Hacking Best Way to Mod Any Wii: ModMii for Windows: Official Support Thread

[Magsor]

Not the right place to be posting this, but waninkoko's twitter says rev 21 should be released Christmas eve! Woohoo!

Good Stuff will be getting a new version of modmii for Christmas eve

Any insides on the improvement hes made on it? I know that you know because you were on punemu testing team and someone been using rev21 on that team...

 

[XFlak]

I haven't been beta testing rev21, afaik its just supposed to deliver what rev 20 had promised, which was triiforce support. But who knows, maybe wanin has some surprises up his sleeve.

And re a ModMii update for rev21, assuming the cIOS is stable, you can count on ModMii supporting it, but its very unlikely to be in a ModMii update this year, lol.

edit:

@LauMPeace Hola!

about 5 hours ago via web

Today... we all won! #sindegate #leysinde
about 6 hours ago via webQUOTE(Waninkoko via twitter, aka. hackinblack)

Sorry guys, I have been busy today. cIOSX rev21 will be released this thursday. No more delays!
about 6 hours ago via web

 

[WiiUBricker]

Can you please provide a link to the tweet from Waninkoko regarding the release of cIOS rev21?
The latest tweet from him at this time is

@RancidoPS3ita Thank you! 6:51 AM Dec 19th

at least for me.

 

[JDea]

@JDea,
Are you using an SDHC card? Someone else had the same problem, it should be reloading to IOS236, but for some reason its not. In your SD:\apps\priiloader folder, is there a boot.dol and a boot1.dol?

Priiloader allows u to block updates and many other useful system menu hacks. It also is a form of brick protection, it protects from all kinds of bricks excluding those affecting the system menu or the system menu IOS. It is not required to run games, but it will assist u in running original discs from the disc channel without having to perform any updates found on the disc.

I checked my sdcard and it has both boot.dol and boot1.dol

I'm not sure whats wrong but It doesn't like prii loader

It'll be awesome to play real wii discs if prii loader was able to install

 

[hoosier_d]

show me the guide ModMii built for you plz

Not sure if this is what you mean..........copied this from a text file that was generated and later added to my sd card:

Your unique list of wads to install are as follows:

* IOS11v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS20v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS30v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS50v14889(IOS50v4889[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS60v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP])
* IOS70v16687(IOS70v6687[FS-ES-NP])
* cIOS202[57]-v5
* cIOS223[37-38]-v4
* cIOS222[38]-v5
* cIOS224[57]-v5
* cIOS250[57]-v20
* cIOS249[56]-v20
* RVL-cmios-v4_WiiGator_GCBL_v0.2
* IOS9-64-v1034
* IOS12-64-v526
* IOS13-64-v1032
* IOS14-64-v1032
* IOS15-64-v1032
* IOS17-64-v1032
* IOS21-64-v1039
* IOS22-64-v1294
* IOS28-64-v1807
* IOS31-64-v3608
* IOS33-64-v3608
* IOS34-64-v3608
* IOS35-64-v3608
* IOS36-64-v3608
* IOS37-64-v5663
* IOS38-64-v4124
* IOS41-64-v3607
* IOS43-64-v3607
* IOS45-64-v3607
* IOS46-64-v3607
* IOS48-64-v4124
* IOS53-64-v5663
* IOS55-64-v5663
* IOS56-64-v5662
* IOS57-64-v5919
* IOS58-64-v6176
* IOS61-64-v5662
* USBLoader(s)-ahbprot58-SD-USB-v3-IDCL
This is a forwarder channel that will load the first file it finds from the following list:
SD:/apps/usbloader/boot.dol
USB:/apps/usbloader/boot.dol
SD:/apps/usb-loader/boot.dol
USB:/apps/usb-loader/boot.dol
SD:/apps/usbloader_cfg/boot.dol
USB:/apps/usbloader_cfg/boot.dol
SD:/apps/WiiFlow/boot.dol
USB:/apps/WiiFlow/boot.dol
SD:/apps/usbloader_gx/boot.dol
USB:/apps/usbloader_gx/boot.dol
Note: IOS58 is required and it can launch files off an SD Card, a FAT32 Hard Drive
and/or an NTFS Hard Drive. It also supports meta.xml arguments and is able to
launch apps with direct hardware access.
You should always have at least one forwarder channel installed on your Wii,
that way, in the event of accidental update, you will be able to rehack your Wii without relying on a disc based exploit


There was obviously a great deal more, but I think this is what you want??

