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

Keeley
i keep get Disk Read Error (324) i've tried burning Mario Kart Wii on 2 memorex DVD-R and 2 Sony DVD+R (booktyped to DVD-ROM) its not working...
Its scrubbed btw maybe thats why... I heard that scrubbed only work if its patched....
 
P
[quote name='Keeley' post='1555019' date='Nov 16 2008, 04:00 PM']i keep get Disk Read Error (324) i've tried burning Mario Kart Wii on 2 memorex DVD-R and 2 Sony DVD+R (booktyped to DVD-ROM) its not working...
Its scrubbed btw maybe thats why... I heard that scrubbed only work if its patched....[/quote]
1. Run it through the loader
2. Memorex is shit
3. That is utter bullshit.

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Now for some non-n00b things:

Has anyone tried launching HotD 2 through the disc channel after reboot from loader? That might make it work.

I asked this much earlier, but people seemed to just ignore me; what do I have to do to get Disaster DoC (PAL) to work on my NTSC Wii (3.2) with standard cables? Do I have to scrub, change the region, force NTSC, brickblock, etc?
 
Keeley
[quote name='Praetor192' post='1555163' date='Nov 16 2008, 05:46 PM'][quote name='Keeley' post='1555019' date='Nov 16 2008, 04:00 PM']i keep get Disk Read Error (324) i've tried burning Mario Kart Wii on 2 memorex DVD-R and 2 Sony DVD+R (booktyped to DVD-ROM) its not working...
Its scrubbed btw maybe thats why... I heard that scrubbed only work if its patched....[/quote]
1. Run it through the loader
2. Memorex is shit
3. That is utter bullshit.

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Now for some non-n00b things:

Has anyone tried launching HotD 2 through the disc channel after reboot from loader? That might make it work.

I asked this much earlier, but people seemed to just ignore me; what do I have to do to get Disaster DoC (PAL) to work on my NTSC Wii (3.2) with standard cables? Do I have to scrub, change the region, force NTSC, brickblock, etc?
[/quote]

if you mean run it through like the Backup Loader thats what I'm talking about..... :blink: I put it in and it says Disk Read Error
And for your question you can either use a program called RegionFrii ( i think.. google it ) or just use force NTSC or Force PAL i forget put i'm pretty sure its Force NTSC
 
S
[quote name='Praetor192' post='1555163' date='Nov 16 2008, 08:46 PM']I asked this much earlier, but people seemed to just ignore me; what do I have to do to get Disaster DoC (PAL) to work on my NTSC Wii (3.2) with standard cables? Do I have to scrub, change the region, force NTSC, brickblock, etc?[/quote]

I got it to work by decrypting (backup creator) it and forcing PAL60. Didn't try a 1:1 and probably won't, since this one works, lol.
 
P
I tried Animal Crossing with this and everything seems to work fine, but the load times are kind of annoying, and there's this weird pause after entering/exiting houses and building before you can move your character.

Also, none of my backups work with the disc channel. It just doesn't recognize the discs. Did I do something wrong or is the support for this feature really that abysmal?
 
W
can anyone help me with a 324 error issue? I cant get past this error message
i am trying new media to see if it works has this fixed this issue for anyone else
new media did nothing same error
 
X
Thanks a MILLION! I had a few games that weren't working, and I was bummed...but with the combo of the new cIOS and this, everything is working great!

I have a request...would it be possible to have a 'config' file, or have the app save your configuration settings? I find myself having to use the 'force NTSC' option often, and it would be nice if I could set that as the default option.

Thanks again - keep up the great work!
][x][
 
P
[quote name='plagueseason' post='1555748' date='Nov 17 2008, 05:30 AM']Also, none of my backups work with the disc channel. It just doesn't recognize the discs. Did I do something wrong or is the support for this feature really that abysmal?[/quote]

go to the Wiigator's menu and press B, Wii will reboot and now you can load your games from disc channel (only one game for every reboot).

or

(from FAQ)
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.

but i'm not sure about that, i've patched Wii Music and it works fine with disc channel.
 
