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Simple guide to install cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys

Simple guide to install d2x cIOS on vWii + backup NAND and keys
Last update: April 29th 2016
Still a valid hacking procedure as of September 2016.
(see Changelog at the bottom of the post)​


What does it do?:
This guide shows you how to install cIOS into vWii (aka the Wii-mode of Wii U) and backup vWiis keys and NAND.
cIOS is needed to use backuplaunchers like Wiiflow and USB-Loader GX.
This does not enable any hacks in Wii U-mode!

Note: You already need to have Homebrew Channel installed on vWii to use this guide (use one of these exploits)!
Lets go:
Download the following package:
www.mediafire.com/?n2zl8v5kn288j9d
(Mirror at the bottom of the post)
All files are up-to-date (as of april 29th 2016)!
Note: To avoid errors, only use the files provided in this archive!
Don´t mix with other d2x-installer versions, meta.xml files etc.
Don´t worry, everything is up-to-date and the latest and greatest version.


It contains:
- Dump Mii NAND v1.2
- d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii
- d2x-v10-beta52-vWii
- FIX94s d2x cIOS Installer 2.2 mod

First we make a backup of your vWii NAND and keys:

1.) Extract the contents of vWii_cIOS_apps_20131218.zip to the root folder of your SD card.
Note: Make sure that you don´t have any original Wii system files (like wads) on your SD Card!
d2x installer could accidentally use them for installation and brick your vWii!

Also make sure that you have at least 528MB of free space on the SD Card for the NAND dump.

3.) Launch Dump Mii NAND from the Homebrew Channel.

4.) The NAND and keys dumping will start automatically (the NAND dump will be stored in sd:/nand.bin, the keys in sd:/keys.bin).
Note: DON´t use this dump on an original Wii!

5.) When finished (depends on the speed of your SD Card), the Wii U will reboot.

5a.) (Optional, but recommended step.)
Dump your IOS one-by-one to wad files for possible semi-brick fix (for more info read this thread):
I.) Download YetAnotherBlueDumpMod from here.
II.) Copy the files to your SD card sd:/apps/YetAnotherBlueDumpMod and launch the app from the Homebrew Channel.
II.) Go to System Titles and dump each IOS individually to a wad.
When prompted to fakesign the ticket or TMD, say No to both.

It's a tedious process, but it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

If you don't have CLEAN (non fakesigned) IOS, you won't be able to fix semi-bricked vWii.
You can't create non fakesigned wads from a NAND dump or from using ShowMiiWads. You NEED to use YetAnotherBlueDumpMod.



Now we install d2x cIOS:

6.) Launch d2x cIOS installer from the Homebrew Channel.

7.) Choose which d2x cIOS version you want to install, beta52 or beta53-alt.
If you don´t plan to use EmuNAND, i recommend beta53-alt.
Note: For info about the differences between beta52 & beta53-alt click here.

8.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <56>
Select cIOS slot : <249>

9.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

10.) Press A to continue.

11.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <57>
Select cIOS slot : <250>

12.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

13.) Press A to continue.

14.) Select cIOS : <d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii> (Alternative: beta52)
Select cIOS base : <58>
Select cIOS slot : <251>

15.) Press A to install and wait for installation to finish.

16.) Press B to Exit.

17.) Launch newest Wiiflow or USB-Loader GX or CFG USB Loader MOD from the Homebrew Channel.
Note: To copy game images from PC to your external HDD with the correct folder structure, use Wii Backup Manager.
To fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel, see FAQ & Troubleshooting section.

18.) Read the FAQ & Troubleshooting section carefully!

