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uLoader v3.0C: USB Loader for Wii

uLoader is a homebrew application for the Wii that allows launching games from USB mass storage devices with custom firmware (cIOS). It provides a graphical user interface, support for multiple USB partitions and custom IOS versions, parental controls, favorites, cheats, and more. It can launch games, apply cheats codes or load alternative game files from an attached USB or SD card device.

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uLoader v3.0C: USB Loader for Wii

uLoader is a homebrew application for the Wii that allows launching games from USB mass storage devices with custom firmware (cIOS). It provides a graphical user interface, support for multiple USB partitions and custom IOS versions, parental controls, favorites, cheats, and more. It can launch games, apply cheats codes or load alternative game files from an attached USB or SD card device.

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uLoader v3.0C - by Hermes ([Link]) --------------------------------------------------WARNING: run at first cios_installer.dol (3.0 required).

Now you can select the IOS used to install uLoader is a work based on Kwiirk's YAL and Waninkoko's usbloader that tries to give support to both custom IOS (cIOS222 and cIOS249) to launch backups from USB mass storage devices with a graphical user interface similar to Wii channels. ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** Features: --------- New dev/mload and EHCI module based in interruptions. New cIOS based in IOS 38 base (I have done test reading 21000+ seconds without errors). See operational mode below. - Now you can add your own .mod music from sd:/apps/uloader/[Link] . - Test Mode support: Press RESET button when you can see the start screen to ent er in Test Mode. Press RESET or HOME to exit and to save the internal log file in the SD (sd:/log_ehc.txt) - Support for SD and USB FAT/FAT32: Now you can use cheats codes and load altern ative .dol from the USB 2.0 device (FAT partition is required) - Parental control added: by default the password is 00000 (the last 0 is the 'E NTER', so you can program a new password as XXXX0 ). You can change it from special menu pressing HOME. You can exits from the pass word box pressing B. Parental control list the last 8 games launched with date/time, enables the password box (automatic when you enter in the menu) and fix a new password. (from 1.8 00000 disbles Parental control) - 15 games per screen, showing an icon that can be inserted in the device, using the attached wbfs_win.exe revision (see below "Notes about wbfs_win"). - It has a Favorites Screen (up to 16 games) (save __CFG_ in HDD) - Allows to select the cIOS to use between cIOS 222, cIOS 223 and CIOS 249. - Screen text in Spanish and English (auto-detect) - Support for video mode forced, language selection and Ocarina (note: use "Auto " to change PAL to NTSC or NTSC to PAL games or use "Force PAL 60" to change NTSC to PAL60 games) - Support for multiples WBFS partitions (max 4). - Possibility to use the alternative cIOS 223 (only to launch games) - Option to add or delete PNG icons/covers from the SD to the game directly (PNG is added in the HDD) Now you can download Covers from Internet or to adquire covers automatically f rom the current folder in the SD

- Now you can load games as Red Steel and othrers using one alternative .dol (se e ALTERNATIVE DOL NOTES in this document) - Added direct access for Dol Alternative selection - Now you can load [Link] externally (put it in sd:/apps/uloader/ehcmodul [Link]) to use old versions of the module (see "src/uloader/resources") - Support rename games added - Support added to record the selected cheats index when you use cheats from txt files ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** USB 2.0 INIT -----------if you obtain some error wait some seconds and try unplug/plug method In case of error you can exits from the loop pressing RESET or the HOME BUTTON i n the wiimote ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** CONTROLS --------- It can be used with Wiimote pointer or with GH3 guitar stick - A or Green Button: Select - B or Red Button: Exit/Discard - +/- Button: Next page/Previous page - 1 or Yellow button: Go to favorites page/back to last page - HOME: Special Menu (Add games, format, parental control, exit..) - HOME (pointing one game): Complete Special Menu (options for PNG, Rename, alte rnative dol, delete...) - LEFT/RIGHT: Volume control for .mod music (from game screen selection) ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** CONFIGURE BUTTON ------------------You can change from here the video, language and cIOS for the game ********************************************************************************

