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4.2 Firmware Softmod Guide - All Systems Except For Korean
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jarviss
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28. December 2009 @ 15:36 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by jarviss:
Originally posted by larrylje:
It is safe to downgrade IOS15 on any system/serial.
Hi Larry
Can you help with my ios15 error stated above?
And do I need to backup nand?
I'm eager to get this done and try it out.
thanks
Yes IOS15 can be downgraded on all systems/serials
I recommend everyone to backup their NAND.
Originally posted by Arsenic13:
Ive gone through them all and they are all listed as up to date. Need screens to prove it?
I don't know what else to tell you. The only time an update prompt will show up is if...
A new system menu needs to be installed (which you already have the latest).
A new IOS needs to be installed.
A new IOS version needs to be installed.
I don't need a screen shot either. One of the above situations is causing the update prompt.
I also gave a few options on how to avoid the game update message.
I reformatted my new sd card to fat32 twice and downloaded wad files using nas twice. Starting from the beginning each time. I also checked if I had .net frameworks, then done it all again for a third time and still was unable to downgrade ios15 as it could bot open the wad file.
Any other ideas or am I just dumb???(Dont answer that)
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slim26
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28. December 2009 @ 15:38 |
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I'm attempting to softmod a wii with no internet connection.
Is it possible to install Hermes IOS 222/223 manually?
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Androxx
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28. December 2009 @ 15:43 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by jarviss:
Hi
Can someone please help me. I'm having the same issue as another poster and it remains unsolved as far as I'm aware.
Trying to downgrade ios15 after load from SD card I get:
Could not open file: sd:/ios15-64-v523.wad
Could not open file: sd:/ios15-64-v523.wad.out.wad
error reading ios into memory
Downgrade failed Press any button to exit.
I have a new Wii ver4.2E and want to be able to play from usb. Do I need to do every step in the guide for this. I skipped the gamecube part as I had no controller so couldn't move, even with reset/power/eject.
Redownload the WAD files using NUS again.
I tried redownloading the WAD files and trying again (twice), and still am unsuccessful. Still get the same error. My serial number starts with LU72. Anybody else having this problem still? Any fix yet?
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jarviss
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28. December 2009 @ 15:47 |
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Originally posted by Androxx:
Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by jarviss:
Hi
Can someone please help me. I'm having the same issue as another poster and it remains unsolved as far as I'm aware.
Trying to downgrade ios15 after load from SD card I get:
Could not open file: sd:/ios15-64-v523.wad
Could not open file: sd:/ios15-64-v523.wad.out.wad
error reading ios into memory
Downgrade failed Press any button to exit.
I have a new Wii ver4.2E and want to be able to play from usb. Do I need to do every step in the guide for this. I skipped the gamecube part as I had no controller so couldn't move, even with reset/power/eject.
Redownload the WAD files using NUS again.
I tried redownloading the WAD files and trying again (twice), and still am unsuccessful. Still get the same error. My serial number starts with LU72. Anybody else having this problem still? Any fix yet?
Androxx are you having the exact same problem as me?
Could I need a newer version of the pack Larry?
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cp1966
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28. December 2009 @ 16:03 |
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I have a wiikey v. 1 in my wii (USA) and seldom run into problems. This looks like a lot of monkeying and dickin around.
Is this that much of a better way to play backups?
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28. December 2009 @ 16:36 |
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Originally posted by cp1966:
I have a wiikey v. 1 in my wii (USA) and seldom run into problems. This looks like a lot of monkeying and dickin around.
Is this that much of a better way to play backups?
You have more homebrew options doing a softmod. As well softmodding is cheaper then a Modchip.
1 major advantage a softmod has over a hardmod (Wiikey) is loading games off a USB Device.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 28. December 2009 @ 16:37
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jonolfc
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28. December 2009 @ 16:38 |
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hiya larry after i have followed your instructions can i just play a burnt disc staraight away no messing around with zelda
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28. December 2009 @ 16:41 |
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Originally posted by jarviss:
Androxx are you having the exact same problem as me?
Could I need a newer version of the pack Larry?
No this is the most updated way to do things.
Usually when this happens it is due to not having the WAD file downloaded properly using NUS.
Try going to the first page of the guide and refresh the page. Then redownload the softmod pack and format your SD card and start over again.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 28. December 2009 @ 16:44
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cp1966
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28. December 2009 @ 16:52 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by cp1966:
I have a wiikey v. 1 in my wii (USA) and seldom run into problems. This looks like a lot of monkeying and dickin around.
Is this that much of a better way to play backups?
You have more homebrew options doing a softmod. As well softmodding is cheaper then a Modchip.
1 major advantage a softmod has over a hardmod (Wiikey) is loading games off a USB Device.
Larry,I have never utilized homebrew and I dont think I will. Loading a game from a USB device I guess may be convienant, but is that to insure playback of a "backup" (backup being the game image on a hard drve)?
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28. December 2009 @ 16:56 |
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Originally posted by cp1966:
Larry,I have never utilized homebrew and I dont think I will. Loading a game from a USB device I guess may be convienant, but is that to insure playback of a "backup" (backup being the game image on a hard drve)?
You can put all your backups on 1 drive and can select any game you want to play off the USB Device.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 28. December 2009 @ 16:57
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slim26
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28. December 2009 @ 16:56 |
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Larry,
I'm trying to get through this step:
Hermes' IOS 222/223:
Launch the HBC and load the cIOS 222 installer.
