Simple guide to install d2x cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys
Last update: April 29th 2016
Still a valid hacking procedure as of September 2016.
(see Changelog at the bottom of the post)​

What does it do?:
This guide shows you how to install cIOS into vWii (aka the Wii-mode of Wii U) and backup vWiis keys and NAND.
cIOS is needed to use backuplaunchers like Wiiflow and USB-Loader GX.
This does not enable any hacks in Wii U-mode!

Note: You already need to have Homebrew Channel installed on vWii to use this guide (use one of these exploits)!
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Lets go:
Download the following package:
www.mediafire.com/?n2zl8v5kn288j9d
(Mirror at the bottom of the post)
All files are up-to-date (as of april 29th 2016)!
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive!
Don´t mix with other d2x-installer versions, meta.xml files etc.
Don´t worry, everything is up-to-date and the latest and greatest version.

It contains:
- Dump Mii NAND v1.2
- d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii
- d2x-v10-beta52-vWii
- FIX94s d2x cIOS Installer 2.2 mod

First we make a backup of your vWii NAND and keys:

1.) Extract the contents of vWii_cIOS_apps_20131218.zip to the root folder of your SD card.
Note: Make sure that you don´t have any original Wii system files (like wads) on your SD Card!
d2x installer could accidentally use them for installation and brick your vWii!
Also make sure that you have at least 528MB of free space on the SD Card for the NAND dump.

3.) Launch Dump Mii NAND from the Homebrew Channel.

4.) The NAND and keys dumping will start automatically (the NAND dump will be stored in sd:/nand.bin, the keys in sd:/keys.bin).
Note: DON´t use this dump on an original Wii!

5.) When finished (depends on the speed of your SD Card), the Wii U will reboot.

5a.) (Optional, but recommended step.)
Dump your IOS one-by-one to wad files for possible semi-brick fix (for more info read this thread):
I.) Download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from here.
II.) Copy the files to your SD card sd:/apps/YetAnotherBlueDumpMod and launch the app from the Homebrew Channel.
II.) Go to System Titles and dump each IOS individually to a wad.
When prompted to fakesign the ticket or TMD, say No to both.

It's a tedious process, but it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

If you don't have CLEAN (non fakesigned) IOS, you won't be able to fix semi-bricked vWii.
You can't create non fakesigned wads from a NAND dump or from using ShowMiiWads. You NEED to use YetAnotherBlueDumpMod.


Now we install d2x cIOS:

6.) Launch d2x cIOS installer from the Homebrew Channel.

7.) Choose which d2x cIOS version you want to install, beta52 or beta53-alt.
If you don´t plan to use EmuNAND, i recommend beta53-alt.
Note: For info about the differences between beta52 & beta53-alt click here.

8.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <56>
Select cIOS slot : <249>

9.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

10.) Press A to continue.

11.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <57>
Select cIOS slot : <250>

12.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

13.) Press A to continue.

14.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <58>
Select cIOS slot : <251>

15.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

16.) Press B to Exit.

17.) Launch newest Wiiflow or USB-Loader GX or CFG USB Loader MOD from the Homebrew Channel.
Note: To copy game images from PC to your external HDD with the correct folder structure, use Wii Backup Manager.
To fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel, see FAQ & Troubleshooting section.

18.) Read the FAQ & Troubleshooting section carefully!

19.) Happy gaming!

FAQ & Troubleshooting:
- there is currently no Bootmii for vWii, so we use Dump Mii NAND.
- there is no Hermes cIOS 222/223 for vWii (don´t install the Wii version!).
- connect your HDD to the upper back USB-Port.
- you need a Y-USB-Cable for some 2.5" HDDs to properly work (even when they worked on the original Wii), because the Wii U USB-ports have a lower power supply.
- if HDD gets detected but no games load or HDD "clicks" you need a Y-USB-Cable
- to prevent the HDD format message on bootup, use U-Stealth.
- some HDDs don´t work with cIOS 249(base 56), so change the cIOS to 250(base 57) or 251(base 58) in your USB-Loader.
- to fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel use JoostinOnlines HBC Forwarder or tueidjs aspect ratio fixer (tueidjs fixer doesn't require installing a wad to the console, it's a homebrew to launch from Homebrew Channel before launching other homebrew).
- to (un)install wads i recommend YAWMM_EN 0.5e (english Version) or YAWMM DE 0.5e (german version).
- if you want to start installed wads like VC/Wiiware from SD card, you need to patch IOS80 (system menu), use this thread for guidance.
Note: This is dangerous! If you f*** up IOS80, you will get a brick!
Only use the patch if you know what you are doing!

