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

DaRk_ViVi
Well this is a common problem with Geckos or the Freeloader, but maybe it was fixed (last time i used them was months ago) but loading with your loader and standard settings shows things in red again. :P
Now i can't test the options, tomorrow i'll check. :)
 
B
A small question for WiiGator: i have a Wii PAL system set with 60hz and all my original games runs in 60hz without issues on my TV; today i try with success to load Wario the Shake Dimension with your Backup Launcher and noticed that if i don't select PAL60 the game runs in 50hz mode, otherwise if i select PAL60 the game runs in 60hz mode but the TV has color flickering.

I hope you can find a solution to this issue, thanks for your work :)
 
C
Nice job Wiigator. Excellent work. I'll start posting compatibility.

Question - I know the FAQ says this version does not support GC backups but is that a feature completely off the table for future versions?
 
D
Greetings!

I have a couple of questions that I hope haven't been answered elsewhere - and I did read the Faq - so here goes... I have a modchip (Wiikey) installed and was curious about your program (figuring Wiigator is reading this) so I decided to take the plunge and install your cIOS and 0.3 into HBC9. I had PatchMii installed in order to use dvdx in Mplayer which in essence gave me a custom cIOS (I think!). When I tried to install the WiiGator approved cIOS, I got no errors so I thought things were good, so I went to load a game from the program and got an Exception error message (I tried multiple games). Reading a bit more on the Net, I gathered that the PatchMii code was to blame so I got Wanikoko's cIOS Uninstaller and sure enough there was a custom cIOS249 installed and I therefore went ahead and uninstalled it. I went back into the WiiGator program and all of my games seem to work.

My first question is - wouldn't uninstalling the cIOS from PatchMii via the Wanikoko Uninstaller also uninstall the WiiGator cIOS and therefore keep games from working? Maybe I don't fully understand the cIOS thing and what the uninstaller does. My second question is - basically all of my backup discs seem to work when launched from WiiGator and I want to make sure that it isn't the result of the modchip - ie. is the modchip kept out of the process in loading games from the WiiGator Launcher? I think I know the answer, but before I start singing this program's praises, I want to doublecheck! The main reason I noticed at all is the dissimilarities from the Compatibility Matrix for games like Elebits, MLB Power Pros, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2, Star Wars, and The Simpsons where people reported errors with 1:1 copies and I had no troubles at all at least getting to gameplay (I didn't play for very long). The only game I have seen a problem with so far is my 1:1 copy of Wario Land: Shake It which gets stuck on a black screen prior to loading which someone else reported as well. I don't get that problem at the Wii Menu when I know I use my modchip which makes me think it has nothing to do with WiiGator - but I would like confirmation on that.

Thanks so much for what seems to be an awesome program, and sorry again if you've answered these questions many times already!

drew
 
H
Again, many thanks to Wiigator. I can barely wrap my head around "hello world." To make updates like this is pretty incredible.

Alright, I've been trying to get this working even though I downloaded the 3.3 v2 update. I used Waninkoko's CIOS downgrader and IOS downgrader. My system menu now says 3.2U and the IOS downgrader appeared to have replaced several IOS installations. I've been following this guide: http://ratm.net63.net/word/?p=4

Now, I go to boot a PAL game with Backup Launcher 0.1 with the force NTSC option. The game will hang on a green screen. Back when I had 3.3 v1 the same game would boot with the force NTSC option. I know that 3.3 v2 blocked region patching. Is my system really downgraded? Are there any other tests I could run to see if the other IOS's are in fact patched? I'm afraid to install CIOS v6 unless I know if I'm really free from 3.3 v2.
 
mueueps
[quote name='Havoc_012' post='1497096' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:11 AM']Again, many thanks to Wiigator. I can barely wrap my head around "hello world." To make updates like this is pretty incredible.

