Nintendo Wii tips & tricks, howto's and guides

[cooldude75ph]

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MplayerWii has been updated to 0.03!

v0.03 (07/14/0:

- MPlayerWii-0.03.zip :
-happy french bastille day!
-added USB storage support (USB reading is dead slow unfortunately, only good for MP3 files)
-added volume controls (Up/Down buttons on the wiimote)
-added wiimote buttons repeat during playback
-added preliminary test network streaming (shoutcast and mms)
-longer filename display in the file selection screen
-fix for widescreen aspect ratio (uses the Wii display settings)
-more audio playback fixes

I hope dali ra niya ma-improve ang USB storage support ;D
Also I hope naay video network streaming in future versions

[cooldude75ph]

Logitech unveils cordless Wii keyboard

Surfing the 'net on Nintendo's white box 'o joy just got a whole lot easier. Logitech has whipped the covers off of this sleek beast: a cordless Wii keyboard. This bad boy works from up to 30 feet (10 meters) from the console, and comes with dedicated buttons for "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out," "Forward" and "Back", "Quit," and "OK."

So there you go: no more painstakingly entering text with the Wiimote. Now, aside from surfing the 'net, what else do we think this might be used for? We'll find out soon enough!

Nice unta ni para sa atong mga Wii owners nga nag-install og Opera Internet Channel
Mas sayon na mag-surf og input og text sa Wii nato

[cooldude75ph]

[Release] 1st Custom Firmware For The Wii

-> Video here <-

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You will need - "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" original WAD file to get this to work.

+------------------------------------------+
| [+] Custom IOS Installer (v37 rev 01) |
| developed by Waninkoko |
+------------------------------------------+

[ DISCLAIMER ]:
- THIS APPLICATION COMES WITH NO WARRANTY AT ALL, NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN YOUR WII CONSOLE
BECAUSE OF A IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

[ DESCRIPTION ]:
- This is a Custom IOS, an IOS modified to add some new features
not available in the official IOS.

This IOS has been made to be used ONLY with homebrew software.

The Custom IOS installs as IOS249 and it does not modify any other
IOS so it is secure to install.

[ REQUISITES ]:
- "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" original WAD file.

[ HOW TO INSTALL IT ]:
- Copy "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" file to the root of a SD card.
- Insert the SD card on your Wii.
- Run the installer.

You can download it here
Uninstaller if you want to uninstall it for some reason here

The start of interesting things to come ;D

[cooldude75ph]

yah. even nyko is selling wireless nunchuck man.

Update:

Chinese clones/knockoffs of Nyko's Wireless Nunchuck addons are now available in the Philippines

See -> Pinoy-N.com :: View topic - NYKO's WIRELESS NUNCHUCK

[cooldude75ph]

Downgrader out na!

WANINKOKO presents


EDIT, for people question, this downgrades to anyfirmware you like. from around 2.0 upwards

thanks to Infinity-X for the translation

and thank you Condukt365 for the mirror

both apps cant be found

here

below links are to the original spanish site

new cIOS
here

+------------------------------------------+
| [+] IOS Custom Installer (v37 rev 03) |
| Developed by Waninkoko |
+------------------------------------------+
| Www.teknoconsolas.info |
+------------------------------------------+


[Disclaimer]:

-- THIS applications comes without any warranty, express or implied.
I have no responsibility for any harm IN debe a Wii console
USE A non-appropriation of this software.


[DESCRIPTION]:

-- This is a Custom IOS, IOS amended to add new
features not available in the IOS official.

This IOS has been created to be used only with software
home.

The Custom IOS is installed as IOS249 and not modify any other
IOS so it is safe to install.


[Requirement]:

-- The WAD file "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" original.


[Installing]:

-- Copy the file "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" the root of an SD card.
-- Insert the SD card in the Wii.
-- Run the installer.


[Kudo]:

-- Team Twiizers and devkitPRO devs for their great work in libogc.
-- All betatesters.
-- Nitrotux, for his IOS5.



Changelog:

Code:
-- Dropped checkup version of the title ES_AddTitleStart function ().
-- Now you can remove titles system with ES_DeleteTicket () and ES_DeleteTitle ().
-- Dropped checkup function ES_SetUID ().

Downgrader

here

+------------------------------------+
| [+] Custom IOS downgrade v1.0 |
| Developed by Waninkoko |
+------------------------------------+
| Www.teknoconsolas.info |
+------------------------------------+


[Disclaimer]:

-- THIS applications comes without any warranty, express or implied.
I have no responsibility for any harm IN debe a Wii console
USE A non-appropriation of this software.


[DESCRIPTION]:

-- It allows you to downgrade the firmware on your Wii
any version available.


[Requirement]:

-- Custom IOS37 rev 03 or higher.
-- Internet Connectivity.


[How to use it]:

-- Run the application and select the version of firmware to install.


[Kudo]:

-- Team Twiizers and devkitPRO devs for their great work in libogc.
-- All betatesters.
-- Nitrotux, for his IOS5.

put this app on your SD card and run it
this is a banner i made aswell not in the package



just copy it and place it as "icon.png" in the same folder as the .dol file.

[ckice168]

Do any of you guys know where to get IOS37-64-v2070.wad

Please help by sending a pm of a link to that file.


Thanks!

[cooldude75ph]

Do any of you guys know where to get IOS37-64-v2070.wad

Please help by sending a pm of a link to that file.


Thanks!

It's illegal to ask where to get that file...

[ckice168]

your correct. its ok. I figured out its legally available (through a loop hole) on some games. it needs to be extracted.

[cooldude75ph]

Guide to Changing your Wii's Region and System Menu

Guide to Changing your Wii's Region and System Menu
Prerequisites:

* WiFi Internet Access on your Wii or a game disc with an update for the target (desired) region
* Zelda: Twilight Princess or other means of running homebrew applications.