- don´t install Priiloader, it will brick your vWii!
- don´t install original Wii Channel Forwarder, they will freeze on startup! Use the ones from this thread. (For WiiFlow you can use the official Channel Installer)

Many tools/installers/wads etc. that worked on the original Wii will brick vWii!
So be very cautious on what you install!

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Changelog:

Spoiler

29. April 2016: Added download mirror as attachment.
22. December 2015: Some minor formating tweaks.
08. November 2015: Additional note under the downloadlink.
01. May 2015: Added note to the downloadlink.
19. February 2015: Added optional step 5a.) (thanks Cyan and JoostinOnline).
18. July 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX, Wiiflow and CFG-USB-Loader MOD links.
27. April 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1219 (thx Cyan)
21. January 2014: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.2.1.
18. December 2013: Merged d2x beta52 & beta53-alt into one installer (thx Cyan) and updated guide accordingly.
17. December 2013: Replaced xyzzy and FS-Toolbox with Dump Mii NAND v1.2 (thx Maxternal). Replaced d2x beta52 with beta53-alt. Added tools to fix 4:3 aspect ratio bug (thx Cyan).
02. October 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1218.
20. September 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to v4.2.
30. August 2013: Added link to IOS80 (system menu) patch thread.
23. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1217 and CFG USB-Loader MOD link to r65.
13. August 2013: Added link to HDD format message workaround (thx jayjay123)
04. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader links, added Wii Backup Manager link.
24. June 2013: Added CFG USB Loader MOD v70r61t2 link (thx Warlord698).
10. June 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.3.
01. June 2013: Added YAWMM_EN (english version) to FAQ & Troubleshooting (thx JoostinOnline and Fix94).
28. April 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.2 and USB-Loader GX link to r1213.
08. January 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1208.
04. January 2013: Fixed a typo, that could prevent the installer from detecting beta52 (thx yafaiz). Added link to WiiFlow Channel Installer v1.1.
02. January 2013: Added new version of FS-Toolbox (0.4d) and a link to YAWMM DE 0.5e (thx to Excelsiior for both).
01. January 2013: Wiiflow 4.1 link added.
31. December 2012: Removed d2x beta53-alt from the package, because ciosmaps.xml mixup causes errors. Added link to forwarder thread.
29. December 2012: Added new version of xyzzy (1.2.2 (unofficial), thx DarkMatterCore) and d2x beta53-alt to the package.
19. December 2012: Initial version.

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[SummonerL]

I've been having an issue trying to get USB Loader GX to recognize my drive. I have a 1TB WD My Passport external with a 100gb wbfs partition that is set to a primary partition. When I plug my external to either back usb port on my wii u, my external shows a blinking light. However, no matter what I try, I can't get USB Loader GX to even detect my drive. It will give me an error message telling me it was unable to detect a usb drive. If I have my drive plugged in when I turn my Wii U on, it doesn't even give me a formatting message. Am I doing something wrong on my external? I've been trying to figure this out all day but I just can't seem to find an answer.

 

[[Truth]]

You need a y-cable.

 

[d.d.d.]

Shouldn't this thread be in the sticky threads?

 

[GorTesK]

this thread is linked in this sticky: http://gbatemp.net/threads/hacking-the-wiiu-a-simple-progress-guide.338900/

 

[laudern]

I just followed the guide and everything went fine. But when I go to use the YAWMM I get the message

HW_AHBPROT is disabled
Do you want to load another IOS always? Yes/no

what do I do?

 

[d.d.d.]

this thread is linked in this sticky: http://gbatemp.net/threads/hacking-the-wiiu-a-simple-progress-guide.338900/

Inside yeah, but on the main page might be good to help avoid people messing up their system.

 

[[Truth]]

Hi i followed your guide but im lost at step 21 and 22

"21.) Launch Wiiflow 4.1.3 or USB Loader GX r1213 or CFG USB Loader MOD v70r61t2 from your Homebrew Channel.

