Hacking Homebrew Channel beta 9 update available.

[WiiShizzza]

Just 1 minute ago the Homebrewchannel got an update...
What about it?

The Homebrew Channel
Beta 9
Wiibrew.org

2008/10/26

In this archive, you will find the following files:

* README.txt This file
* boot.dol Main channel installer
* wiiload/ USBGecko / TCP loader client
* win32/wiiload.exe Precompiled binary for Windows
* lin32/wiiload Precompiled binary for Linux (x86)
* osx/wiiload Precompiled binary for Mac OS X (Universal)
* wiiload.tgz Source code

SPECIAL NOTES FOR THIS RELEASE OF THE HOMEBREW CHANNEL:

The ELF loading code in The Homebrew Channel has been updated to be consistent
with the ELF Specification. Due to inconsistencies in ELF executables produced
by current versions of DevkitPPC as of this writing, current ELF applications
will not work with this version (this is why we have been recommending the use
of DOL files instead). The next release of DevkitPPC is expected to include a
new executable build process that will produce both valid ELFs and DOLs. If
you have applications in ELF format, please ask the developer to release the
proper DOL executable. If only the ELF is available, you can convert it using
the `powerpc-gekko-objcopy' utility from DevkitPPC. Use it as follows:

powerpc-gekko-objcopy -O binary boot.elf boot.dol

Note that this will only work with the old, incorrect ELF files. In the
future, DevkitPPC will use an `elf2dol' utility to convert new ELF executables
to DOL executables. Newer ELF files will continue to work on older loaders.

Update instructions:

If you have previously installed The Homebrew Channel, you can update it. If
this is the first time you are installing it, see below for Installation
Instructions. The easiest way to update is using the built-in Online Update
functionality. Simply configure the WiFi network settings for your Wii for
proper Internet connectivity, and boot up the channel. If the connection is
established, you'll see an opaque white (not semitransparent) world icon
in the lower right corner, and an update prompt will automatically appear.
Accept it to begin downloading the update. If you cannot or do not want to
connect your Wii to the Internet, simply run the boot.dol file using any
homebrew booting method. For example, you can upload it using wiiload or
you can make a directory inside /apps (for example, /apps/Update) and copy
boot.dol there. Then, simply run it from the previous version of the channel.

Installation instructions:

The suggested way to install the Homebrew Channel is by using Zelda: The
Twilight Pricess with the Twilight Hack, which is available at
http://wiibrew.org/index.php?title=Twilight_Hack. After installing the
Twilight Hack savegame, format an SD card (as FAT16; must be

 

[Arm the Homeless]

I'm waiting for HackMii announcement.

YAY!!!

 

[WiiShizzza]

I just wanted to install the update and then... my wii frezzes.... I'll try again...
if it's not working, I'll get the dol from http://hbc.hackmii.com/

 

[Rock Raiyu]

oh cool, beta 9. Its been a while since there was an update.

 

[knowitall599]

Yeah, so, now we just have to figure out how to install the new cIOS over the update from Nintendo.

 

[..::MaxWell::..]

Does Homebrew Browser work for you guys anymore??? I updated HBC and now HBB wont work...

 

[MikeyTaylorGaming]

is the HBB a .elf file?

if so it states this in the update notes... current ELF applications will not work with this version (this is why we have been recommending the use
of DOL files instead).

 

[ultimatecouchpot]

Beta9 would have been out a few days ago, but then Nintendo came up with the new October 23 update with perfect timing, so we had to make sure the beta9 installer was compatible (read: exploited a new bug nobody knew about until then).

Sounds like people who updated without having a cIOS installed should be completely out of the woods soon.

 

[Minox]

* Installer / updater now works with the October 23 update
* SDHC support
* REALLY fixed the memcard bug
* Installer now picks newest sane IOS, fixes some beta8 regressions
* Added a reload button (for SD card changes)
* Return to system menu skips warning
* Fixed some graphical glitches
* Saner XML load code
* Many fixes to underlying stuff in the newer libogc

 

[JunkieXL69]

So many updates lately I'm getting confused. Is it safe to get the official Oct 23rd firmware update yet?

I have CIOS36_rev5-64-v1042.wad installed.
I have DVDX cIOS_249 installed.
I have the cIOS_249 v6 that was supposed to be installed before Backup Launcher 0.3 was run.
And now I have Homebrew Channel Beta 9 installed.

Am I safe to get the Oct 23rd update?

 

[..::MaxWell::..]

Could someone make a .dol version of the Homebrew Browser???

 

[Rock Raiyu]

* Installer / updater now works with the October 23 update
* SDHC support
* REALLY fixed the memcard bug
* Installer now picks newest sane IOS, fixes some beta8 regressions
* Added a reload button (for SD card changes)
* Return to system menu skips warning
* Fixed some graphical glitches
* Saner XML load code
* Many fixes to underlying stuff in the newer libogc

Wait..SDHC support? What? Are you serious?

 

[MikeyTaylorGaming]

* Installer / updater now works with the October 23 update
* SDHC support
* REALLY fixed the memcard bug
* Installer now picks newest sane IOS, fixes some beta8 regressions
* Added a reload button (for SD card changes)
* Return to system menu skips warning
* Fixed some graphical glitches
* Saner XML load code
* Many fixes to underlying stuff in the newer libogc

Wait..SDHC support? What? Are you serious?

i thought that too, isnt it a hardware thing that determines SDHC or not?

thats the same for DS flashcarts, firmware updates cant make a flashcart read a SDHC card... would be useful for the dump iso to sd card though ha ha

and @maxwell,
i take it you were listening to what i said lol

 

[djtaz]

So many updates lately I'm getting confused. Is it safe to get the official Oct 23rd firmware update yet?

I have CIOS36_rev5-64-v1042.wad installed.
I have DVDX cIOS_249 installed.
I have the cIOS_249 v6 that was supposed to be installed before Backup Launcher 0.3 was run.
And now I have Homebrew Channel Beta 9 installed.

Am I safe to get the Oct 23rd update?

No - your not safe to install the official one - but there is an installer for the update files unoficially thats safe

 

[coolbho3000]

i thought that too, isnt it a hardware thing that determines SDHC or not?

thats the same for DS flashcarts, firmware updates cant make a flashcart read a SDHC card... would be useful for the dump iso to sd card though ha ha

and @maxwell,
i take it you were listening to what i said lol

In the Wii, it's purely software, and I don't even know why Nintendo bothered to limit it. Licensing fees to the SD association maybe?

If you get any SDHC card with 2GB or less space left on it, it will work with the Wii anyway.

 

[teknecal]

Could someone make a .dol version of the Homebrew Browser???

I'm updating the HBB as we speak.

 

[raid168]

i already installed hbc0.8,how to updated?

 

[..::MaxWell::..]

Could someone make a .dol version of the Homebrew Browser???

I'm updating the HBB as we speak.

Thank you in advance, I love your app. Please post soon, it is one of the best and most helpful apps ever!

 

[pairofdimes]

Successfully used the built-in updater from 3.3v2U, thanks.

 

[scuj1]

i already installed hbc0.8,how to updated?

Should update through your wireless, start up HBC and let it connect to the net (icon will flash, and go static once connected) then you should get a prompt to update.