Wii won't read HDD disk

[syvyys]

Im completely new to this because this is my brother's wii that hasn't been used for a few years, so I dont know anything about IOS, loaders etc, here's a syscheck I did:

SysCheck ME v2.5.0 por blackb0x, JoostinOnline, Double_A, R2-D2199 y Nano
...ejecutado en IOS58 (rev 6176).

Region: PAL
Menu de Sistema 4.3E (v514)

Fecha de la unidad: 07.09.2006
Canal Homebrew 1.1.0 ejecutandose en IOS58

ID de consola: 4548****
Tipo de consola: Wii
Pais del Canal Tienda: Spain (105)
Boot2 v4
110 titulos encontrados.
Se encontraron 48 IOS en esta consola. 9 de ellos son stubs.

IOS4 (rev 65280): Stub
IOS9 (rev 1034): Sin Parches
IOS10 (rev 768): Stub
IOS11 (rev 256): Stub
IOS12 (rev 526): Sin Parches
IOS13 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS14 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS15 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS16 (rev 512): Stub
IOS17 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS20 (rev 256): Stub
IOS21 (rev 1039): Sin Parches
IOS22 (rev 1294): Sin Parches
IOS28 (rev 1807): Sin Parches
IOS30 (rev 2816): Stub
IOS31 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS33 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS34 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS35 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS36 (rev 3608): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND
IOS37 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS38 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS40 (rev 3072): Stub
IOS41 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS43 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS45 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS46 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS48 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS50 (rev 5120): Sin Parches
IOS51 (rev 4864): Stub
IOS52 (rev 5888): Stub
IOS53 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS55 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS56 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS57 (rev 5919): Sin Parches
IOS58 (rev 6176): USB 2.0
IOS60 (rev 6400): Sin Parches
IOS61 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS70 (rev 6912): Sin Parches
IOS80 (rev 6944): Bug Trucha
IOS202[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS222[38] (rev 65535, Info: Hermes-v55.1): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS223[37] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS224[57] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS225[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS249[56] (rev 21006, Info: d2x-v6): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS250[57] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v6): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS254 (rev 65281): BootMii
BC v6
MIOS v10
Reporte generado el 12/06/2023.

The HDD is in FAT32 format, I used Wii Backup Manager to add some games to test. I also dont know if the HDD is supposed to have anything else besides the games

The HDD is connected to the usb port that is closer to the edge of the Wii

This exact HDD has worked and loaded games in the past

 

[SylverReZ]

Have you followed https://wii.guide 's cIOS tutorial?

 

[jeannotte]

Good morning,

update your syscheck report, (some CIOS, IOS are not up to date) using Modmii ==>
https://gbatemp.net/threads/best-wa...i-for-windows-official-support-thread.207126/

drag and drop your syscheck report into Modmii, it will tell you what should be installed

at the same time, install Priiloader for more security ==>

https://wii.guide/priiloader.html

 

[SylverReZ]

Good morning,

update your syscheck report, (some CIOS, IOS are not up to date) using Modmii ==>
https://gbatemp.net/threads/best-wa...i-for-windows-official-support-thread.207126/

drag and drop your syscheck report into Modmii, it will tell you what should be installed

at the same time, install Priiloader for more security ==>

https://wii.guide/priiloader.html

That was a quick response. Yeah, definitely install Priiloader for additional brick protection. If your console supports BootMii on boot2, then do that too.

 

[syvyys]

Good morning,

update your syscheck report, (some CIOS, IOS are not up to date) using Modmii ==>


drag and drop your syscheck report into Modmii, it will tell you what should be installed

at the same time, install Priiloader for more security ==>

I just updated 16 of them and it still doesnt work, I checked sysreport with Modmii after updating all ios/cios and they are now 100% updated so I dont know what's causing the issue

Post automatically merged: Jun 12, 2023

Have you followed 's cIOS tutorial?