22.) Happy gaming!"

I am unable to find a guide how to run my backup images. Absolutely no guide

I have tried to put images directly onto the NTFS formatted external HDD or USB drive but Wiiflow does not find any games(the other 2 links are broken). Where should i put the game images? What kind of images should they be? Any specific setting i need to use? I am completely lost and digging menus for more than 1 hour now and im close to packing and selling my wii u

Some (all?) USB-Loaders need the games in specific folders with the correct gameID.
You can use Wii Backup Manager for this.
It will automatically sort the isos and create proper folders.

P.S.: The links work.
Here is a mirror for USB-Loader GX:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/5vfc6o3pkv92omu

 

[TimKatheteStadle]

Very helpful, I am absolutely new to this stuff.

 

[lucasgc]

Can I install DLC's on vWii mode? If it is possible, how can i make it? To be more specific, I wanna install DLC's for Just Dance 4 and whatever I find later. Thanks in advance.

 

[jayjay123]

Now we install d2x cIOS:

11.) Launch d2x cIOS installer from the Homebrew Channel.

12.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta52-vWii> (Alternative: beta53-alt)
Select cIOS base : <56>
Select cIOS slot : <249>

I don't get the option of d2x-v10-beta53-alt - I only get the beta52-vWii. Not an issue for me, just a small point

 

[Cyan]

you need to replace beta52 files by beta53 files on your SD card if you want beta53.
To have both of them at the same time in the installer, you would need to edit the d2x map.xml (nobody did it yet, it would help hacking guides)

 

[jayjay123]

Thanks - understand. That explains why I had Beta53 and no 52 previously... I think I downloaded from another site.

Shouldn't this thread be in the sticky threads?

I agree, this is a great thread!

 

[moltonasty]

can anyone explain this to me? I got a new external hdd, and finally got my games working on wii u off the hdd, didn't use it for a few days, and now every game i try to load goes to a black screen! i literally changed no settings or did any system updates, so i'm pretty confused. any ideas?

 

[luisnrkl]

Can I install DLC's on vWii mode? If it is possible, how can i make it? To be more specific, I wanna install DLC's for Just Dance 4 and whatever I find later. Thanks in advance.

I'm also interested in this. Does anyone know if it works?

Thanks

 

[ShadowzI]

I'm also interested in this. Does anyone know if it works?

Thanks

=,= Not going to say much about this but I wiil post 2 things that might help.

1. There is no way to get DLC's to the actual wiiU. Any DLC patch or exploit works only on the vwii console.
2. DLC are usually installed through a wad manager. I recommend YAWMM or wii mod lite 1.3 (vwii version).

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you should not doing anything more until you read up a bit more on WAD files.

 

[luisnrkl]

It had already been answered in another thread and i didn´t remember to come to this one change my post.

The wads for the dlc's of Just Dance work just like in the regular Wii. I used MMM v13.4 that works in the vWii.

 

[Drakey]

I have a problem with a 50hz widescreen tv: http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4015/4496417957_1da3379095_z.jpg (something bigger like that but you get the picture)

The problem is that HBC and USB Loader both work but I can't see anything. Keep getting a green/black screen but audio works for me. I used HackMii INstaller 1.2 which had a fix for 50hz but it didn't work. No visual and had to install HBC on a 60hz tv. Which is not mine..

A solution?

 

[tomharrison]

hi
i've got a problem
i was tryin' to instal HBC , using "Bannerbomb" exploit with a 16gb SD card "Fat32"

my firmware is : 3.0.1 U

i do exactly as the manual said , and when i insert the SD Card , nothing will happen and i just get a " ? " (Question MarK) in one of my channels .

what's my fault ? or problem .

thanks

 

[uyjulian]

hii've got a problemi was tryin' to instal HBC , using "Bannerbomb" exploit with a 16gb SD card "Fat32"

my firmware is : 3.0.1 U

i do exactly as the manual said , and when i insert the SD Card , nothing will happen and i just get a " ? " (Question MarK) in one of my channels .

what's my fault ? or problem .

thanks

Banner Bomb doesn't work. You need to use an compatible exploit!

 

[tomharrison]

Banner Bomb doesn't work. You need to use an compatible exploit!

thanks for response .

like what ?
there's noway i can do this without a physically game ?