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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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}
| | == Creating Wii U Themes == |
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| {{Warning|text=Using ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}
| | === What you need: === |
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| | * [https://github.com/KillzXGaming/Switch-Toolbox/releases/tag/Final Switch Toolbox] |
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| ===Loading Custom Themes=== | | === Since creating Wii U Themes allow you to change a lot of things we recommend you follow our guide on the [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/ Theme Café Docs] === |
| Custom themes can be loaded using [[Wii U:SDCafiine|SDCafiine]].
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| ====What you need==== | | ==== Instructions: ==== |
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| *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]).
| | # Go into the Theme Café Docs |
| **Download and extract the <code>.zip</code> file and drag the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of your SD Card.
| | # Select "Create Themes" |
| *A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
| | # Select what you are looking for |
| **'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
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| **You can create a backup using [https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1 FTPiiU plugin] for Aroma.
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| **'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
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| **You can create a backup using [https://hb-app.store/wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere ftpiiu everywhere] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
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| * A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
| | If you want to create a simple theme with just an image select [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/themecreation/themes/template/ Template Guide] |
| *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.]
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| *To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].
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| ====Section I: Creating a Backup====
| | If you want to create an animated theme with a gif in the background select [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/themecreation/themes/anim/ Animations] |
| '''''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:'''''
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| '''<big>Aroma</big>'''
| | If you want to just add music to your theme select [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/themecreation/music/ Music] |
| #Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
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| #Press '''L + DPAD Down + Select''' and search for '''FTPiiU Plugin.'''
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| #Press '''Settings''' and enable everything.
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| #On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
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| #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.''
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| #It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
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| #Now navigate to fs > vol > content > Common > Package.
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| #Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
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| #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.
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| #Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
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| #Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''
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| '''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
| | If you are looking for something more specific you can select Advanced |
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| Use the IDS below on step 6, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.
| | '''There are two options''' |
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| '''USA: 10040100'''
| | * [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/themecreation/advanced/launcher/ Launcher] |
| | * [https://gatokun.github.io/ThemeCafe/themecreation/advanced/wwp/ Wara Wara Plaza] |
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| '''EUR: 10040200'''
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| '''JPN: 10040000'''
| | Just a reminder that if you ever get stuck or need help with something thats not on the guide you can always join the [https://discord.gg/HcXhrsfRFh Theme Café Discord Server] |
| #Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''
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| #Open the Homebrew Channel (Mii Creator) and select FTPiiU
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| #On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
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| #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''')''
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| #It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
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| #Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package.
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| #Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
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| #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.
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| #Now we will do the same but with '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar,''' Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
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| #Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''
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| ====Section II: Patching your theme files====
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| #Open [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS] on your browser.
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| #For the ROM file get your original '''(Men.pack / Men2.pack / cafe_barista_men.bfsar)''' file
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| #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.
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| #Press Apply Patch.
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| #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.
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| ====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
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| |-|Aroma=
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| * For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
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| ** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder in your <code>wiiu</code> folder on your SD card.
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| ** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
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| *** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
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| *** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
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| *** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
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| ** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
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| ** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
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| ** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
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| ** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
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| ** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.
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| ** Your final file paths should be
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| ** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
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| ** and
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| ** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
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| </span>
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| |-|Tiramisu=
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| * For SDCafiine to load the files you will need create the following folders:
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| ** Create an <code>sdcafiine</code> folder on the root of your SD card.
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| ** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
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| *** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
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| *** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
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| *** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
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| ** Inside your title ID folder create a folder with the name of your theme.
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| ** Create a <code>content</code> folder with the name of your theme.
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| ** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Package</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
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| ** Place your modified <code>Men.pack</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code> files inside of the <code>Package</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Sound</code> folder inside your <code>Common</code> folder.
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| ** Create a <code>Men</code> folder inside your <code>Sound</code> folder.
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| ** Place your modified <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code> file inside of the <code>Men</code> folder.
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| ** Your final file paths should be
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| ** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
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| ** and
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| ** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
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| </span>
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| </tabber>
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| ====Section IV: Loading the theme====
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| #Insert your SD card into your Wii U and boot into CFW.
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| #*If you are on Aroma the theme should load automatically. If it does not ensure SDCafiine is enabled in the plug-in menu.
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| #*If you are on Tiramisu load SDCafiine from the Homebrew Launcher.
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| {{Success|text=If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!}}
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Creating Wii U Themes
What you need:
Since creating Wii U Themes allow you to change a lot of things we recommend you follow our guide on the Theme Café Docs
Instructions:
- Go into the Theme Café Docs
- Select "Create Themes"
- Select what you are looking for
If you want to create a simple theme with just an image select Template Guide
If you want to create an animated theme with a gif in the background select Animations
If you want to just add music to your theme select Music
If you are looking for something more specific you can select Advanced
There are two options
Just a reminder that if you ever get stuck or need help with something thats not on the guide you can always join the Theme Café Discord Server