19.) Happy gaming! :D

FAQ & Troubleshooting:
- there is currently no Bootmii for vWii, so we use Dump Mii NAND.
- there is no Hermes cIOS 222/223 for vWii (don´t install the Wii version!).
- connect your HDD to the upper back USB-Port.
- you need a Y-USB-Cable for some 2.5" HDDs to properly work (even when they worked on the original Wii), because the Wii U USB-ports have a lower power supply.
- if HDD gets detected but no games load or HDD "clicks" you need a Y-USB-Cable
- to prevent the HDD format message on bootup, use U-Stealth.
- some HDDs don´t work with cIOS 249(base 56), so change the cIOS to 250(base 57) or 251(base 58) in your USB-Loader.
- to fix the 4:3 aspect ratio bug of the Homebrew Channel use JoostinOnlines HBC Forwarder or tueidjs aspect ratio fixer (tueidjs fixer doesn't require installing a wad to the console, it's a homebrew to launch from Homebrew Channel before launching other homebrew).
- to (un)install wads i recommend YAWMM_EN 0.5e (english Version) or YAWMM DE 0.5e (german version).
- if you want to start installed wads like VC/Wiiware from SD card, you need to patch IOS80 (system menu), use this thread for guidance.
Note: This is dangerous! If you f*** up IOS80, you will get a brick!
Only use the patch if you know what you are doing!


- don´t install Priiloader, it will brick your vWii!
- don´t install original Wii Channel Forwarder, they will freeze on startup! Use the ones from this thread. (For WiiFlow you can use the official Channel Installer)


Many tools/installers/wads etc. that worked on the original Wii will brick vWii!
So be very cautious on what you install!


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Changelog:
29. April 2016: Added download mirror as attachment.
22. December 2015: Some minor formating tweaks.
08. November 2015: Additional note under the downloadlink.
01. May 2015: Added note to the downloadlink.
19. February 2015: Added optional step 5a.) (thanks Cyan and JoostinOnline).
18. July 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX, Wiiflow and CFG-USB-Loader MOD links.
27. April 2014: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1219 (thx Cyan)
21. January 2014: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.2.1.
18. December 2013: Merged d2x beta52 & beta53-alt into one installer (thx Cyan) and updated guide accordingly.
17. December 2013: Replaced xyzzy and FS-Toolbox with Dump Mii NAND v1.2 (thx Maxternal). Replaced d2x beta52 with beta53-alt. Added tools to fix 4:3 aspect ratio bug (thx Cyan).
02. October 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1218.
20. September 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to v4.2.
30. August 2013: Added link to IOS80 (system menu) patch thread.
23. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1217 and CFG USB-Loader MOD link to r65.
13. August 2013: Added link to HDD format message workaround (thx jayjay123)
04. August 2013: Updated USB-Loader links, added Wii Backup Manager link.
24. June 2013: Added CFG USB Loader MOD v70r61t2 link (thx Warlord698).
10. June 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.3.
01. June 2013: Added YAWMM_EN (english version) to FAQ & Troubleshooting (thx JoostinOnline and Fix94).
28. April 2013: Updated Wiiflow link to 4.1.2 and USB-Loader GX link to r1213.
08. January 2013: Updated USB-Loader GX link to r1208.
04. January 2013: Fixed a typo, that could prevent the installer from detecting beta52 (thx yafaiz). Added link to WiiFlow Channel Installer v1.1.
02. January 2013: Added new version of FS-Toolbox (0.4d) and a link to YAWMM DE 0.5e (thx to Excelsiior for both).
01. January 2013: Wiiflow 4.1 link added.
31. December 2012: Removed d2x beta53-alt from the package, because ciosmaps.xml mixup causes errors. Added link to forwarder thread.
29. December 2012: Added new version of xyzzy (1.2.2 (unofficial), thx DarkMatterCore) and d2x beta53-alt to the package.
19. December 2012: Initial version.
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Can i follow this tutorial when i have installed some IOS? Ive installed it before 2 years and now some wont working for example wiisx with a hdd. i read that i need cios 202 for this and i dont know if i installed it before years. Can i update it with this thread or must i follow another tutorial? Thanks for help
 

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Hello. I was doing the NAND dump and I got stuck on block 915/4096. Ive waited about 5 minutes and it hasn't moved. Is this common? Please reply to me as soon as possible. If it doesn't move what should I do? Thank you very much
 

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Is ios58 v23.32 the latest & greatest? Is there a utility to merely check for updates/upgrades instead of manually reinstalling?

