ModMii Wizard Guide

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Guide Generated by ModMii v5.5.1 on Sun 01/29/2012 - 21:03

ModMii for Windowsby XFlak

This software is not for sale. If you paid for this software or a "bundle" you have been scammed.

THIS PACKAGE COMES WITH ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, NEITHER STATED NOR IMPLIED.NO ONE BUT YOURSELF IS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THIS MAY CAUSE TO

YOUR NINTENDO WII CONSOLE!USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

I. Your chosen options

This guide was generated using the following parameters:Install and\or update all recommended softmodsCurrent firmware is 4.3UDesired firmware is 4.3UInstall Photo ChannelInstall Internet ChannelInstall Weather ChannelInstall News ChannelInstall Mii ChannelInstall Shopping Channel (and IOS56)Install Wii Speak ChannelInstall Dark Wii Red ThemeDo not update active IOSs (can be enabled in options)Do not Install a cMIOS (can be enabled in options)Install a USB-Loader Forwarder Channel (can be disabled in options)External Hard Drive to be Formatted as FAT32Download Configurable USB-Loader and WiiFlowUSB-Loader Settings and config files saved to USB Hard Drive

II. Important Notes

This guide does NOT require a Wifi connection on your Wii.An SD card formatted to FAT32 required (best results are with SD cards, SDHC cards willonly work on System Menu's 4.0 or above).If you get errors during any of the steps reformat your SD card as FAT or FAT32Turn off WiiConnect24 and take out all gamecube memory cards/controllers whenmodding the Wii (unless instructed otherwise).



If your Wii ever freezes, hold the power button on the Wii for 5 seconds to power it offthen try again.Don’t ever accept a new Nintendo update without first googling to see if it’s safe. Thelast update (to 4.3) was released in late June 2010. If you accept an official Nintendoupdate after modding the Wii, you may lose some or all of your modifications.Never uninstall a system menu or IOS.Do not install untested WADs/themes without Bootmii or Priiloader installed.This custom guide is great start, but Wii modding is always evolving. Check for updatesonline, and remember, google is your friend.Not all external hard drive's are compatible with the Wii, for a list of which USB harddrive's are compatible, see this webpage:http://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Devices_Compatibility_ListIf you have questions, a more detailed guide can be found atwww.sites.google.com/site/completesg/

III. Hacking your Wii

1. Installing The Homebrew Channel (HBC) and Bootmii

Note: if this Wii was previously modified, and it has either the HBC, BootMii as Boot2,or a Forwarder Channel installed, you can use that instead of an exploit.

If using BootMii as Boot2 to install the HBC, turn on your Wii with the SD Card insertedand BootMii will load. Go To the SD menu and load bootmini.elf. This will load theHackmii Installer allowing you to reinstall the HBC.

If using a Forwarder Channel, just save the boot.elf/dol from the app you want to load(ie. SD:\apps\hackmii_installer\boot.elf or SD:\apps\MMM\boot.dol) to the locationused by your specific Forwarder Channel (ie. SD:\apps\usbloader\boot.dol). Then startthe channel and the Hackmii Installer will load allowing you to reinstall the HBC. Note,if your forwarder channel only loads dol's and not elf's, launch MMM's boot.dol, thenuse its "App Manager" to load the Hackmii Installer.

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Requirements: an SD or SDHC cardGo to the "Messageboard" on your Wii and navigate to Yesterday (depending on yourtimezone, it could also show up under Today). Click on the envelope with the pink Bombicon.

This runs the Hackmii Installer (and silently/automatically installs BootMii as IOS). Usethe installer to install the Homebrew Channel (HBC) and Bootmii as Boot2 if possible.Note: If you get a "no vulnerable IOS" error message, run ModMii again and this timeselect the "Hackmii Solutions" option and follow the new instructions before continuing



this guide.

