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YoYoBallz · 13/05/2009 11:29 PM

Released 7/18/09 BootMiiBeta 3

Spoiler for BootMii Beta 3:

Released 5/27/09 BootMii beta 2

Spoiler for BootMii Beta 2:

FINALLY! After waiting for over a year Team Twiizers have released beta 1 of BootMii.
If you are a Wii user thinking of using BootMii should read everything and make sure you fully understand what your doing. If your not a Wii user you should read it any way because it's a good read. Enjoy

If you have not been following the HackMii blog, I have kept track of the entire thing and it can be found HERE or just go to http://hackmii.com

HackMii Wrote:BootMii beta 1
May 13th, 2009 by bushing · 41 Comments

Wee are proud to present HackMii Installer v0.1.  This is one executable that can install the Homebrew Channel and DVDX on any Wii, with any System Menu version.  It can be used with Comex’s BannerBomb on System Menu 4.0, or on our Twilight Hack on earlier versions, or through the Homebrew Channel or any other method to run homebrew software on your Wii.

For many people, that will be enough.  For the intrepid or foolish, HackMii Installer v0.1 can install BootMii Beta 1 on your Wii, either in front of boot2 or as an IOS.  Wee have put a lot of hard work into this software and believe it to be safe, but wee have only tested it on 10 Wiis.   Wee have written it so that it does extensive sanity checking before installing; as a result, the first beta will probably refuse to install on some Wiis (instead of running the risk of a broken install).

Ideally, wee would find another 50-100 beta testers and have them test it out before releasing it to the world at large.  Realistically, that doesn’t work; it’d land on gbafail in less time than it took us to compile it.   Besides, wee’re not trying to make this a release for “the kool kids”; wee want the people out there who can help us test and improve it to try it so wee can make it universally compatible and safe.

So, wee’ll do it like this.  Wee think BootMii is safe to install, but wee can’t promise there are no bugs in the installer.  Once you do get it installed, many features are incomplete and most users won’t even know why they bothered to risk their console.  For those who like to tinker, you’ll find an easy-to-use NAND backup/restore suite, a way to autoboot the HBC, and eventually a way to run arbitrary ARM or PPC code.  You will also find bugs — none of which should harm your Wii, but they might be frustrating.  Help us fix them.

To be perfectly clear — anyone can use this to install the Homebrew Channel and DVDX on their Wii.  Most people can safely install BootMii/IOS on their Wii, but it’s not very useful.  Many people can install BootMii/boot2, but an unforeseen bug could harm your Wii.

Please do not install BootMii unless you have been following our blog for a while and know what IOS is, what boot1 and boot2 are, etc.  If you’re curious, you can try anyway, but if you can’t figure out how to work this thing you should probably wait for a future beta.   Wee really don’t want to see epic threads with “tips” on installing — this thing is supposed to be self-explanatory, and if it won’t install for you, that’s a bug wee need to fix.

Known issues:

    * BootMii may refuse to install on some Wiis.  Wee ran into various errors in our sanity checks on about half of the consoles wee tried; wee have fixed all of those bugs, but there are probably more.  The installer will write out an “installer.log” to SD; please email that log to beta_logs@bootmii.org so that wee can add support for your Wii in the next beta.

    * Wee wrote MINI (our low-level replacement for IOS) from scratch; the SD code has some compatibility issues.  Most cards (SD and SDHC) work; some will not be recognized at all when you try to boot from them (you’ll know this by the fact that your drive slot will flash).  If this happens and you have a USBGecko, please capture the output and email it to the address above.

    * Wee intend to eventually release source code for MINI and a sample PowerPC project than uses it, but those releases are not ready yet.  This is a binary only release; your patience is appreciated.

The installer is available for download from http://bootmii.org.  Please report bugs at http://bugs.hackmii.com.  You can discuss this release in a moderated forum on http://forum.wiibrew.org, but wee will only permit posts that wee deem to be constructive in our efforts to improve our code.

Thanks go out to Nuke for donating the USBGeckos wee used for development, and Stan64 for donating a few to our testers.

FAQs: (will be updated periodically)

Q: Why won’t my wiimote sync in the BootMii menu?

A: Due to architectural limitations, wee can’t access the WiiMote. Use a GC controller or the Power/Reset buttons. See also http://bugs.hackmii.com/index.php?do=details&task_id=21

Q: Why do I have all of these bad blocks in my NAND?

A: The NAND Flash chips used in the Wii come with up to 80 bad blocks from the factory. This is normal.

Spoiler for MINI Source code:

Spoiler for BootMii Beta 1 README:

Quote:BootMii, public beta 1
Copyright 2007-2009, Team Twiizers
All rights reserved; do not redistribute

Release Notes:

This software has received only limited testing.  Wee consider it to be stable (and safe),
but it still contains bugs and has only been tested on a handful of Wiis.  It does not
contain many features that will be useful or interesting to most Wii owners, so wee
recommend that only expert users or developers install it.  If you encounter any bugs,
please provide feedback so wee may fix them in the next release.

