Backup Launcher 0.3 alpha

:teach: Everybody have rumors about what happened and what will happen. Here are the facts:
I was working at backup launcher 0.2. This version was faster, but not fast enough. Backup launcher was not released. I decided it is the wrong approach and switched to 0.3.
Now I am working at backup launcher 0.3. The features are
- Plays games which are decrypted (Most people call this patched).
- Plays games which are unchanged 1:1 backups.
- Drive speed is still 3x. It is so fast that some testers believed it is running at 6x.
- dvdx is not required. You can use dvdx also for playing DVD movies with a different application.
- The number of working 1:1 backups seem to be very high. Old games will not work, because of old IOS (e.g. Twilight Princess and Red Steel).
- The number of working decrypted games is smaller and depends on your Wii configuration. EDIT: This assumption may be wrong. I've got a different report from Waninkoko.
- Gamecube backups are not working.
- It installs as IOS249 v6. No uninstall is required if you have v6 or lower.
I've now the problem that I can't reproduce any errors which the testers have. If this continues I will release a version for everybody to test, so I can get a bigger compatibilty matrix.

IF YOU WANT TO USE IT, DON'T MAKE ANY ONLINE UPDATE FROM NINTENDO!

This video is from a tester (I posted this already before):
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16290942FhfBbDSy

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=062XG6U7

Comments

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[quote name='blackmage101' post='1491086' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:06 AM']what happned to the discussion about the backup loader[/quote]

there is literally nothing else to talk about.
we have gone over everything until something new comes out
 
IronMask
[quote name='frostyfrosty' post='1491127' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:24 PM'][quote name='blackmage101' post='1491086' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:06 AM']what happned to the discussion about the backup loader[/quote]

there is literally nothing else to talk about.
we have gone over everything until something new comes out
[/quote]

For once I would have to agree with the snowman.
 
zidane_genome
[quote name='Supercool330' post='1491072' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:01 PM']In windows vista there is no way to prevent Microsoft from installing updates without your permission, and nowhere in the EULA does it say you are agreeing to this, because by current software licensing laws, software companies are not obligated to disclose the full functionality of a piece of software (licenses really only restrict the ways in which the user can use the software). I admit however, that I would be very surprised if Nintendo was doing this (and to the best of my knowledge, the Wii doesn't have the functionality to install an update without the user telling it to), I was just saying that there is no law enforcing this (as there well should be). Many pieces of software (like Microsoft windows) intentionally have back doors that the developers can use to access your system without your consent (hackers have been able to find 2 in windows XP, and there are other programs that are worse). This is why I totally support open source, the only way you can really know what a program does is to look at the source code and see what it does for yourself. Check out http://badvista.fsf.org/ or http://www.fsf.org/ for more info.

Wow that was really off topic, back on topic, what IOS version is the latest cIOS used by backup launcher v0.3 based on?[/quote]

Funny... I can go into Control Panel, Automatic Updates, OFF... restart... hmmm... wow.. it worked! No more automatic updates! Now I HAVE to accept all updates, and if I don't, they don't install!

There are FEDERAL STATUTES in the US that says software/hardware comapanies are NOT allowed to FORCE users to update software/firmware if the user doens't want to... way companies get around this... like Nintendo... don't update, you can't access the Shop Channel, or you can't play this game you just bought... it's a way to keep the legit people in check, while us pirates ignore them, take updates out of discs, and enjoy the game anyway...
 
dmonkey21
[quote name='zidane_genome' post='1491147' date='Oct 25 2008, 01:32 AM'][quote name='Supercool330' post='1491072' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:01 PM']In windows vista there is no way to prevent Microsoft from installing updates without your permission, and nowhere in the EULA does it say you are agreeing to this, because by current software licensing laws, software companies are not obligated to disclose the full functionality of a piece of software (licenses really only restrict the ways in which the user can use the software). I admit however, that I would be very surprised if Nintendo was doing this (and to the best of my knowledge, the Wii doesn't have the functionality to install an update without the user telling it to), I was just saying that there is no law enforcing this (as there well should be). Many pieces of software (like Microsoft windows) intentionally have back doors that the developers can use to access your system without your consent (hackers have been able to find 2 in windows XP, and there are other programs that are worse). This is why I totally support open source, the only way you can really know what a program does is to look at the source code and see what it does for yourself. Check out http://badvista.fsf.org/ or http://www.fsf.org/ for more info.