2. Making a NAND backup

While inside the Homebrew Channel, load BootMii by pressing home and clickingLaunch Bootmii.Press the power button on the Wii 3 times to get to the last option, then press the resetbutton (you can also navigate with a Gamecube controller).Press reset to choose the first option, then follow the directions on the screen to makeyour NAND backup (bad blocks are no problem).Backup the Bootmii folder, nand.bin, and keys.bin elsewhere and erase from the SD card(or rename it). You'll need these in case of emergencies, so don't lose them.Go back to The Homebrew Channel.Note: if Bootmii was installed as boot2, then it will show up as soon as the Wii isturned on AS LONG AS it finds the bootmii folder (mentioned above) on the root of theSD card.

3. Install a patched IOS236

Start the Homebrew Channel.

VERY IMPORTANT!In the Homebrew channel, if you do not have a working internet connection already setup, you will see an icon flashing in the bottom right corner of the screen indicating itsinability to initialize the network. You should wait for the icon to stop flashing OR let itflash for 30-60 seconds before proceeding otherwise these apps may error shortly afterbeing launched. If you encounter this harmless error, power off the Wii and repeat thisstep from the beginning. To increase your chances of success, add a working internetconnection to your Wii via the official Wii Settings Menu, but be sure to say "No" whenasked to perform an update.

You only need to perform ONE of the below methods.Once either method successfully installs IOS236, you can move onto the next step.

Method A: Using IOS236 Installer

After waiting 30-60 seconds for the HBC to attempt to initialize the network,launch "IOS236 Installer v5 MOD".Note: This app must be launched using HBC v1.0.7 or higher in order to workproperly.It should say "IOS236 installation is complete!" and return to The HomebrewChannel.

If you experience errors, keep trying and it should eventually work.



If you continue to experience errors you can try using Simple IOS Patcher instead.

Method B: Using Simple IOS Patcher

After waiting 30-60 seconds for the HBC to attempt to initialize the network,launch "Simple IOS Patcher".Note: This app must be launched using HBC v1.0.7 or higher in order to workproperly.Choose "IOS36" (already selected by default) and push A, then select "Install IOSto slot" and choose 236. Select "Install patched IOS36" leaving the 4 patches setto "yes" and press A, then choose "Load IOS from SD card". Confirm your choicewith the A button and, when prompted, push A to continue the installation. Whenthe installation is finished press the B button to exit the Main Menu.

If you experience errors, keep trying and it should eventually work.If you continue to experience errors you can try using IOS236 Installer instead.

4. Install Priiloader

Launch "Priiloader 236 Mod" via the Homebrew ChannelAfter the Priiloader Installer loads, press + to install it.After successfully installing Priiloader, access it by powering off the Wii, then poweringit back on while holding reset until you see the Priiloader menu.You should install some system menu hacks now (by going to System Menu hacksoption).

RECOMMENDED HACKSBlock Disc UpdatesBlock Online UpdatesReplace Health ScreenMove Disc Channel

The priiloader menu is white by default, you can change it to black in the Priiloadersettings if you prefer.

One of the special functions of Priiloader is that it can autoboot any app/file instead ofthe system menu. Some apps (like crazyIntro) can't be used without it.For details on how to do so, visit www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/system-hacks/priiloader

5. Install WADs

Load Multi-Mod Manager (MMM) via the HomeBrew Channel.If IOS236 is not already loaded, select "Load another IOS", then select IOS236



Note: If this step fails with error -ret 2011 or other, you may need to retry patchingIOS236. If the Wii was previously softmodded, you can try loading cIOS250 (or otherslike 202,222,223,224,236,249)

In Multi-Mod Manager's main menu, go down to select "WAD Manager".Install the following WADs from the WAD folder (this list of WADs is unique to theinformation you provided ModMii).Be careful not to install any additional WADs that may have been previously saved inthis folder (they may be safe, but I cannot say for sure).

Mark each of the following WADs for installation by navigating to each WAD and hitting"+"Alternatively, you can hold "+" for 2 seconds to select all the WADs in the folder.After you've marked all the WADs listed below, press 'A' twice to install them.

If any files fail to install properly, they will remain marked for installation, so just retryinstalling those files.