 

[XFlak]

@JDea, did u install IOS236?

@hoosier_d, actually what would be more helpful is the parameters at the top of the guide, then I know exactly what u are trying to accomplish. Or u could follow the error reporting procedure from the first post. But re-reading your first post, it sounds as if u expect the Wii to mod itself once u put the sd card in... u need to follow the guide, starting from the beginning, and finishing at the end. FYI, all your cIOSs are in that list of wads to install, and it's safe to install them

 

[youngw]

Trying to use this program and am getting an error. Failed to initialize application when I attempt to download files.
What am I doing wrong?

 

[youngw]

Exact error msg is " The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135). Click ok to terminate the application.
When I click OK it just keeps giving error messages of the same sort.

 

[XFlak]

does the error window say "nusd" in the title bar?

Sounds like you're having issues using wiininja's cmd line nus downloader. Try (re)installing .NET Framework 3.5 and trying again. Other potential causes of the problem could be that u r behind a proxy server (disable it in internet explorer), or your anti-virus/firewall is preventing ModMii from doing its job.

 

[daymond]

Hey Fellas
Thanks for the great program. I think i ve managed to install my softmod but i ve usb loader problems. gx loader doesnt see my hdd's no matter what format. wiiflow and cfg finds them only if they are ntfs formated and don't recognize iso files,it only see only .wfbs files. Also some games lag while playing from hdd. I did use the usb tutorial from modmii program as it told me. It doesnt matter much it only see wfbs games but some lag especially in puzzle quest when scroling the map or going to menus.
Also this is the first time i use and mod a wii. So if i could do it anyone can great little program with great tutorial.
Thanks again.

 

[person66]

I dont know if this is just me, but if I use the wizard in modmii 4.4.4, and say
no my wii is not a virgin>4.2>U>4.2>None>Y>N>Y>N>Y>Y>N>N
then Y, the settings are correct:

Spoiler: These were the settings, which were right

Are these settings correct?



ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Wii is already modified
ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Current firmware is 4.2U
ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Desired firmware is 4.2U


ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Download recommended cIOSs and cMIOS
ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Download IOS236 Installer and Simple IOS Patcher
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂwith IOS36v3351 for installing a patched IOS236
ÂÂÂÂÂÂ* Download Priiloader



ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ S = Save Wizard Settings For Future Use

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Y = Yes
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ N = No / Main Menu

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ B = Back
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ M = Main Menu

And then download it, it doesn't download the IOS236 Installer or the "Simple IOS Patcher with IOS36v3351 for installing a patched IOS236"
So, am I doing something wrong, or is it ModMii?

EDIT: Sorry, forgot the guide

Spoiler: ModMii Guide

ModMii 4.4.4 Custom Guide
Generated on 22/12/2010 - 12:04:13.27
Check for updates at tinyurl.com/ModMiiNow


This Guide was generated using the following parameters:

ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ * Wii is already modified
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ * Current firmware is 4.2U
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ * Desired firmware is 4.2U


ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ * Download Priiloader
ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ * Update active IOSs



This software is not for sale. If you paid for this software or a "bundle" you have been scammed.

THIS PACKAGE COMES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, NEITHER STATED NOR IMPLIED.
NO ONE BUT YOURSELF IS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THIS MAY CAUSE TO YOUR NINTENDO WII CONSOLE!
USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!



