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

WiiGator
[quote name='drewcu' post='1497080' date='Oct 27 2008, 06:58 AM']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[/quote]

There are different slots where you can install an IOS: IOS1-IOS255.
patchmii uses IOS254
my and Waninkokos cIOS uses IOS249

It is working, because backuplauncher will also start if IOS249 can't be loaded. It will use the default IOS. You have a modchip, so you don't need the IOS249. I don't know why you want to use it with a modchip. The modchip is not supported by IOS249.
 
WiiGator
[quote name='Havoc_012' post='1498400' date='Oct 27 2008, 08:12 PM'][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?
[/quote]

IOS36 was also updated. v1042 is an old version.
No, you don't have to delete CIOS rev5. For safety reasons you should never uninstall it. An old or same version can be overwritten.
 
P
ok, i couldn't get the 1:1 backup (metal slug anthology pal) to be read on my ntsc wii using menu loader or menu loader clone.
so i recompiled the source of geckoos 1.07b to use ios 249, and now i can see the banner of the 1:1 backup in the menu.
now all we need is a menu patch to skip the update partition for decrypted discs and a patch to always use ios 249 (or whatever) when launching a game from the system menu. then i think it could be possible to use the rebooter and set an option for either decrypted or original discs.

some games like brothers in arms and wario don't work for me, so i might recompile to change the ios number so i can use cios_fix and the older launchers at the same time, it's not very hard to do...

great progress, hope to see more soon.

Geckoos 1.07b reloader
 
W
[quote name='Havoc_012' post='1498400' date='Oct 27 2008, 07:12 PM']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?[/quote]


No, you don't have to uninstall anything, you can install on top of it. ;) As WiiGator said, better if you don't uninstall anything. :)

The first question, tbh I have no idea xDD, I just followed those steps from a friend of mine. ;)

Cya :D
 
D
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1498886' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:58 PM'][quote name='drewcu' post='1497080' date='Oct 27 2008, 06:58 AM']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[/quote]

There are different slots where you can install an IOS: IOS1-IOS255.
patchmii uses IOS254
my and Waninkokos cIOS uses IOS249

It is working, because backuplauncher will also start if IOS249 can't be loaded. It will use the default IOS. You have a modchip, so you don't need the IOS249. I don't know why you want to use it with a modchip. The modchip is not supported by IOS249.
[/quote]

So does that explain why my results game-by-game differ from other people's since they are using a different IOS? Or does the IOS not have a bearing on the game compatibility? And I realize that I don't need to use your program, but I wanted to test it out for a friend who is afraid to open up his Wii to install a modchip. Thanks for taking the time out to read and answer my questions and keep up the great work!
 
H
:bow: I got it working :bow:

New launcher is amazing. Thanks Wiigator.

Ran an unpatched copy of boom blox and it works great.

Big thanks to Wiigator, WizardDani and Mueueps for the help in the forums.
 
sentinel5000
Lets say I install this backup loader and all the things needed for it to work, and got it working. Will original Disc games still work??
 
WiiShizzza
so here I give you Forsaekns AutoLoader channel, but with another outfit...
I changed the banner and the icons in the way to show that it is the WiiGator3 ;)
Also I did not change the sound file, yet.

jz8qoz.jpg

2929uah.jpg
330bsx5.jpg

WiiGator3_Channel_by_WiiShizzza.wad

All Credits for coding go of course to WiiGator and Forsaekn!
I just did the graphics.
Oh yeah respect goes to the guy who made the Banner Editing Tutorial :)

Hope you like it.
​
 
Q
[quote name='WiiShizzza' post='1499299' date='Oct 28 2008, 01:10 AM']so here I give you Forsaekns AutoLoader channel, but with another outfit...
...
Hope you like it.[/quote]
I like the style of the channel, but the "By WiiShizzza" popup detracts from it imo. "Backup Launcher" or similar would be a much better description. :-)
 
WiiShizzza
Yeah^^ Thought of this.
Was my first try with Banner Editing. ;)
Will be changed in next version.
 