I didnt homebrew it so I dont know

 

[JaapDaniels]

I just updated 16 of them and it still doesnt work, I checked sysreport with Modmii after updating all ios/cios and they are now 100% updated so I dont know what's causing the issue

Post automatically merged: Jun 12, 2023

I didnt homebrew it so I dont know

• What USB port do you use, since only one of the 2 on the wii work?
• What HDD do you use, since SSD is known not working as is pendrive, you really need a hard disk drive.
• Do you use an external powered HDD? (for the wii has a low power usb port)
• Are you using fat32 or WBFS filesystem on the HDD? (for NTFS and a lot of other filesystems are problematic)
• Do you boot you application from an SD-card? (for sometimes using a all-in-one drive will make it hard to diagnose.
• Have you tried to remove USB-loader and freshly install the latest version?
• Have you installed nintendont? (it's the best practice for triforce and gamecube games).
• (C)ios250 is the most important one, it should be D2x v10 or higher.
• How did you install the Ciosses? for only installing them using ios36 should set the priveledges correct (or use https://gbatemp.net/download/ios236-installer.32100/ to install ios236 and use that one to do all your system and wad installations.

 

[jeannotte]

I just updated 16 of them and it still doesnt work, I checked sysreport with Modmii after updating all ios/cios and they are now 100% updated so I dont know what's causing the issue

see here for more details about your problems (read everything and you will see your problems), I know a lot of reading , but it's worth it ==>

https://gbatemp.net/threads/usb-loader-gx-troubleshooting-guide.617564/

 

[syvyys]

• What USB port do you use, since only one of the 2 on the wii work?
• What HDD do you use, since SSD is known not working as is pendrive, you really need a hard disk drive.
• Do you use an external powered HDD? (for the wii has a low power usb port)
• Are you using fat32 or WBFS filesystem on the HDD? (for NTFS and a lot of other filesystems are problematic)
• Do you boot you application from an SD-card? (for sometimes using a all-in-one drive will make it hard to diagnose.
• Have you tried to remove USB-loader and freshly install the latest version?
• Have you installed nintendont? (it's the best practice for triforce and gamecube games)

The one closer to the edge
500GB LG HXD7 HXD7U50GL
no but this one has loaded games before
FAT32
Yes
I just downloaded other loaders like USB Loader GX and they dont work
I didnt but this HDD used to work with neogamma and uloader

 

[jeannotte]

The one closer to the edge
500GB LG HXD7 HXD7U50GL
no but this one has loaded games before
FAT32
Yes
I just downloaded other loaders like USB Loader GX and they dont work
I didnt but this HDD used to work with neogamma and uloader

post a NEW syscheck report, for control

 

[syvyys]

post a NEW syscheck report, for control

SysCheck ME v2.5.0 por blackb0x, JoostinOnline, Double_A, R2-D2199 y Nano
...ejecutado en IOS58 (rev 6176).

Region: PAL
Menu de Sistema 4.3E (v514)
Priiloader instalado
Fecha de la unidad: 07.09.2006
Canal Homebrew 1.1.2 ejecutandose en IOS58

ID de consola: 4548****
Tipo de consola: Wii
Pais del Canal Tienda: Spain (105)
Boot2 v4
116 titulos encontrados.
Se encontraron 51 IOS en esta consola. 4 de ellos son stubs.

IOS4 (rev 65280): Stub
IOS9 (rev 1034): Sin Parches
IOS10 (rev 768): Stub
IOS11[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS12 (rev 526): Sin Parches
IOS13 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS14 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS15 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS16 (rev 512): Stub
IOS17 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS20[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS21 (rev 1039): Sin Parches
IOS22 (rev 1294): Sin Parches
IOS28 (rev 1807): Sin Parches
IOS30[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS31 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS33 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS34 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS35 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS36 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS37 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS38 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS40[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS41 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS43 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS45 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS46 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS48 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS50[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS51 (rev 4864): Stub
IOS52[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS53 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS55 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS56 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS57 (rev 5919): Sin Parches
IOS58 (rev 6176): USB 2.0
IOS60 (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS61 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS62 (rev 6430): Sin Parches
IOS70[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS80[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS202[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS222[38] (rev 65535, Info: Hermes-v55.1): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS223[37] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS224[57] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS225[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS248[38] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND
IOS249[56] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS250[57] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS251[58] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS254 (rev 65281): BootMii
BC v6
MIOS v10
Reporte generado el 12/06/2023.

