ULTIMATE System Menu Guide -edited june 17/09

This is the ULTIMATE Tutorial for everything you need for System Menu 4.1
for EUR and USA Wiis only not JAP or KOREAN

There are two methods described in this guide. Online and completely Offline installations. The Online installation is the safer method. They should both work on ANY Wii besides LU64+. You only need to use one guide, they both do the same thing. Please read the entire thread including FAQ before asking a question.


Online Downgrade/Upgrade

Prerequisites:
--SD card
--Wifi Connection (Ethernet doesnt work)
--Unplug any Gamecube Memory Cards, Gamecube Controllers, USB Devices
--Read the FAQ and be prepared with a general knowledge of Wii Homebrew

Online Downgrade Upgrade.zip (07-22-09)

1) Format your SD card to FAT16. Copy the contents inside the sd folder to the root of your SD card

2) Insert the SD card in the Wii and go to Data Management>Channels>SD Card press YES on the dialog box that asks to load boot.dol

3) Install the Homebrew Channel and install BootMii as boot2 if possible or as an IOS if boot2 is not available.

4) Launch Bootmii (if you installed to boot2 just reset the system if you installed to IOS go to the HBC and press the Home button)

5) Open the config menu (gears) and choose backup NAND (green arrow) wait for it to finish and restart the Wii

6) Run Trucha Bug Restorer and choose "IOS36" and pick "Downgrade IOS15" and "Download IOS from NUS" then restart

7) Run Trucha Bug Restorer again and choose "IOS15" then "IOS36 menu" set "IOS to slot 36" and "yes" "yes" "yes" to the 3 options then press "Install patched IOS36" and "Download IOS from NUS"

8) Install cIOS36 rev10 to IOS249 using Network install mode

9) Downgrade system IOS files using IOS Downgrader

10) Downgrade to 3.2 using cIOS Downgrader even if you are already on 3.2 run this

11) Run 4.1 Firmware-Updater.

12) Using Dop-IOS install IOS60 v6174 with Sig Hash Check.

13) Install preloader. On the install screen press 1

14) Set your preloader settings. In preloader hacks enable "Skip disc update check"


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Offline Downgrade/Upgrade

Prerequisites:
--SD card
--Unplug any Gamecube Memory Cards, Gamecube Controllers, USB Devices
--Read the FAQ and be prepared with a general knowledge of Wii Homebrew

http://www.mediafire.com/?q2iy0zgz2my (07-22-2009)

This package contains instructions on how to acquire the necessary files from Nintendo to do an offline update
This package will work on ANY Wii! Virgin or Nintendo Official Updated without cios!!

1) Extract the files somewhere on your hard drive such as C:\wii\ and run prepare.bat and choose your desired version

2) Check that the WAD files are correct with MooSFV. If any files are not correct run clean.bat and start over

3) Format your SD card to FAT16. Copy the contents inside the sd folder to the root of your SD card

4) Insert the SD card in the Wii and go to Data Management>Channels>SD Card press YES on the dialog box that asks to load boot.dol

5) Install the Homebrew Channel and install BootMii as boot2 if possible or as an IOS if boot2 is not available.

6) Launch Bootmii (if you installed to boot2 just reset the system if you installed to IOS go to the HBC and press the Home button)

7) Open the config menu (gears) and choose backup NAND (green arrow) wait for it to finish and restart the Wii

8) Run Trucha Bug Restorer and choose "IOS36" and pick "Downgrade IOS15" and "Load IOS from sd card" then restart

9) Run Trucha Bug Restorer again and choose "IOS15" then "IOS36 menu" set "IOS to slot 36" and "yes" "yes" "yes" to the 3 options then press "Install patched IOS36" and "Load IOS from sd card"

10) Run cIOS36_rev10-Installer and choose WAD Installation

11) Run WAD-Manager_v1.4 again. Choose IOS249 and install WADs 01-18. If WAD Manager freezes during installation just try again from the WAD it froze on.

12) While still in WAD Manager install SystemMenuv###.wad

13) Install preloader. On the install screen press 1

14) Set your preloader settings. In preloader hacks enable "Skip disc update check"


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You can now use Backup Loaders and run Virtual Console and WiiWare from the SD Channel!