When possible, wee have erred on the side of caution, so the installer may refuse to install
on some Wiis if safety checks fail.  If this happens, please send us the install.log file
(described below), so wee can correct the problem.

* Initial release

I. Packing list
The HackMii installer comes as one main executable; in addition to installing BootMii into
your NAND (either inside boot2 or as IOS254), it will create several files on your SD card:

/bootmii
/bootmii/armboot.bin - Starlet-resident code (MINI) -- this loads ppcboot.elf
/bootmii/ppcboot.elf - BootMii shell - this is the GUI that is displayed
                       when BootMii runs.
/bootmii/bootmii.ini - BootMii shell configuration file.  See below
/installer.log       - installation log.  After you install BootMii,
                       please email the contents of this file to
                       beta_logs@bootmii.org so wee can track any issues that emerge.

After installation, the file /nand.bin may be created; see below.

II. Installation notes
You have two options to install BootMii.  Each carries its pros and cons, and not all options
are available for all Wiis. Specifically:

* BootMii/boot2:  This mode will install BootMii into 2 blank blocks in the boot2 area of your
                  Wii.  It will take over the function of the normal boot2.  If no SD card is
                  detected or armboot.bin is not found on the SD card, the drive slot LED will
                  flash briefly and the normal system menu will boot.

           Pros:  Independant of system menu and the rest of NAND flash.  Can boot even if the
                  rest of the system is completely corrupted. Allows for safe backup / restore
                  of NAND flash from SD card.  Allows direct boot of Homebrew Channel, or other
                  programs.

           Cons:  Relies on a vulnerability in boot1 that was fixed mid-2008; if your Wii is
                  newer than this, the HackMii Installer will not allow you to install this
                  form of BootMii.  Installation is complicated and slightly risky; wee have
                  tested it and believe it to be safe, but a power failure at the wrong time
                  during installation could leave your system unusable.

* BootMii/IOS:   This mode will install BootMii into your NAND filesystem as an IOS (IOS254).
                 It behaves identically to BootMii/boot2, but you must launch it from a special
                 program (the Installer, Homebrew Channel, or your own code.)

           Pros:  Universal compatibility with all Wiis.   Allows booting arbitrary code
                  on ARM / PPC.  Supports speedy backup of NAND to SD.  Very safe to install.

           Cons:  Easily deletable or overwritten by a system update.   NAND restore is
                  technically possible, but not safe because you cannot boot to BootMii/IOS
                  in case the contents of your NAND flash are corrupted.

Uninstallation:   In either case, uninstallation is straightforward, but not yet implemented for
                  Beta 1.  Wee do not expect many people to need to manually uninstall, but if you
                  have a dire need wee may be able to help you out.  Future releases will come
                  with a simple uninstall option in the installer.

I. NAND Backup/Restore

The NAND Backup/Restore code takes some shortcuts to improve backup and restore speed.  Upon
backup, if your card is not "properly formatted", then you will be prompted for permission to
reformat the card.  It will be reformatted as FAT32 and given the volume "backupmii", and a
nand.bin file will be created in the root directory of the card.  Wee suggest that you make a
backup of your Wii's NAND Flash, label the SD card and store it in a safe place in case you ever
need to recover from it.

II. Configuration file

BootMii will look for a configuration file at /bootmii/bootmii.ini.
It expects to see a file in the following form:

VIDEO=NTSC (or PAL50/PAL60/PROGRESSIVE)
AUTOBOOT=HBC (or SYSMENU)

More options may be added in the future.

III. SD Menu

Wee have included a simple launcher for PPC ELF files on the SD card.  Please note that any
binary that gets loaded will be running under mini, not under IOS.  libogc binaries will
not run; wee are investigating options for a future release.

P.S. ios cat iz in ur wiiz watchin ur isoz

YoYo's Random BootMii Tip's and FAQ's

YoYo's Random BootMii Tip's/FAQ's/NOTE's  In no order what so ever.

NOTE, you will need a GameCube controller install BootMii and to use the on the BootMii menu, beta 1 does not have Wiimote support yet.  If you do not have a GameCube controller you can use the power and reset buttons on the wii console to navigate the menus in BootMii

NOTE, When backing up your NAND to the SD card,  ~~BootMii WILL REFORMAT YOUR SD CARD!  So make sure you have backed it up on your PC BEFORE dumping NAND to SD card.~~

The first release of BootMii should be compatible with most Wiis released before late 2008. Support for newer Wiis (with reduced functionality) will be added when possible.

