Hacking USB Loader GX

blackb0x · Jul 16, 2023

Citan_KL said:
ok, so a minor thing, and apologies if this is known or doesn't belong here (as i am running off vWii), but my USB Loader GX (3.0 r1281) doesn't display/update my external's free space accurately (Fat 32; y-cable; correct ports; all games running fine).

the Sync to Fat option does not work, however, if i exit to CFG Loader and use its Sync FS command then the free space is corrected and shows the right amount in USB Loader GX... until another title is installed/uninstalled, and free space doesnt update.

It's weird that it's losing sync in the first place, but the code to perform the sync is the same. So the only difference is the FAT library version

Does your storage device only have 1 partition? Have you checked with with something like MiniTool partition wizard, AOMEI partition assistant or GParted for any hidden partitions?

Citan_KL · Jul 16, 2023

blackb0x said:
Does your storage device only have 1 partition? Have you checked with with something like MiniTool partition wizard, AOMEI partition assistant or GParted for any hidden partitions?

it has 2 partitions (250gb/50gb) both FAT32 but the smaller is empty (thought it might be a good idea to have for a few GCN games or EmuNand stuff in the future.. things i havent really delved into yet)

no hidden partitions as far as i can tell, and the loader loads/installs to the correct one.. but a peculiar thing about this hdd & partition is that 1) it used to be wbfs, but later converted using wbfs2fat; and 2) partition was extended using EaseUS Partition Master after conversion, preserving all data already on it.

can this be why? still odd that CFG syncs and GX doesn't.

Namcom · Jul 17, 2023

If I set autoboot in Priiloader to be USB Loader GX (AHBPROT available) it automatically goes into SD card mode and does not recongize my SSD connected to USB 0. I have to go into Hard Drive settings and disable SD Card mode. Is this a bug or is my SSD enclosure maybe too slow (drive is FAT32 and MBR)?

Entering GX through system menu or HBC works fine, reads the SSD as expected.

blackb0x · Jul 17, 2023

Citan_KL said:
can this be why? still odd that CFG syncs and GX doesn't.

Most likely. But I'll see if I can recreate that setup when I've got some free time this week.

Namcom said:
If I set autoboot in Priiloader to be USB Loader GX (AHBPROT available) it automatically goes into SD card mode and does not recongize my SSD connected to USB 0

Follow what I said in this post

Namcom · Jul 17, 2023

blackb0x said:
Follow what I said in this post

Works like a charm! Thanks!

Is there a instruction on this somewhere that I missed? I followed the autoboot instructions on wii.guide,

blackb0x · Jul 17, 2023

Namcom said:
Is there a instruction on this somewhere that I missed? I followed the autoboot instructions on wii.guide,

A note was added to that guide about autobooting USB Loader GX a few days ago

If Priiloader acted like a forwarder channel instead of copying files to the NAND then this wouldn't be a problem.

Namcom · Jul 17, 2023

blackb0x said:
A note was added to that guide about autobooting USB Loader GX a few days ago

Good stuff, thanks!

Remus95000 · Jul 18, 2023

Hello,
Yesterday night, I tried to compile USBLoader from the download page github => wiidev/usbloadergx/releases

2023-07-18 05_47_46-Releases · wiidev_usbloadergx.png

I also installed the latest DevKitPro (msys2 ver 2.10.0). I use Windows 10 to compile the project.

I compiled the code source by using the command "make clean && make" :

I get a compilation error with the file 'utils/sjis.cpp' (see attached log_compilation_errors.txt)
I fixed the problem by adding into the file #include <cstdint>
When the code is compiled, I get a 'boot.dol' but the size does not match with the current release file.
The compiled boot.dol size => 4561Ko, the download release boot.dol file => 4592Ko
When I try to use the compiled file to my Wii from the SD card, an exception occurs after loading page.

It's the first time I try to compile this type of project (WiiBrew). Is it the the latest source files ? did I miss something (compilation option, etc...) ?

blackb0x · Jul 18, 2023

Remus95000 said:
I also installed the latest DevKitPro (msys2 ver 2.10.0). I use Windows 10 to compile the project.

The latest version of devkitPPC won't be able to compile the loader correctly until I push changes to GitHub. And I don't do that until I'm ready to release a new version of the loader.

The file sizes won't match because GCC and some libraries were updated.

If you login to GitHub and fork the project then you could press the green code button and create a codespace. Then you can edit and compile the project via your browser or your own PC with VS Code and the Codespaces extension installed.

