Wii Guide On Just About Everything

[Smurf]

Guide on Just about Everything For the Wii

Heres a Table of contents

* Modchips
* Firmware
* Homebrew Channel and Programs
* Games


1. Mod chips

What modchip is best for my drive?

* any are good, as long as they are current chips , except things like wii cyclone, and ninja are bad for NEW buyers, since they no longer get updated.
* all new chips, can go on a clip
* wiikey2, and d2pro use 6 wire installs thus the easyest to install
* recommended are wiikey2, d2pro, and wasabi, but anything is good as long as the team are still around


What is a wii clip?

* a wii clip is a simple device that the modchip is soldered on to, and you place it over the chip, for a solderless mod, perfect for newbs, noobs, and people who dont want to leave any traces


___ feature is on this, but i want this but it lacks ____?

* Most modchips, have a feature that no other modchip have, HARDWARE wise, like D2pro's Jtag, and wasabis onboard memory, none of these features are important as of now, and may never be important, untill the time comes, any feature it has or doesnt have that are unique to the chip, and thus shouldnt be used in consideration.


Region free, and backups.. will they work?

* All modchips have the same amount of region free, and backup work ratio, in addition to work with the same amount of games, and so on and so forth
* they will work, as long as the iso is good, and you burned it correctly, 2.4x speed is recomended


which Disc is best?

* They say verbatim -R, but its not a HUGE deal, people say it will kill your drive, but take it for what it is, he said she said
* Made in Japan, and Taiwan are recomended


-R, but i have +R's, or +RW's, can i use them?!

* Yes, You can, but it will ruin your drive faster, not to a point where you 100% have to change to -R, but to a point where theres actual logic to why it is like that
* For best result use layerbreak to 2084960 exactly, nothing else!


You said ruin my drive, Why is that, And how can i avoid it?

* Its based off dye, darker = better
* There are other more technical reasons but, its easier not to get into it and confuse you, or bother you with useless details when it is because it is works just as well


2. firmware

which firmware is best?

* 3.2


Why?

* It just is lol, no really, its because it doesnt limit homebrew, and it doesnt contain the fakesign bug fix


i have 3.3 can i downgrade?!

* Yes you can, there are many programs, and ways to do it google around for the program that you feel best doing it in


I have 3.3, can i use the twilight hack?

* Yes, you can but you need the latest beta 1, to use it


I have a modchip do i need the twilight hack?

* No, you can install it via ISO which is posted on the site, just put it in and install it


Can i install it with a disc with 3.3 firmware

* No you cant, since 3.3 patchs the fakesign bug, and blocks it
* If you have a modchip you can use a backup, if not then you 100% need the actual

What is a Cios?

* A Custom IOS, which is used to make programs run better, and update IOS's without updating so you can run games that need an updated IOS, to play


My wiiware games wont play why is that?

* If you have 3.1 you need 3.2 firmware
* If that doesnt work you need CIOS37


I semi bricked/bricked my wii, What do i do?

* Get Savemii, or Freesavemii, and install a higher firmware, if you have 3.4 you need to wait for 3.4 v2 or 3.5
* There are also 2x channel removers that require a modchip, or homebrew channel


Can i update?

* If you dont use homebrew, or play out of region at all, you can upgrade from anything and everything as of now, without a issue but if you do dont update.


3. Homebrew Channel and Programs

What is it?

* It is a channel which allows you to run various programs off your SD card


Which SD cards work?

* Most 2 gigs work, anything above 2 wont work, or wont let you use the full amount past 2 gigs


I updated from 8 or lower, to 9 and now my programs wont work, why?

* You need to change the .elf files, to .dol


I installed apps on my sd card, but they dont show... why?

* You must make it look like this
root with a "apps folder" then in the apps folder, put the program, and make sure the .elf or dol file is named Boot


I want to install ____ how?

* Get HBC beta 9, then get Wad Manager V 1.3, read the read me, and enjoy


Can i brick my wii with a wad?

* Yes, but if its not injected, youre safe more or less, its recomended to download from sites you trust


I saw i can use codes, to mod/edit a game, where do i find them?

* USBGecko.com - WiiRD Code Database best source


Can i use these codes, online?

* Yes

I cant decide, which programs are best, help please

* Gecko OS, wad manager, and homebrew browser, which allows you to view, and download apps stright to the SD card


I have firmware ___ and i want to use the Wii Shop can i?

