Backup Launcher 0.3 beta

This is the release of a test version of the backup launcher. It runs stable for most games. I hope someone can make a compatibility matrix in the wiki. Please provide some good input data. Don't ask questions which are already answered. If you didn't use it before, you should check the posts for the old version.

Please put test results here.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OLZZUJSJ

The files are also in the signature of djtaz (see post below).

If you have problems with the archive, you may rename it from .tgz to .tar.gz and extract it twice.

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

Changelog:
- 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 his support and the first version of the backup loader.

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

SHA1
40169d38e18b19561f331471f9c3a119f7faf30a cIOS_Installer/boot.dol
6693c1c439566bfd4ca62cd60fea709bf3d53583 Backup_Launcher/boot.dol

MD5
a3fec9280cde7d955b061ed32c75aec3 cIOS_Installer/boot.dol
925d030f977f22d61012c04b03985874 Backup_Launcher/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.

A: I heard a rumour that ...?
Q: Don't believe it. Wait until it is approved or declined.

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. If you have a previous cIOS installed, remove it with Waninkoko's cIOS Uninstaller or use AnyTitleDeleter. Then
try to install the new cIOS. IF YOU RECENTLY UPDATED THE WII, DON'T UNINSTALL CIOS, BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR LAST HOPE TO DOWNGRADE AND USING THIS!!! People reported about automatic updates when Wii connect 24 was activated. Wait until something is released to fix this. More information is on page 7.

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.

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.

Q. <Insert Game Here> doesn't work, whats the problem?
A. The loader isn't perfect. It will probably be fixed in the next update.

Q. Does it load GameCube backups?
A. No.

Q. Does it play old games like Twilight Princess and Red Steel?
A. No, but some are 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.

Q. Where does cIOS install?
A. It installs on the NAND flash of your Wii. It uses IOS249 v6.

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 Identify Failed when I try to run a game - why ?
A. 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'm getting an error with : No DVD when I try to run a game - why ?
A. 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. My game doesn't start. What should I do?
A. Try to change the hook type to GC in the configuration.

Q. My game has a read error. What can I do?
A1. You can try the cIOS with read retry.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=26HQT909 (SHA1 1113cbb49643d2f8ddc72754760d859152f976f9 cios_installer.dol, MD5 548c3ec9eaba982997d4bf2f0100ad8b cios_installer.dol)
A2. You can eject the disc and insert it again. Sometimes this helps.

Comments

B
Does this loader also work on lower firmware, like 3.1e or do i have to update to 3.3 to run this fine software.

If so, is there a way to manually update to 3.3?
 
WiiShizzza
Dear Guru ;) Great Job, as I mentioned in the other thread. Also I'm still drunk and got a headache^^ So I will start full testing 2morrow.
Oh, as U took my old logo for the Loader, I noticed, that it's cropped on top with the loader. I assume the aspect ratio of loader 0.3 isn't quite right... I'm on SONY PAL TV 480p with composite cable. So if you need any graphics, any sizes just tell me.

Thanks again. see you 2morrow with results.
 
ether2802
So? can I have the instalation without uninstall my cIOS_fix, no one has answered this, for the assholes with an updated Wii (including me of course), by the way also drunk and with awesome hangover^^^^... shit I shouldn't mix beer with tequila, Damm..!!
 
djtaz
[quote name='ether2802' post='1495521' date='Oct 26 2008, 05:31 PM']So? can I have the instalation without uninstall my cIOS_fix, no one has answered this, for the assholes with an updated Wii (including me of course), by the way also drunk and with awesome hangover^^^^... shit I shouldn't mix beer with tequila, Damm..!![/quote]


Someone posted on the issues and answers thread that you can load both loaders with no issues so i assume you can load the new one over the old one with no problems.

<hr>Posts merged

[quote name='WiiShizzza' post='1495496' date='Oct 26 2008, 05:14 PM']Dear Guru ;) Great Job, as I mentioned in the other thread. Also I'm still drunk and got a headache^^ So I will start full testing 2morrow.
Oh, as U took my old logo for the Loader, I noticed, that it's cropped on top with the loader. I assume the aspect ratio of loader 0.3 isn't quite right... I'm on SONY PAL TV 480p with composite cable. So if you need any graphics, any sizes just tell me.