 

[JaapDaniels]

SysCheck ME v2.5.0 por blackb0x, JoostinOnline, Double_A, R2-D2199 y Nano
...ejecutado en IOS58 (rev 6176).

Region: PAL
Menu de Sistema 4.3E (v514)
Priiloader instalado
Fecha de la unidad: 07.09.2006
Canal Homebrew 1.1.2 ejecutandose en IOS58

ID de consola: 4548****
Tipo de consola: Wii
Pais del Canal Tienda: Spain (105)
Boot2 v4
116 titulos encontrados.
Se encontraron 51 IOS en esta consola. 4 de ellos son stubs.

IOS4 (rev 65280): Stub
IOS9 (rev 1034): Sin Parches
IOS10 (rev 768): Stub
IOS11[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS12 (rev 526): Sin Parches
IOS13 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS14 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS15 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS16 (rev 512): Stub
IOS17 (rev 1032): Sin Parches
IOS20[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS21 (rev 1039): Sin Parches
IOS22 (rev 1294): Sin Parches
IOS28 (rev 1807): Sin Parches
IOS30[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS31 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS33 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS34 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS35 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS36 (rev 3608): Sin Parches
IOS37 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS38 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS40[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS41 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS43 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS45 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS46 (rev 3607): Sin Parches
IOS48 (rev 4124): Sin Parches
IOS50[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS51 (rev 4864): Stub
IOS52[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS53 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS55 (rev 5663): Sin Parches
IOS56 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS57 (rev 5919): Sin Parches
IOS58 (rev 6176): USB 2.0
IOS60 (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS61 (rev 5662): Sin Parches
IOS62 (rev 6430): Sin Parches
IOS70[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS80[60] (rev 65535, Info: ModMii-IOS60-v6174): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS202[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS222[38] (rev 65535, Info: Hermes-v55.1): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS223[37] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS224[57] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS225[60] (rev 65535, Info: hermes-v5.1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND
IOS248[38] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, ES Identify, Acceso NAND
IOS249[56] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS250[57] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS251[58] (rev 65535, Info: d2x-v11beta1): Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND, USB 2.0
IOS254 (rev 65281): BootMii
BC v6
MIOS v10
Reporte generado el 12/06/2023.

Looks great! these (C)IOS, BC, MIOS and system menu are fine.
one thing is neogamma and uloader was pre system menu 4.0 and so was the support dropped.
Since neogamma and uloader we're used i can tell you've got an early model wii with backup loading option from the discdrive (that was what only worked with neogamma).
Used to work is great, but adding a game can corrupt the drive, most probably you're using WBFS filesystem.
this is cool but got limits for:

• When it'has low free space, there are random read failures and noone ever found a solution except converting it to fat32.
• When there is one corrupt game on the HDD it does corrupt the whole reading of the filesystem.

So please remove added games since last working day.
and check: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-convert-from-wbfs-to-fat32-or-ntfs.292391/

https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases

 

[syvyys]

Looks great! these (C)IOS, BC, MIOS and system menu are fine.
one thing is neogamma and uloader was pre system menu 4.0 and so was the support dropped.
Since neogamma and uloader we're used i can tell you've got an early model wii with backup loading option from the discdrive (that was what only worked with neogamma).
Used to work is great, but adding a game can corrupt the drive, most probably you're using WBFS filesystem.
this is cool but got limits for:

• When it'has low free space, there are random read failures and noone ever found a solution except converting it to fat32.
• When there is one corrupt game on the HDD it does corrupt the whole reading of the filesystem.

