Hacking NOOB PARADISE - ask away

[razorback78]

Hi, total wii noob here so please be gentle!

I have a wii that hasn't been turned on in probably about 2 years almost. So I go to play some new-ish games today, and realise I should probably update my wii.

It is currently running 3.3e, and does not have a mod chip. it has homebrew channel on it, I think it's software was updated by installing the zelda hack and some software pack from djtaz (?) a long time ago.

So, I don't know what an ios is, what ios I have, or anything else.

Is there an idiot-proof guide that I can follow that will safely update my machine to be able to do all the latest cool stuff and play the latest games?

I have a read a couple of guides but get massively confused by the end of the first line, and I don't want to brick my wii. I don't have bootmii installed, I know that for sure.

So, can anyone offer any advice, thanks!

yeah the twilight princess hack is really very old. but it served its purpose to me also.

you start with the basics first by updating your homebrew channel to the latest and installing bootmii. follow the guide here: http://sites.google.com/site/completesg/ha...uide/the-basics.

afterwards, you have to update your ios and cios. it is up to you to update your system menu. i do suggest to update you system menu to 4.1 at least. follow the guide here: http://sites.google.com/site/completesg/hacking-guide/trucha.

after hacking your wii time for you to choose a loader for your originals and backups: http://sites.google.com/site/completesg/backup-launchers. to update all of your homebrew apps just use homebrew browser then connect your wii to the internet to get the latest and newest apps. if you don't want to use HBB and want to do it manually, go to wiibrew.org to check on the latest apps for your HBC.

@super_baros: you're welcome and have fun.

 

[canmore]

Cool, thanks razorback

I've been reading more, is the stuff you mentioned basically covered by this guide here:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=171901
?

What I'm asking is, even though my wii has some softmod on it, and I have no idea what, is it cool to follow this guide instead of doing it with a virgin wii?

Thanks again!

 

[tj_cool]

Cool, thanks razorback

I've been reading more, is the stuff you mentioned basically covered by this guide here:
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=171901
?

What I'm asking is, even though my wii has some softmod on it, and I have no idea what, is it cool to follow this guide instead of doing it with a virgin wii?

Thanks again!

Yes, that guide is a part of the other one, so you can use that one too

You don't need to revirginize it, just start the guide

 

[canmore]

awesome, tanks razorback and tj cool!

 

[razorback78]

awesome, tanks razorback and tj cool!

no don't thank me. just thank tj_cool and the rest of the guys who made that splendid complete softmod guide. i am just here to spread the good news.

btw that link is the link to xzxero and definitely part of the link that i have shared with you. xzxero like tj_cool are the author of those tuts.

 

[tj_cool]

awesome, tanks razorback and tj cool!

no don't thank me. just thank tj_cool and the rest of the guys who made that splendid complete softmod guide. i am just here to spread the good news.

Then you get thanks from me for promoting the guide

 

[razorback78]

awesome, tanks razorback and tj cool!

no don't thank me. just thank tj_cool and the rest of the guys who made that splendid complete softmod guide. i am just here to spread the good news.

Then you get thanks from me for promoting the guide

the guide is so dependable and complete that all answers and explanations regarding wii hacking are almost there already. it is just a matter of reading and understanding. this is why i am sharing your guide for those who need help.

btw, you are welcome cool dude.

 

[tj_cool]

the guide is so dependable and complete that all answers and explanations regarding wii hacking are almost there already. it is just a matter of reading and understanding. this is why i am sharing your guide for those who need help.

btw, you are welcome cool dude.

Thats why its named Complete

We are still expanding it further (like we now finally have a korean guide), so suggest anything you want

 

[alpo845]

Hi I installed cios 15 bc I wanted to play Mario, but now no games work with neogamma. Is there any way to fix this or go back down to 14? thanks in advance.

 

[canmore]

Hi again guys

I'm stuck - following the complete guide, I followed the instructions, but when I exited the bannerbomb program (I had installed hbc, dvdx, bootmii as ios, bootmii as boot2), I got a black screen with white writing, some kind of error. I googled it and it seemed to be nothing to worry out, so I powered off, then powered on. Bootmii started, but neither of my wiimotes would work (blue lights would flash, then nothing). I tried to re-sync them with the red button but nothing. I hit reset on the wii, and it went straight to the hbc with the 'load wad manager 1.5' on it. The wiimotes also seemed synced at this time! So I loaded the wad manager, and the instructions say in the guide to use IOS36 (the first option, before I am supposed to go through the list to install all the wads), but this number doesn't appear in the list.

This is what is listed:
4
9
11
12
13
15
17
20
21
30
31
33
34
35
37
249
254

I am usin a pal wii, a couple of years old at least.

Any advice on what to do? Thanks!

 

[Sc4rFac3d]

Getting a black Wii in a matter of minutes, gonna read up on everything and apply whatever I can to softmod it.

Questions that I can't seem to find so quickly:

1. Black Wii hackable? I've seen proof of British black Wiis but also European?
All Wii's are hackable Black Wii's are the same as White ones.
2. Softmodding, what can I do in terms of the following?

