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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)!
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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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Warlord698 said:
i completely forgot

http://gbatemp.net/threads/configurable-usb-loader.147638/

it is one of the stickied threads in the Wii - Backup Loaders sub forum
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Added to first post.
thanks
lucasgc said:
Hi all,
Could I install a cios 223 Hermes using this method? I wanna play rock band with my drums but it isn't being recognizing and I know that if use this cios on wii works fine.
Thanks
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No.
There is no port of this cIOS for vWii and the Wii version will not work. DO NOT INSTALL IT!
Only the d2x cIOS have ports for vWii.
Brandts said:
I just have a question about USB Loader GX. From my Wii I was used to run USB loader GX from a channel. For the version you posted, I always need an SD-card. Is it still possible to install it as a channel or will this brick my WiiU?
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It should be possible, but you have to create a new channel that is compatible with vWii.
For information about doing this and also working vWii forwarders go to this thread.
 
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Themes:
See this topic: Theme's for Configurable USB Loader
And this site: wii.spiffy360.com
HBC icon by matriculated

Game cover images: http://www.wiitdb.com

titles.txt: http://wiitdb.com/titles.txt

Partition Editor: http://gparted.sourceforge.net/ (Useful for creating multiple partitions on SD Cards and USB Thumb drives and creating FAT32 partitions larger than 32GB, but be careful to select the correct disk, so that you don't wipe your other drive)

fat32 format tools: fat32format fat32format GUI

cIOS 222/223 with mload by Hermes:
v4 and v5 cIOS 222 is supported.
Get cios 222 v4 here: http://mods.elotrola...oader_v3.0C.rar
official uloader/cios 222 forum(in spanish)

GUI WBFS managers that supports .wbfs files on a FAT partition:
by pccfatman: Wii Game Manager - A GUI for wbfs_file.exe
by fig2k4: Wii Backup Manager

Links to other sites / forums related to the cfg loader:
nextrl.it (Italian forum, by cambo)
emudesc.net (Spanish forum, by PabloACZ)
elotrolado.net (Spanish forum, by Lendrich)
 
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I need help! I've spent days trying to get this to work. I installed all the right crap to the vWii, and have all my games installed on my hard drive. However, when I tried to launch it, I get booted back to the vWii system menu. What gives?
 
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After I read all the directions carefully, and used the modded d2x-cios-installer included in the ZIP file (and NOT the latest version), I was able to install cIOSs 249-251 on my Virtual Wii.
Great walkthrough, thanks for this!
 
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Hi guys, been lurking here for years, but signed up cuz I seriously need some help. Been using the same HDD on my Wii for years for my backups, no problem. I put HBC on my Wii U, no problem, but I can't get games to run. I figured it was the power supply issue, so I got a powered USB hub, and now the HDD clicking sound is gone. But I still can't load games. USB loader gx freezes on starting, (mounting to usb port 1) and wii flow detects my games, but everytime I pick a game the screen just freezes and stays black. Is it my HDD? I have HDD formatted Fat 32, games in wbfs format.
 
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Thanks for the tips. I set everything up with beta53, but still not working with wiiflow. It recognizes the one game I put on my SD card to test, but same issue as USB, just freeze on black screen. I just have it in wbfs format, in wbfs folder on sd card. It's weird, because before I sent my Wii U in to Nintendo for a repair I was able to boot up into a few games, even though there was HDD clicking sound and the games would eventually freeze up. Now I can't even boot up into any games. What could the problem be, considering it's the same HDD?
 
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159635741 said:
I need help! I've spent days trying to get this to work. I installed all the right crap to the vWii, and have all my games installed on my hard drive. However, when I tried to launch it, I get booted back to the vWii system menu. What gives?
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I am having the same problem, could help?
thank you very much
 
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I'm having trouble playing my backup of WiiFit Plus on vWii. So far I've tried with d2xbeta52-alt and d2xbeta53-alt on bases 56/57/58 in CFGUSBLoader and see only a black screen. Any tips?
 
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Hi for all.

I'm new here, and have some doubts about vwii nand backup and restore.

Today i have one Wii U with wii hack mode working perfectly. WiiFlow and USBLoaderGX works like a charm, but i need to know if possible make the nand and keys backup after the console stay with wii hack, and know about how make the restore in case i need it.

Other thing: I read about the problems in recognize hard drives in wii mode of many people, so i had this problem and, for me, turn on hard drive after the console stay in wii mode fix my problem.

hugs to all!!!
 
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So, I followed the guide but when I loaded wiiflow with 2 games from a usb stick I then hit one of the buttons in the bottom right of that screen. Now I'm stuck on the wiiflow loading splash screen indefinitely. I can't power down the wii normally by holding the power button so I'm wondering if I should pull the power or is that a bad idea?
 

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