Hacking ROM Hack How do you use DRXUtil?

[wicorn29]

I successfully installed v5.5.6 U on my Japanese Wii U and used System Config Tool to install the English pack on the gamepad. I am now interested in using DRXUtil to fully change the region on the gamepad (to avoid the gamepad update boot loop). I can't seem to find out a written guide to use the tool on Mac- let alone windows. If any of you have done this, and can create a brief written guide that would be extremely helpful. I have experience with linux servers, and can navigate my way around a command prompt. Thanks!


(Sorry if this post was noob-ish, I'm new. Correct me if I did something incorrect)

 

[core2lee91]

It’s not a windows or a macOS tool, you run it on the Wii U, due to (I assume) legalities around what this tool actually does (or maybe the code it’s based on?) it doesn’t come as a precompiled release, you have to compile it from source yourself. I’d also recommend setting yourself up a Linux (I used Ubuntu 22.04) VM.

DevKit Pro / wut:
https://devkitpro.org/wiki/Getting_Started
https://github.com/devkitPro/wut

Once that’s installed you can install the Wii U libraries:
pacman -Syu --needed wiiu-dev

Then you need the source code:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/DRXUtil

You will also need to compile the FW patches to do things like change the region and enable the developer menu, you will also need to locate the stock firmware on your systems region (it will be on MLC storage):
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/drc-fw-patches

Post automatically merged: Dec 16, 2024

It’s not a windows or a macOS tool, you run it on the Wii U, due to (I assume) legalities around what this tool actually does (or maybe the code it’s based on?) it doesn’t come as a precompiled release, you have to compile it from source yourself.

DevKit Pro / wut:
https://devkitpro.org/wiki/Getting_Started
https://github.com/devkitPro/wut

Once that’s installed you can install the Wii U libraries:
pacman -Syu --needed wiiu-dev

Then you need the source code:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/DRXUtil

You will also need to compile the FW patches to do things like change the region and enable the developer menu, you will also need to locate the stock firmware on your systems region (it will be on MLC storage):
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/drc-fw-patches

With all that being said, assuming you’re using Aroma and DRC Region Free Plugin… this effort will achieve very little.

 

[ScubaD]

Hi all,

New here having bought a UK 32gb WII U without a Gamepad with the intention of modding it for my nephew's. I now realise my numerous mistakes, but the main being that a Gamepad is required inorder to run the mod.

The easiest but most costly solution seems to be to buy a UK Gamepad. The better value appears to be to buy a refurbished and guaranteed 8gb Japanese Console and Pad. This way I could have have one too!!

Would the info in this thread allow me to mod the Japanese WII U, then use the mod to reprogram the Gamepad to UK spec so it could connect with the UK one and run the mod on that, allowing for both to no longer be dependent on the Gamepad? TIA

Post automatically merged: Jan 11, 2025

core2lee91 if you're are able to DM me it would be most appreciated. As a new member I'm limited to what I can do. TIA

 

[wicorn29]

Hi all,

New here having bought a UK 32gb WII U without a Gamepad with the intention of modding it for my nephew's. I now realise my numerous mistakes, but the main being that a Gamepad is required inorder to run the mod.

The easiest but most costly solution seems to be to buy a UK Gamepad. The better value appears to be to buy a refurbished and guaranteed 8gb Japanese Console and Pad. This way I could have have one too!!

Would the info in this thread allow me to mod the Japanese WII U, then use the mod to reprogram the Gamepad to UK spec so it could connect with the UK one and run the mod on that, allowing for both to no longer be dependent on the Gamepad? TIA

Post automatically merged: Jan 11, 2025

core2lee91 if you're are able to DM me it would be most appreciated. As a new member I'm limited to what I can do. TIA

From what I can see, you need to have a machine running Linux to compile the program. Download DRXUTIL, and compile it, then run it in the Wii U.


If you simply want things in English, download “Wii U System Config Tool”, and change the pad to English. (Just Google it to find the link I can’t provide it here) Now, to change the consoles firmware from Japanese to English, follow the guide to “Region Changing the WII U” on Wii U hacks guide. (again, google it) Keep in mind this is extremely risky and you can brick your console if you don’t follow instructions.

In my case, I need to completely install the US firmware on the gamepad, but I assume all your nephew will do is gaming, and not Wii U homebrew development, correct me if I’m wrong.

(I get that you’re new, so am I, but I strongly advise you to create a new topic.)

 

[ScubaD]

posting to get over 5 - Apologies!!

 

[AuroraRS]

It’s not a windows or a macOS tool, you run it on the Wii U, due to (I assume) legalities around what this tool actually does (or maybe the code it’s based on?) it doesn’t come as a precompiled release, you have to compile it from source yourself. I’d also recommend setting yourself up a Linux (I used Ubuntu 22.04) VM.

Once that’s installed you can install the Wii U libraries:
pacman -Syu --needed wiiu-dev

So I'm having an issue actually compiling DRXUtil, whenever I run make it throws out "fatal error: SDL2_gfxPrimitives.h: No such file or directory." and then it goes into a compilation terminated error. Not sure what I'm doing wrong here I've installed wut, libmocha, and wiiu-sdl2. I've been going back and forth trying to find an answer for a while and I'm just out of ideas frankly. I've tried this in Ubuntu 22.04 and Windows 10 using MSYS2, both give me the same result, so there has to be something I'm doing wrong. I'm just not sure what.

Post automatically merged: Mar 23, 2025

I've tried this in Ubuntu 22.04 and Windows 10 using MSYS2, both give me the same result, so there has to be something I'm doing wrong. I'm just not sure what.

I didn't install wiiu-sdl2_gfx in devkitpro.
It works now.