BootMii can be installed on firmware 4.0 using comex's BaNNeRBoMB exploit, you can download it HERE.  Some users who installed BootMii using comex's BaNNeRBoMB exploit have reported that the installer sometimes hangs after completing the installation, bushing has already fixed this bug and should be in the next release.  Read the bug report HERE

Installing BootMii on "Boot2" (Instead of IOS245) is the best way to go if your Wii is compatible (The installer will tell you if it is or isn't, newer Wii console's may not be able to install on boot2) It is the safest as far as brick protection goes, you have to back up your NAND to your SD card first though, then save it on your PC and if you ever brick, you can just replace your NAND :)

The Homebrew Channel 1.0.2 (Released With BootMii Beta 1) has a bug that make's SDHC cards not be read in HBC.  ~~Fix will be out soon.~~  HBC 1.0.3 has been released with the BootMii Beta 2.  what has changed is -   SDHC cards are working again, SD performance has been increased again (regression was introduced in v1.0.2), HBC works on all system menu versions now, Fixed rare hangs when exiting HBC -.

The Homebrew Channel 1.0.2 now supports USB HDD's, the HD must be formatted in FAT32 and have a "apps" folder on the root of the drive.  To make the drive load in the HBC you must not have a SD card in the front sd slot or the apps will not show on the HBC.

Installing BootMii as an IOS has a "Launch BootMii" button on the Home screen of The Homebrew Channel.  Installing it on boot2 will not have this button.

Installing BootMii on boot2 and IOS both works with no problem, though pretty much useless unless you really want that "Launch BootMii" button on the Home screen of The Homebrew Channel.

The Wii menu or The homebrew channel can be auto booted (Skipping BootMii menu) by editing the file sd:/bootmii/bootmii.ini  and change/add that line   AUTOBOOT=SYSMENU

Preloader 0.29 and BootMii beta 1 can co exist quite nicely together.

If you use preloader and delete the systemmenu, preloader will be deleted (Preloader is installed in the systemmenu) too so you can't recover without BootMii being installed before deleting the system.

Some users that reported long black loading screens auto booting into HBC or system menu, this is due to that some SD cards take longer to be recognized then others, if your SD card does not work try another SD card.  This bug is being worked on now by Team Twiizers and you can read the bug report HERE  This has been fixed in Beta 2.

Some website's have been saying that you need a wireless internet connection in order to install BootMii, not is not true it will fully install offline.

~~Bushing is working on an uninstaller that is about half done.~~  BootMii Beta 2 can now uninstall BootMii.

I Will be often updating this faq/tips, so please check back for more information, and the latest BootMii updates

Spoiler for Video's of BootMii in action:

If you have not been following the HackMii blog, I have kept track of the entire thing and it can be found HERE or just go to hackmii.org

hackmii_installer_beta1.zip (Size: 1.42 MB / Downloads: 528)

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hackmii_installer_beta2.zip (Size: 1.4 MB / Downloads: 639)

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hackmii_installer_beta3.zip (Size: 1.43 MB / Downloads: 635)

- Source: [BootMii.org] - Source: [HackMii.org] - Source: [WiiWare.org]

Mickey · 13/05/2009 11:35 PM

Just as my wii died :(

YoYoBallz · 13/05/2009 11:37 PM

Mickey Wrote:

Just as my wii died :(

When you want to try and fix it, PM me what's wrong with it in as much details as you can and ill do my best to help you fix it bro :P

in the morning ill update the thread with more information.

squee666 · 14/05/2009 01:19 AM

Mickey Wrote:

Just as my wii died :(

mines been dead for a few months

Mr. Shizzy · 14/05/2009 07:15 AM

YoYoBallz Wrote:NOTE, you will need a GameCube controller install BootMii and to use the on the BootMii menu, I think they will be adding Wiimote support soon

You can also use the power and reset buttons on the wii console to navigate the menus in bootmii ;)

YoYoBallz · 14/05/2009 08:18 AM

Mr. Shizzy Wrote:
YoYoBallz Wrote:NOTE, you will need a GameCube controller install BootMii and to use the on the BootMii menu, I think they will be adding Wiimote support soon

You can also use the power and reset buttons on the wii console to navigate the menus in bootmii ;)

Thanks, updated thread with that^ and a mini faq that i am still working on.

J_G_ · 14/05/2009 02:20 PM

squee666 Wrote:
Mickey Wrote:

Just as my wii died :(

mines been dead for a few months

=/ sucks... want a system menu recover tool which can boot on fudgeed wii's...

YoYoBallz · 14/05/2009 02:42 PM

J_G_ Wrote:
squee666 Wrote:
Mickey Wrote:

Just as my wii died :(

mines been dead for a few months

=/ sucks... want a system menu recover tool which can boot on fudgeed wii's...

Have you tried SaveMiiFrii yet?

YoYoBallz · 27/05/2009 05:20 PM

UPDATE

BootMii beta 2 (v0.9)

Released 5/27/09 BootMii beta 2

Spoiler for BootMii Beta 2:

Will update my "YoYo's Tip's and FAQ" later tonight

Enjoy, and if you any have any questions at all feel free to ask me :P

amzter · 28/05/2009 09:36 AM

with this is it possible to run any backed up disk like a mod chip would be able to or is there still that limited amount

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