what is cios_fix for exactly and why won't the bugger install (English Final guide)

Heylos.....

okies so I ran from a 3.3E box, following English's guide on here to get the homebrew channel etc working.

I managed to downgrade to 3.2E, install Homebrew Channel, Gamma Loader etc no problem.....however the step it says to install cios_fix simply refuses to work.

The other issue I did have is after downgrading the gamma loader failed to work giving dvd read errors.....simply reinstalling the gamma loader steps from the instructions resolved that issue fine.

I've googled and read umpteen pages on this cios_fix but can't seem to find an exact answer to fix the problem.

When using Wad Manager I get error 1022 when trying to install it.

After a few searches, I read some advice to install Custom Wad Manager (which I believe is wadmanagerios16.rar) and use that instead of Wad Manager 1.3 (or is it 1.2 - not at wii at mo).

I downloaded and ran that wadmanagerios16. Oddly it came up with the logos and version number of Wad Manager instead of its own display? Presume it was maybe a modified version of the original. Anyways, on this I ran the cios_fix, but instead of Error 1022 I get Error 1035 with that one?

Sooooooo...what on earth do we actually need this cios_fix for? Is there any workaround for getting it on if its essential? I did look at the wiki backup launcher compatability pages, and there seems to be an indication that its used to fix a few problems with the backup loader. Does this perhaps help speed up the ridiculous choppiness of fmv sequences in scenes such as Mario Galaxies? I take it the fmv and choppiness are a work in progress for the gamma loader, as it doesnt affect the discs when running on a chipped machine.

cheers

Re: what is cios_fix for exactly and why won't the bugger install (English Final guid

the best way i found to get rid of the error is to use custom cios installer (internet connection needed) and when u start it it will tell u there is a custom ios installed and remove yes or no, select yes and it will remove v37 used for the downgrade then wads will be installable again including cios_fix.

cant give u more details as not at home at the moment but works for me every time.

Re: what is cios_fix for exactly and why won't the bugger install (English Final guid

thanks I'll give that a shot shortly....was a bit reluctant at uninstalling cios's and ios's and ciososos's etc etc cos so many of them can't remember which went on, what they do, etc.....so didnt want to uninstall something that may bork the box up

I'll have a tinker now