in such a short time! All your work is very appreciated. :)
 
can we just install this over the previous cIOS or should we uninstall the beta cIOS with anytitledeleter?
 
[quote name='alphax13' post='1547347' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:36 PM'][quote name='djtaz' post='1547344' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:33 PM']Im already working on a new loader channel look for gamma using wiishizza's original icon and this site

gba_gamma.jpg
[/quote]


Awesome!!!!
[/quote]

Channel is here : http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=115653&st=0
 
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008... yes, 8... works now... kinda...

If you load it with the Disc Channel, it still gives error, but load it from Backup channel, works fine.

Harvey Birdman still errors on load (eject, power off)

Boogie SuperStar - Pal - 001 error from disc channel, loads fine from Backup Channel
Disney Sing It! 001 error from disc channel, loads fine from Backup Channel

I will have to test all my games over agian tonight to make a more complete list...
 

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