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Simple guide to install cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys

Simple guide to install d2x cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys
Last update: April 29th 2016
Still a valid hacking procedure as of September 2016.
(see Changelog at the bottom of the post)​


What does it do?:
This guide shows you how to install cIOS into vWii (aka the Wii-mode of Wii U) and backup vWiis keys and NAND.
cIOS is needed to use backuplaunchers like Wiiflow and USB-Loader GX.
This does not enable any hacks in Wii U-mode!

Note: You already need to have Homebrew Channel installed on vWii to use this guide (use one of these exploits)!
Lets go:
Download the following package:
www.mediafire.com/?n2zl8v5kn288j9d
(Mirror at the bottom of the post)
All files are up-to-date (as of april 29th 2016)!
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive!
Don´t mix with other d2x-installer versions, meta.xml files etc.
Don´t worry, everything is up-to-date and the latest and greatest version.


It contains:
- Dump Mii NAND v1.2
- d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii
- d2x-v10-beta52-vWii
- FIX94s d2x cIOS Installer 2.2 mod

First we make a backup of your vWii NAND and keys:

1.) Extract the contents of vWii_cIOS_apps_20131218.zip to the root folder of your SD card.
Note: Make sure that you don´t have any original Wii system files (like wads) on your SD Card!
d2x installer could accidentally use them for installation and brick your vWii!

Also make sure that you have at least 528MB of free space on the SD Card for the NAND dump.

3.) Launch Dump Mii NAND from the Homebrew Channel.

4.) The NAND and keys dumping will start automatically (the NAND dump will be stored in sd:/nand.bin, the keys in sd:/keys.bin).
Note: DON´t use this dump on an original Wii!

5.) When finished (depends on the speed of your SD Card), the Wii U will reboot.

5a.) (Optional, but recommended step.)
Dump your IOS one-by-one to wad files for possible semi-brick fix (for more info read this thread):
I.) Download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from here.
II.) Copy the files to your SD card sd:/apps/YetAnotherBlueDumpMod and launch the app from the Homebrew Channel.
II.) Go to System Titles and dump each IOS individually to a wad.
When prompted to fakesign the ticket or TMD, say No to both.

It's a tedious process, but it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

If you don't have CLEAN (non fakesigned) IOS, you won't be able to fix semi-bricked vWii.
You can't create non fakesigned wads from a NAND dump or from using ShowMiiWads. You NEED to use YetAnotherBlueDumpMod.



Now we install d2x cIOS:

6.) Launch d2x cIOS installer from the Homebrew Channel.

7.) Choose which d2x cIOS version you want to install, beta52 or beta53-alt.
If you don´t plan to use EmuNAND, i recommend beta53-alt.
Note: For info about the differences between beta52 & beta53-alt click here.

8.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <56>
Select cIOS slot : <249>

9.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

10.) Press A to continue.

11.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <57>
Select cIOS slot : <250>

12.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

13.) Press A to continue.

14.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <58>
Select cIOS slot : <251>

15.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

16.) Press B to Exit.

17.) Launch newest Wiiflow or USB-Loader GX or CFG USB Loader MOD from the Homebrew Channel.
Note: To copy game images from PC to your external HDD with the correct folder structure, use Wii Backup Manager.
To fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel, see FAQ & Troubleshooting section.

18.) Read the FAQ & Troubleshooting section carefully!

19.) Happy gaming! :D

FAQ & Troubleshooting:
- there is currently no Bootmii for vWii, so we use Dump Mii NAND.
- there is no Hermes cIOS 222/223 for vWii (don´t install the Wii version!).
- connect your HDD to the upper back USB-Port.
- you need a Y-USB-Cable for some 2.5" HDDs to properly work (even when they worked on the original Wii), because the Wii U USB-ports have a lower power supply.
- if HDD gets detected but no games load or HDD "clicks" you need a Y-USB-Cable
- to prevent the HDD format message on bootup, use U-Stealth.
- some HDDs don´t work with cIOS 249(base 56), so change the cIOS to 250(base 57) or 251(base 58) in your USB-Loader.
- to fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel use JoostinOnlines HBC Forwarder or tueidjs aspect ratio fixer (tueidjs fixer doesn't require installing a wad to the console, it's a homebrew to launch from Homebrew Channel before launching other homebrew).
- to (un)install wads i recommend YAWMM_EN 0.5e (english Version) or YAWMM DE 0.5e (german version).
- if you want to start installed wads like VC/Wiiware from SD card, you need to patch IOS80 (system menu), use this thread for guidance.
Note: This is dangerous! If you f*** up IOS80, you will get a brick!
Only use the patch if you know what you are doing!


