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

M
[quote name='cobol' post='1550066' date='Nov 15 2008, 05:00 PM'][quote name='mikk' post='1549446' date='Nov 15 2008, 05:51 AM'][quote name='Christen' post='1547492' date='Nov 14 2008, 10:20 PM']Games I've tested so far:
Super Smash Bros Brawl - Works perfectly[/quote]

Errrhm... no.

SSBB load properly, the intro appears and you can see the menu, but when you select a new stage of the "Subspace Emissary", the screen turns green and show a disc load error.

I tried to use the old launcher (0.3 beta) even whith the new cIOS, and the error remains. So I think that is an error in the new cIOS revision.

[/quote]

I think that it is because the videos of the game are in the second layer but I tried it in normal brawl and it worked.
[/quote]

But the intro video are in the second layer too, and it works.

[quote name='sashavol' post='1550849' date='Nov 15 2008, 10:20 PM']Hmm that's funny, my Smash Bros Brawl works perfectly. In fact it even Subspace Emissary works. As well as wifi no lag!!!![/quote]
[quote name='paperthin' post='1551109' date='Nov 15 2008, 11:35 PM']Yeah the Dual Layer version of SSBB works perfectly for me too[/quote]

My version is PAL, maybe is a "local problem" or something.



By the time I put again the earlier version, on 0.3b+cIOS36rev6 it works perfectly for me.
 
C
I need to burn a couple of back ups so I can try them. Thanks to all who worked on this. Question, I installed the internet channel and I want to know how I get the opera browser? I didn't take update 3.3 from Nintendo so I'm guessing that I can't get into the shopping channel to buy it. Please help, a noob
 
M
&%$@# :hateit:

I have a NTSC with 3.2u with IOS249 on it.

I installed the cios that came with the new gamma launcher.

Then installed the channel like instructed in the READ ME

It works! Love it, much faster. Some of you guys are predy smart.

So, I downloaded Call Of Duty World At War and almost soiled myself when the download completed. Burned it correctly and when i threw it in, it said

DVD READ ERROR (324)

Anyone know whats wrong here?
 
N
Don;t try to run the game from the disc channel.... as wiigator said... it won't work lol. Also I noticed if you run a game through the disc channel via rebooter, then exit and restart the system the disc info gets read again by the channel but when you launch it you get a disc error.
 
M
[quote name='NeoNight' post='1552047' date='Nov 15 2008, 09:28 PM']Don;t try to run the game from the disc channel.... as wiigator said... it won't work lol. Also I noticed if you run a game through the disc channel via rebooter, then exit and restart the system the disc info gets read again by the channel but when you launch it you get a disc error.[/quote]


Hmmmmm. Did some research on wiigators blog. Also around online. I am not quite sure how to use the rebooter. I am going to try and read a little more about it.

I press B and it says

REBOOTING WITH HOOKS CHECKING SD CARD or something like that and then reboots wii. Then what? If I go to the normal channel i would launch normal games it still dont work. if I reenter the gamma launcher again and try to load it off there after reboot still nothing.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance for the assistance. I am sure I am not the only one who is experiencing this issue. Thanks Neonight

ADDITIONAL INFO:
I have both gamma channels the one with white and blue and the one with red and white and that one says PRESS 1 to load menu. I hadnt been using that one. When i try that particular one I press 1 and it does nothing.
 
N
[quote name='micwrecka' post='1552122' date='Nov 16 2008, 04:50 AM'][quote name='NeoNight' post='1552047' date='Nov 15 2008, 09:28 PM']Don;t try to run the game from the disc channel.... as wiigator said... it won't work lol. Also I noticed if you run a game through the disc channel via rebooter, then exit and restart the system the disc info gets read again by the channel but when you launch it you get a disc error.[/quote]


Hmmmmm. Did some research on wiigators blog. Also around online. I am not quite sure how to use the rebooter. I am going to try and read a little more about it.

I press B and it says

REBOOTING WITH HOOKS CHECKING SD CARD or something like that and then reboots wii. Then what? If I go to the normal channel i would launch normal games it still dont work. if I reenter the gamma launcher again and try to load it off there after reboot still nothing.

What am I doing wrong?

