Softmod Problems & Troubleshooting [GUIDE]
Contents
Section 1 ------ System Menu 4.3
Section 2 ------ Hackmii Installer Problems - Blackscreen or Freeze
Section 3 ------ BootMii Won't Load? --Blackscreen
Section 4 ------ Accidental 4.2 Update
Section 5 ------ Interpreting Sys-Check
Section 6 ------ Installing cIOS38 Rev 17
Section 7 ------ Installing a WAD File
Section 8 ------ Fix Errors & 2011
Section 9 ------ IOS Needed For WiiWare and Virtual Console Games
Section 10 ----- CBoot2 Apps
Section 11 ----- Forwarder Channels Not Working
Section 12 ----- Other Common Problems
Please Note : I take no responsibility if you damage your console. Pay attention to what you're doing!
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System Menu 4.3 -- Do NOT Update.
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Hackmii Installer Problems -- Black Screen or Freeze
Steps 1-3
[1] --- Make Sure WiiConnect24 Is Off
[2] --- Use a 2GB or less SD Card. NO SDHC Cards. Full Formatted to FAT32.
(Sandisk 2GB Regular SD Is Recommend)
[3] --- Try Alternate Versions of BannerBomb
(Re-name installer.elf to boot.elf If Needed)
System Menu 4.2 -->
BannerBomb V2
System Menu 3.1-4.1 -->
Bannerbomb V1
Step 4 - If Steps 1-3 fail then use MMM to install an Un-Patched IOS36, 58, and 61.
Backup and
Format your SD card.
4.2 Users Download -
HBC-App_Hackmii-Installer_Fix_MMM_CB2_BB2.rar
3.1-4.1 Users Download - HBC-App_Hackmii-Installer_Fix_MMM_CB2_BB1.rar
Extract directly to SD:/
(SD Root)
How To Extract To SD:/ (SD Root)
How to Extract a RAR or ZIP to the SD Root - SD:/
In this guide (and others here) you will often see instructions like this:
Quote:
Download [Download Link Here] Extract to SD:/ (The Root is the First Directory of your USB Device or SD Card)
To Extract the RAR to the SD Root:
1. Connect the USB Device Or SD Card to your PC
2. Right click the RAR file and select "Extract Files..."
3. Browse for your SD Card (Example "Removable Disk F")
4. Double Click the Device. Click "OK" to Extract the RAR - Overwrite/Merge/Replace *If Asked*
4.2 Users - Click the SD Card Icon on the Wii Menu - Load Boot.dol/elf
3.1-4.1 Users - Go into Settings, Data Management, Channels, SD Card - Load Boot.dol/elf
Multi-Mod Manager Loads
1. Select "Wad Manager"
2. Press 1 to install ALL wads - Press A to confirm
3. Verify an error free install of all 3 wads.
(MMM is set to load IOS250, if you don't have it then reload another IOS (36, 222, 223, 249) and install the wads)
Done.
If Multi-Mod Manager Failed to Load -- Try the Alt. Packs -- Replace The "Private" Folder on Your SD with one of the folders below.
Alt. BB2 - For 4.2 Users -
Alt1--
Alt 2
Alt.BB1 - For 3.1 -4.1 Users -
Alt1--
Alt2--
Alt3--
Alt4
NOTE: If installing IOS36 doesn't work -- Install IOS34-64-v3348.zip WITHOUT PATCHES
Other Things to Try
Other things to try:
--- Load Multi Mod Manager, select "Reload another IOS" , choose IOS58, go to "App Manager", Load the Hackmii Installer.
Or try This...
Quote:
Originally Posted by
mauifrog
Try this\
-Extract bootmii folder-PAL.rar or bootmii_folder-NTSC.zip to sd:\ (you can use your own if you have it)
-Extract Hackmii_0.8_bootmini.zip to sd:\
-Boot the wii, load HBC
-Press [HOME] launch bootmii
-bootmii loads
-Go To the bootmii SD menu
-Load bootmini.elf
Hackmii Installer loads (maybe)
Install HBC, update boot2 bootmii, update bootmii ios, etc.
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BootMii Won't Load? -- Blackscreen
BootMii Blackscreen
[1] - The "bootmii" folder should be in the ROOT of your SD card and must contain the following files:
--armboot.bin
--ppcboot.elf
--bootmii.ini
[2] - Unplug any GameCube Controllers or Memory Cards.
If installed as boot2 -- Insert SD into Wii and Power on -- Bootmii Loads
If installed as IOS -- Load HBC and press HOME, Select "Launch bootmii"
[3] - If bootmii loads to a black screen and freezes - Full Format your SD card and reinstall bootmii with the hackmii installer. It will create a new bootmii folder.
Install as Boot2 If you can. If not then Install as IOS.
Reinstall Bootmii by following Step One of This Guide -- Softmod ANY Wii
*Or by following the guide you are already using*
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Accidental 4.2 Update
[-----Section 5-----]
Interpreting Sys-Check
SysCheck -- What To Look For
How to Run a Sys-Check -- Simple Instructions
**NEVER Delete an IOS below 200**
**NEVER Install a stub IOS**
The main things to look for are:
Patched IOS
IOS36 -- Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access -
ENABLED
IOS222, 223, 224, 249, 250 -- Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access, USB 2.0 -
ENABLED
Optional IOS With Patches -
Not Needed -
Optional
IOS38 -- Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access -
ENABLED
IOS53 -- Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access -
ENABLED
IOS55 -- Trucha Bug, ES Identify, NAND Access -
ENABLED
IOS Downloads -- For Offline Install -- Install with DOP-Mii, say YES to all Patches --Optional
IOS38-64-v3867.rar
IOS53-64-v5663.rar
IOS55-64-v5406.zip
IOS Revision
The Revision Number is shown below in red text. (This is an Example ONLY)
Code:
IOS (revision),IOS Stub,Trucha Bug,ES Identify,Flash Access,NAND Access,Boot2 Access,USB 2.0
IOS3 (rev 65280),Yes,?,?,?,?,?,?
IOS4 (rev 65280),Yes,?,?,?,?,?,?
IOS9 (rev 778),No,Disabled,Disabled,Disabled,Disabled,Disabled,D isabled
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO need to update to the latest IOS Revision if all your games work!
Never Update IOS 202 222, 223, 224,249,250 using DOP-Mii! It will STUB your IOS.
cIOSCORP -- Most IOS Display as Rev 65535
If most of your IOS are rev 65535 then you have cIOSCORP Installed. This EXCLUDES IOS 202,222,223,224 and 250.
**IOS 202, 222, 223, 224 -- Hermes v5 - Installs as 65535**
**IOS250 - Installs as 65535 -- To prevent being overwritten by a Stub.**
How to Uninstall cIOSCORP from your Wii Console --
Optional
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