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Wii on Wii U Virtual Console: Injecting Games

Requirements:
WiiScrubber v1.40;
nfs2iso2nfs v0.5.4; it may require the Wii common Key. You can use wiiscrubber's key.bin renamed to wii_common_key.bin.
A clean rip of your Wii game;
The extracted contents of a Wii VC title for the Wii U (except the .nfs files);
-the 2 below require java to be installed-
jnustool (requires Wii U common key so you'll have to search online - hint: it begins with D7B0. Open the "config" file in notepad and paste the key inside, replacing [COMMONKEY]);
NUSpacker (must be @ihaveamac's version, requires Wii U common key as well)

Current limitations:
It's possible to use the gamepad to emulate ONLY the Classic Controller.
Wii Remote emulation is possible but there's no gyroscope or infrared commands (at least for now).
(Input emulation patches by @FIX94)

The game must be already compatible with the Classic Controller but that isn't a guarantee that it's going to work.
Here's a compatibility list: http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/WiiU_VC_Wii_inject_compatibility_list

Integrity checks are still in place so only clean disc rips work.
The game iso must be pristine: untrimmed, unscrubbed and the partitions signed.
No homebrew, no mods, no wimmfi patched games until sigpatches are implemented.

Patched isos work now! Original idea by @Tock46!

Homebrew works now, even a special version of Nintendont by @FIX94

Trimmed isos still don't work, at least not isos trimmed by WiiScrubber.



HOW TO DO IT


0. Downloading a Wii VC Title
This may be illegal and I'm just telling you so you don't ever do it by mistake OK?
You can use the command line to download games' contents directly if you know the title id and title key.
I heard you can get them on a certain titlekeys site...

Once you have that, this is the command
Code:
java -jar JNUSTool.jar TITLEID TITLEKEY

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Note: You should get a game that contains the latest revision of fw.img (r590), that's the only version supported by @FIX94's patches.
Here's some info you can use to verify that you have a good file:
Size: 1785497 bytes.
CRC32: E2F27E9B
MD5: 3CAF52A9A440EEE4F125A3AD22E305C8
SHA: A5A75EBF3164874830A1D5992495DE510AB3F74E

Now here's a list of some titles that contain the preferred fw.img (verified mostly by @fejich and @markehmus)
DONKEY KONG JUNGLE BEAT [VBXE01]
Kirby's Epic Yarn [VARE01]
Lost in Shadow [VA8E01]
Mario Strikers Charged [VBFE01]
Mario Super Sluggers [VBHE01]
Pandora's Tower [VAPE01]
PIKMIN 2 [VBTE01]
PIKMIN [VBUE01]
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition [VBDE01]
Resident Evil The Umbrella Chronicles [VBWE01]
Rhythm Heaven Fever [VAKE01]
Sin and Punishment Star Successor [VALE01]
Super Mario Galaxy [VBKJ01]
Super Paper Mario [VBBE01]
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword [VANE01]
Trauma Team [VA6E01]
Wario Land Shake It [VBGE01]
WARIO WARE SMOOTH MOVES [VBVE01]





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1. WiiScrubber
First setup WiiScrubber. Remember it needs the Wii common keys so run MakeKeyBin.exe first and do as it says.
Run it and open you iso. Right-click the UPDATE partition and select "Delete partition". Confirm.
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Now click on the + box to expand the DATA partition, then expand partition.bin.
Right click tmd.bin, select "Extract" and save it.
Do the same with ticket.bin.
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Rename the extracted ticket.bin to rvlt.tik
Rename the extracted tmd.bin to rvlt.tmd

Copy/move both files to the "code" folder of the Wii VC title.

Your iso is now ready and you can close WiiScrubber.


2. nfs2iso2nfs
Move your iso to the "content" folder of the Wii VC. Rename the file to "game.iso".
The content folder should contain only game.iso and the "assets" folder. Delete any nfs files that are still present.

Copy nfs2iso2nfs.exe to the content folder and run it. If everything is in place, it will begin the conversion process.
It should take around 15 minutes. Its console window will close when it's finished.
Once it ends you can delete your iso file and nfs2iso2nfs.exe (and wii_common_key.bin if it exists).
The content folder should contain only the nfs files and the "assets" folder.

Optional: You can enable Classic Controller emulation for playing using only the gamepad.
Open meta.xml (it's in the meta folder) in notepad.
Look for the line
Code:
<drc_use type="unsignedInt" length="4">1</drc_use>

replace it with
Code:
<drc_use type="unsignedInt" length="4">65537</drc_use>
and save the file.
Note that this will only work if the game supports the Classic Controller.
If it doesn't either it won't boot or you won't be able to do anything and only the gamepad's power button will work.
Here's a list of such games: https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/List_of_Wii_games_compatible_with_Classic_Controller


3.NUSpacker
The final part, building the installation files.
NUSpacker requires the Wii U common key. You should find it online and then open the file "encryptKeyWith" with
notepad and paste the key inside (hint: it begins with D7B0)

It's also a command line tool so you'll have to write down the commands, or simply create a new text file,
write the command inside, save it and change the extension from .txt to .bat

I recommend copying the Wii VC folder (that contains the other 3 folders, code, content and meta) to nuspacker's folder.
That will make everything easier.

