Wii U:Custom themes

2025-08-12T17:04:45Z

Ilmappatoredisardegna: spelling mistake changed "doesnt matters" to "doesnt matter"

{{info|text=While possible to do on Tiramisu, it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}

{{Warning|text=Using FTPiiU Everywhere on Tiramisu is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}

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===Loading Custom Themes===
Custom themes can be loaded using [[Wii U:SDCafiine|SDCafiine]].

====What you need====

* The latest release of [https://github.com/wiiu-env/sdcafiine_plugin/releases/tag/v0.1.3 SDCafiine] (the Tiramisu version can be found [https://github.com/Maschell/SDCafiine/releases/tag/1.4 here]).
** Download and extract the <code>.zip</code> file and copy the <code>sdcafiine.wps</code> file to <code>wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins</code>.
** For Tiramisu, copy the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of the SD card, and merge when asked.
* A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
** '''Aroma''': You can create a backup using [https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1 FTPiiU plugin] for Aroma.
** '''Tiramisu''': You can create a backup using [[hbappstore:wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere|ftpiiu everywhere]] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
* A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
*The '''.ips, .bps, .ups, .ppf, .aps, .rup''' file of the theme you want which can be found on this [https://gbatemp.net/threads/share-and-download-wiiu-themes-ips-patches-only.642214/#post-10279713 GBAtemp thread] or on [https://gbatemp.net/threads/huevos-vault-wii-u-themes.652387/ Theme Café.]
*To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].

====Section I: Creating a Backup====
'''''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:'''''

'''<big>Aroma</big>'''

Use the IDS below on step 7, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.

USA: 10040100

EUR: 10040200

JPN: 10040000
#Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
#Press '''L + DPAD Down + Select''' and search for '''FTPiiU Plugin.'''
#Press '''Settings''' and enable everything.
#On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
#It will ask for your '''Console IP''' and '''Port Number''' you can see this details on your console. ''This is a local IP address, so it doesnt matters.''
#It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
#Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package
#Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
#It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
#Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''

'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''

Use the IDS below on step 6, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.

'''USA: 10040100'''

'''EUR: 10040200'''

'''JPN: 10040000'''
#Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
#Open the Homebrew Channel (Mii Creator) and select FTPiiU
#On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
#It will ask for your '''Console IP''' and '''Port Number''' you can see this details on your console. ''This is a local IP address, so it doesnt matter. (e.g 192.168.0.14 : 21 ) (The number after the IP is the '''Port Number''')''
#It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
#Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package.
#Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
#It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
#Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''

====Section II: Patching your theme files====

#Open [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS] on your browser.
#For the ROM file get your original '''(Men.pack / Men2.pack / cafe_barista_men.bfsar)''' file.
#Change <code>Most common ROM files</code> to <code>All files</code>.
#For the Patch File select the '''(.ips, .bps, .ups, .ppf, .aps, .rup)''' file you got from downloading the theme that matches the name of the ROM file.
#Press Apply Patch.
#You now have acquired the file, but one more step is required, which is to change the name of the file to the original name of the file.

====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
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|-|Aroma=


* For SDCafiine to load the files, you will need create the following folders:
** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder in your <code>wiiu</code> folder on your SD card.
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
** Inside your title ID folder, create a folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.

** Your final file paths should be
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
** and
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>

|-|Tiramisu=


* For SDCafiine to load the files, you will need create the following folders:
** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder on the root of your SD card.
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.

** Your final file paths should be
** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
** and
** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>


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====Section IV: Loading the theme====

#Insert your SD card into your Wii U and boot into CFW.
#*If you are on Aroma the theme should load automatically. If it does not ensure SDCafiine is enabled in the plug-in menu.
#*If you are on Tiramisu load SDCafiine from the Homebrew Launcher.
{{Success|text=If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!}}

3DS:Things to do

2023-08-28T19:10:51Z

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__NOTOC____NOEDITSECTION__Finally got homebrew/custom firmware on your 3DS? Here is a short list of the most common things to do with it.

{{info|Just want to install software? See [[3DS:Installing software]].}}
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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg|22px|link=]] Custom firmware basics ==

Custom firmware has a lot of settings and useful menus. Learn to use them here!

* [[3DS:Installing software|Installing software]] - CIA? 3DSX? NDS?
* [[3DS:Luma3DS/Rosalina|Rosalina menu]] - A useful in-game menu built into Luma3DS
* [[3DS:Luma3DS/Configuration|Luma3DS configuration]]
* [[3DS:GodMode9 Usage|GodMode9 Usage]] - Make system file backups
* [[3DS:Dump titles and game cartridges|Dump titles and game cartridges]] - Backup and install your cartridges

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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid paint-brush.svg|22px|link=]] Customization ==
Change how your console looks and sounds.

* HOME Menu customization:
** [[3DS:Custom themes|Custom themes]]
*** [[3DS:Creating custom themes|Creating custom themes]]
** [[3DS:Splash screens|Splash screens]] - show an image when your console turns on (note: this adds time to booting up your 3ds and doesnt replace the black screen)
** '''Advanced''': [https://3ds.codeberg.page/homemenu/ Editing the HOME Menu]
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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=]] Emulation ==
The 3DS can run emulators for various old consoles. The New 3DS is the best one to use for this.

Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance games can also be run using the 3DS's native modes for them.

* [[3DS:Emulators|Emulators (general overview)]]
* [[3DS:DS games|DS games]]
* [[3DS:GBA games|GBA games]]

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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg|22px|link=]] Game mods, save editing, cheats==
{{warning|Before you modify a game or its save, you should [[3DS:Export saves|back up your save data]].}}

We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples:

* [[3DS:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]
* [[3DS:Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X and Y]]
* [[3DS:Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
* [[3DS:Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
* [[3DS:Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]
* [[3DS:Mario Kart 7|Mario Kart 7]]

See a full list at [[:Category:Nintendo 3DS games|Category:Nintendo 3DS games]]. Or use the search feature.

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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg|22px|link=]] Extras ==

* [[3DS:Export saves|Back up your saves]] - keep your progress safe
* [[3DS:Wireless streaming|Wireless streaming]] - for New 3DS only
* [[3DS:Game plugins|Game plugins]]
* [[3DS:Moving SD Cards|Move to another SD card]]
* [[3DS:FTP|FTP]] - access files remotely
* [[:Category:Nintendo 3DS guides|List of guides]]
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