Thanks, in advance.
 

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after using this tutorial both of the loaders I use (CFG and Wiiflow) don't boot wii games Wiiflow boots back to the wiiflow loader and cfg freezes when this appears "[+] Booting game, please wait... IOS(248) ...." what am I doing wrong. I followed the steps properly and had no errors.
 

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after using this tutorial both of the loaders I use (CFG and Wiiflow) don't boot wii games Wiiflow boots back to the wiiflow loader and cfg freezes when this appears "[+] Booting game, please wait... IOS(248) ...." what am I doing wrong. I followed the steps properly and had no errors.
never mind i got it running
 

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when did you connect the mic?
If you have d2x v10-alt (r53) it has plug and play support (you can connect the mic while in game)
if you have d2x v10 (r52) you need to connect it before launching the game (or maybe even before launching the loader? not sure if it will have any effect)

if both don't work, then I don't know why. base58 is supposed to work with USB accessories.
Do you use hub? (cIOS don't like hub for HDD, but I don't know if it affects accessories to)
 

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when did you connect the mic?
If you have d2x v10-alt (r53) it has plug and play support (you can connect the mic while in game)
if you have d2x v10 (r52) you need to connect it before launching the game (or maybe even before launching the loader? not sure if it will have any effect)

if both don't work, then I don't know why. base58 is supposed to work with USB accessories.
Do you use hub? (cIOS don't like hub for HDD, but I don't know if it affects accessories to)

I tried both of them, none is working, tried the hub... without the hub every single port.. and still no luck, perhaps using SD card is the problem? But I tried with USB and nothing...
 

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I followed the instructions on the OP but when i go to launch a game in WiiFlow (Xenoblade Chronicles) the screen turns black then it goes back to the vWii Menu.
I tried the following -

with beta2 selected and installed base 56 to 249, base 57 to 250, base 58 to 251.

I also tried that with beta3 and installed them and my game still fails to start.

I transfered the game with wiibackupmanager to my micro sdhc (which is inside a SD card adapter).

I verified the game with WiiBackupManager and the ISO i downloaded (VIMTO) was verified. Nothing seems to be working for me.
 

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I followed the steps in the opening post (page1) to install the cIOS for loading wii backups iso (on vWii) via USBloaderGX or Wiiflow; I have HDD its properly powered, my games in a "wbfs/GAMEID/gameID.wbfs" (folder) at the root of the HDD, USBloaderGX recognizes games, i boot a game, sends me back to HBC. Likewise Wiiflow does the same thing. Trying it with SDcard "wbfs/GAMEID/gameID.wbfs" (folder) Wiiflow detects, attempt to boot, sends me back to the vWii menu (USBloaderGX doesnt seem to support SDcard). Now- i have tried the two options (d2x-v10-beta53-alt-vWii , d2x-v10-beta52-vWii) Neither has made a difference. Could anyone tell me what i might be doing incorrectly? I will attach sysCheck,txt as well, Cheers :)

I have been using USBloaderGX v3.0 r1260 (loads with IOS58) for months to load Nintendont games, which they have never had a problem. With the wii backups (wii game icons show alongside the gamecube game icons) i have tried editing each individual game ios setting to 249 , 250 or 251, doesn't effect anything either.

The exact same folder hierarchy and the exact same HDD, works fine on a regular wii.
Problem was resolved.
 
