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Dryxel
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11. October 2008 @ 17:08 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I tried loading the backup loader multiple times and when it starts to load the elf file, I get this error.
Failed to read boot.elf (-1)!
No Code found to Load, Hanging.
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13. October 2008 @ 11:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How do I go about getting this tutorial into the ultimate sticky sticky
samnagr8
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13. October 2008 @ 12:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by larrylje:
Disadvantages:
Slow Load Times.
choppy video.
Game Compatibility is low.
Higher brick risk (Instillation of custom files to system/Future Wii Updates might cause major issues.

Advantages:
The only real advantage I can see is this would be a cheaper soultion then a Modchip.


All and all if you have the means to get a Modchip then that would be the better option. Compatibility is 100% on games and load times are the same as original game load times.
Is it something that anyone else has experienced? I'm a little worried now please can anyone confirm whether this has happened to anyone and also does this work with all games has i have quite a few games i want to backup because the kids keep scratching them, Please can you Scott909 confirm how it is going with your games whether they do work properly? Thanks for any help, hopefully i'll be trying out the process soon when i receive the game.
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13. October 2008 @ 12:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So far, i have found ZERO, thats NONE, thats 00000000 problems with ALL my burnt PAL games. The load times are fractionally slower but not really noticable.
samnagr8
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13. October 2008 @ 12:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Brilliant!Thanks for such a prompt reply i got a bit worried there! Thanks for such a detailed and helpful guide!
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13. October 2008 @ 12:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No problem. Any help you need just gimme a bell. Enjoy!
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13. October 2008 @ 12:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Dryxel:
I tried loading the backup loader multiple times and when it starts to load the elf file, I get this error.
Failed to read boot.elf (-1)!
No Code found to Load, Hanging.
A lot of people seem to be getting errors when loading the backup loader. I am investigating this and will try and have a solution by tommorow evening
samnagr8
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13. October 2008 @ 12:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
How long have you been using this way and do you think my original games would still work? Also what if a new original game updates the system have you heard of any problems that might come up? I've been out of the wii scene for so long and now that i've come back i can't believe there is a soft mod way to play my wii game back ups! Thanks again for your help!
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13. October 2008 @ 12:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by samnagr8:
How long have you been using this way and do you think my original games would still work? Also what if a new original game updates the system have you heard of any problems that might come up? I've been out of the wii scene for so long and now that i've come back i can't believe there is a soft mod way to play my wii game back ups! Thanks again for your help!
1. I have only been using this method about 2 weeks
2. I haven't heard of any problems with an update but i suggest you stay away from them
3. YES, there is a soft mod way!
samnagr8
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13. October 2008 @ 12:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks alot!!
Medic604
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14. October 2008 @ 00:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Dryxel:
I tried loading the backup loader multiple times and when it starts to load the elf file, I get this error.
Failed to read boot.elf (-1)!
No Code found to Load, Hanging.

I got the same error. I had to reformat my SD card to Fat32, it was just Fat. It works and i got homebrew now. thanks for you help.
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14. October 2008 @ 00:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well, as promised, i had a look around the web and found that sometimes you need to format the SD card in a *special* way. For windows, use The Official SD Card Formater

Scott
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14. October 2008 @ 00:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by Medic604:
Originally posted by Dryxel:
I tried loading the backup loader multiple times and when it starts to load the elf file, I get this error.
Failed to read boot.elf (-1)!
No Code found to Load, Hanging.

I got the same error. I had to reformat my SD card to Fat32, it was just Fat. It works and i got homebrew now. thanks for you help.
Yes, this also seems to solve many other peoples problems, it seems to depend on the size and brand of SD card you use
the_rob
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14. October 2008 @ 14:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Only got two games to work so far:
SW: The Force Unleashed
Super Paper Mario
Super Mario Galaxy
- will need the save file as it crashes after first cutscene in game (known issue)

Game that haven't worked:
Game Party - green screen
NHL 2K9 - Error!
Mario Kart - Error!
Big Brain Academy - gSoD (NTSC and w/ PAL patch)

All NTSC. How do I go about getting SSBB to work? Can I just use a dl-disc?

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 15. October 2008 @ 14:49

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14. October 2008 @ 14:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
NTSC games seem to have many problems whereas PAL has 000000.
plout
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14. October 2008 @ 15:41 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi there,
Does anyone know if this Zelda Hack works for all wii's?
I read somewhere that this only works for certain versions of the wii.

Cheers,

Plout
Dryxel
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14. October 2008 @ 17:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
well I got one of the first versions of the wii if there are different versions, since I got mine the night they were released in the US. I dunno if updates has anything to do with it either.
Dryxel
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14. October 2008 @ 18:34 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Formatted in fat32 and everything booted right up. Thank you for the tip
Dryxel
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14. October 2008 @ 18:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok.. now I can't load the WAD manager.. I've tried on a FAT 16, and FAT 32 Chip Formated Chip now. any other idea's?
Dryxel
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15. October 2008 @ 00:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
just letting it sit for about an hour or so and the next menu screen poped right up.. so I got the home brew installed and the dvdx installed now I just need to find a legal legit iso :)
jarrodr
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17. October 2008 @ 02:11 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
OK, I have a pal WII. When I go home today I'm gonna try it. But just one thing, I have tried the Twlight Hack on Zelda and everytime I wanna run homebrew I have to run Zelda the game... How do I get the homebrew channel?

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17. October 2008 @ 02:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
This is all explained in the downloadable tutorial
jarrodr
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17. October 2008 @ 02:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks Scott, will download it when i get home.

What new/latest games have you copied and worked?

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17. October 2008 @ 02:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Excite truck is the only recent one i have done
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jarrodr
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17. October 2008 @ 17:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey Scott, I just wanted to backup one of my WII games to iso but my dvd-drive can't even read the wii disc. Is there any way I can use my Samsung 20x sata dvd drive to copy?

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