Hacking Comparison of System Menu hacks?

[raptir]

I wasn't really sure what to call the topic. Can anyone link me to a comparison of things like StartPatch and Preloader? What are the pros and cons of each, and what are the other alternatives (those are the only two I know of)? Thanks.

Also, is it possible to completely remove Preloader v.29?

 

[Dialexio]

Preloader can have additional hacks added to it as time passes. StartPatch will require a new version to add other patches. (I doubt others will need to be added, though.)

Preloader also has more brick resistance. You can auto-boot into the Homebrew Channel if you have a banner brick or something. Both let you access the recovery menu easily, though, in case of another type of brick.

The easiest way to remove Preloader is to install a pristine System Menu over it. Grab or create the System Menu WAD, and install via WAD Manager. Remember to install the System Menu's IOS first!

 

[raptir]

Does Waninkoko's installer automatically install the system menu's IOS?

Also, how do you access the recovery menu through Preloader?

 

[FlatFrogger]

Also, how do you access the recovery menu through Preloader?

Hold the reset button on your wii while you turn it on.

 

[Riley]

Does Waninkoko's installer automatically install the system menu's IOS?

Yes. IOS60.

Or you can just install cios rev 10 and then run a nintendo update.

But if you want to install a different system menu ( v3.4 and below ) just use the cios downgrader.

 

[raptir]

Would I be safe with cIOS Rev09 and performing a Nintendo update? Rev10 causes a couple games I want to play to not work on the USBLoader.

 

[Richy Freeway]

Would I be safe with cIOS Rev09 and performing a Nintendo update? Rev10 causes a couple games I want to play to not work on the USBLoader.

Yes. I did this with no issues.