Hacking "FSGetMountSource failed. Please insert a FAT32 formatted sd card"

[jojoharry16]

I tried putting the SD card in the SD card slot in the front, in one of the front USB ports via a card reader, and one of the back USB ports. I've tried 2 different SD cards, and I've tried 2 different tutorials on hacking the Wii U (one of Wii U Hacks Guide and one of How-To Geek), and every time I run the exploit I get a black screen with the error message "FSGetMountSource failed. Please insert a FAT32 formatted sd card"

I can confirm that the SD card has been formatted as FAT32 and has the correct files in the correct places. Any help, even just a gentle push in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[jeannotte]

Hello,

are the files placed correctly on the SD card?

can you test different sd card

Format your SD cards with "guiformat".

 

[godreborn]

might also see if the sd card slot is dirty.

 

[adxmvvz]

I tried putting the SD card in the SD card slot in the front, in one of the front USB ports via a card reader, and one of the back USB ports. I've tried 2 different SD cards, and I've tried 2 different tutorials on hacking the Wii U (one of Wii U Hacks Guide and one of How-To Geek), and every time I run the exploit I get a black screen with the error message "FSGetMountSource failed. Please insert a FAT32 formatted sd card"

I can confirm that the SD card has been formatted as FAT32 and has the correct files in the correct places. Any help, even just a gentle push in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

i have the same issue did you find a fix?

Post automatically merged: Apr 12, 2023

I tried putting the SD card in the SD card slot in the front, in one of the front USB ports via a card reader, and one of the back USB ports. I've tried 2 different SD cards, and I've tried 2 different tutorials on hacking the Wii U (one of Wii U Hacks Guide and one of How-To Geek), and every time I run the exploit I get a black screen with the error message "FSGetMountSource failed. Please insert a FAT32 formatted sd card"

I can confirm that the SD card has been formatted as FAT32 and has the correct files in the correct places. Any help, even just a gentle push in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

you find a fix i have the same problem

 

[V10lator]

you find a fix i have the same problem

All possible issues and solutions have been given:
- Use guiformat to format to FAT32 (32 KB cluster size).
- Double check the files are at the correct place.
- SD card might be bonky, try a different one.
- Contacts might be dirty or oxidized: Clean them (blow into the slow and insert/eject the card around 10 times).

So did you try all of them? Well, then the slot might be physically damaged. Try to look inside for bended or broken pins and check solder points.

//EDIT: Also in case you're using a micro SD: The Adapter might be bonky, try a different one.

 

[adxmvvz]

All possible issues and solutions have been given:
- Use guiformat to format to FAT32 (32 KB cluster size).
- Double check the files are at the correct place.
- SD card might be bonky, try a different one.
- Contacts might be dirty or oxidized: Clean them (blow into the slow and insert/eject the card around 10 times).

So did you try all of them? Well, then the slot might be physically damaged. Try to look inside for bended or broken pins and check solder points.

//EDIT: Also in case you're using a micro SD: The Adapter might be bonky, try a different one.

the Wii U definitely picks up the device as there's even a pop up saying "do you want this device to be formatted so it can be used for this console" I tapped no as it stated if I clicked yes all current files on the USB would be deleted. I have already used guiformat and still has not worked. The USB stick is also brand new.

 

[jeannotte]

The USB stick is also brand new.

do not use a USB key with the wii U console ==> lack of connectivity (mains power) .
prefer an external hard drive with a Y-cable and everything will be fine.

 

[V10lator]

The USB stick

How did you even connect the USB stick to the SD slot of the Wii U? In other words: You do realize that SD and USB are two fundamentally different things on the Wii U?

 

[Murai5656]

I created an account just to reply here.

My Wii U presented the same problem. My SD Card was unlocked when this message appeared, so I just locked it again and everything worked perfectly. I hope you're all able to play normally as well.

 

[Jayden_Vaz]

did you hold b when running the exploit

 

[xeonplatinum]

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

 

[Jayden_Vaz]

I would recommend watching funkyscott47's video on wii u homebrewing and follow the steps there and don't skip ANY steps just in case you did it wrong

 

[Crorry]

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Thanks. It works for me.
I used AeseUS Partition Master Edition 15.5.
Attribs:
Basic
MBR
Cluster 32KB
FAT 32
Active
Primary

Good Luck.
Thanks.

 

[pieve]

i have the same issue did you find a fix?

Post automatically merged: Apr 12, 2023

you find a fix i have the same problem

How do I get off that screen??? Did you find a solution?

Post automatically merged: Nov 19, 2023

i have the same issue did you find a fix?

Post automatically merged: Apr 12, 2023

i have the same issue did you find a fix?

Post automatically merged: Apr 12, 2023

you find a fix i have the same problem

How do I get out of that screen??? Did you find a solution?

 

[a_username_that_is_cool]

How do I get off that screen??? Did you find a solution?

Post automatically merged: Nov 19, 2023

How do I get out of that screen??? Did you find a solution?

unplug your console and plug it back in /hj

Post automatically merged: Nov 19, 2023

I would recommend watching funkyscott47's video on wii u homebrewing and follow the steps there and don't skip ANY steps just in case you did it wrong

No thanks, please use wiiu.hacks.guide

 

[wyse]

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

How do i remove the mbr thing in the sd card cuz i can't access anything now on my sd card

 

[jeannotte]

How do i remove the mbr thing in the sd card cuz i can't access anything now on my sd card

Good morning,

already check if your SD card is not blocked from writing (the little Lock on the side of the SD)?

or try reformatting your SD to FAT32, with "GUIFORMAT" ==>
http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm

 

[V10lator]

i can't access anything now on my sd card

Could you explain this some more? Asking cause according to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...management/change-a-gpt-disk-into-an-mbr-disk the "clean" step removed all partitions, so you have to recreate them (with GUIFormat, like jeanotte told).

 

[mrcou]

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Post automatically merged: Oct 12, 2023

Guys make sure your SD card has a partition table is set to MBR (Master Boot Record) and not GPT (GUID Partition Table) or any other partition table. The Wii U can only read SD cards in the FAT32 format with the MBR partition table. You can convert your SD card to MBR in Windows (any version) by opening command prompt and typing "diskpart", the typing "list disk", then type "select disk (your disk)", then "clean" and then "convert mbr". The SD card will keep the FAT32 format. Hope this helps!

Followed your exact steps and my SD card is now locked and unuseable, cheers mate!