Toggle menu
Toggle preferences menu
Toggle personal menu
Not logged in
Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits.

Wii:Banner Unbrick and Wii U:Custom themes: Difference between pages

From Hacks Guide Wiki
(Difference between pages)
m SammyGoesHowdy moved page User:SammyGoesHowdy/Uninstalling WADs to Wii:Uninstalling WADs: honestly should be here, dont see a point of it being stuck on my userspace
 
Undo revision 6203 by Perrohuevo (talk)
Tag: Undo
 
Line 1: Line 1:
* '''Guide created by [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/User:SammyGoesHowdy SammyGoesHowdy] with contributions by [https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/User:DardelHMB DardelHMB]'''
{{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it is highly recommended to use Aroma so you can load the themes automatically, and since SDCafiine on Tiramisu is very outdated}}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 FTPiiU Everywhere on Tiramisu is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks}}


This guide will help you fix your Nintendo Wii getting "the System Files are corrupted." or a black screen after installing a WAD.
{{shortcut|Wii_U:CT}}


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


=== What you need ===
====What you need====
* An SD card or USB drive
* If you do not have Priiloader installed: A PC with Linux installed, or a Rasberry Pi since it most likely has Linux installed already
* [https://oscwii.org/library/app/yawmme YAWM Mod Mii Edition]


=== Section I - Entering HBC (Priiloader) ===
*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 copy the <code>sdcafiine.wps</code> file to <code>wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins</code>.


If you are on Wii, you can enter Priiloader in this state by holding RESET on the console while turning it on.
**For Tiramisu, copy the <code>wiiu</code> folder to the root of the SD card, and merge when asked.
* If you do not have Priiloader, ya dun goofed. But you can skip to <code>Section I - Entering HBC - Wii (no Priiloader)</code>
*A backup of your <code>Men.pack</code> ,<code>Men2.pack</code> , <code>cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>files.
**'''<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.
**


If you are on Wii U in the Aroma environment, you can load the Wii U forwarder on your Wii U Menu.
**'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
* If you do not have Priiloader, and are using a Wii U follow <code>Section I - Entering HBC - vWii (no Priiloader)</code>
**You can create a backup using [[hbappstore:wiiu/ftpiiu_everywhere|ftpiiu everywhere]] (This can brick your console, please dont modify anything)


* If you have not yet installed Aroma, here is a [https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/aroma/getting-started guide] to do so.
* 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.]
*To patch your themes you can use [https://www.marcrobledo.com/RomPatcher.js/ Rom Patcher JS].


* If you don't have the Priiloader Wii U Forwarder, you can get it [https://github.com/DacoTaco/priiloader/releases/latest here.]
====Section I: Creating a Backup====
'''''If you want custom music you will need to use SDCafiine so follow the steps below:'''''


1. After doing the method for your console to enter Priiloader, you should be on a screen like the image below.
'''<big>Aroma</big>'''
[[File:Priiloader interface.png|none|alt=The menu of Priiloader.]]
=== Section I - Entering HBC - Wii (No Priiloader) ===
# Follow [https://wii.hacks.guide/bluebomb this guide] until step 13, then come back here. Ensure you do not press A on the Health and Safety screen.
# Once you are in the HackMii installer, exit it, you should now be in the HBC, continue to Section II


=== Section I - Entering HBC - vWii (No Priiloader) ===
Use the IDS below on step 7, the folder name will change depending by the region of your console.
# Aroma: Download [https://github.com/SammyGoesHowdy/SammysJunk/raw/main/Wii%20U%20Forwarders/HBC.wuhb this Boot2vWii forwarder]
* Tiramisu: Download [https://github.com/FIX94/hbl2hbc/releases hbl2hbc] (just the <code>.elf</code> file)
# Place it in <code>wiiu/apps</code>
# Open it and you should be taken to the HBC, once it does, continue to Section II


=== Section II - Uninstalling WADs ===
USA: 10040100
# Select YAWM ModMii Edition (yawmME for short) from the list of homebrew.
# Select your source device.
# Press (A), then press (A) again on your wad.
# Press D-PAD RIGHT to change the selected action from Install WAD to Uninstall WAD, then press (A).
[[File:YAWMUninstall.png|none]]


* If you've installed multiple WADs, do this for every WAD you installed.
EUR: 10040200


{{critical|If you get an error while uninstalling, go to the [https://discord.gg/nintendohomebrew Nintendo Homebrew] discord server and ask for help in English.}}
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.'''
#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.
#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.
#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
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''


5. Once it's uninstalled, Press (A) to go back, then press HOME to return to HBC. In HBC, press HOME again, and then "Return to System Menu".
'''<big>Tiramisu</big>'''
{{success|Your Wii should now be unbricked, please don't install that WAD again.}}
 
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.)''
#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 > (This depends on the region of your console) > content > Common > Package.
# Select '''Men.pack''' and '''Men2.pack''' then press Download.
#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
#Download '''cafe_barista_men.bfsar'''
 
====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.
#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.
#Press Apply Patch.
#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====
</noinclude>
<tabber>
 
|-|Aroma=
 
<span>
* 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.
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
** 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>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</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.
** 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 paths should be
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Package/Men.pack, Men2.pack</code>
** and
** <code>sd:/wiiu/sdcafiine/[TITLEID]/[ThemeName]/content/Common/Sound/Men/cafe_barista_men.bfsar</code>
</span>
|-|Tiramisu=
 
<span>
* 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.
** Inside the <code>sdcafiine</code> folder create a folder with your Wii U Menu's title ID. This will vary on your consoles region:
*** '''USA:'''<code>0005001010040100</code>
*** '''EUR:'''<code>0005001010040200</code>
*** '''JPN:'''<code>0005001010040000</code>
** 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>Common</code> folder inside your <code>content</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.
** 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 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>
</span>
 
</tabber>
 
====Section IV: Loading the theme====
 
# 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.
{{Success|text=If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!}}

Revision as of 17:05, 14 July 2024

Info icon 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 icon Using FTPiiU Everywhere on Tiramisu is NOT recommended, as it has been known to cause bricks

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
      • Using FTP through File Explorer is not recommended. It is very unreliable.
    • macOS: Use Cyberduck
    • Linux: Nautilus or Dolphin, the file explorers for GNOME and KDE respectively - if not usable, use gFTP instead
    • Android 5.0 and above: Use ftpclient
    • iPhone: Use FTPManager
      • To add files to "My Files" in the app, use the default files app to move desired files to On My iPhone/FTPManager

    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.
    Success icon If done properly, you should now see your custom theme!