**************************************************************************** ICONS/COVERS -----------If the game doesn't have an icon, a default one is added. See below "Notes about wbfs_win" to know how to add and icon. Covers must be <200KB and 160x224 pixels ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** Favorites --------If you don't add one game at least, you won't see the screen at booting. Configuration requires a custom file in the HDD To do that, press A on game icon's and you'll access a screen that will give you the options to add/erase the game from favorites screen (erase action only appears when you access from favorites) After adding you'll reach favorites screen and you'll see the icon shaded, attac hed to the cursor: you only have to drop it in any of the channels to REPLACE IT with the new. If you want to swap channels, keep pressing B and then press A, and the shaded i con will appear. Drop it where you want to SWAP IT. You can only move the icons in favorites screen. Remember that you can go back from favorites to last page pressing 1. RUNNING GAMES ------------Running games screen will allow you to select custom IOS (if cIOS 222 is not ava ilable, cIOS 249 will be used), add to favorites and launch the game immediately. ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** OCARINA ------Cheats codes must be in the "codes" folder of the SD or USB (FAT) with .gct as e xtension and the name equal to the disc ID. Example: :/codes/[Link] -> Cheats codes for Resident Evil 4 Wii Now you can personalize the cheats including it as .txt file:

Example: :/codes/[Link] -> trucos de Resident Evil 4 Wii Within of the .txt must be: RB4P08 /-> ID of the game (always. Same name of the file) Resident Evil 4 Wii edition /-> Nombre del juego (optional, immediate line of th e ID, one line of text) In Game /-> Group (optional. Separated with one line) Unlimited Ammo for all guns [[Link]] /-> Cheat name (always, one line) 48000000 8031F44C /-> Cheat codes DE000000 80008180 12000008 000000FF E0000000 80008000 Ammo infinite for you /-> commentaries (optional, one line) Unlimited Pitas/Money [[Link]] /-> Second Cheat name to display (always, one line) 14337D58 000FFFFF /-> Cheat code Note: The group name and the Cheat name cannot have more of 63 characters (the c heat name have max. of 39 characters) ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** Notes about wbfs_win -------------------wbfs_win is a command line utility that can be used both from GUI and WBFS Gui: [Link] 213714 The utility have some changes that allows to extract a .ciso by default (if you rename it to .iso it will also work on another GUIs that force file type), so we can save some GB in the disc; upload both .iso and .cis o, and the possibility to add an icon to the uploaded iso. It also supports iso extraction using "isoextract" command (see readme_new.txt) To add an icon: wbfs_win.exe Z png RSPP01 HBC_icon_WiiSports.png Where: -Z is the drive letter -png is the command -RSPP01 is wiisports id -HBC_icon_WiiSports.png png file PNG file size must be less than 200KB, but it's much better if it's less than 10 0KB, because it will directly affect main screen's load times.

Both width and height are better if divisible by 16 to avoid problems with textu res, and lot better if dimensions are at most 256x192. My recommendation is a size of 128x96 average. If you have doubts, please ask in the forums. Remember, you have now one option to upload icons from the SD on uLoader application Some [Link] users have uploaded a lot of icons from here: [Link] (save the page content to get alls icons quickly) ******************************************************************************** **************************************************************************** ALTERNATIVE DOL NOTES --------------------NOTE: Old alternative dol method is unsupported now - Press HOME (pointing one game) - Press PLUS to change the page and enter in "[Link]" - if you can see it you can delete the alternative dol using "Delete Alternative .dol" - Press "Search .dol" to find alternative dols - Select one (if it find one, of course) NOTE: it can list 5 dols only, but i think it is sufficient at the momment (norm ally it find one or none). When you select one, it is saved in the _CFG_ WBFS file created by uLoader. It support 1024 games NOTE2: Of course, when you "delete alternative .dol" it delete the list entry in _CFG_ and not delete the .dol :P NOTE3: You can delete the olds sd:/games or usb:/games directories Operational Mode for EHCI Driver --------------------------------- Device Mount: frontal LED frontal on from a second and when it finish LED off - Mounting device fail or non recoverable error: frontal LED blinking slowly - Unit Mounted disconnected: frontal LED bliking 3 times and LED off in secuence - Device mismatch (different device): fast frontal LED blinking - Interrupt support to free devices as USB 1.1 for others ports (remember you po rt 0 is always for USB 2.0 operations)

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Users can manage game icons and covers in uLoader by adding PNG icons/covers directly from the SD card to the game, with a maximum size of 200KB and resolution of 160x224 pixels. Users can download covers from the internet or acquire them automatically from the current folder in the SD. Icons are uploaded using wbfs_win.exe, which allows the addition of icons during file management. It is recommended that PNG files be smaller than 100KB to avoid impacting the main screen's load times .