I recommend Backup Launcher NeoGamma for Wii Backups

NeoGamma Thread - GBAtemp.net

If you want Gamecube backups install the custom MIOS and use Gamecube Backup Launcher 0.2

GameCube Backup Launcher 0.2 - GBAtemp.net

You can also now install a USB Loader. I reccomend USB Loader GX

USB Loader GX - GBAtemp.net


If you want to load games from the disc channel you must install CIOSCORP
The following section applies to both Online and Offline installations.


NOTE: NO ASKING FOR LINKS TO CIOS WADS
This section has some risks and is OPTIONAL
if you follow instructions you will be fine.

1) Put WAD Manager 1.3 on your sd card

http://www.teknoconsolas.tv/wanin/WAD-Manager_v1.3.zip

2) Install the CIOSCORP WADs

can be found in Softmii or MiiWii packages

3) Install CIOS60BF.wad

google "CIOS60HK.zip" or get "cios60.wad" from the offline guide

4) Your system menu will now say "System Files Corrupt" but dont worry! just hold reset and launch the Homebrew Channel and install Preloader 0.29 AGAIN

5) Enable update blocker in preloader. Hold RESET and power on. Change preloader options and hacks


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fix Homebrew Channel going to a black screen?

reinstall it with bannerbomb

What if I cant install Bootmii? What if the NAND backup fails?

Chances are you will be fine, its just another security measure which I have never needed to use.

Is my console BRICKED!?

If you have Bootmii boot2 or preloader then you are fine. Turn your Wii OFF to the RED light and then hold RESET and turn it on then load the HBC
If you have cIOS installed run cIOS Downgrader
If you dont have cIOS installed use the Offline Downgrade method

Will this work with Softmii? MiiWii? old version of cIOS? etc

Theres no need to uninstall anything first. You can install CIOSCORP on 4.0 using this guide

Will this work with Starfall? Preloader 0.28?

No. You MUST use Preloader 0.29. Starfall hacks wont work on 4.0. Use the latest preloader hacks.ini

Do original discs work with/without CIOSCORP?

Yes. CIOSCORP and CIOS60 only affect Backup Discs

How do I fix the error when installing preloader "current IOS(36) has the fakesign bug fixed"?

Install "IOS36-64-v1042.wad" which can be found on a disc or using the Offline Pack

How do I fix (X)?

Chances are you messed up directions somewhere. Start from Step 1!



Credits: Team Twiizers, Waninkoko, tona, WB3000, Crediar, WiiGator, WiiBlaster, wiiNinja, ubercow

Thanks for posting this rather then some noobies copying and pasting and taking all your credit.

good job !

edit: Offline Downgrade Upgrade.zip ----- Invalid File.
remark:
The key you provided for file download was invalid. This is usually caused because the file is no longer stored on Mediafire. This occurs when the file is removed by the originating user or Mediafire.

I really wanted that Offline Downgrade Upgrade.Zip file, maybe the poster will upload to Mediafire.

can someone upload 4.0hacktools.rar again ?

If I have a Wii that is version 3.2U, where do i hop onto this guide?










This is not the infracting post..... infraction was for starting a question thread which had nothing to do with the forum (Recommended TUTs) after being warned at the top of the forum...modderman

Offline Downgrade Upgrade.zip

thanks mindimin for the new link :)!

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Originally Posted by assassda

This is the ULTIMATE Tutorial for everything you need for installing System Menu 4.0 or downgrading from 4.0


There are now two methods described in this guide. Online and completely Offline installations. The Online installation is the safer method but the Offline method will work on ANY Wii that has the homebrew channel even without cIOS. Both guides require the homebrew channel to be previously installed.


Online Downgrade/Upgrade

Prerequisites:
--Homebrew Channel Installed
--SD card
--Wifi Connection (Ethernet doesnt work)
--cIOS installed or system menu 3.4 or lower
--Read the FAQ and be prepared with a general knowledge of Wii Homebrew

1) Install cIOS36 rev10 using Network install mode

cIOS36_rev10-Installer.zip

2) Downgrade system IOS files using IOS Downgrader

http://www.teknoconsolas.tv/wanin/IOS-Downgrader_v1.zip

3) Downgrade to 3.2 using cIOS Downgrader even if you are already on 3.2 run this

http://www.teknoconsolas.tv/wanin/cI...rader_v1.2.zip

4) Run the 4.0 Updater

http://www.teknoconsolas.tv/wanin/Fi...pdater_4.0.zip

6) Run the IOS60 updater
say NO to install IOS61
say YES to install IOS60
say YES to patch IOS60
say NO to install the shop channel

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

7) It is highly recommended that you install preloader to prevent bricks. On the install screen press 1

http://crediar.no-ip.com/preloaderv0.29-cred.rar

You can now use Backup Loaders and run Virtual Console and WiiWare from the SD Channel!