Thanks in advance for the assistance. I am sure I am not the only one who is experiencing this issue. Thanks Neonight

ADDITIONAL INFO:
I have both gamma channels the one with white and blue and the one with red and white and that one says PRESS 1 to load menu. I hadnt been using that one. When i try that particular one I press 1 and it does nothing.
[/quote]

oh no, I wasn't replying to your post I was actually replying to one of the post about running the smash bros dvd9 disc. For your issue make sure your using dvd-r disc. I suggest this brand (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817130950).
 
S
Hi. I'm sure this is a very noobish question, but do I need to uninstall the cIOS that was included in WiiGator's 0.3 beta folder? If I do, what should I use to uninstall it??

Thanks.
 
EndlessDiversity
Just load the installer that included in the gamma loader, it will do everything automatically.
i didn't uninstall it, i think it will just overwrite it by it self,

gamma great
 
S
[quote name='EndlessDiversity' post='1552600' date='Nov 16 2008, 07:44 AM']Just load the installer that included in the gamma loader, it will do everything automatically.
i didn't uninstall it, i think it will just overwrite it by it self,

gamma great[/quote]

Cool, thanks. That worked. =)
 
N
[quote name='micwrecka' post='1552019' date='Nov 16 2008, 04:20 AM']&%$@# :hateit:

I have a NTSC with 3.2u with IOS249 on it.

I installed the cios that came with the new gamma launcher.

Then installed the channel like instructed in the READ ME

It works! Love it, much faster. Some of you guys are predy smart.

So, I downloaded Call Of Duty World At War and almost soiled myself when the download completed. Burned it correctly and when i threw it in, it said

DVD READ ERROR (324)

Anyone know whats wrong here?[/quote]
same thing happened to me when not using the disc channel but tried again the third time it worked just fine Glitch? i dont know but it works just fine now

also no errors for star wars Force unleashed here
 
EmperorOfCanada
Installed on my friends computer yesterday and it all worked but... he was on USA wii firmware 3.1 i copied over twilight hack, from that installed homebrew channel, then installed gamma_djtaz.wad

Thats it.. and it worked. So what is the point of the 'safe 3.3 update' or whatever? It said only to install if the wii uses wifi, which my friends didnt. so... Im not exactly sure what exactly was done? I mean I assume some point of the process installed cIOS.. and the only point which logically makes sense to me of that happening is during the homebrew channel install (seems unlikely to me) or during the channel install (seems more likely)

I mean I only want this explained so i understand what exactly the steps are doing to his wii. I got it working which is the most important thing, but before I help anyone else with it I wanna know whats going on.

Also his was an older wii that had never been updated. I am much less sure on what to do it the wii is up to date.
 
amrum
I'm going to test this.
Thanks WiiGator, Waninkoko & all the people who contribute to improve it !
 
W
does the gamma launcher support decrypted games??
is the menu patcher necessary to run games or can i use the gamma launcher like the launcher 0.3 beta??

and why the hell is house of the dead 2 still not working :cry: :cry: :cry:



but of course many, many thx to wiigator, waninkoko and all the other people

:bow: :bow: :bow:
 
N
thanks, loader works great
wiigator and alll else rock
just wondering is this using the exact same cios as waninkokos site and is it compatible with his menu patcher
 
LAA
I just tested Wii Music now and its the game I think that works most perfectly.
The wii isnt noisy, it hasnt crashed ever yet, just nothings bad.
Everything just works perfectly!
Also, I'm going to burn Animal Crossing soon, but I have a question...
If I burn this and get wiispeak in a few weeks (It isnt here yet), will WiiSpeak work with the NTSC version?
And will I still be able to talk to my friends?
Thanks!
 
T
Hello,
I have a problem, I installed the CIOs and install wiigator to the top of me carrying the games through the channel disc but I have worked only once, I have to install the menu pathcher of waninkoko?
Or perhaps it is a failure of services Wiigator.
 
F
hi i have followed instructions and tried to install but it says i have to install cios from internet which i dont want to really connect my wii to the net can someone please guide me through how to get gamma installed i currently run hbc with wiigator scott anthony release
all helps appreciated
 
P
look at the FAQ and you find the answer.

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Q. I don't have Wi-Fi, how can I install it?
A1. 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.
 

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