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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]).
*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.
**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.
*A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
**'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
**'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
**You can create a backup using [https://github.com/wiiu-env/ftpiiu_plugin/releases/tag/v0.3.1 FTPiiU plugin] for Aroma.
**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>'''  
 
** You can create a backup using [[hbappstore:wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere|ftpiiu everywhere]] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
**'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
**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}}
* A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
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'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
#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.'''
Use the IDS below on step 7, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.
#Press '''Settings''' and enable everything.
 
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.'''
#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 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.
#It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
#Now navigate to fs > vol > content > Common > Package.
#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.
#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.
#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
#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'''
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''


'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
'''<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.)''
#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
#Open the Homebrew Channel (Mii Creator) and select FTPiiU
#On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
#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 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.
# It will ask for a '''user''' and a '''password''' leave it in blank, just accept.
#Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > 10040100 > content > Common > Package.
#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.
# 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.
#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
#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'''
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''


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


#Open [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS] on your browser.
#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
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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====
====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
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* 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 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:
** 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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*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<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 with the name of your theme.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</code> folder.
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** Your final file paths should be
** Your final file paths should be
** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
** and
** and
** <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
</span>
</span>
|-|Tiramisu=
|-|Tiramisu=


<span>
<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 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:
** 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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====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 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 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.
#*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!}}

Latest revision as of 17:05, 14 July 2024

OOjs UI icon information-progressive.svg 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 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 SDCafiine.

What you need

  • The latest release of SDCafiine (the Tiramisu version can be found here).
    • Download and extract the .zip file and copy the sdcafiine.wps file to wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins.
    • For Tiramisu, copy the wiiu folder to the root of the SD card, and merge when asked.
  • A backup of your Men.pack ,Men2.pack , cafe_barista_men.bfsarfiles.
    • Tiramisu
    • You can create a backup using ftpiiu everywhere (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
  • A PC with a ftp client.
    • Windows: Use WinSCP
    • macOS: Use Cyberduck
    • Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use gFTP instead

    Section I: Creating a Backup

    If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:

    Aroma

    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

    1. Turn on your console without any custom theme. (This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)
    2. Press L + DPAD Down + Select and search for FTPiiU Plugin.
    3. Press Settings and enable everything.
    4. On your PC open the ftp client.
    5. 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.
    6. It will ask for a user and a password leave it in blank, just accept.
    7. Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package
    8. Select Men.pack and Men2.pack then press Download.
    9. It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
    10. Now we will do the same but with cafe_barista_men.bfsar, Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
    11. Download cafe_barista_men.bfsar

    Tiramisu

    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

    1. Turn on your console without any custom theme. (This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)
    2. Open the Homebrew Channel (Mii Creator) and select FTPiiU
    3. On your PC open the ftp client.
    4. 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)
    5. It will ask for a user and a password leave it in blank, just accept.
    6. Now navigate to storage_mlc > sys > title > 00050010 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package.
    7. Select Men.pack and Men2.pack then press Download.
    8. It will ask for a place to download the files, but it's recommended to create a specific folder to save the content.
    9. Now we will do the same but with cafe_barista_men.bfsar, Go back and then navigate into Sound > Men
    10. Download cafe_barista_men.bfsar

    Section II: Patching your theme files

    1. Open Rom Patcher JS on your browser.
    2. For the ROM file get your original (Men.pack / Men2.pack / cafe_barista_men.bfsar) file.
    3. Change Most common ROM files to All files.
    4. 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.
    5. Press Apply Patch.
    6. 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

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


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

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

    Section IV: Loading the theme

    1. 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.
    OOjs UI icon information-constructive.svg If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!
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