In this guide I'll be using my own Wii as an example and will be changing it from NTSC-J (Japan) to NTSC-U (North America).

1. Install the Homebrew Channel. You can find instructions on how to do this and the files to do so here: Setting up your Wii for Homebrew - WiiBrew
You could also do this directly with the Twilight Hack.
2. Download Waninkoko's Wii Custom IOS 37 rev 03 or higher (wii.waninkoko.info). Create a folder called "apps" on your Homebrew Channel SD card and create another folder inside that and call it "cios". Copy the "cIOS37_rev3-Installer.dol" file into this "cios" folder (\apps\cios\) on your Homebrew Channel SD card. Rename the "cIOS37_rev3-Installer.dol" file to "boot.dol". Download the "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" file from somewhere. (Google.de for it). Put the "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" into the root (main folder) of the SD card.
3. Download Waninkoko's Wii Region Changer from his site (wii.waninkoko.info). Extract the Region changer's files. Create a folder in the apps folder on the Homebrew SD card called "regionchanger" and move the "Wii-Region-Changer_v1.dol" file that you extracted into that folder. Rename the "Wii-Region-Changer_v1.dol" file to "boot.dol".
4. Download Waninkoko's Wii Custom IOS Downgrader from his site (wii.waninkoko.info). Extract the Custom IOS downgrader's files. Create a folder in the apps folder on the Homebrew SD card called "cios_downgrader" and move the "cIOS_Downgrader_v1.1.dol" file that you extracted into that folder. Rename the "cIOS_Downgrader_v1.1.dol" file to "boot.dol".
5. If you have a modchip set its region to the target region (i.e. the region you want to change to) In my case this would mean setting it to NTSC-U (North America).
For WiiKey users this means downloading the WiiKey update 1.9s disc and WiiKey 1.9s config disc from wiikey.cn/resources for the target region. Again, in my case this would mean downloading the NTSC-U (North America) version of the update and config discs. Burn both discs using ImgBurn or Nero (etc.).


You're now prepared to start the main opeation.

1. If you havent already set the region for your modchip, do so NOW.
For WiiKey users this means running the update disc and completing the update. Ignore any warnings about using the correct region. From this point onwards you wont be able to read any game discs anymore until you're done with the region change operation. Dont run the config disc yet.
2. Start the Homebrew Channel. Find the Custom IOS 37 rev 03 installer item and run it. Complete the installation and it will reboot. You now have the Custom IOS required to do the operation.
3. Start the Homebrew Channel. Find the Region changer item and run it. Select your desired (target) region by using the left-right buttons on the D-pad. In my case this would mean hitting right till I see NTSC-U (North America). Push the A button. This completes almost immediately so dont be surprised. At this point your Wii's region is now changed. It will reboot. After reboot your warning screen should have changed and the system menu will show up fine. The settings menu will not work yet. This will be fixed in the next step.
4. Start the Homebrew Channel. At this point you need to have WiFi connectivity (through wireless router or Nintendo WiFi USB stick, etc). Find the Custom IOS Downgrader item and run it. You will get a list of the existing firmwares that you can install. You can scroll down to see the rest of the list by using the up-down buttons on the D-pad. Select the firmware you like and press A. In my example, since my Wii had firmware 3.1J before the change, I decided to keep it at 3.1 and so I selected 3.1U. Make sure you pick the firmware that corresponds with your new (target) region. 3.1U is for NTSC-U (North America), 3.1J is for NTSC-J (Japan), and 3.1E is for the PAL region. Once you press the A button it will install the necessary files (this could take a few minutes depending on your connection speed, but you will see the progress) and will the reboot.
Alternatively, if you dont have a WiFi connection, you can use an orignal game disc with an update on it for the target (new) region and let it do the update.
5. If your modchip has a configuration disc run it. You WONT be able to play any games or read any discs until you run the config disc and save the settings.
For WiiKey users this means running the config disc that you burned earlier and choosing configure and choosing the settings you like there
6. Go to the settings menu and select the Language of your preference. Make sure you do this step, otherwise you might have some leftover text using the old language. For example on Japanese Wii's if you dont go the Language menu and select English, you might have leftover Japanse writing in the Photo Channel, etc.


Congratulations, If you followed the steps correctly you should now have a Wii with the region of your liking. I know a lot of NTSC-J (Japan) Wii owners will be really happy, like I was.

Thanks for making this possible Team Twiizers, bushing, marcan and of course Waninkoko.

NOTE: I hold no liability whatsoever for anything going wrong with your region change operation, whether you followed the directions or not. I do not take any responsiblity for any damage to your Wii console, hardware, software, etc.
If you follow the directions correctly though you shouldnt have any problems.

[cooldude75ph]

Any Region Changer V 1.1 for the Wii

tona released an update to his alternative to Waninkokos Wii Region Changer.

This homebrew application will brick your Wii if you misuse it!

Please ensure you fully understand what it does and how to use it before attempting to run this program.

Unless otherwise noted, the author of this homebrew application takes no responsibility for any damage you may cause to your Wii.

Description:
AnyRegion Changer is an application which allows you to make non-temporary changes to various region and language settings on your Wii’s SYSCONF and setting.txt files. You may call this a “Region Mod,” i.e. the settings will persist. It also allows you to install the System Menu of another region if you so desire.

There is a YouTube Video demonstrating this application’s basic functionality.

A full description of this utility can be found in the README file.

CHANGES MADE TO THE CONSOLE AREA SETTING SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SYSTEM MENU CHANGE TO THE SAME REGION!
It may be a good idea to backup your setting.txt with this tool (SD card required). The setting_replace tool will also restore your setting.txt from a backup on your SD card.

Download: AnyRegion_Changer.zip