Hacking USB Loader GX

[r1vver]

Sure, if you don't know how to use git just send me the modified language file

Who can know in advance by what rules a particular repository lives.
For example, you don't have an "Issues" tab there at all (although it is, but for some reason it is hidden). So it turns out that all bug reports are accepted only in this topic of this forum.
Therefore, I clarify.

 

[blackb0x]

Who can know in advance by what rules a particular repository lives.
For example, you don't have an "Issues" tab there at all (although it is, but for some reason it is hidden). So it turns out that all bug reports are accepted only in this topic of this forum.
Therefore, I clarify.

If you fork the project you could edit the file directly on GitHub. Then once you're done it'll ask you if you want to send me a pull request. Or if you send me a private message with the updated language file then I'll upload it when I release the update.

 

[V800]

I've just updated my wii now and usb loader gx is closing down every time after the loading screen. Anyone else have experienced this? I try to do it with/without an usb flash attached and with/without enabling arguments in meta.xml.
My cios are the ones recommended by Blackb0x.

 

[Sypherone]

@V800 this issue is already mentioned a bit earlyer in the thread. And blackb0x is already working on a fix.

 

[ScrumpyDaniel]

The loader does have a built in way to do that, but that data can be lost when certain changes are made. So you'd be better off editing wiitdb.xml with any custom titles IMO.


If you're scared of messing something up then don't bother updating. As long as your USB devices is fast enough you most likely wouldn't notice a difference anyway.

Here's a cIOS guide. You'd just use my installer and where they've got 56 you'd use 57 and where they've got 57 you'd use 56.

So I went through with the update and everything works fine! Thanks for your fantastic work to the Wii & Wii U modding scene and continued work! Happy new year!

 

[V800]

@V800 this issue is already mentioned a bit earlyer in the thread. And blackb0x is already working on a fix.

Thanks for the reply. I'll wait then.

 

[Ouaz]

I've just tried going back to rev 1272 of USB Loader GX and it works fine. The only setting I changed on 1280 was the video width to framebuffer, but changing that back to Auto didn't help the game to work properly either. Going back to 1280 again without changing any settings causes the game to crash when you enter one of the rooms and requires a hard reboot of the Wii.

Hi, I confirm the bug with Mario Galaxy and rev 1280.

Wii PAL 4.3E
UsbLoaderGx rev 1280
Mario Galaxy PAL Retail Disc
Settings: 480p Pixel Fix Patch, Deflicker Filter OFF (Safe), Video Width: Framebuffer.

Entering any rooms (the first on the left for example) crashes the game (black screen) and freezes the console (hard reboot by unplugging the power outlet).
Going back to rev1272 with same settings, and the game does not crash, everything works well.

I think @cobhc nailed that the problem is maybe caused by the Deflicker Filter OFF on rev 1280 (not by the Video Width : Framebuffer).

Too bad, as this new framebuffer option is really a great addition.

 

[cobhc]

Hi, I confirm the bug with Mario Galaxy and rev 1280.

Wii PAL 4.3E
UsbLoaderGx rev 1280
Mario Galaxy PAL Retail Disc
Settings: 480p Pixel Fix Patch, Deflicker Filter OFF (Safe), Video Width: Framebuffer.

Entering any rooms (the first on the left for example) crashes the game (black screen) and freezes the console (hard reboot by unplugging the power outlet).
Going back to rev1272 with same settings, and the game does not crash, everything works well.

I think @cobhc nailed that the problem is maybe caused by the Deflicker Filter OFF on rev 1280 (not by the Video Width : Framebuffer).

Too bad, as this new framebuffer option is really a great addition.

@blackb0x fixed this in a test build he sent me, he also fixed Mario Kart Wii online being affected by the Framebuffer setting.

One thing I did wonder is if the Framebuffer option could be implemented in USB Loader GX itself and also into Priiloader (since the 480p fix is already in Priiloader) so it's the same through the whole chain. That would be amazing as the extra clarity you get from this is amazing.

 

[Ouaz]

@blackb0x fixed this in a test build he sent me, he also fixed Mario Kart Wii online being affected by the Framebuffer setting.

One thing I did wonder is if the Framebuffer option could be implemented in USB Loader GX itself and also into Priiloader (since the 480p fix is already in Priiloader) so it's the same through the whole chain. That would be amazing as the extra clarity you get from this is amazing.

Wow, great news, I'll wait for the new release then.

I agree, the extra clarity is a game changer for me, as 16/9 image is now "almost" as crisp as in 4/3.

 

[V800]

For those who are using the new release without problems. Can anyone confirm if Just Dance mods work on wii? I've tried myself in the previous release and the program couldn't even mount the usb drive. They show in cfg loader and wiiflow, though (sadly, an error 001 shows when they are started).

 

[blackb0x]

For those who are using the new release without problems. Can anyone confirm if Just Dance mods work on wii? I've tried myself in the previous release and the program couldn't even mount the usb drive. They show in cfg loader and wiiflow, though (sadly, an error 001 shows when they are started).

Them Just Dance mods are only compatible with the Hermes cIOS. I believe you've got to use IOS224 and you might also need to adjust the loaders IOS.

Eventually I'll see if I can get the d2x cIOS to work with the mods.