Alright, I've been trying to get this working even though I downloaded the 3.3 v2 update. I used Waninkoko's CIOS downgrader and IOS downgrader. My system menu now says 3.2U and the IOS downgrader appeared to have replaced several IOS installations. I've been following this guide: http://ratm.net63.net/word/?p=4

Now, I go to boot a PAL game with Backup Launcher 0.1 with the force NTSC option. The game will hang on a green screen. Back when I had 3.3 v1 the same game would boot with the force NTSC option. I know that 3.3 v2 blocked region patching. Is my system really downgraded? Are there any other tests I could run to see if the other IOS's are in fact patched? I'm afraid to install CIOS v6 unless I know if I'm really free from 3.3 v2.[/quote]


You can check with AnyTitleDeleter....look for IOS51...if its there you have the 3.3 update....and you should NOT install the new cios (because you'll have to uninstall the old cios first) Well you have to wait for a fix....I have the same problem...downgraded but IOS51 is still there.....
 
DaRk_ViVi
I tried to set the Force PAL 50 Option and it managed to solve my "red" problem. :D
The game still runs at 60hz but with right colors, it's great (better than 50hz) but maybe it's a bug (it's always the Force PAL 50 option...). ;)
 
Purdie
It shows 2 errors overlapping for me, but I DID update, so I guess I'll just have to wait.
 
U
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1492736' date='Oct 25 2008, 06:39 PM']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.[/quote]

Hi WiiGator,

Are you planning to release an official uninstaller for new cIOS included with Backup Launcher v0.3 beta? As I know, it is not possible to uninstall this cIOS with WAD manager (you should have a .wad file for uninstallation).

Best regards.
 
W
[quote name='sadcrag' post='1496382' date='Oct 26 2008, 11:34 PM']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.[/quote]

[quote name='WiiGator' post='1496563' date='Oct 27 2008, 12:43 AM']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.[/quote]


Ahh, ok, thank you so much guys, appreciate your time. :) About homebrew channel, I just updated homebrew to beta9, and it says it uses IOS36. :S Would it still work?
 
EndlessDiversity
[quote name='marinos35' post='1497413' date='Oct 27 2008, 10:04 PM']A question about the wiki.

Where is the column "not work box"?[/quote]

i think to have "not work box" is a good idea, someone should add it or i could add it if you guys don't mind.
hopefully that box can help clear up some confusing entries like this one:

Game, Name, Result, 1:1 , Region, Notes, Confirmed

Super Mario Galaxy, Works, Yes / No ,PAL & NTSC/US , Game works fine but videos are choppy/ Ingame lighting is different
Super Mario Galaxy, Error , Yes ,NTSC/US & NTSC/J , Disc Could Not Be Read, probably because of copy protections. NOTE: The backup version with copyright protection removed boots up but the videos are still choppy.

So does that means Super Mario Galaxy NTSC-U work? or error? (of course i will try it my self) but the point is, don't post same region game with different results, and don't combine region results if one of them have a problem. it just create confusion
 
cobol
[quote name='unicode2CP' post='1497605' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:53 AM'][quote name='WiiGator' post='1492736' date='Oct 25 2008, 06:39 PM']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.[/quote]

Hi WiiGator,

Are you planning to release an official uninstaller for new cIOS included with Backup Launcher v0.3 beta? As I know, it is not possible to uninstall this cIOS with WAD manager (you should have a .wad file for uninstallation).

Best regards.
[/quote]

Use waninkoko's cIOS Uninstaller, it works.
 
mueueps
Does somebody know which games have IOS11-IOS37? Because here is a guide how to remove the October 23 update...

Anybody can help?
Thanks
 
Q
[quote name='DaRk_ViVi' post='1497320' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:51 AM']I tried to set the Force PAL 50 Option and it managed to solve my "red" problem. :D
The game still runs at 60hz but with right colors, it's great (better than 50hz) but maybe it's a bug (it's always the Force PAL 50 option...). ;)[/quote]
Unfortunately some games will not work if you try to force PAL50 - Zelda USA and Wii Music USA being amongst them.
 
Z
[quote name='mueueps' post='1497783' date='Oct 27 2008, 02:54 PM']Does somebody know which games have IOS11-IOS37? Because here is a guide how to remove the October 23 update...