- don´t install Priiloader, it will brick your vWii!
- don´t install original Wii Channel Forwarder, they will freeze on startup! Use the ones from this thread. (For WiiFlow you can use the official Channel Installer)


Many tools/installers/wads etc. that worked on the original Wii will brick vWii!
So be very cautious on what you install!


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Changelog:
29. April 2016: Added download mirror as attachment.
22. December 2015: Some minor formating tweaks.
08. November 2015: Additional note under the downloadlink.
01. May 2015: Added note to the downloadlink.
19. February 2015: Added optional step 5a.) (thanks Cyan and JoostinOnline).
18. July 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX, Wiiflow and CFG-USB-Loader MOD links.
27. April 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1219 (thx Cyan)
21. January 2014: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.2.1.
18. December 2013: Merged d2x beta52 & beta53-alt into one installer (thx Cyan) and updated guide accordingly.
17. December 2013: Replaced xyzzy and FS-Toolbox with Dump Mii NAND v1.2 (thx Maxternal). Replaced d2x beta52 with beta53-alt. Added tools to fix 4:3 aspect ratio bug (thx Cyan).
02. October 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1218.
20. September 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to v4.2.
30. August 2013: Added link to IOS80 (system menu) patch thread.
23. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1217 and CFG USB-Loader MOD link to r65.
13. August 2013: Added link to HDD format message workaround (thx jayjay123)
04. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader links, added Wii Backup Manager link.
24. June 2013: Added CFG USB Loader MOD v70r61t2 link (thx Warlord698).
10. June 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.3.
01. June 2013: Added YAWMM_EN (english version) to FAQ & Troubleshooting (thx JoostinOnline and Fix94).
28. April 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.2 and USB-Loader GX link to r1213.
08. January 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1208.
04. January 2013: Fixed a typo, that could prevent the installer from detecting beta52 (thx yafaiz). Added link to WiiFlow Channel Installer v1.1.
02. January 2013: Added new version of FS-Toolbox (0.4d) and a link to YAWMM DE 0.5e (thx to Excelsiior for both).
01. January 2013: Wiiflow 4.1 link added.
31. December 2012: Removed d2x beta53-alt from the package, because ciosmaps.xml mixup causes errors. Added link to forwarder thread.
29. December 2012: Added new version of xyzzy (1.2.2 (unofficial), thx DarkMatterCore) and d2x beta53-alt to the package.
19. December 2012: Initial version.
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i installed the 53v beta and im getting errors on wiiflow and usb loader gx just frezes when i try to run a game , then i tried to install the 52v but it dont show on the ios installer it only shows d2x v6 v5... could someone help?
Sorry for the bad english.
 

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I have 2 questions. I followed a guide on another site for softmodding my vWii and everything has been working great. However I noticed that this guide recommends dumping your IOSes which is something the other guide never said so I haven't done it. I noticed in this guide that it says to dump the IOSes before installing the CIOSes. So my first question is is it ok for me dump my IOSes now or do I need to do something different. My syscheck is below if that helps.

SysCheck HDE v2.4.0 HacksDen Edition by JoostinOnline, Double_A, R2-D2199, and Nano
...runs on vIOS58 (rev 6432).