Press A at the warning screen.
Select IOS249 to perform the install with D-pad left/right and push A
Select to Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37.
Make sure you get installation complete. If you do not and get an error then rerun this step again.
After selecting
"Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37"
It appears that it is attempting to connect to the internet. Being there is no wireless network, I think it freezes up.
Is the internet required to get these files to download to the wii? Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks.
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28. December 2009 @ 16:59 |
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Originally posted by slim26:
Larry,
I'm trying to get through this step:
Hermes' IOS 222/223:
Launch the HBC and load the cIOS 222 installer.
Press A at the warning screen.
Select IOS249 to perform the install with D-pad left/right and push A
Select to Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37.
Make sure you get installation complete. If you do not and get an error then rerun this step again.
After selecting
"Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37"
It appears that it is attempting to connect to the internet. Being there is no wireless network, I think it freezes up.
Is the internet required to get these files to download to the wii? Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks.
What does it say under things you need?
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jarviss
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28. December 2009 @ 16:59 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by jarviss:
Androxx are you having the exact same problem as me?
Could I need a newer version of the pack Larry?
No this is the most updated way to do things.
Usually when this happens it is due to not having the WAD file downloaded properly using NUS.
Try going to the first page of the guide and refresh the page. Then redownload the softmod pack and format your SD card and start over again.
Thanks Larry
I'll try that and let you know.
Thanks
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slim26
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28. December 2009 @ 17:08 |
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crap.. sorry I missed that one.
I was hoping there was some method of finding these two ios's manually.
Thanks.
Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by slim26:
Larry,
I'm trying to get through this step:
Hermes' IOS 222/223:
Launch the HBC and load the cIOS 222 installer.
Press A at the warning screen.
Select IOS249 to perform the install with D-pad left/right and push A
Select to Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37.
Make sure you get installation complete. If you do not and get an error then rerun this step again.
After selecting
"Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37"
It appears that it is attempting to connect to the internet. Being there is no wireless network, I think it freezes up.
Is the internet required to get these files to download to the wii? Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks.
What does it say under things you need?
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cp1966
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28. December 2009 @ 17:21 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by cp1966:
Larry,I have never utilized homebrew and I dont think I will. Loading a game from a USB device I guess may be convienant, but is that to insure playback of a "backup" (backup being the game image on a hard drve)?
You can put all your backups on 1 drive and can select any game you want to play off the USB Device.
Hmmmm, interesting.......
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Androxx
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28. December 2009 @ 18:50 |
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Success!
I re-downloaded the pack. Re-formatted the SD card and loaded the files.
Installed perfectly this time.
Thanks Larry!
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Schurki
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28. December 2009 @ 19:45 |
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Thank you for the guide, larrylje. Everything worked fine.
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WiiHaw
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28. December 2009 @ 22:16 |
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Having just gotten my Wii and curious about the scene, I've been researching the hacks and I must say, this site in general and you in particular are tops!
You have the patience of Job. I know its frustrating to take the time to spell it all out in the great guide you put together and then......have people ask the very questions you laid out the answers to.
I'm going to wait awhile before I tackle my 4.2U Wii....when I do, I'll use your guide.
Props Man.
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Arsenic13
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28. December 2009 @ 22:30 |
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i never asked nor saw anyone bring it up but how should we act torward WiiConnect24? Mine is set to off and Ive seen it mentioned that it should be but nothing here.
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28. December 2009 @ 23:10 |
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Originally posted by Arsenic13:
i never asked nor saw anyone bring it up but how should we act torward WiiConnect24? Mine is set to off and Ive seen it mentioned that it should be but nothing here.
It dosen't matter if you have ot on or off.
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Arsenic13
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29. December 2009 @ 01:02 |
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Originally posted by larrylje:
Originally posted by Arsenic13:
i never asked nor saw anyone bring it up but how should we act torward WiiConnect24? Mine is set to off and Ive seen it mentioned that it should be but nothing here.
It dosen't matter if you have ot on or off.
Oh alright. Cause ive seen other forums saying to turn it off so Nintendo can't send you updates. Strangely when I first turned it on after the softmod thats when the retail game started showing me the Update Screen. May be a coincidence but idk.
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29. December 2009 @ 02:09 |
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Originally posted by Arsenic13:
Oh alright. Cause ive seen other forums saying to turn it off so Nintendo can't send you updates. Strangely when I first turned it on after the softmod thats when the retail game started showing me the Update Screen. May be a coincidence but idk.
I already told you the cause of the update. I also gave you options on how to block the update. Please stop bringing the crap up over and over again. Your just waisting space and adding more crap that others need to read through.
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matrixebi
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29. December 2009 @ 08:14 |
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Before I try this 4.2U softmod stuff, is there a guide for Original wii backup and restore?
Thanks
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matrixebi
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29. December 2009 @ 08:30 |
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Getting error downloading files ??
Grabbing tmd.257...
Download Failed: tmd.257
- Reason: The remote name could not be resolved: 'nus.cdn.shop.wii.com'
Are the servers up right now?
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xMeSSiaHx
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29. December 2009 @ 10:49 |
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I signed up here just to say thank you. Everything worked perfectly. Larry, I applaud your patience. Many guides I have followed in the past do not have this much support behind them. This community is lucky to have you.
I do have 1 questions for you.
Can Nintendo detect what I have done and screw me over in someway?
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