Hi, I've scoured the internet and can't seem to find the exact answer I'm looking for. I have an LU64+ Wii (PAL), with System Menu 4.2. When I turn my wii on it goes through the back screen to the system menu as it usually does (I have preloader 0.3 installed, and have this setting selected), but my wiimote doesn't connect, and I've tried resynching a number of times. The lights light up on the wiimote but no response. I only have bootmii installed as IOS but I do have a backup NAND. I'm able to access preloader by holding the reset and power buttons, but as my wiimote isn't working I can't select anything. I think the problem has come about because I installed an IOS55 wad, v5149 (don't ask me why, hindsight is a wonderful thing) with Wad Manager 1.6. So to summarise I basically have two problems:
1. Is there any way to navigate preloader, and subsequently the homebrew channel using only the buttons on the front of the Wii, or else do I need to get a gamecube controller? If I do, will any gamecube controller do or do I have to have an official nintendo one? I guess the best solution would be if the wiimote could resynch somehow without going to that hassle.
2. If I manage to get into the homebrew channel (probably with a GC controller if thats what I have to do), in order to fix this do I just uninstall the v5149 wad with Wad Manager (assuming I can use the GC controller there), or alternatively Dop-Mii? Will it then revert to the previous wad (which I assume was IOS55 v5406), or will I need to reinstall the latest IOS55 wad?
I know that my Wii being an LU64+ and trying to downgrade the IOS55 was a bad idea. Trust me, its not going to happen again. If there's any other information that I've left out please let me know. If there's an alternative solution to what I think might work above I'm all ears as well.
Many thanks
Just to add I also installed IOS249 v19 (changed from v17) a little while before installing the IOS55 wad if thats useful.
Edit: Its actually priiloader v0.4 (r78) I have installed.
Just read pg 42-Troubleshouting of the PAl Operations Manual and found some solutions:
Try a fresh set of batteries
Try resetting the wii remote- remove the batteries, wait one minute, then replace the batteries. Wait a few seconds, then try using the wii remote again
The wii remote synch information may need to be cleared and the remotes re-synchronised
1) trun off the console, wait a moment, then turn the console on again.
2) When you see the health and safety screen, press and hold SYNC. on the console down for 15 seconds.
3)Synchronise your wii remote using the procedure on pages 28-29*
Radio frequency interference may cause the wii remote to work erratically. Check for and move or turn off wireless devices, such as cordless phones, wireless computer keyboards or mice, or other similar devices
*Actually on PG 32
Just the usual synchronisation.
Follow all the steps and see if it works
Thanks for your help. I managed to get it to work in the end after repeatedly shaking the thing, trying heaps of different batteries and resynching numerous times. I then removed the IOS55 wad I had installed and everything appears fine. I had a lamp nearby that had been causing problems with wiimote connectivity previously that may have been a factor too. Might still get a gc controller just in case anyway.
As for your dvd question, a wiiiso should copy to a 4.7 GBDVD-R disc OK, unless its a dual layer game which will be more than 4.7 GB. I believe that dvd-r discs are the most compatible with the wii, unless your wii has a d3-2 drive in which case it can only use wii and gamecube original discs (i.e. no dvd or backup disc capability).
