USB Loader question

[hdbb]

looking to try out the usb loader. downloaded v1.5, there were 4 files. 3 read me.txt and a SDUSB-Loader_v1.5.dol. tried to find some info as to how to install it but only see info for v1 and v1.2. is it the same and do i need anything else?

 

[jfish]

looking to try out the usb loader. downloaded v1.5, there were 4 files. 3 read me.txt and a SDUSB-Loader_v1.5.dol. tried to find some info as to how to install it but only see info for v1 and v1.2. is it the same and do i need anything else?

the dol file can only be executed via the homebrew channel

you will need to get hold of a wad file or convert the dol to wad then use was installer to install it therefore it availbale directly thru the main Wii screen.

 

[Conners]

the dol file can only be executed via the homebrew channel.

not strictly true, but one of the more convenient ways of launching it.

use the bannerbomb to install the hbc or run your sdload directly

 

[hdbb]

not strictly true, but one of the more convenient ways of launching it.

use the bannerbomb to install the hbc or run your sdload directly

i have hbc already installed. can i just install thru there?

 

[madnlooney]

i have hbc already installed. can i just install thru there?

it wont install. you can load it via the homebrew channel.

ive attached a forwarder channel.

place the boot.dol in folder

apps/usbloader/

install the wad using wad manager and it should now load your usb loader

 

[seanicca]

think this is my next thing to try. i have a spare hdd in an old pc can i just buy a usb enclosure for that and use it or does it have to be a certain type of hdd? also is there i guide to setting this up etc

 

[weezy_11]

think this is my next thing to try. i have a spare hdd in an old pc can i just buy a usb enclosure for that and use it or does it have to be a certain type of hdd? also is there i guide to setting this up etc

i tried that mine did not work. it has to be partioned to a certain format and the hard drive has to be supported by the program

 

[hdbb]

it wont install. you can load it via the homebrew channel.

ive attached a forwarder channel.

place the boot.dol in folder

apps/usbloader/

install the wad using wad manager and it should now load your usb loader

So all i need to do is install that wad file and place the boot.dol in the apps folder and it should run? does that mean i need the sdcard in when i want to run the loader tho?

 

[seanicca]

i tried that mine did not work. it has to be partioned to a certain format and the hard drive has to be supported by the program

is there a guide for doing this? i dont mind messing just need to have an idea of what im doing

 

[weezy_11]

is there a guide for doing this? i dont mind messing just need to have an idea of what im doing

1) Download WBFS manager (******/wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808
2) Install it
3) Format your drive via the WBFS manager
4) Install a game on the drive via WBFS manager
5) plug it into the wii and see if it comes up if there is a error your drive is not supported

If you would like a picture guide please tell me and i shall make one.

 

[seanicca]

1) Download WBFS manager (******/wbfsmanager.codeplex.com/Release/ProjectReleases.aspx?ReleaseId=26808
2) Install it
3) Format your drive via the WBFS manager
4) Install a game on the drive via WBFS manager
5) plug it into the wii and see if it comes up if there is a error your drive is not supported

If you would like a picture guide please tell me and i shall make one.

cheers just waiting for an enclosure then i'll give it a go, if it doesnt i can always use it for something else

 

[hdbb]

it wont install. you can load it via the homebrew channel.

ive attached a forwarder channel.

place the boot.dol in folder

apps/usbloader/

install the wad using wad manager and it should now load your usb loader

ok ive put the boot.dol into the a folder in apps/usbloader... it loads ok,and also downloaded the wbfs manager 3.0 and formatted the drive. now getting an error (ret = -1) when i select the storage device, any ideas?

 

[marra]

ok ive put the boot.dol into the a folder in apps/usbloader... it loads ok,and also downloaded the wbfs manager 3.0 and formatted the drive. now getting an error (ret = -1) when i select the storage device, any ideas?

its not seeing your hard drive mate have you installed cIOS36_rev9 or later for usb support? if you have are you plugging in the hdd before you boot the wii?

 

[hdbb]

its not seeing your hard drive mate have you installed cIOS36_rev9 or later for usb support? if you have are you plugging in the hdd before you boot the wii?

to be honest im not exactly sure about what cios36_rev? is installed. its softmodded using english's guide for dummies. with cioscorp installed with preloader n bootmii.

do have a link for rev9 or later?

 

[weezy_11]

i thought the error means the drive is not supported!

 

[madnlooney]

yeah i think it error means its not supported

 

[madnlooney]

to be honest im not exactly sure about what cios36_rev? is installed. its softmodded using english's guide for dummies. with cioscorp installed with preloader n bootmii.

do have a link for rev9 or later?

heres rev 13b. copy the extracted folder into your app folder. then run in homebrew channel. Select install via network.

 

[seanicca]

is there a list somewhere that tells you whether drives are supported or not?

 

[madnlooney]

is there a list somewhere that tells you whether drives are supported or not?

there is but i cant remember where it is lol

 

[marra]

its a wiki page i think, im sure -1 can also means it cant find the drive/drive not compatable if you get me if you dont have a drive plugged in the wii and try to load it in a loader it gives a -1 error my guess would be to try the cios file and try the drive again as english wrote his guide before usb support so you definatly dont have the file installed for usb support meaning no drive found.