Your unique list of WADs to install are as follows:IOS11v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS20v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS30v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS40v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS50v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS52v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS60v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS70v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])IOS80v16174(IOS60v6174[FS-ES-NP-VP-DIP])cIOS202[60]-v5.1RcIOS222[38]-v4cIOS223[37-38]-v4cIOS224[57]-v5.1RcIOS249[56]-d2x-v7-finalcIOS250[57]-d2x-v7-finalMii-Channel-NUS-v6Photo-Channel-1.1-NUS-v3Shopping-Channel-NUS-v20Opera-Internet-Channel-NUS[U]Weather-Channel-NUS-v7[U]NEWS-Channel-NUS-v7[U]Wii-Speak-Channel-NUS[U]IOS56-64-v5662IOS58-64-v6176USBLoader(s)-ahbprot58-SD-USB-v11b-IDCL

The above underlined forwarder channel will load the first file it finds from the followinglist:

SD+USB:\apps\usbloader\boot.dol



SD+USB:\apps\usbloader\boot.elfSD+USB:\apps\usb-loader\boot.dolSD+USB:\apps\usb-loader\boot.elfSD+USB:\apps\usbloader_cfg\boot.dolSD+USB:\apps\usbloader_cfg\boot.elfSD+USB:\apps\WiiFlow\boot.dolSD+USB:\apps\WiiFlow\boot.elfSD+USB:\apps\usbloader_gx\boot.dolSD+USB:\apps\usbloader_gx\boot.elf

Note: IOS58 is required for the forwarder to launch apps from an SD Card and harddrives formatted as FAT32, NTFS, ext2, ext3 and ext4. It also supports meta.xmlarguments and is able to launch apps with direct hardware access.

6. Reinstall the Homebrew Channel (if applicable)

In the HomeBrew Channel, hit the "home" button. In the top right corner you will see theIOS used by the HBC.If the HBC is using IOS58 and your HBC is not upside-down, you can skip this step.

If the HBC is not using IOS58 or it is upside-down, you should continue with this step toreinstall it.

Launch the HackMii_Installer via the HBC.Use the Hackmii Installer to fix/re-install the HBC (using IOS58). Once you'vesuccessfully reinstalled the HBC, you can move onto the next step of the guide.If the HBC is failing to load the HackMii_Installer (just blackscreens), instead launch theHackmii Installer using the method described in the first Step.

7. Install Custom Wii Menu Theme using MyMenuifyMod(optional)

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THEMES WITHOUT PROTECTION (BOOTMII, PRIILOADERAND NAND BACKUP) AND ONLY INSTALL THEMES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SYSTEM MENUVERSION AND REGION!

Launch MyMenuifyMod from the HBC.

Navigate to the theme you would like to install that corresponds to your specific SystemMenu Version (4.3U) then press A to install it.

If you ever decide to restore the original Menu Wii theme, simply launch



MyMenuifyMod again, navigate to 000000XX_4.3U.app and press "A" to install it.

IV. USB Loader and Hard Drive setup

The rest of the guide is performed on your computer in order to set up your USB-Loader

1. Partition and Format the External Hard Drive for FAT32

First check if your drive needs to be formatted by checking the current Format\File-System of the drive.Open "My Computer", right-click the external hard drive you want to use, then select"properties".Make note of the Drive Letter of the external hard drive as this will be important later.If the "File-System" is already FAT32, you can skip this step.

If you have anything saved on the hard drive, you should back it up now as all the datawill be lost once you format it.

Launch FAT32 GUI Formatter from shortcuts on your Start Menu or Desktop

Make sure you select the drive letter corresponding to your external hard drive.You may optionally uncheck the "Quick Format" box, then click start.

2. Copy Files to the Hard Drive

Copy everything inside the COPY_TO_USB folder to the root of your FAT32 hard-drive\partition.