Anybody can help?
Thanks[/quote]



EDIT 2:


[quote name='Marcan']...For example, Super Mario Galaxy comes with IOS versions 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 30, 31, 33, 35, and it requires 35...[/quote]

You should find more/newer IOS on Brawl or newer Games...


[quote name='wiibrew']When a title (game, channel, etc) starts, it tells the system menu (using a field in the TMD) what version of the IOS it needs to run on -- to support this, the Wii stores all previous firmware versions. (For most Wiis, this will be IOS9, IOS11, IOS13, IOS15, IOS17, IOS20, IOS21, IOS30, IOS31, IOS33, IOS34, IOS35, IOS36, and now IOS37).

As of March 22nd, no software uses IOS37 -- the System Menu currently uses IOS30. An updated System Menu will likely use the new IOS37.[/quote]

Can someone tell me how to find out what IOS are installed on my Wii?
 
W
Ok guys got it fixed, already removed the oct 23 update. ^^



[quote name='mueuep' post='1497320' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:51 AM']Does somebody know which games have IOS11-IOS37? Because here is a guide how to remove the October 23 update...

Anybody can help?
Thanks[/quote]


In reality it is not necessary, I'll explain what I did:


1) Downgraded my wii to 3.2E using waninkoko's downgrader v1.2
2) Installed the IOS36-64-v1042.wad (not the rev5 one) using wanin's Wad manager v12.2
3) Then I was able to install the cios installer for the new backup launcher, and uninstall/install DVDx, etc. ....
4) Optional: I updated my wii to 3.3E, but, didn't install the shop channel update.


Btw wiigator, I must congratulate you, this new backup launcher is PERFECT, my ssbb and harry potter work perfectly. Thanks!
 
mueueps
[quote name='WizardDani' post='1498124' date='Oct 27 2008, 06:08 PM']Ok guys got it fixed, already removed the oct 23 update. ^^



[quote name='mueuep' post='1497320' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:51 AM']Does somebody know which games have IOS11-IOS37? Because here is a guide how to remove the October 23 update...

Anybody can help?
Thanks[/quote]


In reality it is not necessary, I'll explain what I did:


1) Downgraded my wii to 3.2E using waninkoko's downgrader v1.2
2) Installed the IOS36-64-v1042.wad (not the rev5 one) using wanin's Wad manager v12.2
3) Then I was able to install the cios installer for the new backup launcher, and uninstall/install DVDx, etc. ....
4) Optional: I updated my wii to 3.3E, but, didn't install the shop channel update.


Btw wiigator, I must congratulate you, this new backup launcher is PERFECT, my ssbb and harry potter work perfectly. Thanks!
[/quote]

me just like you!^^ Jippiyeah!
 
H
[quote name='WizardDani' post='1498124' date='Oct 27 2008, 05:08 PM']Ok guys got it fixed, already removed the oct 23 update. ^^



[quote name='mueuep' post='1497320' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:51 AM']Does somebody know which games have IOS11-IOS37? Because here is a guide how to remove the October 23 update...

Anybody can help?
Thanks[/quote]


In reality it is not necessary, I'll explain what I did:


1) Downgraded my wii to 3.2E using waninkoko's downgrader v1.2
2) Installed the IOS36-64-v1042.wad (not the rev5 one) using wanin's Wad manager v12.2
3) Then I was able to install the cios installer for the new backup launcher, and uninstall/install DVDx, etc. ....
4) Optional: I updated my wii to 3.3E, but, didn't install the shop channel update.


Btw wiigator, I must congratulate you, this new backup launcher is PERFECT, my ssbb and harry potter work perfectly. Thanks!
[/quote]

Best news I've heard all day. :grog:

I take it that IOS36-64-v1042.wad installs to IOS36 and that particular IOS is not used by Nintendo and therefore it is not patched, right?

Also, did you have to delete CIOS rev5 before installing rev6 or can you just install on top of it?

Anyone else try this yet?
 

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