I recommend Backup Launcher 0.3 Gamma for Wii Backups

No Backup loaders Allowed


If you want Gamecube backups install the custom MIOS included and use Gamecube Backup Launcher 0.2

GBAtemp.net :: Downloads :: Other consoles :: GC Backup Launcher 0.2


You can also now install the USB Loader

SDUSB-Loader_v1.3.zip



Offline Downgrade/Upgrade

Prerequisites:
--Homebrew Channel Installed
--SD card
--Read the FAQ and be prepared with a general knowledge of Wii Homebrew

This package contains instructions on how to acquire the necessary files from Nintendo to do an offline update
Just run prepare.bat and follow the instructions and make sure you do not have a cioscorp folder on your sd card
This package will work on ANY Wii! Virgin or Nintendo Official Updated without cios!!

Offline Downgrade Upgrade.zip


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The following section applies to both Online and Offline installations.
If you want to load games from the disc channel you must install CIOSCORP

NOTE: NO ASKING FOR LINKS TO CIOS WADS
This section has some risks and is OPTIONAL
if you follow instructions you will be fine.

1) Put WAD Manager 1.3 on your sd card

http://www.teknoconsolas.tv/wanin/WAD-Manager_v1.3.zip

2) Install the CIOSCORP WADs

can be found in Softmii or MiiWii packages

3) Install CIOS60BF.wad

google "CIOS60HK.zip"

4) Your system menu will now say "System Files Corrupt" but dont worry! just hold reset and launch the Homebrew Channel and install Preloader 0.29 AGAIN

5) Enable update blocker in preloader. Hold RESET and power on. Change preloader options and hacks


Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do with these files?

Extract them with WinRAR and rename the .DOL file to "boot.dol" and put them in "X:/apps/appname/boot.dol"

Are you sure each step is required / in the right order?

Yes Ive done this multiple times just follow the order.

A step didnt work, can I go on?

Again, NO. Especially do not upgrade to 4.0 without installing cIOS or you can not install it!

Is my console BRICKED!?

If you have preloader then you are fine. Turn your Wii OFF to the RED light and then hold RESET and turn it on then load the HBC
If you have cIOS installed run cIOS Downgrader
If you dont have cIOS installed use the Offline Downgrade method

Will this work with Softmii? MiiWii? etc

Theres no need to uninstall anything first. You can install CIOSCORP on 4.0 using this guide and it functions like Softmii or MiiWii

Will this work with Starfall? Preloader 0.28?

No. You MUST use Preloader 0.29. Starfall hacks wont work. Use the latest preloader hacks.ini

Do original discs work with/without CIOSCORP?

Yes. CIOSCORP and CIOS60 only affect Backup Discs

How do I fix the error when installing preloader "current IOS(36) has the fakesign bug fixed"?

Install "IOS36-64-v1042.wad" which can be found on a disc or using the Offline Pack

How do I uninstall preloader?

Downgrade with cIOS Downgrader and run Waninkokos Updater again

How do I downgrade from 4.0 without cIOS?

Use the Offline Downgrade/Upgrade pack

How do I fix the error "You are a pirate" in CMDVDX35?

delete the cioscorp folder from your sd card and run Shared2Clean Shared2Clean.rar

How do I fix (X)?

Chances are you messed up directions somewhere. Start from Step 1!



All Credit Goes to Team Twiizers, Waninkoko, tona, WB3000, Crediar, WiiGator and WiiBlaster

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Hey Assassda, thanks very much I made it and working!!!! Really I pleasure get this information! Yay! One thing I did installed Preloader but I see that no matter for me and how can unistall this preloader? I want prefer back to normal boot direct to System Menu instead of Preloader. Thanks!

Thanks alot, covered a lot of ground for me.