WeHackWii Package


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Most recent official link:

Download the WeHackWii Package (MediaFire: June 7, 2010)

Download the 4.1 WAD Files (MediaFire: Feb 17, 2010)

 


 

What is this? 

The WeHackWii Package is a collection of files meant to aid in hacking your Wii by following the instructions on the USB Loader page. It is prepared by haruspex, also known as antiaverage on the GBATemp forums. Please contact that user if you have any specific questions about the package.

 

The 4.1 WAD Files are for upgrading or downgrading your Wii to firmware version 4.1, the currently most recommended firmware.  You can learn more about this on the Firmware page.

 


 

Contents

This is what should be inside the zip file.

 

Note:

Some folders are left collapsed for ease of reading, so not all files are displayed.

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All the wad files in the root and all contents of 00000001 can be obtained from:

 

Root of WeHackWii Package.zip:

 00000001

 apps

     AnyTitleDeleterDB

      cIOS222 v4 Installer

      cIOS249 rev17 Installer

      DOP-Mii

      homebrew_browser

      usbloader_gx

      WADManager

 database.txt

 IOS15-64-v257.wad

 IOS15-64-v523.wad

 IOS36-64-v3351.wad

 wad

      USB Loader GX-UNEO_Forwarder.wad

 


 

Why these files? 

 

00000001: The contents of this folder are related to the cIOS222 v4 installer. The files are from the NUS (Nintendo Upgrade Server), and are the raw copies of IOS37 v3612, IOS38 v3610, and IOS60 v6174. When you use the cIOS222 v4 installer, you are given the option to install from your SD card or from the Internet. The contents of 00000001 allow you to install from the SD card in order to speed up the install process or permit those without an Internet connection to perform the installation. If you are having trouble installing cIOS222 v4, then you may need to delete the00000001 folder from your SD card and try the cIOS222 v4 installer again with the Internet option.

 

AnyTitleDeleterDB: This app is for managing the NAND memory on your Wii, allowing you to delete IOS files, channels, saves, etc. You can easily see what is stored on your Wii and remove it if necessary or desired. Be sure you understand what you are removing before diving in and clearing out your Wii, as you may cause a brick. It is a good idea to have a NAND backup via BootMii just in case something goes wrong.

 

cIOS222 v4 Installer: This is the latest cIOS developed for launching backup titles, giving access to the USB port, the DVD drive, the GameCube mios, and offers many fixes and improvements over Waninkoko's cIOS. Developed by Hermes for uLoader, it offers the best compatibility and feature set.

 

cIOS249 rev17 Installer: Waninkoko started the whole USB Loader craze, and this is his cIOS for gaining access to the USB slot, along with other features. This is the latest version of the original USB Loader cIOS.

 

Dop-Mii: This application lets you download and install any IOS onto your Wii straight from the Nintendo servers. This provides a legal way to upgrade or downgrade any IOS on your system, as well as apply the signature hash check (Trucha bug) and ES_Identify function.  As well, it let's you install a Trucha Bug IOS36 onto a virgin Wii, and removes the stub IOS files from a 4.2 Wii.

 

Homebrew Browser: This application allows you to download the latest homebrew applications and games from only your Wii.  You don't need to take your SD(HC) card out.  You don't even need a computer.

 

usbloader_gx: USB Loader GX is one of the top USB Loader applications available. It utilizes a full graphical user interface with WiiMote controls, has a great deal of customization, and is always on top of the latest tricks and hacks. Configurable USB Loader and WiiFlow are two other great ones to check out, but USB Loader GX has the lowest barrier to entry and smoothest default setup.

 

WAD Manager: Originally developed by Waninkoko, this allows you to install and uninstall .wad files to and from your Wii. Channel applications are often distributed as .wad files, such as WiiWare, the Virtual Console, and HomeBrew loaders. The version included with this package is the Yet Another WAD Manager Mod, the most current actively developed version of WAD Manager.

 

database.txt: This is the database file for AnyTitleDeleter DB, helping to identify the various installed items on your Wii system.  Another useful resource for determining titles on your Wii is the Title Database on WiiBrew.

 

the .wad files: The IOS15 files are for rolling back and restoring IOS15 when restoring the Trucha Bug to IOS36, as discussed in the DOP-Mii section. The IOS36 file is also involved in this process.

 

USB Loader GX-UNEO Forwarder.wad: This .wad file is a HomeBrew forwarder channel which is installed via WAD Manager 1.5 and appears along with the rest of your Wii channels. It points to the USB Loader GX application on your SD card and launches it from your Wii menu, making for a convenient shortcut to your USB stored games.

 


 

4.1 WAD Files 

 

IOS21-64-v782   - Used by: old third-party titles (No More Heroes). 

IOS35-64-v3349 - Used by: Super Mario Galaxy.

IOS36-64-v3351 - Used by: Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii. Can be ES_Identify patched. 

IOS37-64-v3869 - Used by: Mostly music games (Guitar Hero).

IOS38-64-v3867 - Used by: Some modern titles (Animal Crossing).

IOS53-64-v5406 - Used by: Some modern games and channels.

IOS55-64-v5406 - Used by: Some modern games and channels.

IOS56-64-v5405 - Used by: Only Wii Speak Channel 2.0.

IOS57-64-v5661 - Contains new or updated modules "OHCI0 USB USB_HID USB_HUB USB_MSC USB_VEN ETH"

IOS60-64-v6174 - Used by: Wii System Menu 4.1, must be installed before the System Menu

IOS61-64-v5405 - Used by: Shop Channel 4.x. 

 

RVL-bc-v5 - Used to start GC games; sets Hollywood speed to 162MHz, loads boot2, which then eventually loads MIOS

RVL-mios-v9 - Gamecube compatibility IOS; active while Gamecube games are being played on the Wii

 

RVL-WiiSystemmenu-v448 - NTSC-J (Japan) System Menu 4.1

RVL-WiiSystemmenu-v449 - NTSC-U (North America) System Menu 4.1

RVL-WiiSystemmenu-v450 - PAL (Europe) System Menu 4.1