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{{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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}
''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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated''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}}
{{Warning|text=Using ThemeMii 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]]


===Loading Custom Themes===
==== What you need ====
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
* 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
** has been tested and works on Linux using 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 GBA Temp thread]


*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]).
==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====
**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.
# Insert your SD card into WiiU and boot into CFW
*A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
**'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC
**You can create a backup using [https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1 FTPiiU plugin] for Aroma.
**


**'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
==== Section II: Patching your theme files ====
**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}}
# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>
*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.]
# Navigate to your themes <code>.ips</code> files and select <code>Men.ips</code> as the patch file
*To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].
# Locate the <code>Men.pack</code> file in the <code>sd:/wiiu/themes</code> folder on your SD and select it as your base file
# Repeat steps for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>


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


'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
===== For Aroma (recomended) =====


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, if i were you i would create an specific folder to save all this stuff, but you do you.
#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 matters. (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, if i were you i would create an specific folder to save all this stuff, but you do you.
#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 got the file but I want you to do one more step and change the name of the file to the original name of the file.
====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
</noinclude>
<tabber>
|-|Aroma=
<span>
* For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
* 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.
** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder in your <code>wiiu</code> folder on your SD
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your WiiU menus title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''US:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''EU:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
** 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>content</code> folder in your title ID folder
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> 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.
** 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.
** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the package folders
** 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 path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>


** Your final file paths should be
===== For Tiramisu =====
** <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>
</span>
|-|Tiramisu=


<span>
* For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
* 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.
** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder on the root of your SD
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your WiiU menus title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''US:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''EU:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>000500101004000</code>
** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your them
** Create a <code>content</code> 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 <code>content</code> 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.
** 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.
** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the package folders
** 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>
</span>


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


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


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

Revision as of 18:28, 30 October 2023

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

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Using ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks

Loading Custom Themes

Custom themes can be loaded using SDCafiine

What you need

  • The latest release of SDCafiine (the Tiramisu version can be found here)
    • Download and extract the .zip file and drag the wiiu folder to the root of your SD
  • A backup of your Men.pack and Men2.pack files
    • You can create a backup using Theme-Manager ONLY use this to create a backup do NOT install themes with it
  • A PC with LunarIPS (or similar) installed
    • has been tested and works on Linux using WINE
  • The IPS file of the theme you want which can be found on this GBA Temp thread

Section I: Creating a Backup

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

Section II: Patching your theme files

  1. Launch LunarIPS and select Apply IPS Patch
  2. Navigate to your themes .ips files and select Men.ips as the patch file
  3. Locate the Men.pack file in the sd:/wiiu/themes folder on your SD and select it as your base file
  4. Repeat steps for Men2.ips and Men2.pack

Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine

For Aroma (recomended)
  • For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
    • Create an sdcafiine folder in your wiiu folder on your SD
    • Inside the sdcafiine folder create a folder with your WiiU menus title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
      • US:0005001010040100
      • EU:0005001010040200
      • JPN:0005001010040000
    • Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme
    • Create a content folder in your title ID folder
    • Create a Common folder inside your your content folder
    • Create a Package folder inside your Common folder
    • Place your modified Men.pack and Men2.pack files inside of the package folders
  • Your final file path should be sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack
For Tiramisu
  • For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
    • Create an sdcafiine folder on the root of your SD
    • Inside the sdcafiine folder create a folder with your WiiU menus title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
      • US:0005001010040100
      • EU:0005001010040200
      • JPN:000500101004000
    • Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your them
    • Create a content folder in your title ID folder
    • Create a Common folder inside your your content folder
    • Create a Package folder inside your Common folder
    • Place your modified Men.pack and Men2.pack files inside of the package folders
  • Your final file path should be sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack

Section IV: Loading the theme

  1. Insert your SD into your WiiU and boot into CFW
  2. If you are on Aroma the theme should load automatically. If it does not ensure SDCafiine is toggled on in the plug-in menu. If you are on Tiramisu load SDCafiine from the Homebrew Launcher
OOjs UI icon information-constructive.svg If done properly you should now see your custom theme
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