Thanks again. see you 2morrow with results.[/quote]

I noticed the logo as well WiiShizzza and was very impressed - well done !
 
D
Good job !
However, i have question, why don't you load backups from SD card instead of from DVDs ?
Thank's in advance :)
 
TyrianCubed
Thanks Wiigator, you and Wanikoko are both awesome!
And this is just a beta, I bet the final version will be even better!
thanks for your job, you're making everyone happy here :)
 
WiiShizzza
[quote name='ether2802' post='1495521' date='Oct 26 2008, 06:31 PM']So? can I have the instalation without uninstall my cIOS_fix, no one has answered this, for the assholes with an updated Wii (including me of course), by the way also drunk and with awesome hangover^^^^... shit I shouldn't mix beer with tequila, Damm..!![/quote]

If you have your cIOS_fix installed, U absolutly can install the new cIOS and the loader.
Without the cIOS and update you're screwed.

[quote name='Dr. Tenma']Good job !
However, i have question, why don't you load backups from SD card instead of from DVDs ?
Thank's in advance smile.gif[/quote]

How? I think this is not possible now... Maybe in one of the next versions. Maybe then we also can load ISOS from external HDD or USB...

[quote name='djtaz']Someone posted on the issues and answers thread that you can load both loaders with no issues so i assume you can load the new one over the old one with no problems.[/quote]

WiiGator has posted it somewhere around here... Tt's not possible without modifying the source.
But should be possible when 2 cios are installed and the loader 0.1 is forced to use an exclusive cIOS.
Maybe PPC_GBA can have a look, I also want to use both loaders parallel, this would push the capabilities a bit.
But I guess I never be a coder... I'll stay a designer. ;)

[quote name='djtaz']I noticed the logo as well WiiShizzza and was very impressed - well done ![/quote]

Thank you. Well, If WiiGator had told me he would use it with the loader, I possibly would have done something better, or better matching.
btw, did you notice, that the logo is cropped on top? Well at least it's on my PAL TV on 480p
 
Z
[quote name='Dr.Tenma' post='1495537' date='Oct 26 2008, 06:39 PM']Good job !
However, i have question, why don't you load backups from SD card instead of from DVDs ?
Thank's in advance :)[/quote]

Normaly Wii doesn't Support SD Cards bigger than 2GB... A Wii ISO is 4,37GB
We might see this in future. The new Homebrew Channel has SDHC Support so
it seems to be possible.


[quote name='WiiShizzza' post='1495630' date='Oct 26 2008, 07:18 PM']...
[quote name='djtaz']Someone posted on the issues and answers thread that you can load both loaders with no issues so i assume you can load the new one over the old one with no problems.[/quote]

As WiiGator posted in his blog, it's not possible without modifying the source.
But should be done when 2 cios are installed and the loader 0.1 is forced to use an exclusive cIOS

...
[/quote]


Yeah, i see. Waninkokos leaked 0.1 doesn't work anymore, too. :(
 
D
Mmm...What's SD card rate speed ?
Because if you plan to use and HDD or USB, 2.0 driver should be re-writen...and as i understood, it's hard.
Also, it's already possible to use SD cards bigger than 2GB, here you can find a how-to.
 
djtaz
[quote name='Dr.Tenma' post='1495737' date='Oct 26 2008, 07:03 PM']Also, it's already possible to use SD cards bigger than 2GB, here you can find a how-to.[/quote]
The new HB channel also supports bigger than 2 Gig i believe , but havent tested
 
W
Mmmmmmmmm

When using the cIOS installer when it finishes downloading I get "returned -1", and my wii is 3.3 not 3.4.............


So, having read what I've read, I'm terribly afraid of uninstalling the ios249...............


I must say that my wii did a minor update (through internet options, cause my wii wasn't able to connect to the internet that day, so when I fixed it, it detected a parental control update...). That update didn't change my wii version (still 3.3E), and nothing said about 'wii shop', only parental control stuff....


Did this update screwed it? Or I'm exagerating and I can safely uninstall 249 to install the new one?


Help pls... thanks ;)

Dani
 
Z
[quote name='WizardDani' post='1496045' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:56 PM']Mmmmmmmmm

When using the cIOS installer when it finishes downloading I get "returned -1", and my wii is 3.3 not 3.4.............


