Backup Launcher 0.3 beta

This is the release of a test version of the backup launcher. It runs stable for most games. I hope someone can make a compatibility matrix in the wiki. Please provide some good input data. Don't ask questions which are already answered. If you didn't use it before, you should check the posts for the old version.

Please put test results here.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OLZZUJSJ

The files are also in the signature of djtaz (see post below).

If you have problems with the archive, you may rename it from .tgz to .tar.gz and extract it twice.

What is included:
- cIOS Installer
- Backup Launcher 0.3 with banner

Changelog:
- Cinematic now working properly
- Wi-Fi Enabled
- Faster Load time
- Drive speed is still 3x. It is so fast that some testers believed it is running at 6x.
- Supports non-patched and patched Wii games (The correct term for "patched" is "decrypted")
- Not all games will work, but as of now most do.

Some parts are modification of free available source code, and are unsupported and not condoned by the original authors of it. The backup loader modification is solely the work of WiiGator.
Thanks to Waninkoko for his support and the first version of the backup loader.

Before you use the software check if this is the offical version by comparing the hash values.

SHA1
40169d38e18b19561f331471f9c3a119f7faf30a cIOS_Installer/boot.dol
6693c1c439566bfd4ca62cd60fea709bf3d53583 Backup_Launcher/boot.dol

MD5
a3fec9280cde7d955b061ed32c75aec3 cIOS_Installer/boot.dol
925d030f977f22d61012c04b03985874 Backup_Launcher/boot.dol

WiiGator

It is prohibited to use any of the software to illegally copy games, they are intended only to create and play legal backups of games that you own. In some countries or regions it is still illegal to make copies of games that you own, check with your local authorities if you are unsure. I cannot be held responsible for any misuse of these programs. The use of any of the above software is done so at your own risk. If you mess something up or anything undesirable (ie: loss of warranty, brick, lawsuits, jailtime) happens because of any of these programs, it is your own fault. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

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Instructions
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1. Install new cIOS. Make sure its properly installed
2. Load Backup Launcher and play game.

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F.A.Q.s
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Q. What does it do?
A. Play Wii backups on your non-modded Wii.

Q. Do all games work?
A. This is only a beta version. Not all games will work, but as of now most do.

Q: Where do I get support for it?
A: I do this in my free time. So you need to search in the internet for forums like http://gbatemp.net.

Q: Where do I get an update?
A: You will get updates at my blog: http://gbatemp.net/?act=module&module=...member=WiiGator

Q: When will it support ... and when will be released?
A: I do this in my free time, so I don't know.

A: I heard a rumour that ...?
Q: Don't believe it. Wait until it is approved or declined.

Q. What does patched games means and do I need it?
A. This was used in the first version. The game application was decrypted. It is not needed anymore. 1:1 backups have higher compatibility than patched games.

Q. How do I run it?
A. Seems you don't know anything about homebrew yet:
- You need to install http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel.
- You will need http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Twilight_Hack and the game "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" to install the channel.
- Create the directory apps in the root of your SD card.
- Copy Backup_Launcher and cIOS_Installer to the directory apps.
- Put the SD card into the front SD slot of your Wii.
- Then run the homebrew channel.
- First install cIOS and then run Backup Launcher.

Q. I can't install cIOS, I keep getting an error. How do I fix this?
A. If you have a previous cIOS installed, remove it with Waninkoko's cIOS Uninstaller or use AnyTitleDeleter. Then
try to install the new cIOS. IF YOU RECENTLY UPDATED THE WII, DON'T UNINSTALL CIOS, BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR LAST HOPE TO DOWNGRADE AND USING THIS!!! People reported about automatic updates when Wii connect 24 was activated. Wait until something is released to fix this. More information is on page 7.

Q. Do I need the new cIOS to play games?
A. Yes.

Q. Does Wi-Fi work?
A. Yes, some games have been tested and they work. Though we're not sure if all of them work.

Q. I have a problem, will you fix it?
A. Post it in the Backup Launcher thread and beta testers or someone can help you.

Q. Can I be a beta tester?
A. You have already something what you can test.

Q. Will this brick my Wii?
A. There is a slim chance that it will. I have installed the cIOS countless times with no problems. But just make sure you follow the onscreen instructions. It is possible that someone puts malicious software on a game disc. I suggest to run only games which are correctly signed by Nintendo! You can check this for example by running extractpartition. Don't install updates from a burned game disc of a different region, this was already reported to brick your Wii, when using a hardware modchip.

Q. <Insert Game Here> doesn't work, whats the problem?
A. The loader isn't perfect. It will probably be fixed in the next update.

Q. Does it load GameCube backups?
A. No.

Q. Does it play old games like Twilight Princess and Red Steel?
A. No, but some are working.

Q. Do I need dvdx?
A. No. Just ignore it and forget that it could be in anyway related to this program.

Q. There is a online or disc update available from Nintendo, should I update it?
A. NEVER MAKE ANY UPDATE FROM NINTENDO!!! This can make the backup launcher unusable. There are better ways to do this.