P
[quote name='peta18' post='1556009' date='Nov 17 2008, 01:21 AM'][quote name='plagueseason' post='1555748' date='Nov 17 2008, 05:30 AM']Also, none of my backups work with the disc channel. It just doesn't recognize the discs. Did I do something wrong or is the support for this feature really that abysmal?[/quote]

go to the Wiigator's menu and press B, Wii will reboot and now you can load your games from disc channel (only one game for every reboot).

[/quote]

Thanks, that worked. What do you mean by only one game for every reboot? Do you mean if I shut the console off and turn it on, it won't recognize the disc again in the disc channel? If so, what would be the point of that? Is there a performance boost of some kind by launching it through the disc channel?
 
4
I think this question is for this topic.

May be someone can help?

- Have PAL Wii 3.3e (bought 5 days ago).
- No more updates over inet.
- Installed Homebrew channel v9 beta (Zelda Twiilight Hack).
- Installed Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma
- Ran cIOS Installer (IOS249 v7) - no mistakes.
- Downloaded 2 ISO {Wii}Samba de Amigo[PAL,ENG] and Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (seems to be 1:1 while size is 4 Gb)
- Burned "Samba de Amigo" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 16x. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 4x with verification. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 1x with verification. Nero 8.
- Ran Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma, with no default config changes, tried to run all 3 DVDs: response is Read Error 324 (the same with rebooting, while rebooting image disk was inside of Wii)
- Installed Gecko Os v 1.7b (didn't touch previously installed IOS249 v7)
- Tried to run all 3 DVDs: response No DVD (first running Gecko Os, then putting DVD)

- Native Wii Sport and Wii Fit load via Backup Launcher and via Gecko Os without problems.

What to do?

P.S.: I got response from other forum (but didn't test it yet).
They say
try to install cIOS Installer from http://wii.waninkoko.info/
because, cios from wiigator is cutted down.
so problem can be in not really installed cios (this can be checked by anytitledeteter)

so they suggest to reinstall cIOS with this one Custom-IOS36-rev-7
 
P
just a question.....
I have the 0.3b....now, the cIOS with the Gamma is newer....to unistall the old cios, the cIOS Uninstaller from waninkoko could help???
or the new cios installer will also uninstall a previous version??

thanks..
 
B
[quote name='Prisoner' post='1556716' date='Nov 17 2008, 03:08 PM']just a question.....
I have the 0.3b....now, the cIOS with the Gamma is newer....to unistall the old cios, the cIOS Uninstaller from waninkoko could help???
or the new cios installer will also uninstall a previous version??

thanks..[/quote]

I installed the new cIOS and ran the backup launcher. Everything works. I also had the 0.3b version installed.

Hope this helps!
 
gameshark
seems that while the launcher 0.3b supported EDTV/HDTV (480p) gamma loader does not.

how is this possible?
 
Sstew
[quote name='4.blaze.' post='1556559' date='Nov 17 2008, 07:21 AM']I think this question is for this topic.

May be someone can help?

- Have PAL Wii 3.3e (bought 5 days ago).
- No more updates over inet.
- Installed Homebrew channel v9 beta (Zelda Twiilight Hack).
- Installed Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma
- Ran cIOS Installer (IOS249 v7) - no mistakes.
- Downloaded 2 ISO {Wii}Samba de Amigo[PAL,ENG] and Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (seems to be 1:1 while size is 4 Gb)
- Burned "Samba de Amigo" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 16x. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 4x with verification. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 1x with verification. Nero 8.
- Ran Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma, with no default config changes, try to run all 3 DVDs: response is Read Error 324 (the same with rebooting, while rebooting image disk was inside of Wii)
- Installed Gecko Os v 1.7b (didn't touch previously installed IOS249 v7)
- Trying to run all 3 DVDs: response No DVD (first running Gecko Os, then putting DVD)

- Native Wii Sport and Wii Fit load via Backup Launcher and via Gecko Os without problems.

What to do?

