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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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}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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