The command works like this (replace with the names of your own folders)
If you folders have spaces in their names, enclose them in quotation marks, like "Just Dance".
Code:
java -jar nuspacker.jar -in GAME_FOLDER -out INSTALATION_FILES_FOLDER

Wiait until it finishes the process.
Now just copy the folder with the installation data to the "install" folder SD card, run a CFW and install it with WUP Installer GX2!

PS: If you make a nonfunctional game, remember to uninstall it before trying again.
If you install a fiunctional game over a broken installation, it will still appear as broken.
 

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Robertuxo

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you are asking the same question everywhere every day.
Just sell your console and buy a new one which can install HBC on vWii.
If your console has a problem, don't use it. being impatient and asking the same thing every minutes will not make developer work faster and help fix your issue.

get a new console, follow proper softmod guide, and you'll get all homebrew access you want.
I know it's a harsh answer, and you probably won't like it, but if your console seems to be the problem, why keep it? you are trying to find solution and workaround to do things by using unconventional methods.

Sorry... but never in future the developers make this? thanks
 

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To everyone who is having initialization issues with the Nintendont Wi VC forwarder, please try out this new version of Nintendont:
alright, pushed a new version.
-hopefully fixed nintendont startup problems now
-fixed HID controllers being broken in the last few versions (it also works in wii vc now!)
-make wii vc version boot quicker and actually show its wii vc
-started implementing wii vc internal game.iso launch, code is not finished yet and will give you a launch error but its a start
Thanks to all the findings from the tests of @monta990 I think I finally pinned down the reason the loader froze, well if it still does I didnt but I have hope now :P
Download link:
https://github.com/FIX94/Nintendont/blob/master/loader/loader.dol?raw=true
 

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Deadzone settings with the Gamepad?
Or with another controller?
If it's the Gamepad, those are hardcoded, you can't change them as hardcoded controllers do not have controller.ini files.
FIX94 already knows about that issue with Nintendont as a Wii VC, so it's just a matter of letting him work his magic.

Its the Wii U gamepad I'm using and always seems to drift to the left. Most noticeable in Monkey Ball which is very precisely controlled. If its a known issue will wait patiently for a fix. Thanks for your help - saved me messing around with controller.ini files and much googling!
 
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No, the new versions are being distribution by Fix94 himself. Please make sure we are talking about the same thing.

My Wii and vWii still won't run Nintendont with the Loader(9) build from HBC
there wasnt any update anyway... yes we are talking about the same thing
 

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weird thing is that i can launch nintendont latest version through hbc and wiivc with no problem xD i also noticed that if you launch nintendont via wiivc the fw version is 255.255.255 and there is no network initialized, on hbc it has the regular fw version and the network is initialized
you said this then it isnt the new version on github even wii vc discplay version 58.25.32 now
 

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maybe old wiivc title version? because it says version 58.25.32 i think when i load it from hbc but if i load through wiivc it says 255.255.255 i downloaded this wiivc https://gbatemp.net/threads/savegame-manager-gx.210111/page-88#post-7577590
you sure you arent using the version taht has a ful dol inside? becuase a fowarder uses what the dol is in the sd card, if you isntalled nintendont dol on wii vc then it will always be that dol and not read the one on sd card, you need a fowarder like ploggys to isntall to read new version on sdcard all the time not a full version.

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

I got the version linked at the top of this page, on the menu it says "v5.456 (Wii VC)" and gives Firmware version "255.255.255"
on wiivc you are using ploggys fowarder or full channel version?
 

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I have placed Mario Kart Double Dash iso in the files folder of an WiiVC iso.. Booted up the VC got to the game select menu, selected "Boot Inserted GC Disc" and got:

Loading Patched Kernel... -2

Initiating Storage Devices.... Error! -7 Shutting Down :(

I tried booting the VC without the SD card inserted just to be sure and get a "No Fat Device Found" which makes sense but thought it may boot the Disc Iso instead. :P
So I'm confused. One person is saying we have no chance of running GameCube unless it's on sd. This post sounds like people are attempting to inject a full gc image into a vc game. Which one is it lol
 

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you sure you arent using the version taht has a ful dol inside? becuase a fowarder uses what the dol is in the sd card, if you isntalled nintendont dol on wii vc then it will always be that dol and not read the one on sd card, you need a fowarder like ploggys to isntall to read new version on sdcard all the time not a full version.

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------


on wiivc you are using ploggys fowarder or full channel version?
idk i will try move the whole nintendont folder to see if it lauches ...
 

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So I'm confused. One person is saying we have no chance of running GameCube unless it's on sd. This post sounds like people are attempting to inject a full gc image into a vc game. Which one is it lol
There is progress being made regarding injecting the GameCube inside Wii VC :D
 
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you sure you arent using the version taht has a ful dol inside? becuase a fowarder uses what the dol is in the sd card, if you isntalled nintendont dol on wii vc then it will always be that dol and not read the one on sd card, you need a fowarder like ploggys to isntall to read new version on sdcard all the time not a full version.

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------


on wiivc you are using ploggys fowarder or full channel version?

She's right, using WiiVC method via forwarder and Nintendont 5.456 is still showing firmware 255.255.255.
 

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255.255.255 is perfectly normal for wii vc as it technically isnt a valid IOS, if it says something different a previous app probably requested a IOS reload and the wii vc fw.img changed the displayed version to fake that app into thinking the reload actually did something.
 

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