 

[hadi aulia]

For those who are using the new release without problems. Can anyone confirm if Just Dance mods work on wii? I've tried myself in the previous release and the program couldn't even mount the usb drive. They show in cfg loader and wiiflow, though (sadly, an error 001 shows when they are started).

Them Just Dance mods are only compatible with the Hermes cIOS. I believe you've got to use IOS224 and you might also need to adjust the loaders IOS.

Eventually I'll see if I can get the d2x cIOS to work with the mods.

If you get error #001 when load just dance mod

First you need convert it from .wbfs to .ISO format using wii backup manager.

use WiiScrubber with default settings to trim the .ISO file that you previously converted.

After that you have to convert the .ISO file back to .WBFS using Wii Backup Manager again.

I hope it helped the problem

WiiScrubber :
https://static.wiidatabase.de/WiiScrubber.zip
Wii Backup Manager : http://www.wiibackupmanager.co.uk/WiiBackupManager_Build78.html

 

[V800]

If you get error #001 when load just dance mod

First you need convert it from .wbfs to .ISO format using wii backup manager.

use WiiScrubber with default settings to trim the .ISO file that you previously converted.

After that you have to convert the .ISO file back to .WBFS using Wii Backup Manager again.

I hope it helped the problem

WiiScrubber :
https://static.wiidatabase.de/WiiScrubber.zip
Wii Backup Manager : http://www.wiibackupmanager.co.uk/WiiBackupManager_Build78.html

Them mods tend to be way bigger than a regular dvd so I doubt WiiScrubber can shrink them that much. I'll try it, though.

 

[kot7k]

Hi,
I just brought my old wii back to life.
I have priiloader to lanch usb loader GX inmediately after wii boot (FROM USB i don't have SD) so i dont even go to system menu.
One thing i noticed is that usb loader gx can load channels from wii, but when i wanted to use homebrew channel it loads but it doesn't show any apps from the usb. It's like if i load homebrew channel from usb loader gx it doesnt have the right access to usb because when i load it from standard system menu it can access usb without problems (it's fat32 formated usb).
Tried to mess with ios settings but i could't figure how to make it work. I know i can just get out to system menu and launch homebrew channel to make it wor but it would be better if i wouldn't have to do that. Is there any way to make it work from usb loader gx?

 

[Sypherone]

usb loader gx can load channels from wii, but when i wanted to use homebrew channel it loads but it doesn't show any apps from the usb.

yes it's possible.
Place the /apps/ folder on your USB root, for example : /apps/usbloader_gx/boot.dol
Then in the homebrew channel press 1 (or 2) on your Wiimote to display the settings and choose to display the /apps/ folder from SD or USB.

When you launch a homebrew, it's then that homebrew which determine if it's compatible with SD or USB, not the place where you launch it from.

//EDIT: By standard the Homebrew Launcher only loads apps from SD

 

[kot7k]

Thank you for your answer but i think i tried that already and i couldn't choose usb from the 2 menu in homebrew channel if i started it from usb loader gx. I can't try again until monday but i will see again then.

 

[blackb0x]

One thing i noticed is that usb loader gx can load channels from wii, but when i wanted to use homebrew channel it loads but it doesn't show any apps from the usb.

I assume you've pressed 1 and set the HBC to the USB device?

You might be experiencing the bug that I've already fixed in r1280. Although I'd recommend waiting for r1281 as I'll be releasing it very soon.

 

[Sypherone]

@blackbox As i dont have a solution, maybe you have an idea. This guys are using a external drive on USB Loader GX which will not initialisize when USB Loader GX starts. Only if they plug it in while the Loader is waiting with the 20sec timer. Just disabled the "Mount USB at launch" in ULGX settings doesnt help.
usbloadergx-not-working-on-startup-but-does-if-hard-drive-reconnected

 

[blackb0x]

I've just released r1281

More info @ https://gbatemp.net/posts/8856063

As I said before, this update is compatible with other cIOS configurations, but I'd recommend updating your cIOS as per my guide so that unnecessary IOS reloads will be avoided. That is unless you're currently using d2x-alt, since I'm not going to provide updates for the alt branch.

You can update your cIOS by downloading the d2x cIOS installer for your system from my post or by using ModMii.


@Sypherone It's probably just a HDD compatibility issue, but I'll post to his thread.

 

[zigoraty]

I've just released r1281

More info @ https://gbatemp.net/posts/8856063

As I said before, this update is compatible with other cIOS configurations, but I'd recommend updating your cIOS as per my guide so that unnecessary IOS reloads will be avoided. That is unless you're currently using d2x-alt, since I'm not going to provide updates for the alt branch.

You can update your cIOS by downloading the d2x cIOS installer for your system from my post or by using ModMii.


@Sypherone It's probably just a HDD compatibility issue, but I'll post to his thread.

Could you give me a brief explanation about unnecessary IOS reloads ?

I have d2x-v10-beta52, installed on the vwii as follows, 56 - 249, 57 - 250, 58 - 251. Since I installed it a long time ago, this week when I had problems with the usb loader gx 1280, I thought it could be something related to IOS and Cios, so I reinstalled the d2x-v10-beta52 with the same bases and slots as before, I would like to know if there is any problem. Excuse my question, I'm a layman about this.