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Wii U:Custom themes

2023-11-06T07:27:45Z

JR 01:

{{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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}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 ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}

{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}

=== 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 drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD Card.
* A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files.
** You can create a backup using [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager].
** '''ONLY''' use this to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed.
** It has been tested to work on Linux with WINE.
* The IPS 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].

==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====

# Insert your SD card into your WiiU and boot into CFW.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC.

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

# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>.
# Navigate to your themes <code>.ips</code> files and select <code>Men.ips</code> as the patch file.
# Locate the <code>Men.pack</code> file in the <code>sd:/wiiu/themes/backup</code> folder on your SD card and select it as your base file.
# Repeat for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>.
#* If you do not see <code>men.pack</code> in LunarIPS, change <code>Most Common ROM Files</code> to <code>All Files (*.*)</code>.

==== Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine ====
</noinclude>
<tabber>

|-|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 in your folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

* Your final file path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</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 in folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

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


</tabber>

==== 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!}}

Wii U:Custom themes

2023-11-06T07:18:39Z

JR 01: Foot note for Section II: men.pack does not show up automatically in LunarIPS, you have to change the file explorer filter from ROMS to All Files.

{{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 ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}

{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}

=== 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 drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD Card.
* A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files.
** You can create a backup using [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager].
** '''ONLY''' use this to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed.
** It has been tested to work on Linux with WINE.
* The IPS 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].

==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====

# Insert your SD card into your WiiU and boot into CFW.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC.

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

# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>.
# Navigate to your themes <code>.ips</code> files and select <code>Men.ips</code> as the patch file.
# Locate the <code>Men.pack</code> file in the <code>sd:/wiiu/themes/backup</code> folder on your SD card and select it as your base file.
# Repeat for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>.
#* If you do not see <code>men.pack</code> in LunarIPS, change <code>Most Common ROM Files</code> to <code>All Files (*.*)</code>.

==== Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine ====
</noinclude>
<tabber>

|-|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 in your title ID folder.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

* Your final file path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</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 in your title ID folder.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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 Package folder.

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


</tabber>

==== 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!}}

Wii U:Custom themes

2023-11-06T06:32:36Z

JR 01: "Package" is in a code block format in Aroma, but not in the Tiramisu tab in Section III. Very minor edit.

{{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 ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}

{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}

=== 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 drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD Card.
* A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files.
** You can create a backup using [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager].
** '''ONLY''' use this to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed.
** It has been tested to work on Linux with WINE.
* The IPS 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].

==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====

# Insert your SD card into your WiiU and boot into CFW.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC.

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

# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>.
# Navigate to your themes <code>.ips</code> files and select <code>Men.ips</code> as the patch file.
# Locate the <code>Men.pack</code> file in the <code>sd:/wiiu/themes/backup</code> folder on your SD card and select it as your base file.
# Repeat for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>.

==== Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine ====
</noinclude>
<tabber>

|-|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 in your folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

* Your final file path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</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 in your folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

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


</tabber>

==== 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!}}

Wii U:Custom themes

2023-11-06T06:28:56Z

JR 01: The "contents" folder should be created in the folder with the theme name, as the file path shows. The instructions here says to put the "contents" folder in the Title ID folder.

{{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 ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}

{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}

=== 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 drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD Card.
* A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files.
** You can create a backup using [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager].
** '''ONLY''' use this to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed.
** It has been tested to work on Linux with WINE.
* The IPS 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].

==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====

# Insert your SD card into your WiiU and boot into CFW.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC.

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

# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>.
# Navigate to your themes <code>.ips</code> files and select <code>Men.ips</code> as the patch file.
# Locate the <code>Men.pack</code> file in the <code>sd:/wiiu/themes/backup</code> folder on your SD card and select it as your base file.
# Repeat for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>.

==== Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine ====
</noinclude>
<tabber>

|-|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 in your folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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.

* Your final file path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</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 in your folder with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your 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 Package folder.

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


</tabber>

==== 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!}}