P.S.: I got response from other forum (but didn't test it yet).
They say
try to install cIOS Installer from http://wii.waninkoko.info/
because, cios from wiigator is cutted down.
so problem can be in not really installed cios (this can be checked by anytitledeteter)[/quote]


Also try not to burn at such slow speeds, 1x and 4x isnt really good, your better off 8x-16x
 
4
[quote name='Sstew' post='1556749' date='Nov 17 2008, 03:36 PM']Also try not to burn at such slow speeds, 1x and 4x isnt really good, your better off 8x-16x[/quote]

Thanks, I will try it.
 
4
[quote name='Sstew' post='1556749' date='Nov 17 2008, 03:36 PM'][quote name='4.blaze.' post='1556559' date='Nov 17 2008, 07:21 AM']I think this question is for this topic.

May be someone can help?

- Have PAL Wii 3.3e (bought 5 days ago).
- No more updates over inet.
- Installed Homebrew channel v9 beta (Zelda Twiilight Hack).
- Installed Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma
- Ran cIOS Installer (IOS249 v7) - no mistakes.
- Downloaded 2 ISO {Wii}Samba de Amigo[PAL,ENG] and Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels (seems to be 1:1 while size is 4 Gb)
- Burned "Samba de Amigo" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 16x. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 4x with verification. Nero 8.
- Burned "Star Wars The Clone Wars" DVD-R on iBase, LG speed 1x with verification. Nero 8.
- Ran Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma, with no default config changes, try to run all 3 DVDs: response is Read Error 324 (the same with rebooting, while rebooting image disk was inside of Wii)
- Installed Gecko Os v 1.7b (didn't touch previously installed IOS249 v7)
- Trying to run all 3 DVDs: response No DVD (first running Gecko Os, then putting DVD)

- Native Wii Sport and Wii Fit load via Backup Launcher and via Gecko Os without problems.

What to do?

P.S.: I got response from other forum (but didn't test it yet).
They say
try to install cIOS Installer from http://wii.waninkoko.info/
because, cios from wiigator is cutted down.
so problem can be in not really installed cios (this can be checked by anytitledeteter)[/quote]


Also try not to burn at such slow speeds, 1x and 4x isnt really good, your better off 8x-16x
[/quote]


The rest of discussion is here
 
D
[quote name='XCheat3R' post='1555905' date='Nov 16 2008, 10:00 PM']I have a request...would it be possible to have a 'config' file, or have the app save your configuration settings? I find myself having to use the 'force NTSC' option often, and it would be nice if I could set that as the default option.

Thanks again - keep up the great work!
][x][[/quote]


I 100% agree about the loader storing config settings. at least the general config settings so in us we can just leave force-ntsc enabled all the time (it solves 99% of compatibility issues with non-ntsc-u discs).

and maybe a bit over the top here, but ideally having the loader download an xml database of compatibility issues and set the config automatically for each game when you try to launch that game. the xml could be downloaded when the user wants it to (no auto-updating for sake of security please!), and the loader would know if it was running on ntsc-u, ntsc-j or pal etc and run the correct game config automatically.

Now THAT's a feature...

but at the very least having force-ntsc setting be remembered from use to use and from boot to boot (force-pal or equivalent for pal users I suppose).

that would be a huge time saver - I'm having a hard enough time explaining to my wife about how/why/when to set force-ntsc, try explaining that to little kids!

totally trying to be constructive here though - I'm soooooooo blown away by gamma, it even reads crappy media perfectly well too by the way (memorex discs that never worked under beta work perfectly under gamma for me now). Amazing job guys!

Cheers
 
D
[quote name='4.blaze.' post='1556778' date='Nov 17 2008, 07:04 AM'][quote name='Sstew' post='1556749' date='Nov 17 2008, 03:36 PM']Also try not to burn at such slow speeds, 1x and 4x isnt really good, your better off 8x-16x[/quote]

Thanks, I will try it.
[/quote]

yea (sorry, last post in that topic in this thread ;-):
burning memorex dvd-r at highest possible speed works great for me under gamma. burning same discs at any speed never worked under beta, burning same discs at 4x under gamma gives some read errors sporadically.
 
J
will this block updates when using the disc channel, cuz it said it didnt change the flash of the menu or something
 

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