'''Wumiibo''' is a rewrite of the 3DS' NFC module, that allow for the emulation of amiibo. As Wumiibo does not actually use the NFC hardware, this allows it to work on "old" 3DS family consoles, or consoles with Wireless Communication turned off or disabled.
Pretendo is an open-source project that aims to recreate [[w:Nintendo Network|Nintendo Network]] for the 3DS and Wii U. This includes but is not limited to, game servers, [[w:Miiverse|Miiverse]], friends-lists, and more.
== Installation ==
==Installation==
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For 3DS, [[udb:3ds/nimbus|Nimbus]] is available on Universal-Updater. For Wii U, [[hbappstore:wiiu/inkay|Inkay]] is available on the Homebrew App Store. Manual installation instructions for 3DS, Wii U, and Cemu can be found on the Pretendo website [https://pretendo.network/docs/install/ here].
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=== What you need ===
* A working internet connection
* [[3DS:Universal-Updater|Universal Updater]] installed on your console
* [[3DS:luma3DS|Luma3DS]] updated to 13.0+
=== Instructions ===
# Power on your console
# Launch '''Universal Updater'''
# Select the magnifying glass on the bottom screen, then search for '''wumiibo'''
# Press {{B|A}} while hovering over '''wumiibo''' from the list of homebrew
# Choose <code>wumiibohelper.cia</code>
# Wait until the app finishes installing
# Close '''Universal Updater'''
# Launch '''Wumiibo''' and select <code>Download Wumiibo</code>
# Wait for it to download and reboot, then press {{B|B}} to exit the app
# Power off your console
# While holding {{B|SELECT}}, power on your console to enter [[3DS:Luma3DS/Configuration|the Luma3DS configuration menu]]
# Turn on '''Enable loading external FIRMs and modules''' if it is not already enabled
# Press {{B|START}} to save and exit
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=== What you need ===
* The latest release of {{GitHub|hax0kartik/wumiibo/releases/latest|'''Wumiibo'''}} (the <code>0004013000004002.cxi</code> and <code>wumiibohelper.cia</code> files)
* [[3DS:FBI|FBI]] installed on your console
* A v13.0 or higher version of [[3DS:luma3DS|Luma3DS]]' <code>boot.firm</code> on the root of your SD card
=== Instructions ===
# Copy <code>0004013000004002.cxi</code> to <code>sd:/luma/sysmodules/</code>
#* Create the folder <code>sysmodules</code> if it doesn't exist
# Copy <code>wumiibohelper.cia</code> to the root of your SD card
# Reinsert your SD card into your console
# Launch '''FBI''' and select <code>SD</code> -> <code>wumiibohelper.cia</code> -> <code>Install and delete CIA</code>
# Press {{B|A}} and wait for the CIA to install, then exit '''FBI'''
# Power off your console
# While holding {{B|SELECT}}, power on your console to enter [[3DS:Luma3DS/Configuration|the Luma3DS configuration menu]]
# Turn on '''Enable loading external FIRMs and modules''' if it is not already enabled
# Press {{B|START}} to save and exit
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==Usage==
==Usage==
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===Generating amiibo===
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# Power on your console
<p>Nimbus allows for switching between Pretendo and Nintendo Networks. To use Nimbus, launch it from the HOME Menu or the Homebrew Launcher, and select either '''Pretendo''' or '''Nintendo''' to switch between the two networks. While on the Pretendo Network, launch a [https://pretendo.network/progress supported game] to play online with other Pretendo users.</p>
# Launch '''Wumiibo''' from the HOME Menu
<p>Some features, notably Pretendo's Miiverse replacement Juxtaposition, will require a PNID to function. A PNID is a unique identifier, functioning the same as Nintendo's NNIDs. To create a PNID open '''System Settings''' -> '''Nintendo Network ID Settings'''. Alternatively, [https://pretendo.network/account/register register for an account] using the Pretendo website, and then link an existing PNID instead.</p>
# Select "'''Generate amiibos for game'''"
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# Select a game from the list and then select an amiibo to generate