Q. Where does cIOS install?
A. It installs on the NAND flash of your Wii. It uses IOS249 v6.

Q. Is this easy to uninstall if I decide I dont want it ?
A. Yes - most of the install files can be removed with the WAD manager - the rest just delete off the SD card.

Q. I'm getting an error with : DVD Identify Failed when I try to run a game - why ?
A. This is a burn media issue - dont use DVD REWRITABLES and try a different disc/drive/burn speed. You need to change the book type of DVD+R.

Q. I'm getting an error with : No DVD when I try to run a game - why ?
A. This is a burn media issue - dont use DVD REWRITABLES and try a different disc/drive/burn speed. You need to change the book type of DVD+R.

Q. I don't have Wi-Fi, how can I install it?
A. You need to download the following files with your computer:
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/tmd.1042
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...0100000024/cetk
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000000
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000001
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000002
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000003
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000004
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000005
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000006
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000007
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000008
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/00000009
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000a
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000b
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000c
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000d
http://nus.cdn.shop.wii.com/ccs/download/0...000024/0000000e

Create the directory /00000001/00000024/v1042/ in the root of your SD card. Copy all downloaded files to this folder and put the SD card in the front SD slot.

Q. My game doesn't start. What should I do?
A. Try to change the hook type to GC in the configuration.

Q. My game has a read error. What can I do?
A1. You can try the cIOS with read retry.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=26HQT909 (SHA1 1113cbb49643d2f8ddc72754760d859152f976f9 cios_installer.dol, MD5 548c3ec9eaba982997d4bf2f0100ad8b cios_installer.dol)
A2. You can eject the disc and insert it again. Sometimes this helps.

Comments

I
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1522301' date='Nov 5 2008, 12:24 PM'][quote name='cedwii' post='1520438' date='Nov 5 2008, 04:19 AM']wiigator
wii don t hear about you anymore for a long time now,are you still ok?
Just give us some news mate,and thank s again the 0.3 is very good,i m surprise most of the games work when their are decripted, i hope you find a way out to minor compability problems!
Is it a cios pb?
Did you have more test with disc channel?
Shuss!!
Cedwii!![/quote]

The next version will be called Backup Launcher 0.3 gamma:
- It will use the newer G****OS
- It includes support for the rebooter, so 1:1 backups are working with the disc channel (Including newer titles).
- Dual layer may not work.

Current state is:
"de Blob" works on PAL
"Star Wars - Force unleashed" seems to work on NTSC.
"Star Wars - Force unleashed" doesn't work on PAL.

I need more time to fix it.
[/quote]

YOU ROCK. I have a question. Since you said that in .3 gamma their will be no dual layer disks, does it mean that my SSBB that I bought will not work, or does it mean that burned dual layers will not work? Also, if bought dual layers will not work, than is their any way of booting the one you bought? The disk channel feature is brilliant. When will you be releasing this version?
 
goku1980
ok juecked the guied says ssbb is working but mines not could this b a burn issue?
 
WiiGator
If I activate support for dual layer discs, the Wii will detect a modchip for newer games. If you make SSBB smaller, you can use it.

Star wars is also working for PAL, my report before seems to be wrong, because the error was caused by a burn media issue.

I don't know if Okami will work, but I think it will not work in the next release. I am getting to a point where I need to know, which IOS is used. You can use the tool which I posted on page 6. I need the IOS number of the large game partition with the correct disc id of the game.
 
digitydogs
Every release just gets better. Can't wait for the next one. Dual layer, meh we have dvd5 for smash so why worry about it right now, especially if it may cause issues. Eventually itd be nice, especially for making multi-game discs. Whatever you decision you know the community supports you 100% anyone searching for said program its actually on page 5 not 6.
 
bootsector
Ok. So no dual layer support then. I need a tutorial about shrinking my backup of SSBB to DVD5. Any help would be appreciated!
 
bootsector
Thanks, dd! I'm applying the patch from the first post on that thread right now! Wish me luck! ;)

Edit: From a quick test, SSBB DVD5 NTSC/USA is working great with 0.3! :)
 
EndlessDiversity
[quote name='WiiGator' post='1528482' date='Nov 8 2008, 02:41 PM']If I activate support for dual layer discs, the Wii will detect a modchip for newer games. If you make SSBB smaller, you can use it.

Star wars is also working for PAL, my report before seems to be wrong, because the error was caused by a burn media issue.

I don't know if Okami will work, but I think it will not work in the next release. I am getting to a point where I need to know, which IOS is used. You can use the tool which I posted on page 6. I need the IOS number of the large game partition with the correct disc id of the game.[/quote]

If i am not mistaken, backup launcher 0.3 gamma will be built in into Wii Disc Channel right?
wouldn't it better to keep it the same as it is now? as a launcher on a different channel. so that we have an option how we would like to load our game.

and i was just curious with that comment, saying SSBB won't work even tho its original version.
i hope all original wii disc still can be run normally through Wii Disc channel.

either way i am happy with the launcher and big thanks to wiigator.
 
