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Added how to add music and our server to get themes/music -perrohuevo
m Tiramisu users CAN get the bfsar file, i was just fixing this by adding their tutorial
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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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}
{{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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}


{{Warning|text=Using ThemeMii is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}
{{Warning|text=Using FTPiiU Everywhere on Tiramisu is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}


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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 Card.
**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> ,<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 the [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>'''
**'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''  
** If you are using Tiramisu you can't add custom music but you can backup your files with [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager] instead.
** You can create a backup using [[hbappstore:wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere|ftpiiu everywhere]] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)
** '''ONLY''' use [https://github.com/Xpl0itU/theme-manager/releases Theme-Manager] to create a backup do '''NOT''' install themes with it.
 
* A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
* A PC with a ftp client.{{FTP clients}}
* 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.]
*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.]
* To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].
*To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].


==== Section I: Creating a Backup ====
====Section I: Creating a Backup====
'''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine on Aroma so follow the steps below:'''
'''''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:'''''
# 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.'''
'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
# Press '''Settings''' and enable everything.
#Turn on your console without any custom theme. ''(This will cause issues when getting the files we need.)''  
# On your PC open the '''ftp client.'''
#Press '''L + DPAD Down + Select''' and search for '''FTPiiU Plugin.'''
# 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.''
#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.
#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 fs > vol > content > Common > Package.
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#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'''
Congratulations!


You just dumped your files, now you can patch them and get custom themes!
'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
#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 > 10040100 > 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'''


''Make sure to save these files so you don't have to go through this again.''
====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
#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.


'''If you don't want custom music:'''
====Section III: Prepping files for SDCafiine====
# Insert your SD card into your WiiU and boot into CFW.
# Launch Theme-Manager and press R to create a backup of your theme.
# Exit Theme-Manager and put your SD back into your PC.
 
==== 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
# 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 ====
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*** '''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 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 your <code>content</code> folder.
** Create a <code>Common</code> folder inside 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.
** 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:/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
 
** 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>
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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!}}
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