Inkay allows for switching between Pretendo and Nintendo Networks. To use Inkay press {{B|L + DOWN + SELECT}} on the Wii U Gamepad to open the Plugin Menu, then press {{B|A}} on '''Inkay'''
# The amiibo will be generated and is now ready to be used
* To connect to Nintendo Network, set '''Connect to the Pretendo Network''' to <code>false</code>
* To connect to Pretendo Network, set '''Connect to the Pretendo Network''' to <code>true</code>
===Registering amiibo===
''This section is not necessary for all games, but is recommended for full compatibility''
# Select HOME Menu Settings by tapping on the wrench icon in the top left
# Scroll down and tap on "'''amiibo Settings'''"
# Select "'''Register Owner and Nickname'''"
# Press {{B|L|DOWN|START}} to open the '''Wumiibo Menu'''
# Select <code>Select a figure.</code> -> <code><TitleID></code> -> <code><amiibo name>.bin</code>
# Fill in the required details and press {{B|Y}} to save
# Wait for the amiibo to save and then press {{B|L|DOWN|START}} to open the '''Wumiibo Menu''' again
# Select <code>Force Stop Emulation.</code>
#* Repeat steps 3 through 8 for the rest of the amiibo you want to register
===Using amiibo in games===
# Launch an amiibo compatible game and navigate to the screen that asks you to place your amiibo on the screen
# Press {{B|L|DOWN|START}} to open the '''Wumiibo Menu'''
# Select <code>Select a figure.</code> -> <code><TitleID></code> -> <code><amiibo name>.bin</code>
# The amiibo will now be emulated, and act as though its always "''on''" the nfc reader
# If the game asks to remove the amiibo, relaunch the '''Wumiibo Menu''' and select <code>Force Stop Emulation.</code>
While on the Pretendo Network, launch a [https://pretendo.network/progress supported game] to play online with other Pretendo users.
===Using real figurines===
Some features, notably Pretendo's Miiverse replacement Juxtaposition, will require a PNID to function. A PNID is a unique identifier, functioning the same as Nintendo's NNIDs. To create a PNID, tap on your profile icon in the Wii U Menu -> '''Create/Link Nintendo Network ID'''. Alternatively, [https://pretendo.network/account/register register for an account] using the Pretendo website, and then link an existing PNID instead.
Wumiibo doesn't work with real figurines, toggle Wumiibo off in order to use them again
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# Launch '''Wumiibo''' from the HOME Menu
# Select <code>Toggle Wumiibo State</code>
# Press {{B|B}} to reboot
#* If disabling doesn't work make sure you don't have 2 versions of Wumiibo installed (see "Conflicting Wumiibo versions" in the troubleshooting section)
# Repeat steps 1-3 to toggle Wumiibo back on
=== SD file layout ===
==Configuration==
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===Config file===
Wumiibo may be configured with a config file placed at <code>sd:/wumiibo.ini</code>. This can be used to change the button combo needed to open the Wumiibo Menu, or turn on debug mode. A sample config with the button combo set to {{B|R|DOWN|START}} can be found {{GitHub|hax0kartik/wumiibo/blob/v4.2/wumiibo.ini|here}}.
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===SD file layout===
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{{Tree list}}
{{Tree list}}
* {{Tree icon|sd}} (root)
* {{Tree icon|sd}} (root)
** {{Tree icon|d}} 3ds
*** {{Tree icon|f}} nimbus.3dsx
*** {{Tree icon|f}} juxt-prod.pem
** {{Tree icon|d}} luma
** {{Tree icon|d}} luma
*** {{Tree icon|d}} sysmodules
*** {{Tree icon|d}} sysmodules
**** {{Tree icon|f}}0004013000002902.ips
**** {{Tree icon|f}} 0004013000004002.cxi
**** {{Tree icon|f}}0004013000002E02.ips
** {{Tree icon|d}} wumiibo
**** {{Tree icon|f}}0004013000002F02.ips
*** {{Tree icon|d}} <title ID>
**** {{Tree icon|f}}0004013000003202.ips
**** {{Tree icon|f}} <amiibo name>.bin
**** {{Tree icon|f}}0004013000003802.ips
**{{Tree icon|f}} wumiibo.ini
*** {{Tree icon|d}} titles
**** {{Tree icon|d}}000400300000BC02
**** {{Tree icon|d}}000400300000BD02
**** {{Tree icon|d}}000400300000BE02
{{Tree list/end}}
{{Tree list/end}}
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==Troubleshooting==
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===Workaround for freezing games===
{{Tree list}}
If the game freezes or lags when trying to scan amiibo, try the following workaround:
* {{Tree icon|sd}} (root)
# Navigate to the screen that asks you to place your amiibo on the screen
** {{Tree icon|d}} wiiu
# Press {{B|HOME}} to suspend the game
*** {{Tree icon|d}} environments
# Press {{B|L|DOWN|START}} to open the '''Wumiibo Menu''' and select your amiibo
**** {{Tree icon|d}} aroma
# Reopen the suspended game
***** {{Tree icon|d}} modules
****** {{Tree icon|d}} setup
===Conflicting Wumiibo versions===
******* {{Tree icon|f}} 30_nimble.rpx
With the release of {{GitHub|hax0kartik/wumiibo/releases/tag/v4.2|Wumiibo 4.2}}, Wumiibo has been updated to use CXI-based patching introduced in {{GitHub|LumaTeam/Luma3DS/releases/tag/v13.0|Luma3DS 13.0}}, this means you may have two versions of Wumiibo installed to your system:
***** {{Tree icon|d}} plugins
* If you've installed Wumiibo previously, delete the <code>0004013000004002</code> folder in <code>sd:/luma/titles/</code>
****** {{Tree icon|f}} Inkay-pretendo.wps
{{Tree list/end}}
==Resources==
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More detailed usage and compatibility can be found on the [https://github.com/hax0kartik/wumiibo/wiki Wumiibo Wiki]
Wumiibo is a rewrite of the 3DS' NFC module, that allow for the emulation of amiibo. As Wumiibo does not actually use the NFC hardware, this allows it to work on "old" 3DS family consoles, or consoles with Wireless Communication turned off or disabled.
Turn on Enable loading external FIRMs and modules if it is not already enabled
Press START to save and exit
Usage
Generating amiibo
Power on your console
Launch Wumiibo from the HOME Menu
Select "Generate amiibos for game"
Select a game from the list and then select an amiibo to generate
The amiibo will be generated and is now ready to be used
Registering amiibo
This section is not necessary for all games, but is recommended for full compatibility
Select HOME Menu Settings by tapping on the wrench icon in the top left
Scroll down and tap on "amiibo Settings"
Select "Register Owner and Nickname"
Press L+↓+START to open the Wumiibo Menu
Select Select a figure. -> <TitleID> -> <amiibo name>.bin
Fill in the required details and press Y to save
Wait for the amiibo to save and then press L+↓+START to open the Wumiibo Menu again
Select Force Stop Emulation.
Repeat steps 3 through 8 for the rest of the amiibo you want to register
Using amiibo in games
Launch an amiibo compatible game and navigate to the screen that asks you to place your amiibo on the screen
Press L+↓+START to open the Wumiibo Menu
Select Select a figure. -> <TitleID> -> <amiibo name>.bin
The amiibo will now be emulated, and act as though its always "on" the nfc reader
If the game asks to remove the amiibo, relaunch the Wumiibo Menu and select Force Stop Emulation.
Using real figurines
Wumiibo doesn't work with real figurines, toggle Wumiibo off in order to use them again
Launch Wumiibo from the HOME Menu
Select Toggle Wumiibo State
Press B to reboot
If disabling doesn't work make sure you don't have 2 versions of Wumiibo installed (see "Conflicting Wumiibo versions" in the troubleshooting section)
Repeat steps 1-3 to toggle Wumiibo back on
Configuration
Config file
Wumiibo may be configured with a config file placed at sd:/wumiibo.ini. This can be used to change the button combo needed to open the Wumiibo Menu, or turn on debug mode. A sample config with the button combo set to R+↓+START can be found here.
SD file layout
(root)
luma
sysmodules
0004013000004002.cxi
wumiibo
<title ID>
<amiibo name>.bin
wumiibo.ini
Troubleshooting
Workaround for freezing games
If the game freezes or lags when trying to scan amiibo, try the following workaround:
Navigate to the screen that asks you to place your amiibo on the screen
Press HOME to suspend the game
Press L+↓+START to open the Wumiibo Menu and select your amiibo
Reopen the suspended game
Conflicting Wumiibo versions
With the release of Wumiibo 4.2, Wumiibo has been updated to use CXI-based patching introduced in Luma3DS 13.0, this means you may have two versions of Wumiibo installed to your system:
If you've installed Wumiibo previously, delete the 0004013000004002 folder in sd:/luma/titles/
Resources
More detailed usage and compatibility can be found on the Wumiibo Wiki