- Play burned games (compatibility list somewhere?)
near 100% compatible http://wiki.gbatemp.net:8080/wiki/index.ph...kup_Launcher_v3
edit: almost forgot, most black ones have a new drive that doesn't play Burned discs

- Play USB games from HDD (compatibility list somewhere?)
Most games will need certain fixes (like 002fix) http://wiki.gbatemp.net:8080/wiki/index.ph...e_Compatibility
- Same two above but for GC games
Only from Disc http://wiki.gbatemp.net:8080/wiki/index.ph...patibility_List
- Homebrew?
Same as for White Wii (but do not downgrade)

Thanks, a link to a topic explaining all this in one time is also good (way too many noob topics)

Thank you very much my southern neighbor!

Too bad about the GC stuff, guess we'll need to wait for some further developments!

 

[tj_cool]

Hi I installed cios 15 bc I wanted to play Mario, but now no games work with neogamma. Is there any way to fix this or go back down to 14? thanks in advance.
Install r14 and it will overwrite r15
r15 is only meant for USB loaders btw.

QUOTE(canmore @ Nov 21 2009, 04:41 PM) Hi again guys

I'm stuck - following the complete guide, I followed the instructions, but when I exited the bannerbomb program (I had installed hbc, dvdx, bootmii as ios, bootmii as boot2), I got a black screen with white writing, some kind of error. I googled it and it seemed to be nothing to worry out, so I powered off, then powered on. Bootmii started, but neither of my wiimotes would work (blue lights would flash, then nothing). I tried to re-sync them with the red button but nothing. I hit reset on the wii, and it went straight to the hbc with the 'load wad manager 1.5' on it. The wiimotes also seemed synced at this time! So I loaded the wad manager, and the instructions say in the guide to use IOS36 (the first option, before I am supposed to go through the list to install all the wads), but this number doesn't appear in the list.

This is what is listed:

...

I am usin a pal wii, a couple of years old at least.

Any advice on what to do? Thanks!

Use 249 instead

And the wiimote not syncing is normal (thats always the case in the bootmii menu). You can only use a GC controller or the buttons on the Wii.

 

[canmore]

one again thanks very much tj_cool, you're a total genius!

I'm going to take a break now and carry on installing everything tomorrow (got the "update to 4.2" section done completely now).

While I'm already embarassing myself with my noobiness, where do I read to find out how to use all these tools, like bootmii to make my wii brick-proof, etc?

Thanks (and sorry!)

 

[jgfidelis]

Hello guys, I'm trying to run New Super Mario, but I think I have to update my IOS 53 with truch bug...

I tried to use DOP-IOS MOD, but as I entered the aplication it asked which IOS I wanted to use and I don't wanna risk my Wii.

I have:

Wii 4.1
cIOS249 r14
HBC v1.0.6
NeoGamma r8b12

Do I really need to update my IOS???

Which IOS I choose in the first screen of DOP-IOS MOD?

Thanks again.

 

[tj_cool]

one again thanks very much tj_cool, you're a total genius!

I'm going to take a break now and carry on installing everything tomorrow (got the "update to 4.2" section done completely now).

While I'm already embarassing myself with my noobiness, where do I read to find out how to use all these tools, like bootmii to make my wii brick-proof, etc?

Thanks (and sorry!)

some of them are in my guide (which you saw before) under How-to-use
But if you have any problems running an app, just ask

 

[boof222]

Hello guys, I'm trying to run New Super Mario, but I think I have to update my IOS 53 with truch bug...

I tried to use DOP-IOS MOD, but as I entered the aplication it asked which IOS I wanted to use and I don't wanna risk my Wii.

I have:

Wii 4.1
cIOS249 r14
HBC v1.0.6
NeoGamma r8b12

Do I really need to update my IOS???

Which IOS I choose in the first screen of DOP-IOS MOD?

Thanks again.

choose 249
and then download IOS 53
there isnt really a risk of brick at all

 

[IOwnAndPwnU]

In case I need to update my Wii to 4.2U, I just want to know how. Currently, I have a Wii Key 2 mod chip installed, and the Homebrew Channel along with Preloader v0.29. Also, right now, I'm on 4.0U. So how would I update to either 4.1 or 4.2?

Thanks

i suggest you just update to 4.1U: http://sites.google.com/site/completesg/hacking-guide/trucha
if you really 4.2U which adds nothing but blocking homebrew then this: http://sites.google.com/site/completesg/other-stuff/virgin

Is 4.2U required for any games?
And that link you gave me recommends updating to 4.2

it is because your question is "so how would i update to either 4.1 or 4.2?" right? maybe if your question is "do i need to update my wii to run newer games?" then the answer is NO. you can stay at 3.2 and run newer games. just update your 249, 222, 223 and use the loaders necessary. if you insist on using the disc and you are at lower system menu you can use neogamma so that games could run off 249. if you want the disc channel then use preloader to force loading games to 249. if you do not want any of these then update all your ios using dop ios mod without changing your current system menu so that newer ios are available for newer games. correct me if i am wrong 3.2 users because haven't use 4.0 lower version for a certain period of time.

THANKS

 

[razorback78]

THANKS

you are welcome. if there are still problems always willing to help out.

 

[jgfidelis]

To boof222:

Thanks!

To everyone:

I think I did everything right, but New Super Mario isn't working.

Already burned 3 DVDs, do you know a way to make this game work with SoftModded Wiis?

My infos again:

Wii 4.1U
HBC 1.0.6
IOS53 trucha signed
cIOS249 r14
NeoGamma r8b12

Thanks again.

UPDATE

Managed to get it working with the PPF-Patch

Thanks.

 

[spawn844]

i need a link to the cisocorp uninstaller
it says to email him and get the link for it i did
but his link does not work
please give me it