S
Just a quick tech issue, tho its very slight. Dance Dance Revolution: Hotest Party 2 NTSC 1:1, when it loads from back up loader it hangs at a white screen for about 5 seconds before going to the wiimote wriststrap and safty warning stuff. Like i said, little, but it might be important
 
C
Is the menu loader what linkinworm posted on you tube?
Is it possible to include this to wigator loader?
 
U
@WiiGator

Can you please answer me on my question (http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=111803&view=findpost&p=1497605)?
 
J
Hi all. I am totally new in this area. Just for your info, i just gotten my wii recently which is having a 3.3u menu and my wii is supposedly to have a modchip installed (or i was told so when i bought it, no idea which chip though). However, there are alot of games that i couldnt play still, thus i resorted to gecko os 1.07b. It was all good except for 2 other games i had, de blob and boom blox. Then when few days ago i read about backup launcher, i quickly downloaded it and pluck it into my wii. i managed to install the cIOS and run the backup launcher and de blob and boom blox works just fine. :wub:

The PROBLEM begins when i try to install wii ware wad games, and i always get the error of ret=-1022. I googled and they say was due to cIOS needs to be uninstalled to install those wads correctly. So stupid me, i go and use waninkoko's cIOS uninstaller and uninstalled the cIOS, and guess what, wad games still doesnt work (same error) and after i tried reinstalling the cIOS (both wiiGator's cIOS and waninkoko's rev6 are able to be installed successfully ), backup launcher dont work anymore. I can still start the launcher, but when i load the disc and press launch game, the screen will just hang and wont load the game at all... :cry:

I guess this was due to me uninstalling the cIOS? but just to note, i did not have the latest update (confirmed as i still cant go into the wiishop) as i read uninstalling the cIOS will be a problem for those that updated to the latest patch??...anyway to fix this problem??
 
E
I downloaded the original back up loader and patched a few iso's. They worked great.
Have kept on reading and sunday added back up loader 0.3 to my wii.
It was at the time on 3.1e with HMC 8 on with barely any other apps. Only the likes of dvdx for use of IOS249 for your back up loader and mplayer.
At that time soul calibur legends PAL 1 to 1 copy worked fine, i played a couple of levels and saved game as well.
I then after reading some forums etc.. decided to update to 3.2e and install starfall. I had the recovery menu thing installed and removed the safety warning and had the update check app installed.
Soul calibur legends no longer works. Same disc.
To make sure I did not mess up as I am a bit of a noob on wii hacking I tested another game. Resident evil 4 PAL 1 to 1 copy and this works fine. Played a saved game for 5 or so mins to check.
Only thought this may help in identifying why some games do and do not work, maybe some apps are conflicting with the back up loader in some way or even something in the firmware? It could just be a useless coincidence.

AND A BIG THANKS for all your efforts on the back up loader.
 
C
Wiigator,
are you working on a way to launch games trough the disc channel like linkinworm said?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGDkkF2tBfo

I see you're loading into the system menu with a custom IOS using the menu loader. Is it a beta IOS?

yes its the newest unreleased cIOS
GhostSonic

I see, thanks. Can you tell us who made it, wiigator or waninkoko or wut?

linkinworm1

its a bit of a mix n match at the moment, i have betas from both of them.

GhostSonic

I see, makes sense. Thanks.

linkinworm1

wiigator said 3rd week november to someone on gbatemp

So is that right wiigator?
And i say thank s for all to you and wanin!!
 
Q
A small issue - if ocarina codes are enabled when starting Super Smash Bros Brawl (PAL) I get a error message telling me to "Please Insert the SSBB Game Disc". With codes disabled it works as it should.

Guess I'll have to do the boring bits and unlock stuff manually :>
 
N
Can anyone Help me i have the weirdest problem,
so i ran the zelda exploit homebrew channel installed

then i tried to do the newest backup Launcher v3
i go to Cios installer (the one with the sonic icon) and it goes to the screen with the agreement and it says press A
and i press A but nothing happens... A or any button just sits there, i checked Wifi Settings, i even downloaded the without wifi files and made the folders on the root of the sd and same thing.

its a NTSC Wii with 3.3U

whats even weirder is i did the same thing with another Wii the same 3.3U and it worked perfectly

Please can anyone help ill be as descriptive as possible on all terms
 

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