Homebrew Official Homebrew Launcher for WiiU

[Wiiunator]

@Cyan just did this little homebrew logo for you

 

[TotalInsanity4]

@Cyan just did this little homebrew logo for you

I was thinking of doing something similar, I still might. Looks good, though :3

 

[BothyBhoy]

@Cyan just did this little homebrew logo for you

very nice....good job man!!!!!.....

 

[Masterwin]

GX2 freezes after HBL with 5.4

 

[WiiuGold]

GX2 freezes after HBL with 5.4

same for 5.3.2 too

 

[Masterwin]

GX2 need to compile again?
some changes?

 

[Don Jon]

So for the homebrew icon
this was inspired by Smea. Not final

Spoiler

 

[NWPlayer123]

The 5.5.1 kernel exploit exists, I have seen it many times. I don't know why somebody doesn't release it, even if the IOSU exploit is coming soon, we still need kernel access for things like this. >.>

Because there's a multitude of IOSU kernel exploits and only one or two PPC kernel exploits, don't come complaining when you're fucked over in 6.2.1 because you've used up everything

 

[TotalInsanity4]

So for the homebrew icon
this was inspired by Smea. Not final

Replace the Kool Aid Man's face with a Lenny face and you're golden

 

[Wiiunator]

one last one just for fun.... for loadiine this time, "breaking bad" style

 

[Taven]

Homebrew Launcher for WiiU

The homebrew launcher for WiiU is finally here !
This homebrew launcher is developed by Dimok.

It allows you to list and launch elf files located on your SD card, but is also compatible with elf files sent to the WiiU though the network.

It's compatible with WiiU 5.3.2 and 5.4.0
5.5.0 doesn't work because the Homebrew Launcher require a kernel patch to get enough memory to launch other homebrew.


Download

Releases : https://github.com/dimok789/homebrew_launcher/releases
Sources: https://github.com/dimok789/homebrew_launcher

Installation

Download and extract the wiiu folder from the release package to the root of your SD card.
It should look like this:
SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/homebrew_launcher.elf
SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/icon.png
SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/meta.xml


Host the "www" folder and run the browser exploit twice to launch it.


How to setup your SD card

the Homebrew Launcher lists all elf files located in this folder:
sd:/wiiu/apps/<folder you want>/

It will read these 3 files:
Filename.elf
meta.xml
icon.png

The meta.xml is the same format used by The Homebrew Channel (Wii)
The icon.png is twice the size (256x96px) as HBC.



How to send elf from the network
You can send elf file directly to your console though your wifi connection.
Currently, only SendElf has been tested.



How to compile elf file for this Homebrew Launcher
A hello world example is available here:
https://github.com/dimok789/hello_world

You can also check the ftpiiU or even homebrew launcher sources.


All launched homebrew will automatically return to the launcher when exiting them.


Limitation
Currently only ELF files of up to 6.5 MB are supported.


Is my homebrew compatible?
You will probably have to recompile your project to make it compatible with this homebrew launcher.
if you compiled your application to be located at the address 0x00802000 it will work.
You can specify the address by editing the linker parameter like this:
-Wl,--section-start,.init=0x00802000


Is loadiine working?
Yes.
Loadiine and ftpiiU have been tested.

Launching Miimaker will reload the Homebrew launcher, except with Loadiine which will reload loadiine. you need to exit loadiine (home button) to return to the homebrew launcher.


Help wanted
We are looking for new, better, icon for the homebrew launcher.
if you are a designer or can just produce a better result than the default icon, please submit your icon.

We are also open to any new suitable background sound.

Would love to use this! sadly I am on 5.5 anyways keep up the great work! love seeing this on the wii u!

 

[EpicMario50]

I'm not late to the Wii U homebrew scene like I was for the Wii. (at least when the 5.5.X exploit comes out)

 

[Don Jon]

Replace the Kool Aid Man's face with a Lenny face and you're golden

thanks for the generous donation...
here you go>.>

Spoiler

 

[TotalInsanity4]

thanks for the generous donation...
here you go>.>

Perfect. This is the pinnacle of Wii U hacking right here. I didn't think I'd live to see this day

 

[BothyBhoy]

you guys are so so talented. i really admire your work and thank you all your endevours......

 

[vgmoose]

You will probably have to recompile your project to make it compatible with this homebrew launcher.​

if you compiled your application to be located at the address 0x00802000 it will work.
You can specify the address by editing the linker parameter like this:
-Wl,--section-start,.init=0x00802000

I know you provided a hello world example, so maybe I am dense, but do you think you could provide an example of what an ELF-producing Makefile looks like for one of the libwiiu examples, such as this hello world's Makefile?

For instance I get:

src/../../../libwiiu/src/coreinit.h:42:2: error: #error "Unsupported Wii U software version"
#error "Unsupported Wii U software version"
  ^

When I remove -DVER from CFLAGS

 

[Masterwin]

New Compiled .elf GX2 for HBL, now not freeze:
https://mega.nz/#!V4tAHSJI!n3ZHKZqrZogJPhsa7SMK6szV1hteTzPJD10RD1A_r6M

Pack server, HBL, GX2 and FTPiiU:
https://mega.nz/#!7NJmCICC!xd4rp56slARpHJEvjqcQQfjEfyVcfDoC_9zYowUkvdY

Tutorial how it works HBL:

 

[markehmus]

please submit your icon

 

[Wiiunator]

ok, i've spent a bit more time on the loadiine button... I think this one is much better

and if you don't like the big fat outline here is another one

 

[Wiiunator]

and here is the new Homebrew icon i made based on the previous one I did

also latest updated version based on cyan feedback

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and last one for today... ftpii U