* Yes, grab wad manager and install this
Wii Shop and IOS51 installer - WiiBrew


I hear there is a backup loader, is that true?

* Yes, you can boot SOME backups, a list is on some forums with constant updates, just search around for it


My game doesnt work with the backup loader why?

* Some games, work perfectly, Some games work Semi perfectly, its too new for it to be 100%, please remember this when you use it, though i recommend using a chip, since its much simpler, and will cause less issues for a simple amount


4. Games

What is a backup?

* Copy of a Original game, you must use a modchip, or backup loader to play


I need ___ update to play, can i avoid this?

* Yes, most modchips latest firmware, allow you to block them for imports and domestic
* Programs like Wii Update Manager, and Brickblocker do the job too


Other region firmware... is it bad?

* You Should only install firmware, related to your region, you might brick, or semi brick your wii


Imports or scrubbed games dont work on 3.3+

* The Fake Sign bug got patched, so you must use the full game, or boot in geckoOS


What is a Wiiscrubbed Game?

* Its a program that removes Useless data, and makes the game easier to Compact, thats why you can download 1 game thats 4.31 gigs, and the same one for 433 mb. A scrubbed game has removed data such as Updates Etc that is not needed.


My game gives a black screen, or doesnt work why?

* Some games have updates that are required to play, there are work arounds like GeckoOS, and such usually based off the game, you can find the thing needed from asking around or googling


I have ____ hacked or edited, Can i play online?

* Yes playing online doesnt get affected by anything as of now.


Will playing online update me, or is it needed?

* No, and No, Many are Playing Call of Duty, World At War, And have firmware 3.2 and it has 3.3 and can play online without a single issue.


Friend codes, are they all the same or different per Wii?

* Each friend code is on a game by game bases, so it will be different for every save, and game you play.

If anyone would like me to Add Or Include anything please Do Not Hesitate to contact me.

Admin/Mods Please Sticky.

Smurf

[sclarke1985]

hello there i am a novis to all this the only thing i have done is flash a eurovox box, could you please help me through to chip my wii on a idiots guide ! as theres a hell of alot of imfo there but only wanna know what i need if that make sense remember NOVIS lol hope yo can help cheers

[G77]

first thing you need to do is get your eyes tested and get some glasses if you intend to solder a modchip in.... the legs are that small you cant even see them!

[blakey_8]

Why don't you softmod it mate? It would be alot easier to do and as G77 said, it is a real pain to fit a modchip, one mistake could be costly.

[yaas]

Hi!I softmodded my Wii a few months ago & its great.

This week I have tried to chip my mate's console, but it wont play the copied games.
I have used more or less the same process, but everytime I load a game, I keep getting the message "DVD read error".

Can anybody help,PLEASE?

Thanks.

[blakey_8]

Have a look here: http://softmii.org/. You need to register but I it should be free to do so .

[mitford]

Good post thanks mate, so i have a original wiikey and would like to play (wii sports resort) i am right in thinking as ,long as it's of the same region as my console(pal) i can't brick my wii even with updates etc etc or do i need additional software?

[bonez]

Hi!I softmodded my Wii a few months ago & its great.

This week I have tried to chip my mate's console, but it wont play the copied games.
I have used more or less the same process, but everytime I load a game, I keep getting the message "DVD read error".

Can anybody help,PLEASE?

Thanks.

Yaas

It sounds like a bad mod there, DVD read error is just saying it cant find the disk, in this case the original.
Check your solder joints again , make sure they are at their correct spots, use a magnifing glas (or eye glass) to double check all connections.
Ive done many Wii's, and need to recheck solder joints in case they they didnt do properly.
For curiositywhat chip are you installing?


Cheers

[jasone6636]

i wana chip my wii so i can play copied games from a disk not from the harddrive or anything but im confused on how to do it the best way i have read the forums on here and ppl seem to disagee on wots the best way good some one please just point me in the right direction for theasyest way please lol thanks

[bonez]

i wana chip my wii so i can play copied games from a disk not from the harddrive or anything but im confused on how to do it the best way i have read the forums on here and ppl seem to disagee on wots the best way good some one please just point me in the right direction for theasyest way please lol thanks

Best way to do m8 is the soft mod, easy and doesnt mean opening the case and messing the warranty, if you have one.
You say you dont want to play from hard disk, but the advantage is that there are more games from the NTSC region and is quicker and keeps the optical disk nice and new(ish). I think the last i did was the Wii Free chip, cheap and easy to do, as long as you are good at soldering

Good luck

Rich