IMPORTANT NOTES:

*This guide does NOT require a Wifi connection on your Wii.
*An SD card formatted to FAT(32) required (Best results are with non-SDHC cards, SDHC will only work on 4.0 or above).
*If you get errors during any of the steps reformat your SD card as FAT or FAT32
*Turn off WiiConnect24 and take out all gamecube memory cards/controllers when modding the Wii (unless instructed otherwise).
*If your Wii ever freezes, hold the power button on the Wii for 5 seconds to power it off then try again.
*Don’t ever accept a new Nintendo update without first googling to see if it’s safe. The last update (to 4.3) was released in late June 2010 and is NOT safe to accept. If you accept an official Nintendo update after modding the Wii, you may lose some or all of your modifications.
*Never uninstall a system menu or IOS
*Do not install untested wads/themes without Bootmii or Priiloader installed.
*This custom guide is great start, but Wii modding is always evolving. Check for updates online, and remember, google is your friend.
*If you have questions, a more detailed guide can be found here: http://www.completesoftmodguide.tk




1) INSTALL PRIILOADER
ÂÂ ==================

Launch "Priiloader 236" via the Homebrew Channel

After the Priiloader Installer loads, press + to install it.

You may get an error for "loader.ini" and/or "password.txt" simply ignore these.

After successfully installing Priiloader, access it by powering off the Wii,
then powering it back on while holding reset until you see the Priiloader menu.

You should install some system menu hacks now (by going to System Menu hacks option).

RECOMMENDED HACKS: Block Disc Updates, Block Online Updates, Replace Health Screen, Auto-Press A at Health Screen, Region-Free Everything, remove no copy save file protection, and Move Disc Channel.

The priiloader menu is white by default, you can change it to black in the Priiloader settings if you prefer.

One of the special functions of Priiloader is that it can autoboot any app/file instead of the system menu. Some apps (like crazyIntro) can't be used without it.
For details on how to do so, visit http://www.completesoftmodguide.tk/system-hacks/priiloader




2) INSTALL WADS
ÂÂ ============

Load Multi-Manager Mod (MMM) via the HomeBrew Channel.
If IOS236 is not already loaded, select "Load another IOS", then select IOS236 

Note: If this step fails with error -ret 2011 or other, you may need to retry patching IOS236. If the Wii was previously softmodded, you can try loading cIOS250 (or others like 202,222,223,224,236,249)

In Multi-Manager Mod's main menu, go down to select "WAD Manager".

Install the following WADs from the WAD folder (this list of WADs is unique to how you answered the Wizard's questions).

Be careful not to install any additional wads that may have been previously saved in this folder (they may be safe, but I cannot say for sure).

Hold + for 2 seconds to select all the WADs in the folder. Then Press A twice to install them all.
If any files fail to install properly, they will remain marked for installation, so just retry installing those files.


ÂÂÂÂ Your unique list of wads to install are as follows:

ÂÂÂÂ * IOS70v16687(IOS70v6687[FS-ES-NP])
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS202[57]-v5
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS223[37-38]-v4
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS222[38]-v5
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS224[57]-v5
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS250[57]-v20
ÂÂÂÂ * cIOS249[56]-v20
ÂÂÂÂ * RVL-cmios-v4_WiiGator_GCBL_v0.2
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS9-64-v1034
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS12-64-v526
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS13-64-v1032
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS14-64-v1032
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS15-64-v1032
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS17-64-v1032
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS21-64-v1039
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS22-64-v1294
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS28-64-v1807
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS31-64-v3608
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS33-64-v3608
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS34-64-v3608
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS35-64-v3608
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS36-64-v3608
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS37-64-v5663
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS38-64-v4124
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS41-64-v3607
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS43-64-v3607
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS45-64-v3607
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS46-64-v3607
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS48-64-v4124
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS53-64-v5663
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS55-64-v5663
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS56-64-v5662
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS57-64-v5919
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS58-64-v6176
ÂÂÂÂ * IOS61-64-v5662




3) AFTER MODDING
ÂÂ =============

After you are done modding your Wii, you can optionally delete any unnecesarry files
by using ModMii's "File Cleanup" Feature. 

At this point you're practically done.
Now you should be downloading the latest homebrew applications and setting them up on
your SD Card (or FAT32 USB Hard Drive) so they can be launched via the HBC.

