This is a environment to be loaded with the EnvironmentLoader.

It's recommended to coldboot into EnvironmentLoader (and Aroma) via the PayloadLoader. Check the repository out for more information.

What is Aroma?

Read this blogpost for more information

Features

Aroma's tools, modules and plugins are modular, meaning that features can easily be added or removed.

A default Aroma instance comes with the following features:

• Compatibility with the latest firmware (5.5.5/5.5.6).
• Free and persistent entrypoint (including an installer + coldboot option)
• Compatible with existing entrypoints (browser exploit)
• Easy setup and update: Just copy the files to the SD card.
• Built-in support for modules
• Built-in integration of the Wii U Plugin System
• All modules and plugins use a seperate memory heap to improve stability
• Plugins and homebrew applications can be used at the same time.

These basic features can be easily extended by plugin. Common plugins are:
- homebrew_on_menu_plugin: Load homebrew directly from the Wii U Menu instead of using a dedicated homebrew launcher.
- ftpiiu_plugin: Run a FTP server in the background.
- wiiload_plugin: Wiiload support: Launch homebrew/plugin via the network at any time.
- drc_region_free_plugin: Pair game pads from different regions
- region_free_plugin: Launch games from different regions.
- screenhot_plugin: Take screenshots anywhere

Download

A bundle with the latest files can be downloaded here.

Usage

1. Extract the files to the root of your sd card
2. Launch the environment via the EnvironmentLoader. You may need to hold `X` while launching the EnvironmentLoader to force open the menu.

Open the Plugin Configuration Menu using L + Down + SELECT (-) on the GamePad or Pro Controller (or B + Down + Minus (-) for WiiMotes).

 

[Maschell]

Is there a way to preserve the Wii U Menu layout (the order of the icons) for all accounts?

When I change the layout with Aroma disabled it only persists on my main account (which is the first one on the list) but not for the other accounts on the console.

EDIT: homebrew_on_menu seems to be causing the issue, when I removed this plugin the changes for all accounts persisted, but now I'm unable to launch homebrews from the Wii U Menu. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

EDIT 2: As workaround you have to manually copy the Wii U Menu save files from the MLC to the sd:/wiiu/homebrew_on_menu_plugin to keep changes to the layout in sync. (should't this be done automatically for all accounts?)

I not exactly sure how to replicate this?
The first time you launch a account with Aroma, the save file is copied to the sd card. From now on, whenever you launch Aroma, this file will be used. When you don't launch Aroma, the one of the NAND is used. They never sync again, otherwise the placement of the .wuhb/.rpx files would be gone (thats the reason we do this save redirection in first place)

 

[NinStar]

I not exactly sure how to replicate this?
The first time you launch a account with Aroma, the save file is copied to the sd card. From now on, whenever you launch Aroma, this file will be used. When you don't launch Aroma, the one of the NAND is used. They never sync again, otherwise the placement of the .wuhb/.rpx files would be gone (thats the reason we do this save redirection in first place)

If you remove the files from sd:/wiiu/homebrew_on_menu_plugin/save and launch Aroma, when you select the first account on the list it will copy the layout from the NAND as expected (and as you said, it will only do it once), but for all other accounts that are not the first one on the list they never seem copy the layout from the NAND, they all start with the default layout order.

 

[Maschell]

If you remove the files from sd:/wiiu/homebrew_on_menu_plugin/save and launch Aroma, when you select the first account on the list it will copy the layout from the NAND as expected (and as you said, it will only do it once), but for all other accounts that are not the first one on the list they never seem copy the layout from the NAND, they all start with the default layout order.

Thanks for the explaination and reporting.
Can you confirm it's fixed with this build?
https://github.com/wiiu-env/homebre...s/tag/homebrew_on_menu_plugin-20230329-122008

 

[danny19901]

Can you list the compatible emulators for setting the c2w in teconmoons injector, please?

I have been making versions of inject Emulators and Recently had done a overhall on them If inbox me will link you. or find my thread here on GBAtemp.

 

[NinStar]

Thanks for the explaination and reporting.
Can you confirm it's fixed with this build?
https://github.com/wiiu-env/homebre...s/tag/homebrew_on_menu_plugin-20230329-122008

Sorry for the late response. Yes, everything work as intended now.

 

[Maschell]

Aroma Beta 14 has been released!

Changelog:

- Fixed loading the correct account when selecting the Wii U Menu or an applet in quick start menu.
- Adjusted behaviour when booting discs from the quick start menu to match the Wii U Menu.
- Fixed Wii U Menu save redirection for other accounts than the main account.
- Changed Wii U Menu save redirection path to include the consoles serial number.

To update to the latest Aroma version simply run the Aroma Updater or download the latest Aroma version here:
https://aroma.foryour.cafe/

 

[PandFurr]

Aroma Beta 14 has been released!

Changelog:

- Fixed loading the correct account when selecting the Wii U Menu or an applet in quick start menu.
- Adjusted behaviour when booting discs from the quick start menu to match the Wii U Menu.
- Fixed Wii U Menu save redirection for other accounts than the main account.
- Changed Wii U Menu save redirection path to include the consoles serial number.

To update to the latest Aroma version simply run the Aroma Updater or download the latest Aroma version here:
https://aroma.foryour.cafe/

in some point will we have the TV button original function back?
i miss using the TV button in the Aroma Environment

 

[Maschell]

in some point will we have the TV button original function back?
i miss using the TV button in the Aroma Environment

The TV button is only blocked when you have the screenshot plugin mapped to any combo that contains the TV button

 

[free47]

I now have coolboot with many working games on external hd.
If I switch to aroma and/or tiramisu are there any ticket problems for games that work for me on coolboot?

 

[KeinesR]

The TV button is only blocked when you have the screenshot plugin mapped to any combo that contains the TV button

Master, are we going to see an HIDtoVPAD version for aroma?

 

[Sowden]

Ok, so help me out if I'm not getting this strait. So about the feature with ".ignore" So I have one app in both formats, rpx and wuhb. Let's take NUSspli for an easy example. The wuhb is in the root "wiiu" folder and the rpx in "wiiu/nusspli/.ignore" I want the rpx to be hidden in Aroma, but I'd still like it to be in Homebrew Launcher in Tiramisu. But having it this way, its hidden in Honebrew Launcher. Am I to understand it that I can only have it one way or the other? Hidden in Aroma and Tiramisu, or visable in both? I'm just trying to understand how I can make this feature work for me. Thanks.

 

[mario-lucis-caelum]

Will Aroma ever get an in game cheat engine plugin like on the 3DS with the Rosalina menu?

 

[bloodgnome]

Will Aroma ever get an in game cheat engine plugin like on the 3DS with the Rosalina menu?

That's a grrat question. Something like that would be awesome.