Hacking Problems with my 900gb usb drive, help.

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

As I was transferring games with Wii Backup Manager and plugging it in into my Wii, I can't play some of the games that I have transferred. And I checked my 900gb again into my laptop and the games that I've transferred were gone and some are invalid and some of it cannot be found. What should I do?, is it because of my usb or is it just the Wii?

 

[DinohScene]

Might have gotten corrupted when you moved it.
Also, 900 GB USB?

Always make sure to safely remove media before disconnecting it and keep backups of data, this makes for easy restoration.

 

[Shadow#1]

As I was transferring games with Wii Backup Manager and plugging it in into my Wii, I can't play some of the games that I have transferred. And I checked my 900gb again into my laptop and the games that I've transferred were gone and some are invalid and some of it cannot be found. What should I do?, is it because of my usb or is it just the Wii?

Thumb drive? USB HDD USB powered or USB HDD wall powered?

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

Thumb drive? USB HDD USB powered or USB HDD wall powered?

A thumb drive, USB HDD.

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

A thumb drive, USB HDD.

 

[thominho]

Be sure to use a Y-cable (https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Delock-Y...keywords=delock+y+kabel&qid=1616405999&sr=8-1) or a USB HDD wall powered (like western digital my book). If you are lucky your disk is corrupted and a format is your only solution. So format your disk and create backups again from your Game Disks. Otherwise, may your USB HDD has bad sectors and may not work properly and need to buy a new one.

EDIT: I never tried Y-cable for USB sticks so I cannot confirm the USB sticks are suitable at all for Wii Gaming Storage. If someone can confirm this that a Y-cable may do the magic here too.

 

[DinohScene]

How much was that 1 TB USB drive?
I've got a feeling you might have bought a fake one.

 

[Shadow#1]

A thumb drive, USB HDD.

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


View attachment 253406

Wii does not play well with thumb drives at all I had a Wii kill one once and that looks like one thoes fakes u get off wish.com heard bad things about them

 

[AkikoKumagara]

A thumb drive, USB HDD.

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


View attachment 253406

A "thumb drive" is not an HDD, because it uses flash storage. It's also highly unlikely that your flash drive is *actually* 900GB. Not only is that a weird capacity (I'm guessing it was sold as 1TB, but 1TB flash drives are uncommon anyway). If that isn't from a reputable brand & dealer, it's almost certain that the capacity is not legitimate.

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

A "thumb drive" is not an HDD, because it uses flash storage. It's also highly unlikely that your flash drive is *actually* 900GB. Not only is that a weird capacity (I'm guessing it was sold as 1TB, but 1TB flash drives are uncommon anyway). If that isn't from a reputable brand & dealer, it's almost certain that the capacity is not legitimate.

maybe I DID buy a legitimately fake one.

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

maybe I DID buy a legitimately fake one.

oh well, I guess imma just buy another USB drive. like KINGSTON.

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

and I thought, that this "900gb USB (or 1TB) "
Was legit, but I guess it was fake.

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

luckily, it was below one dollar.

 

[AkikoKumagara]

luckily, it was below one dollar.

The old quote usually stands "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is".

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

The old quote usually stands "if it's too good to be true, it probably is".

well, R.I.P 1$️️, (p.s I was really eager to buy it)

 

[KokoseiJ]

maybe I DID buy a legitimately fake one.

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


oh well, I guess imma just buy another USB drive. like KINGSTON.

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

and I thought, that this "900gb USB (or 1TB) "
Was legit, but I guess it was fake.

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

luckily, it was below one dollar.

below one dollar? pfffffft

Where did you buy that? wish? Wish is known for selling fake electronics.

It is totally normal to prefer cheaper options. I do too. but, some prices just cannot be achieved technically.

Sandisk USBs are known for being very cheap, if we ignore the durability issues. in here You can get Sandisk Cruzer Blade 16GB for 5 dollars. 5 dollars.. 16GB for 5 bucks but 900GB for less than a dollar? It's too good to be true, in other words It's impossible. You should look for more resonable price range.

Plus, Using cheap off-brand stuffs are usually not recommended, mostly because of their durabilities and stuffs. You never gonna know when they'll die, and it could be a month away from dying. At least use the on-brand ones with somewhat reputable durability.

Lastly, We usually just suggest using HDDs. Mainly because it is usually compatible with Wii, Large size for a cheap price(idk if it's expensive than the USB these days), etc etc. If you have to use USB, we aren't stopping you. but we just recommend HDDs.

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

below one dollar? pfffffft

Where did you buy that? wish?

It is totally normal to prefer cheaper options. I do too. but, some prices just cannot be achieved technically.

Sandisk USBs are known for being very cheap, if we ignore the durability issues. in here You can get Sandisk Cruzer Blade 16GB for 5 dollars. 5 dollars.. 16GB for 5 bucks but 900GB for less than a dollar? It's too good to be true, in other words It's impossible. You should look for more resonable price range.

Plus, Using cheap off-brand stuffs are usually not recommended, mostly because of their durabilities and stuffs. You never gonna know when they'll die, and it could be a month away from dying. At least use the on-brand ones with somewhat reputable durability.

Lastly, We usually just suggest using HDDs. Mainly because it is usually compatible with Wii, Large size for a cheap price(idk if it's expensive than the USB these days), etc etc. If you have to use USB, we aren't stopping you. but we just recommend HDDs.

Yeah, that's why imma buy a KINGSTON USB HDD. And shit I sacrificed my one dollar for that cheap ass shit

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

and now, what should I do with this fake 1tb thumb drive?

 

[KokoseiJ]

Yeah, that's why imma buy a KINGSTON USB HDD. And shit I sacrificed my one dollar for that cheap ass shit

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

and now, what should I do with this fake 1tb thumb drive?

By HDD, We're talking about external hard drives, not just USBs with large size. Kingston doesn't manufacture that stuff, I think you're confusing USB and HDD here.

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

By HDD, We're talking about external hard drives, not just USBs with large size. Kingston doesn't manufacture that stuff, I think you're confusing USB and HDD here.

oh shoot I'm sorry.

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

I didn't noticed that

 

[DinohScene]

And shit I sacrificed my one dollar for that cheap ass shit

You actually gave money to a scammer.
These practices will never stop for as long as people keep giving such people money for the rubbish they try to con you with.

Sucks about the flashdrive but I'd say chuck it away and start spreading the word to people that they shouldn't spend money on techdeals that are to good to be true.

I'd recommend getting a actual external harddrive for it, one you get from a bick and mortar store, not a online shifty bin.

 

[M7L7NK7]

Actually lol'd out loud at the $1 part, amazing

 

[Deleted member 546149]

Oh a wish USB, let this be a lesson not to buy shady USB drives

 

[WiiJustDanceCollector]

You actually gave money to a scammer.
These practices will never stop for as long as people keep giving such people money for the rubbish they try to con you with.

Sucks about the flashdrive but I'd say chuck it away and start spreading the word to people that they shouldn't spend money on techdeals that are to good to be true.

I'd recommend getting a actual external harddrive for it, one you get from a bick and mortar store, not a online shifty bin.

I bought a 32gb

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

I bought a 32gb

from Kingston.

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

Oh a wish USB, let this be a lesson not to buy shady USB drives

I learned my lessons 0_o

 

[Deleted member 546149]

I bought a 32gb

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


from Kingston.

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


I learned my lessons 0_o

Now this thread will remind all future generations that wish is shitty. Unless your buying clothes.