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Guys, I'm having trouble with some games "Reading Disc" I actually did unlock and my wife was playing Just Dance , installed d2x v10 Beta 52 since 53 am , in both the Cios 249/250/251 and nothing , have to remove the Wii U take , does anyone know what can be ? I have Wii U 5.5.1 -U , HD 300GB (even the wii ) with Y cable and SD 64gb 64k (for loadiine ) . Thank you.
 

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So when you say to make sure to not have original wii files, what do you mean? wad files? do you mean something like this?

The last one is on the root and the first three are in a folder.

Should I take these files out before installing the d2x? Or should I keep them all?
 

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I guess he said that in the case if you have some game or original channel (native or eshop acquisition) installed on your SD, you have the option to transfer to internal memory from the external memory (sd). I have wad games instalad on internal memory of vwii and FILES of wad games in SD (for do the installation) and i dont have any problem in all process.
 

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He says that if you already have a SD card you used to hack your Wii and use on your Wii regularly ... DO NOT USE THE SAME CARD without formating it.
Using the SAME SD CARD with existing files is dangerous!

Format your card, use a card without other files on it, etc.
That's a warning for users who think using an empty card is optional, and they could just use the card they usually use on Wii for vWii and delete ONLY the wad files. But both consoles use the same filename for different file !
just use a different SD card. that's all.


It's true for wad files, but also other files that could be used by system tools.
so, do not JUST delete the wad folder thinking that's enough, follow the guide correctly.


if you really really want the specific things you should delete:
all system wads, on root and on folders, for example the ones in bluedump folders, etc. (game wads are fine to keep)
private folder
00000001 folder

that's the most dangerous files, but really, just BUY a new SD card.
one for Wii, one for vWii, and you'll be safe. why take the risk?

if buying a SD card is out of question, make a backup of your card on computer, and format it before using it with vWii.
 

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He says that if you already have a SD card you used to hack your Wii and use on your Wii regularly ... DO NOT USE THE SAME CARD without formating it.
Using the SAME SD CARD with existing files is dangerous!

Format your card, use a card without other files on it, etc.
That's a warning for users who think using an empty card is optional, and they could just use the card they usually use on Wii for vWii and delete ONLY the wad files. But both consoles use the same filename for different file !
just use a different SD card. that's all.


It's true for wad files, but also other files that could be used by system tools.
so, do not JUST delete the wad folder thinking that's enough, follow the guide correctly.


if you really really want the specific things you should delete:
all system wads, on root and on folders, for example the ones in bluedump folders, etc. (game wads are fine to keep)
private folder
00000001 folder

that's the most dangerous files, but really, just BUY a new SD card.
one for Wii, one for vWii, and you'll be safe. why take the risk?

if buying a SD card is out of question, make a backup of your card on computer, and format it before using it with vWii.

Oh okay.
Just found out it's not for an original wii. Good thing i stopped it.
 
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He says that if you already have a SD card you used to hack your Wii and use on your Wii regularly ... DO NOT USE THE SAME CARD without formating it.
Using the SAME SD CARD with existing files is dangerous!

Format your card, use a card without other files on it, etc.
That's a warning for users who think using an empty card is optional, and they could just use the card they usually use on Wii for vWii and delete ONLY the wad files. But both consoles use the same filename for different file !
just use a different SD card. that's all.


It's true for wad files, but also other files that could be used by system tools.
so, do not JUST delete the wad folder thinking that's enough, follow the guide correctly.


if you really really want the specific things you should delete:
all system wads, on root and on folders, for example the ones in bluedump folders, etc. (game wads are fine to keep)
private folder
00000001 folder

that's the most dangerous files, but really, just BUY a new SD card.
one for Wii, one for vWii, and you'll be safe. why take the risk?

if buying a SD card is out of question, make a backup of your card on computer, and format it before using it with vWii.

Do you know if my wii will ever be bricked? I did the dump on wii and it dumped about 14/4096 blocks before i ended it. Currently my wii isnt bricked when i turned it on after the nand dump, but will it be sometime in the future?

Thank, you and sorry for double post
 
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