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=== Loading Custom Themes ===
=== Loading Custom Themes ===
Custom themes can be loaded using [[Wii U:SDCafiine|SDCafiine]]
Custom themes can be loaded using [[Wii U:SDCafiine|SDCafiine]].


==== What you need ====
==== 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])
* 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
** 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  
* 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
** You can create a backup using [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager].
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed  
** '''ONLY''' use this to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
** has been tested and works on Linux using WINE
* A PC with [https://gbatemp.net/download/lunar-ips.23432/ LunarIPS] (or similar) installed.
* 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]
** 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 ====
==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====


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


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


# Launch LunarIPS and select <code>Apply IPS Patch</code>
# 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
# 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
# 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>
# Repeat for <code>Men2.ips</code> and <code>Men2.pack</code>.


==== 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 WiiU menus 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:
*** '''US:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EU:'''<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 in your title ID folder
** 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>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 <code>Package</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 path should be <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>.
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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 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 WiiU menus 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:
*** '''US:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EU:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>000500101004000</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 theme.
** Create a <code>content</code> folder in your title ID folder
** 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>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 Package 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>
* Your final file path should be <code>sd:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
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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 toggled on 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!}}