Users can manage and use game cheats by placing .gct files in the "codes" folder on an SD or USB (FAT) drive, with filenames matching the game's disc ID. Additionally, cheats can be personalized by including them as .txt files, which must list the game ID, optional game name, and cheat codes. Each cheat can be provided with a name and optional commentary. The cheats must not exceed 63 characters for names and 39 characters for the cheat names. This system provides flexibility and customization to modify gameplay as per preference .

Alternative .dol files are important in uLoader for loading specific Wii games that require alternate execution paths in order to work correctly. Users can select alternative .dol files by navigating through options in the special menu obtained by pressing HOME while pointing at a game. This feature supports up to 1024 games, although only five alternative .dol files can be listed, which suffices as often only one is needed. The alternative .dol method allows for compatibility with games like Red Steel, which might have compatibility issues without an alternate loading method .

The parental control in uLoader is enabled by a default password 00000, where the last 0 is the 'ENTER'. Users can program a new password as XXXX0, changing it from a special menu by pressing HOME. The parental control can list the last 8 games launched with date/time, and automatically enables the password box when entering the menu. To exit the password box, users can press B. From version 1.8 onward, entering the password 00000 disables the parental control feature .

The EHCI driver in uLoader has several operational modes to indicate device status through the Wii's frontal LED. A successful device mount turns the LED on for a second and then off when finished. A mounting failure or non-recoverable error is indicated by a slow LED blink. If a mounted device is disconnected, the LED blinks three times and then turns off. A device mismatch results in a fast LED blink. These signals help users troubleshoot and manage connected USB devices while freeing up USB 1.1 ports for other uses .

The special menu in uLoader significantly enhances user experience by providing direct access to a variety of critical functions. By pressing the HOME button, users can quickly access options such as adding or deleting games, changing video and language settings, and adjusting parental controls. The menu also facilitates the management of alternative .dol files, cheat codes, and game icons. This centralized control panel streamlines user interactions, consolidating essential features into an easily navigable interface, reducing time and complexity in managing different settings and gaming elements .

uLoader ensures compatibility and customization across different game regions through video mode forcing options. Users can select video modes like 'Auto' to automatically convert PAL to NTSC or vice versa. There is also an option to force a specific video mode, such as 'Force PAL 60', to adapt NTSC games for PAL60 displays. This flexibility allows users to ensure games display correctly and avoid region lock issues, making the system versatile for a global audience with differing regional formats .

uLoader v3.0C allows users to manage game backups on Wii consoles by using cIOS 222, 223, or 249 to launch games from USB mass storage devices. It supports graphical interface similar to Wii channels, new dev/mload and EHCI module, and operational mode based on IOS 38 base. Users can add custom .mod music, access a test mode, and utilize parental control features. The software supports both SD and USB FAT/FAT32 file systems, allowing for cheat codes and alternative .dol file loads. Additional functionalities include icon and cover management, favorites screens for up to 16 games, and force video modes for region compatibility. It also supports multiple WBFS partitions and direct DOL alternative selection .

Using wbfs_win for game management in uLoader enhances efficiency and resource utilization by allowing users to extract .ciso files, reducing disk space compared to uncompressed .iso files. It also supports the addition of icons to games, which enhances the user interface without significantly increasing file size if kept under recommended limits. With its ability to interact with both GUI and command-line utilities, wbfs_win provides flexible, efficient game management and supports a variety of options to reduce resource overheads, such as the 'isoextract' command for further processing efficiency .

uLoader supports various control options to facilitate user interaction, including the use of a Wiimote pointer or GH3 guitar stick. Users can select options with the A or Green button, exit with the B or Red button, and navigate pages with the +/- buttons. The 1 or Yellow button directs users to the favorites page. The HOME button opens a special menu for additional options like game addition and parental controls. Directional controls allow users to adjust volume for .mod music on the game screen. This range of controls provides versatility for different users' preferences and input devices .

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