Wow that was really off topic, back on topic, what IOS version is the latest cIOS used by backup launcher v0.3 based on?[/quote]

Funny... I can go into Control Panel, Automatic Updates, OFF... restart... hmmm... wow.. it worked! No more automatic updates! Now I HAVE to accept all updates, and if I don't, they don't install!

There are FEDERAL STATUTES in the US that says software/hardware comapanies are NOT allowed to FORCE users to update software/firmware if the user doens't want to... way companies get around this... like Nintendo... don't update, you can't access the Shop Channel, or you can't play this game you just bought... it's a way to keep the legit people in check, while us pirates ignore them, take updates out of discs, and enjoy the game anyway...
[/quote]
Use Shop Channel Without Getting New Update :)
 
jughead1111
this patience is a virtue poo is for the birds - let us in the game coach we wanna play - who knows we all seem like we have no lifes and thus would make great beta testers peace and still waiting
 
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[quote name='IronMask' post='1491140' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:28 AM'][quote name='frostyfrosty' post='1491127' date='Oct 24 2008, 07:24 PM'][quote name='blackmage101' post='1491086' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:06 AM']what happned to the discussion about the backup loader[/quote]

there is literally nothing else to talk about.
we have gone over everything until something new comes out
[/quote]

For once I would have to agree with the snowman.
[/quote]
thank you IronMask^^

means alot when it seems like a lot of people despise you for no apparent reason.
 
M
[quote name='frostyfrosty' post='1491267' date='Oct 24 2008, 08:19 PM']means alot when it seems like a lot of people despise you for no apparent reason.[/quote]
I think it has to with with your signature
 
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[quote name='Matt Cese' post='1491392' date='Oct 25 2008, 02:09 AM'][quote name='frostyfrosty' post='1491267' date='Oct 24 2008, 08:19 PM']means alot when it seems like a lot of people despise you for no apparent reason.[/quote]
I think it has to with with your signature
[/quote]
whats wrong with my signature?
 
Z
[quote name='pure' post='1490986' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:23 AM'][quote name='Sonic4Ever' post='1490979' date='Oct 25 2008, 12:20 AM'][quote name='Havoc_012' post='1490473' date='Oct 24 2008, 08:04 PM']First post. :)

I left my Wii on Wii Connect 24. It automatically updated me to the latest edition of 3.3U. :hateit:

I have the Homebrew Channel and Backup Launcher 0.1 installed.

I have Custom IOS v5.

Will I be able to use the new loader when it releases or will I be locked out from updating to Custom IOS v6?[/quote]

As far I know WC24 can't update, faker.
[/quote]
Indeed. It would be against the law to enforce an update to the user.
[/quote]


It's only german/EU Law... Also EULAs don't count here. ;)
 
IronMask
Well I am officially using the work around update... hope I didn't screw myself for the new loader that is being dangled in front of us. And I know most people on here even n00bs or jedimasters... This wait is getting ridiculously long... Or maybe I need to go clean my damn room as well with the kids..

I apologize to you WG, but dammit man... I am 3/4 german does that count for something?!
 
IronMask
Yes the work around works... I am using it now.... on the current loader and the shop channel works perfect....only takes a few minutea to do both.
 
Meharis
[quote name='Venom228' post='1491544' date='Oct 25 2008, 04:35 AM']i hope the new loader will come out soon im really eger to try it.[/quote]

it will still take a while because the ps3 emulation mode is kinda hard to integrate. the softmod mode for the drive laser to switch into "Blueray-Mode" still takes some time to be debugged as well as the cell emulator code. But as far is i know the 360 Emu Mode is almost near perfect now. Some minor slowdowns because the Hollywood Chip has to render the gfx in 480p mode instead of the naturally given 720p mode by the 360. i guess these small problems will all be sorted out when version 995468413.78 alpha of the backup loader surfaces

:grog: :ha: :grog:
 
H
First of all, many thanks to Wiigator and Waninkoko for their work.

My Wii was indeed updated by Wii Connect 24. Wii Connect 24 will not update unless you have the Wii Connect option checked. I had the Wii Connect option on at the time. So that essentially is my consent.
I used it to update to the old 3.3U and had forgotten about it after that.

However, the point of my post was not about Wii Connect 24. I'm wondering if I can install Cios v6 if I'm running the new 3.3U update and cios v5, I already have the homebrew channel. More specifically, will the new 3.3U update block me from using the upcoming backup loader 0.3?
 

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