For playing your backups off a USB hard drive, run the USB-Loader Setup feature from ModMii's Main Menu

For downloading applications, you should:
* Check out ModMii's batch download pages as it has many popular apps available for download.
* Download Homebrew Browser via ModMii to get many popular apps, but this is an online only Wii application (http://www.completesoftmodguide.tk/how-to-use/hbb)
* For those without internet on their Wii, check out this list of Homebrew applications (wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_all_homebrew).
Another great resource is webrewwii.blogspot.com

After getting whatever apps you want, you should get a boot.dol file and possibly a icon.png and meta.xml.
For HBC to read your SD/USB correctly, your card must be structured SD:/apps/application name/boot.dol
If you have a *.dol not named boot.dol, rename it boot.dol, otherwise it will not be recognized by the HBC.
(optional: the icon.png and meta.xml should be saved in the same place as the boot.dol)



4) SUPPORT XFLAK
ÂÂ =============

IF MODMII WORKED FOR YOU, PLEASE VOTE IN FAVOUR OF THE PROGRAM HERE (tinyurl.com/ModMiiNow)

DONATIONS CAN OPTIONALLY BE MADE VIA PAYPAL TO [email protected]

CHECK OUT MY TOP CHANNELS HERE (tinyurl.com/topchannels)

CHECK OUT MY CRAZY INTRO VIDEOS HERE (tinyurl.com/crazyintro)

 

[welsh_gje]

Good Evening,

Sorry to bother you with this but today my 4.4.3 version updated itself to 4.4.4 and has now stopped working. I'm not sure if this is a bug but I thought I'd report it here.

I'm setting it up to download 4.3E to 4.1E downgrades with all channels and trying to save to C:\

The program runs though fine but then on the screen that says "Generating guide, please wait, your downloads will begin shortly."

There it stops. There it has been for the past 30 mins.

If an experienced member could offer some advice that would be cool.

Best wishes and thanks

GJE

 

[XFlak]

@person66, good catch, I just fixed the bug

@welsh_gje, I just tried it using the settings u said, and it worked fine. It should not take longer than 10-30 seconds to build the guide. Try it again. If it fails again, tell me exactly what you entered on every ModMii page

 

[lostwiiinspace]

@lostwiiinspace,
download that cIOS from download page 2, start up MMM's wad manager (load IOS236 first), then install the new cIOS. Coding a usb-loader is not my area of expertise... u have A LOT of learning to do, and considering you're still learning how to install a cIOS... I'd say ur probably in over your head, but don't let me discourage u.

thx im not discouraged

Also xflak where is the download page 2? lol im such a noobie

 

[daymond]

Hi again anyone know how can my usb loaders recognize my hdd with .iso files. They only recognize .wbfs files.
Thanks

 

[OrGoN3]

I take it ModMii hasn't been updated yet to include CIOSX rev21. Any idea on what bases you will use for 249 and 250?

 

[person66]

Hi again anyone know how can my usb loaders recognize my hdd with .iso files. They only recognize .wbfs files.
Thanks

you are putting them in the same folder you put the .wbfs files in? (should be a folder called "wbfs" on the root of the drive). Are they named the same way the .wbfs files were?(using the Game ID)
What loader are you using?

 

[XFlak]

@lostwiiinspace,
its x-mas eve, so I'll let that silly question slide

... from ModMii's main menu, enter "2" to see download page 2 (or "1" for download page 1, etc.)

@OrGoN3,
I haven't played around too much yet with rev21. I'm going to have to wait until the community comes to a general consensus before changing ModMii's recommended cIOSs. In the meantime, I can try to make rev21 cIOSs available for download from one of the download pages (it just won't be recommended until later when the cIOS has proven itself)

 

[wichoxp]

Hi XFlak!

Is there a way to add more than 4 pages on the main Wii System Menu

?... could it be possible using some ModMii hack?

See ya!

 

[OrGoN3]

@XFlak

Thanks for the info. I've been using ModMii for a little while now, with great success. Definitely makes life easier. I'll be playing around with rev21. Hopefully the loaders get updated with base 58, so we get some real usb2 support. Thanks again mate.