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{{Warning|Although bricks are rare, they can still happen and this mod performs permanent changes to your Wii's NAND. With that in mind we recommend you perform a NAND backup if you haven't already. These instructions are not compatible with the Wii Mini. Do not perform these instructions on a Wii Mini as that | {{Warning|Although bricks are rare, they can still happen and this mod performs permanent changes to your Wii's NAND. With that in mind we recommend you perform a NAND backup if you haven't already. These instructions are not compatible with the Wii Mini. Do not perform these instructions on a Wii Mini as that WILL result in a brick.}} | ||
Installing custom IOS is essential for using programs such as USB Loader GX to load games off of external storage. Some programs may also work better with custom IOS. | Installing custom IOS is essential for using programs such as USB Loader GX to load games off of external storage. Some programs may also work better with custom IOS. | ||
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== Installation Instructions == | == Installation Instructions == | ||
You should be connected to the internet for this to work. | |||
# Download d2x Installer and extract it's contents to your SD Card or USB drive | # Download d2x Installer and extract it's contents to your SD Card or USB drive | ||
# Put the SD card or USB stick into your Wii and launch d2x from the homebrew channel | # Put the SD card or USB stick into your Wii and launch d2x from the homebrew channel | ||
# Press continue, afterwards you'll see a screen with a bunch of options, set them to the following. | # Press continue, afterwards you'll see a screen with a bunch of options, set them to the following. | ||
#* Select cIOS: | #* Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1 | ||
#* Select cIOS base: | #* Select cIOS base: 38 | ||
#* Select cIOS slot: | #* Select cIOS slot: 248 | ||
#* Select cIOS version: 65535 | #* Select cIOS version: 65535 | ||
# Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our first cIOS. | # Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our first cIOS. | ||
# When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following: | # When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following: | ||
#* Select cIOS: | #* Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1 | ||
#* Select cIOS base: 56 | #* Select cIOS base: 56 | ||
#* Select cIOS slot: | #* Select cIOS slot: 249 | ||
#* Select cIOS version: 65535 | #* Select cIOS version: 65535 | ||
# Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our second cIOS. | # Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our second cIOS. | ||
# When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following: | # When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following: | ||
#* Select cIOS: | #* Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1 | ||
#* Select cIOS base: | #* Select cIOS base: 57 | ||
#* Select cIOS slot: | #* Select cIOS slot: 250 | ||
#* Select cIOS version: 65535 | #* Select cIOS version: 65535 | ||
# Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our third and final cIOS. | # Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our third and final cIOS. | ||
# When finished, press A to return to the main screen, then press B to exit. You have now installed cIOS and are ready for loading games via USB through homebrew such as USB Loader GX and Wiiflow Lite. | # When finished, press A to return to the main screen, then press B to exit. You have now installed cIOS and are ready for loading games via USB through homebrew such as USB Loader GX and Wiiflow Lite. | ||
{{Note|Although most games work with default cIOS settings, certain games may require a specific cIOS to work correctly. The loader of your choice should have settings to load a game with specific cIOS, such as 250 | {{Note|Although most games work with default cIOS settings, certain games may require a specific cIOS to work correctly. The loader of your choice should have settings to load a game with specific cIOS, such as 249 or 250.}} | ||
[[Category:Wii]] | [[Category:Wii]] | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 13 May 2023
 | Although bricks are rare, they can still happen and this mod performs permanent changes to your Wii's NAND. With that in mind we recommend you perform a NAND backup if you haven't already. These instructions are not compatible with the Wii Mini. Do not perform these instructions on a Wii Mini as that WILL result in a brick. |
Installing custom IOS is essential for using programs such as USB Loader GX to load games off of external storage. Some programs may also work better with custom IOS.
Requirements
- A Wii with a connection to the internet.
- An SD Card or USB drive
- d2x cIOS Installer
Installation Instructions
You should be connected to the internet for this to work.
- Download d2x Installer and extract it's contents to your SD Card or USB drive
- Put the SD card or USB stick into your Wii and launch d2x from the homebrew channel
- Press continue, afterwards you'll see a screen with a bunch of options, set them to the following.
- Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1
- Select cIOS base: 38
- Select cIOS slot: 248
- Select cIOS version: 65535
- Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our first cIOS.
- When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following:
- Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1
- Select cIOS base: 56
- Select cIOS slot: 249
- Select cIOS version: 65535
- Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our second cIOS.
- When finished, press A to return to the main screen, set the options to the following:
- Select cIOS: d2x-v11-beta1
- Select cIOS base: 57
- Select cIOS slot: 250
- Select cIOS version: 65535
- Once that is done, press A twice. It will then begin installing our third and final cIOS.
- When finished, press A to return to the main screen, then press B to exit. You have now installed cIOS and are ready for loading games via USB through homebrew such as USB Loader GX and Wiiflow Lite.
 | Although most games work with default cIOS settings, certain games may require a specific cIOS to work correctly. The loader of your choice should have settings to load a game with specific cIOS, such as 249 or 250. |