goku1980
wow so much news ok so gamma will load from disc channel so next step after that is bootmii to give u the opp. to create a new system menu? it seems this is where its all headed
 
goku1980
wow so much news ok so gamma will load from disc channel so next step after that is bootmii to give u the opp. to create a new system menu? it seems this is where its all headed
 
goku1980
ok im running wiigator v.3 and .1 now this is my draw

back i have to stwich between ciso (i think its because

i have a ntsc usa) now i have no problen runnig it like

this as it seems the new cios(for v.3) removes the ciso

(for v.1) as that stands that fixs some patch game

issues for now (fyi got all the files i needed from

djtaz except for the cios wad for v.1 dont know how to

do rapid share so if some one could help with that would

be awsome) as for my compat list the same as the one

posted by others here look it up.

now for my ? would it be possable to make a channel

that loads the backup but befor game starts lets you

pick the ciso you want to run first i.e 247 for the v.3

and 249 for v.1?

now for noobs I AM NOT A CODER or one of gators

presonal testers just a noob 2 but read and you will get

your answers

and yes im playing force unleashed but on v.1 not v.3 and thanx got ssbb working
 
A
Great work Wiigator!
I use backup launcher 0.3 beta and it works great, but I can't add a 2nd controller in all games i tried (mario kart, bomberman, boom blox, etc). In the multiplayer tab of each game the 2nd controller isn't recognized no matter what i press. Is this a common problem? The 2nd controller works great without the backup launcher (tested with the original version of wii sports). I have searched with google, but didn't found any solution. Any help appreciated :)
 
digitydogs
Alex your the first ive heard of having that issue. Here all 4 of my controllers work great with all version of the loaders... Hopefully someone has some ideas, short of telling you to check your batteries, heh
 
B
is the controller synched to the wii or every time you load your wii you have to press the 1+2 if so you may need to synch it with the wii
 
S
[quote name='blitzer320' post='1530143' date='Nov 8 2008, 07:34 PM']is the controller synched to the wii or every time you load your wii you have to press the 1+2 if so you may need to synch it with the wii[/quote]

beat me to it lol thats what i was thinking
 
P
A question that I have been wondering about for a while now is if I want to play a PAL game on an NTSC Wii, how do I do it? I have heard various different answers, such as using special cables as with Waninkoko's original loader, to selecting Force PAL in the loader, to selecting Force NTSC. I have performed a search, and have looked at several pages in various threads, but I find no useful information. I don't want to have to look at 350+ pages across 5 threads for the answer, so if someone could just tell me directly it would be fantastic.

Also, what do the hooktype settings do?

Sorry for the questions that has most likely been asked, but I just can't find solid answers.

Another quick question: My Wii is 3.2U, and except for Backup Loader Beta 0.3 and the cIOS included with it on the first page of this thread, it is relatively untouched (NAND-wise, I have a lot of SD homebrew). Is it safe to use the Backup Loader's cIOS in conjunction with Starfall, DVDx and Wii Shop/IOS51 Installer, or will this cause problems?

Last thing: With the next loader (0.3 gamma?) will there be a new cIOS, and will it just replace the old one, or will I have to remove it and then add another one?
 
N
most of my pals work on force ntsc two or three are not getting passed initial startup but im using 3.2u and no special cables

does anybody know if after the initial launch of the launcher am i safe to remove the sd card or is it working with data off the card
 
digitydogs
[quote name='Praetor192' post='1530566' date='Nov 8 2008, 03:39 PM']A question that I have been wondering about for a while now is if I want to play a PAL game on an NTSC Wii, how do I do it? I have heard various different answers, such as using special cables as with Waninkoko's original loader, to selecting Force PAL in the loader, to selecting Force NTSC. I have performed a search, and have looked at several pages in various threads, but I find no useful information. I don't want to have to look at 350+ pages across 5 threads for the answer, so if someone could just tell me directly it would be fantastic.

Also, what do the hooktype settings do?

Sorry for the questions that has most likely been asked, but I just can't find solid answers.

Another quick question: My Wii is 3.2U, and except for Backup Loader Beta 0.3 and the cIOS included with it on the first page of this thread, it is relatively untouched (NAND-wise, I have a lot of SD homebrew). Is it safe to use the Backup Loader's cIOS in conjunction with Starfall, DVDx and Wii Shop/IOS51 Installer, or will this cause problems?

Last thing: With the next loader (0.3 gamma?) will there be a new cIOS, and will it just replace the old one, or will I have to remove it and then add another one?[/quote]

Ok the whole pal ntsc thing really depends on several factors from your display to your cables to the hooktype.
If your display doesnt support pal your screen will go black and white when playing pal games without forcing ntsc. If your display is capable of pal and ntsc then just run the games without forcing any video mode. If you can only display ntsc you have to force ntsc and hope the game is fully compatible with being forced at this time. Hooktypes don't seem to matter with the .3 loader. with the .1 loader gc or disabled were most compatible. Hooktypes are ways the program takes control of system processes. Your safe i have all of those installed with no issues at all. .3 gamma i would assume that yes it will be a new cios, but if its like last time it will overwrite the current for you. hope this helps
 
C
Hey wiigator do you mind posting some sort of ETA or something. It keeps noobs like me quiet for a while. Sorry if I'm being a nuisance.
 

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