Region: NTSC-U
System Menu 4.3U (v609)

Drive date: 06.28.2011
Homebrew Channel 1.1.2 running on IOS58

Hollywood v0x21
Console ID: 610225390
Console Type: vWii
Shop Channel Country: United States (49)
Boot2 v0
Found 94 titles.
Found 35 IOS on this console. 0 of them are stubs.

vIOS9 (rev 1290): No Patches
vIOS12 (rev 782): No Patches
vIOS13 (rev 1288): No Patches
vIOS14 (rev 1288): No Patches
vIOS15 (rev 1288): No Patches
vIOS17 (rev 1288): No Patches
vIOS21 (rev 1295): No Patches
vIOS22 (rev 1550): No Patches
vIOS28 (rev 2063): No Patches
vIOS31 (rev 3864): No Patches
vIOS33 (rev 3864): No Patches
vIOS34 (rev 3864): No Patches
vIOS35 (rev 3864): No Patches
vIOS36 (rev 3864): No Patches
vIOS37 (rev 5919): No Patches
vIOS38 (rev 4380): No Patches
vIOS41 (rev 3863): No Patches
vIOS43 (rev 3863): No Patches
vIOS45 (rev 3863): No Patches
vIOS46 (rev 3863): No Patches
vIOS48 (rev 4380): No Patches
vIOS53 (rev 5919): No Patches
vIOS55 (rev 5919): No Patches
vIOS56 (rev 5918): No Patches
vIOS57 (rev 6175): No Patches
vIOS58 (rev 6432): USB 2.0
vIOS59 (rev 9249): No Patches
vIOS62 (rev 6942): No Patches
vIOS80 (rev 7200): No Patches
vIOS236 (rev 65535): Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access
vIOS249[56] (rev 21010, Info: d2x-v10beta52-vWii): Trucha Bug, NAND Access
vIOS250[57] (rev 21010, Info: d2x-v10beta52-vWii): Trucha Bug, NAND Access
vIOS251[58] (rev 21010, Info: d2x-v10beta52-vWii): Trucha Bug, NAND Access
vIOS512 (rev 7): No Patches
vIOS513 (rev 1): No Patches
Report generated on 10/22/2015.

My second question is how do I download from github? I'm trying to download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from github using the link in the guide but I don't see a download button anywhere. Thanks.
 

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5a.) (Optional, but recommended step.)
Dump your IOS one-by-one to wad files for possible semi-brick fix (for more info read this thread):
I.) Download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from here.
II.) Copy the files to your SD card sd:/apps/YetAnotherBlueDumpMod and launch the app from the Homebrew Channel.
II.) Go to System Titles and dump each IOS individually to a wad.
When prompted to fakesign the ticket or TMD, say No to both.
do i need this if i only use usb loader gx?
 

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I tried to use d2x cIOS installer on vWii, but it only wants to download something, which fails.

I guess I need to put my dumped IOS wads (56, 57, 58) somewhere on the SD card, so they can be patched, but where?
 
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do i need this if i only use usb loader gx?
You don´t need it, but it´s always good to have a backup of your files.
I tried to use d2x cIOS installer on vWii, but it only wants to download something, which fails.

I guess I need to put my dumped IOS wads (56, 57, 58) somewhere on the SD card, so they can be patched, but where?
Don´t mix with other files, only use the files provided with the zip in the first post, it will automatically dump the IOS from your vWii and use them for installation.

I already said this in the first post:
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive.

///EDIT:
I updated the first post to make it even clearer, since some people still don´t get it:
All files are up-to-date (as of November 8th 2015)!
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive!
Don´t mix with other d2x-installer versions, meta.xml files etc.
 
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Very clean and clear to understand many thanks.
The only part I struggled with was getting Wiiflow to boot my Wii games,But changed to Usbloader GX which worked instantly.
 

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Will I be able to update in Wii U mode is I follow this guide? Meaning will installing a vwii cIOS on a vwii ruin the wii u's updates?
 

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No, you can update the Wii U just fine with cIOS installed.
I noticed this part in the OP
some HDDs don´t work with cIOS 249(base 56), so change the cIOS to 250(base 57) or 251(base 58) in your USB-Loader.
Do we know why yet? Cause ive been facing that issue ever since I had to get a new hdd. The weird part is that the same hdd works fine with the WII. So, is it something wrong with the d2x cios for vwii? Is there something we can do to "fix it"?
By the way, I'm guessing that your recomendation to change cios in the loader is for the cios the loader uses to boot. Correct? Or are you referring to the cios used for launching games as well?
Any help would be very appreciated.
Thanks.
 