So please remove added games since last working day.
and check: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-convert-from-wbfs-to-fat32-or-ntfs.292391/

https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases

I already formatted the disk to set the format to FAT32

At this point is it a good idea to completely reset my wii and then homebrew it myself?

 

[jeannotte]

At this point is it a good idea to completely reset my wii and then homebrew it myself?

No, it won't do anything.

read this guide carefully, you will find your problem ==>

https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-wont-read-hdd-disk.634458/#post-10182865

test with these three loaders ==> wiiflow or Configurable usb loader , or USB loader GX.

WIIFLOW ==>
https://github.com/Fledge68/WiiFlow_Lite/releases

configurable usb loader ==>
https://wiidatabase.de/downloads/usb-und-disk-loader/configurable-usb-loader-mod/#:~:text=Der Configurable USB-Loader ist,schnelle und schicke Oberfläche auszeichnet.
usb loader gx ==>
https://github.com/wiidev/usbloadergx/releases

 

[slaphappygamer]

Configurable usb loader is my favorite. I’ve been using it for over ten years.

Wiiflow looks nice, but it didn’t work as well for me. I forget what the issue was, but I tried once, then a few years later. I think it wouldn’t read my sd card, or the wbps format. Finally gave up and continued on with Configurable USBLoader.

It is reliable, but not very pretty.

 

[syvyys]

No, it won't do anything.

read this guide carefully, you will find your problem ==>

https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-wont-read-hdd-disk.634458/#post-10182865

test with these three loaders ==> wiiflow or Configurable usb loader , or USB loader GX.

WIIFLOW ==>
https://github.com/Fledge68/WiiFlow_Lite/releases

configurable usb loader ==>
https://wiidatabase.de/downloads/usb-und-disk-loader/configurable-usb-loader-mod/#:~:text=Der Configurable USB-Loader ist,schnelle und schicke Oberfläche auszeichnet.
usb loader gx ==>
https://github.com/wiidev/usbloadergx/releases

I tried everything, all 3 loaders, formatted to fat32 with guiformat (allocation unit size 65k), using mbr, only 1 partition

 

[jeannotte]

I tried everything, all 3 loaders, formatted to fat32 with guiformat (allocation unit size 65k), using mbr, only 1 partition

test another USB medium (USB key or another external hard drive) ,to realize the fait accompli

FAT32 external hard drive with a 32 kB cluster.

 

[JaapDaniels]

I tried everything, all 3 loaders, formatted to fat32 with guiformat (allocation unit size 65k), using mbr, only 1 partition

Hmm, that sounds wierd fat32 should work fine, if the games are in the correct folder (no mixing gamecube and wii roms)... Wierd for your drive used to work great with the wii, all ciosses are correct.
If the CIOSes are up to date (only above 200 need patching).
Below 200 should just be latest edition IOS.
IOS58 needs to be latest original version.
CIOSses need being installed using an IOS with: Bug Trucha, Acceso NAND (first one for fake signature, and second one for writing to the nand location).

Everything seems to identify working correct.

Since each wii has unique unwritable blocks formatting a wii and reinstalling it from scratch might turn it in to a paperweight.

If all above is checked correct (and it seems to be):
It's a long shot, but it could mean a leaking cap inside the wii or your hdd.

 

[morning_glory]

I also dont know if the HDD is supposed to have anything else besides the games

"Games" folder wasn't created ??

Oops - Didn't see the "Correct folder" statement. Sorry

 

[zebragreen]

Since nobody mentioned it,

External hard drives that aren't externally powered most often require a Y-Cable which you plug into both ports on the Wii.

Mine can sometimes work but then not, and it's because the Wii doesn't provide enough electricity to power an external hard drive if it's not externally powered. Would explain why it once worked.

 

[morning_glory]

USB3 = 5400 rpm. USB2 = 7400 RPM (in general)
Pending on the hdd specs, using through wii's usb (USB2) may cause problems.