3. Manage Wii backups using Wii Backup Manager(optional)

Launch WiiBackupManager from shortcuts on your Start Menu or DesktopYou can use this program to manage/transfer your electronic backups of Wii Games.It is very simple to use, but a detailed tutorial on using Wii Backup Manager can befound here: www.sites.google.com/site/completesg/backup-launchers/iso/wbfs-managers/wii-backup-manager

Note: Original Wii Discs cannot be read/copied using a computer (unless you have oneof the rare LG Drives that is capable of doing so).To copy original Wii Disc's, insert the disc into your Wii and Launch Configurable USB-Loader, and hit the plus sign "+". To copy original Wii Disc's, insert the disc into your Wii and Launch WiiFlow, go to page2 of WiiFlow's Settings and select "Install", then select "Go".



4. Configure/Customize Configurable USB-Loader (optional)

To Configure/Customize your USB-Loader, use the Configurator for Configurable USB-Loader found here: COPY_TO_USB\usb-loader\CfgLoaderConfigurator.exeOptional: additional themes can be found here: http://wii.spiffy360.com/themes.php

Important notes on default settings:Two potentially dangerous features have been locked:

The ability to remove/delete gamesThe ability to format a hard drive

To unlock these features, while in the configurable USB-Loader menu, hold "1" for 5seconds, then enter the password to unlock these features. The password is "AAAA",you can change the password/settings by using the Configurator for Configurable USB-Loader. Hold "1" again for 5 seconds to lock the USB-Loader again (or it will lockautomatically again once you exit the USB-Loader).

V. After modding your Wii

After you are done modding your Wii, you can optionally delete any unnecesarry files by usingModMii's "File Cleanup" Feature.

If you used Bannerbomb and choose not to use the File Cleanup feature, in order to avoidhaving your Wii freeze when accessing the SD Card Menu, you should delete the "aktn" folderwhere bannerbomb is saved (SD:\private\wii\title\aktn), or rename the entire "private" folder.

At this point you're practically done.Now you should be downloading the latest homebrew applications and setting them up onyour SD Card (or FAT32 USB Hard Drive) so they can be launched via the HBC.

For playing your backups off a USB hard drive, run the USB-Loader Setup feature fromModMii's Main Menu.

For downloading applications, you should:Check out ModMii's batch download pages as it has many popular apps available fordownload.Download Homebrew Browser via ModMii to get many popular apps, but this is anonline only Wii application.For those without internet on their Wii, check out this list of Homebrew applications.

Another great resource is webrewwii.blogspot.com

After getting whatever apps you want, you should get a boot.dol file and possibly a icon.pngand meta.xml.For HBC to read your SD/USB correctly, your card must be structured SD:/apps/applicationname/boot.dolIf you have a *.dol not named boot.dol, rename it boot.dol, otherwise it will not be recognized



by the HBC.(optional: the icon.png and meta.xml should be saved in the same place as the boot.dol)

VI. Credits, Supporting Apps, and Sources

ModMii was written entirely by me, XFlak; however, without the help of many other verytalented people ModMii would not exist.Some people have contributed supporting files or programs, others have shared theirknowledge, some have provided ideas and others have given their time.I have tried my best to recognize everyone's contribution to ModMii regardless of how big orsmall it is. If I've forgotten someone, please notify me and I'll add them to the credits asquickly as possible.Throughout the Credits there will be links to make donations to some other very worthydevelopers. This will allow you to send donations to support the author of your favourite tools.

Click to show the Credits

Supporting Apps and Sources

If you would like to contribute to the project, or have ideas, please send me a PM and we candiscuss it further in private.

VII. Support XFlak

If ModMii worked for you, please vote in favour of the program HERECheck out my Top ChannelsCheck out my Crazy Intro VideosDonations can optionally be made via paypal to [email protected] you donate $1 or more to [email protected], as my way of saying thanks I'll reply to youvia email with a functional Easter Egg guaranteed to be helpful every time you use ModMii.I will still email you ModMii's Easter Egg if you prefer to donate to someone else listed in thecredits ONLY IF you ask THEM to send confirmation of your donation to [email protected].

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