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I noticed this part in the OP

Do we know why yet? Cause ive been facing that issue ever since I had to get a new hdd. The weird part is that the same hdd works fine with the WII. So, is it something wrong with the d2x cios for vwii? Is there something we can do to "fix it"?
By the way, I'm guessing that your recomendation to change cios in the loader is for the cios the loader uses to boot. Correct? Or are you referring to the cios used for launching games as well?
Any help would be very appreciated.
Thanks.
To be honest, i can´t remember about the context of that advice, it´s been over 3 years that i wrote most of the guide.

If it worked on Wii, it might be a power problem, since the WiiU USB has lower power supply.
How do you power that HDD?
Does it have it´s own power supply?
You could try an Y-cable first.
 

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No, you can update the Wii U just fine with cIOS installed.
No, you can update the Wii U just fine with cIOS installed.
To be honest, i can´t remember about the context of that advice, it´s been over 3 years that i wrote most of the guide.

If it worked on Wii, it might be a power problem, since the WiiU USB has lower power supply.
How do you power that HDD?
Does it have it´s own power supply?
You could try an Y-cable first.
Nope. Its not power. And yes. I use a y cable.
The hdd works if i use ios 58 to launch it.
 

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no.
HDD can't be shared between WiiU and vWii.

The WiiU deletes the partition table, and formats the drive to a single, full, WiiU partition.
You can't have partitions on that drive anymore, so no FAT32 or NTFS, or anything else than WiiU.
 

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Hi, looking for a bit of assistance. I installed the homebrew channel no problems, but i am having trouble getting wiiflow to work.

After getting homebrew installed, i followed this guide. http://wiiuhax.com/wiiuhax-com-tuto...king-on-the-wii-u-step-by-step-noob-friendly/

These are the file names i put in the root of the folder.

00000001-0000003a - IOS58 v6432.wad
00000001-00000038 - IOS56 v5918.wad
00000001-00000039 - IOS57 v6175.wad

These were renamed to :

IOS58-64-v6432.wad
IOS57-64-v6175.wad
IOS56-64-v5918.wad

The remainder of the guide was followed verbatim.

When i launch wiiflow, i can see all the games minus the covers. When i select a game, it shows the the animation of the game in the right hand corner, then i get a black screen which switches off my wii mote.The game fails to launch

My hard drive is a primary partition, and i used WBFS file manager to load the iso's onto the hard drive. I am using a Y cable for my external drive.

I am not sure what i have done wrong. Can someone suggest a plan of attack pretty please. I really dont want to brick the vWII, and if i i am on the brink of bricking it i might as well just ditch the idea of running backups and upgrade to 5.5.
 

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As an old time Wii hacker I must say good job on this tutorial. Just the way I like it...step by step...clean...working. :)
 

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What games/homebrew use emunand? I'm about to install and am leaning towards 53alt.

EDIT: Are these the right files for YABDM? I just clicked "Download ZIP" on github and got these in the extract:

10epruh.jpg
 
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I followed the steps in the opening post (page1) to install the cIOS for loading wii backups iso (on vWii) via USBloaderGX or Wiiflow; I have HDD its properly powered, my games in a "wbfs/GAMEID/gameID.wbfs" (folder) at the root of the HDD, USBloaderGX recognizes games, i boot a game, sends me back to HBC. Likewise Wiiflow does the same thing. Trying it with SDcard "wbfs/GAMEID/gameID.wbfs" (folder) Wiiflow detects, attempt to boot, sends me back to the vWii menu (USBloaderGX doesnt seem to support SDcard). Now- i have tried the two options (d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii , d2x-v10-beta52-vWii) Neither has made a difference. Could anyone tell me what i might be doing incorrectly? I will attach sysCheck,txt as well, Cheers :)

I have been using USBloaderGX v3.0 r1260 (loads with IOS58) for months to load Nintendont games, which they have never had a problem. With the wii backups (wii game icons show alongside the gamecube game icons) i have tried editing each individual game ios setting to 249 , 250 or 251, doesn't effect anything either.

The exact same folder hierarchy and the exact same HDD, works fine on a regular wii.
 

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