So, having read what I've read, I'm terribly afraid of uninstalling the ios249...............


I must say that my wii did a minor update (through internet options, cause my wii wasn't able to connect to the internet that day, so when I fixed it, it detected a parental control update...). That update didn't change my wii version (still 3.3E), and nothing said about 'wii shop', only parental control stuff....


Did this update screwed it? Or I'm exagerating and I can safely uninstall 249 to install the new one?


Help pls... thanks ;)

Dani[/quote]

Just try to enter the Shop Channel... If u can enter then u got the bad update installed already...
 
W
[quote name='--=ZerO=--' post='1496121' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:41 PM'][quote name='WizardDani' post='1496045' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:56 PM']Mmmmmmmmm

When using the cIOS installer when it finishes downloading I get "returned -1", and my wii is 3.3 not 3.4.............


So, having read what I've read, I'm terribly afraid of uninstalling the ios249...............


I must say that my wii did a minor update (through internet options, cause my wii wasn't able to connect to the internet that day, so when I fixed it, it detected a parental control update...). That update didn't change my wii version (still 3.3E), and nothing said about 'wii shop', only parental control stuff....


Did this update screwed it? Or I'm exagerating and I can safely uninstall 249 to install the new one?


Help pls... thanks ;)

Dani[/quote]

Just try to enter the Shop Channel... If u can enter then u got the bad update installed already...
[/quote]



Yes, I can enter, but how can that be if my wii version is still 3.3E and not 3.4E? Or the 3.4 update is another thing apart... Could it be regional? I live in Spain.. and one friend of mine in Germany hasn't received that shop update either... Please correct me :D

Oh and thanks for the help ;)
 
sadcrag
the new update is still 3.3 not 3.4 there is no 3.4 yet the new update stayed 3.3 if you can get into the shop channel then you updated if you cant then you haven't its that simple.
 
WiiGator
I think it is possible to use with 3.1e.

@WizardDani
Someone had the same problem. It seems to happen when you have Wii Connect 24 actived. You should disable it. Don't uninstall cIOS. You should try to downgrade by using the tools from Waninkoko. You will need the old IOS versions. Homebrew uses IOS35, so the installation will work when you install an old IOS35. See http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Wii_System_Updates for more details.
 
DaRk_ViVi
A small question for WiiGator (sorry if it was already asked): if i try to load a NTSC-USA game with the loader the game works but the screen is all with a red color.
I know this is a common problem with the RGB cable but i would like to know if it was fixed somehow (maybe with some options activated). :)
 
WiiGator
[quote name='DaRk_ViVi' post='1496574' date='Oct 27 2008, 01:46 AM']A small question for WiiGator (sorry if it was already asked): if i try to load a NTSC-USA game with the loader the game works but the screen is all with a red color.
I know this is a common problem with the RGB cable but i would like to know if it was fixed somehow (maybe with some options activated). :)[/quote]

I know this problem only from PS2. Did you try different settings, there are 2 ways to force PAL.
 
WiiShizzza
Finally found the time to test the loader a bit.
Let me say it like this:

- All games that work work perfect ;)
- Too bad that lot of great titles doesn't or with v 0.3 doesn't....

Most awful is the black screen with someting like
"An error occurred, please remove the disc and power off, RTFM"
Have this on plenty games...

Why is that? Cos some of those games worked with loader 0.1
And I think I remember some betatesters told, the games also work on 0.3...

I thought maybe cos of WiiGators cIOS misses some patches, so I tried waninkokos rev6 cios.
But same result...

What do you think WiiGator. Is that error something you can fix, easily?
Maybe meanwhile you could release loader 0.1 but as version "0.1b +exclusiv cios" to use parallel with v0.3

But it's still great work in short time!!
Thanks one more time :)

//EDIT:
- Found the cIOS Fix for rev6 but also doesn't make more games run.
- Some said with the rev6 cIOS fix They got "No more Heroes" working.
Not here on my PAL Wii. I tried the NTSC version also tried NTSC patched to PAL version. This game gives me only the green screen of death.

Most frustrating is when a game loads, you see the great intro, you saved your data, you hit "Start the Mission"
and get "An error occurred, please remove the disc and power off, RTFM"
I don't doubt this is a cIOS fault, isn't it?
 

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