Amuro-san · Jul 18, 2023

speaking of USB Loader, the next update will Tintin work? In the current in the first art of the game after the lightning the game crashes and then try to make more NGC PAL games work in progressive as your last update made RE 0, 2 and 3 work in progressive

blackb0x · Jul 18, 2023

Amuro-san said:
speaking of USB Loader, the next update will Tintin work? In the current in the first art of the game after the lightning the game crashes and then try to make more NGC PAL games work in progressive as your last update made RE 0, 2 and 3 work in progressive

It'll be fully playable from start to finish

Remus95000 · Jul 18, 2023

blackb0x said:
The latest version of devkitPPC won't be able to compile the loader correctly until I push changes to GitHub. And I don't do that until I'm ready to release a new version of the loader.

The file sizes won't match because GCC and some libraries were updated.

If you login to GitHub and fork the project then you could press the green code button and create a codespace. Then you can edit and compile the project via your browser or your own PC with VS Code and the Codespaces extension installed.

Thank you for this feedback, your solution works perfectly

. As usual you are the best :bow:

.

blackb0x · Jul 18, 2023

Remus95000 said:
Thank you for this feedback, your solution works perfectly . As usual you are the best .

Editing and compiling homebrew directly from a web browser is pretty neat eh?

I'm guessing you disabled the call to editMetaArguments() in an attempt to fix quick game booting? If yes then I've already fixed that issue for the next release by adding if (Settings.skipSaving) return 0; to the start of the editMetaArguments() function.

Remus95000 · Jul 18, 2023

blackb0x said:
Editing and compiling homebrew directly from a web browser is pretty neat eh?

I'm guessing you disabled the call to editMetaArguments() in an attempt to fix quick game booting? If yes then I've already fixed that issue for the next release by adding if (Settings.skipSaving) return 0; to the start of the editMetaArguments() function.

Indeed, yes it is very greatful to be able to compile without having to install software.
It would be possible to comment out the editMetaArguments() function, but I preferred to modify the content (to avoid adding defects into the code source) [See attached capture]. I have done this modification temporarily to test a single rom loader (while waiting for your next release

).

leejaclane · Jul 19, 2023

Would it be possible to get USB Loader GX to remember what the WiiU Widescreen option is set to, or to add it as an option per game for Wii games? Otherwise on Wii U certain Wii games without 16:9 support are stretched (this is regardless of whether Force 4:3 is used or not), whereas when played without the loader the Wii U would correctly display the game in 4:3 if it lacked support for 16:9.

blackb0x · Jul 19, 2023

Remus95000 said:
I have done this modification temporarily to test a single rom loader (while waiting for your next release ).

I guess that'd work too. But I just skip saving entirely when booting directly into games, since there's no need to update the meta.xml file.

leejaclane said:
Would it be possible to get USB Loader GX to remember what the WiiU Widescreen option is set to, or to add it as an option per game for Wii games? Otherwise on Wii U certain Wii games without 16:9 support are stretched (this is regardless of whether Force 4:3 is used or not), whereas when played without the loader the Wii U would correctly display the game in 4:3 if it lacked support for 16:9.

That's already been added for the next release

XDeltaOne · Jul 20, 2023

blackb0x said:
I guess that'd work too. But I just skip saving entirely when booting directly into games, since there's no need to update the meta.xml file.

That's already been added for the next release

Hi would it be possible for them to customize the menu again with the latest priiloader vwii?
https://github.com/DacoTaco/priiloader/discussions/339

blackb0x · Jul 20, 2023

XDeltaOne said:
Hi would it be possible for them to customize the menu again with the latest priiloader vwii?
https://github.com/DacoTaco/priiloader/discussions/339

I'm not entirely sure what you're asking?

Priiloader 0.10.0 changes the index for system menu assets on vWii and that breaks banners for USB Loader GX. This issue has already been fixed for the next release though, so until I release it you should either avoid using Priiloader or go to the loaders GUI settings and set Game Window Mode to Rotating Disc.

therealedk_ · Jul 21, 2023

It'd be cool if it gets merged, I just updated grammar, spelling, and punctuation for the software and opened a pull request

Edit: Compiled it myself and uploaded it to my Github fork EDKTech/usbloadergx/releases

blackb0x · Jul 21, 2023

therealedk_ said:
It'd be cool if it gets merged, I just updated grammar, spelling, and punctuation for the software and opened a pull request

Edit: Compiled it myself and uploaded it to my Github fork EDKTech/usbloadergx/releases

There's some major issues with your pull request. For example, you've rebranded USB Loader GX into "Wii USB Tool" and you've broken support for every language other than English. Plus some of the extended strings can be problematic for anyone using a 4:3 display.

The original developers weren't native English speakers, so that's where a lot of the spelling and grammar mistakes come from. And I haven't bothered to correct many of the remaining issues because eventually I might change all of the strings and then have AI/people create new translations.

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