This guide will show you how to use USB loader to backup and boot games from a USB drive.
First, what's required;
-A Nintendo Wii
-Newest Homebrew Channel installed
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This file pack
-The original IOS36-64-v1042.wad file (GOOGLE!)
Prep:
-Extract the usbloader.rar file into the root of your SD card.
-Stick the IOS36-64-v1042.wad file into the root of the SD card.
-Boot the Homebrew Channel, run the IOS installer
-Select "WAD Install", it should install automatically
-Reset Wii
Running USB loader:
-Insert a USB drive into the Wii
-Boot the homebrew channel, select USB-LOADER
Now one of three things should happen.
Either A,
-You see a code dump. This is bad. Make sure there's only one USB device in the back of your Wii and that the one USB device is firmly connected.
B,
-You get an REV- error. This most likely means the device you're attempting to use does not work.
Or C,
-It asks you about formatting and choosing a partition.
This WILL erase everything on your USB drive, so be sure to back it up. Yes, the USB drive can be converted back to normal later, it's no big deal. Windows will however, not be able to read your USB drive while it's formatted under the WBFS.
-Choose your partition and continue.
-Insert the game disk (original or backup) into your Wii, and press the + button. (give it a second)
What It should say;
QUOTE said:
Then it will proceed to carry on with the ripping operation.
Troubleshooting:
Q: When I boot USB Loader, I get: Could not initialize USB subsystem! (ret = -1) ?
This means either your USB drive is corrupted or it is not supported. Please use another drive or doublecheck connections. Also, if you have something plugged in the other USB port, be sure to remove it. If all that doesn't work, try switching your USB port.
Q: While in the ripping process, it freezes. (I got passed 0.01%)
A:Mine did this, but because my flash drive was overheating. It sounds ridiculous, but try keeping it cooled off. Or if you have another flash drive, try that.
If your flash drive has an LED and it's still blinking, leave it be, it's just running slow! If it's stopped blinking for more than 40 seconds you'll need to reset your Wii.
Q: When I go to rip the disk, it freezes at 0.01% or 0.00%?
A:If your Wii is hard modded, I don't have a solution for you :[..but if it isn't, try reinstalling the IOS file or cleaning your disk.
Q: When I go to rip, it says "Invalid Wii game"?
A: You're most likely using a backed up game or a ligit scratched game. Clean the DVD, try a few more times. If that fails burn another copy.
Q: WTF's a partition?
A: The best way to describe it, is a segment of your hard drive that is reserved for one file system. Most computer come with the entire hard drive as one partition, but you can split hard drives into multiple partitions for better organization or different file systems.
Q: How do i turn my USB device back compatible with windows?
A: Using XP, right click "My computer" and go to "Manage" while your USB drive is connected. Click "Disk Managment". Right click your device and format or create a new partition.
Q: I know what a partition is, is there any way for me to repartition my drive without loosing current data?
A: Unfortunately, there's no easy way to just repartition without deleting previous partitions that I know of.
Q: Can i dump Gamecube games?
A: No. Im sure it'll eventually be supported, but not at this time.
Q: It says that there's only x.xxgb's avaliable, but I have a lo tmore space than that!!
A: It seems to be a glitch, all you can really do is ignore it.
Q: Do I need FW v4.0?
A: Nope.
Q: Can I put the ISO on my Hard drive through Windows?
A: Not at this very moment, you can only do it through Linux until the App is ported.
Q: How big are the Wii games and how long do they take to dump?
Most games take under 20 mins to dump, except Super Smash Bros Brawl. Here's some examples.
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess ::::
1.12gb ::::
13 mins
Link's Target Training ::::
0.25gb ::::
3 mins, 25 seconds
Wii Sports ::::
0.36gb ::::
5 mins, 13 seconds
Super Smash Bros Brawl ::::
2.97gb? (i think it's wrong) ::::
1 Hour, 34 minutes, 8 seconds
Will build on to this. Please correct me if im wrong anywhere! Thanks guys ^-^