Custom Firmware for Wii Released - IOSv37 Rev 02

***wraggster*** · July 17th, 2008, 19:42

As with any Firmware for any console, they could brick your console, use extreme caution and if in doubt leave well alone.

Waninkoko has released the first Custom Firmware for the Nintendo Wii and also the first emulator to read Writeable DVDs on an unmodified Wii, heres all the details you need to know:

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| [+] Custom IOS Installer (v37 rev 02) |
| developed by Waninkoko |
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[ DISCLAIMER ]:

- THIS APPLICATION COMES WITH NO WARRANTY AT ALL, NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN YOUR WII CONSOLE
BECAUSE OF A IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

[ DESCRIPTION ]:

- This is a Custom IOS, an IOS modified to add some new features
not available in the official IOS.

This IOS has been made to be used ONLY with homebrew software.

The Custom IOS installs as IOS249 and it does not modify any other IOS so it is secure to install.

[ REQUISITES ]:

- "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" original WAD file.

[ HOW TO INSTALL IT ]:

- Copy "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" file to the root of a SD card.
- Insert the SD card on your Wii.
- Run the installer.

CHANGELOG |
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[ CIOS37 rev 02 ]:

- Removed copyright code.
- Changed the way the IOS is patched.

[ CIOS37 rev 01 ]:

- DVD_LowUnencryptedRead() limit removed.
- ES hash check disabled (Trucha bug).

He has also released an uninstaller:

Custom IOS Uninstaller v1.0 |
| developed by Waninkoko |
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[ DISCLAIMER ]:

- THIS APPLICATION COMES WITH NO WARRANTY AT ALL, NEITHER EXPRESS NOR IMPLIED.
I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN YOUR WII CONSOLE
BECAUSE OF A IMPROPER USAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

[ DESCRIPTION ]:

- This application allows you to uninstall any Custom IOS installed
in your Wii console.

[ HOW TO USE ]:

- Run the application with any method to load homebrew.

Waninkoko has also released a Dumper to allow you to dump your DVD to a SD Card.

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**dahun** · July 17th, 2008, 19:52

so only dvd-r? no +R or RW or cds?

**DPyro** · July 17th, 2008, 20:37

Waninkoko has released the first Custom Firmware for the Nintendo Wii and also the first emulator to read Writeable DVDs on an unmodified Wii.
What is that suppose to mean?

EDIT: Nevermind, found out it means you can use a DVD to store roms/games etc.

**iofthestorm** · July 17th, 2008, 21:01

Originally Posted by $n!pR

Waninkoko has released the first Custom Firmware for the Nintendo Wii and also the first emulator to read Writeable DVDs on an unmodified Wii.
What is that suppose to mean?

EDIT: Nevermind, found out it means you can use a DVD to store roms/games etc.

Yeah, basically the IOS allows you to do unencrypted reads from DVD but only a small amount, and this firmware lets you read the whole disc.

**bumfacekilla** · July 17th, 2008, 22:44

I think maybe I am just being stupid, but can anybody explain simply what this will enable my Wii to do?

Also the instructions say:

"Copy "IOS37-64-v2070.wad" file to the root of a SD card."

I can find .dol and .elf files. Should I just take the .elf file, rename to boot.elf and run it with HBC/TP hack? I am most confused but probably just overlooking something simple.

**Nintendo Maniac 64** · July 18th, 2008, 02:32

So if I'm correct, this enables homebrew to use the disk slot? AKA DVD playback is now possible? Heck even emulating PS1 or Saturn from a game disk?

**TVarmy** · July 18th, 2008, 02:50

Bushing just said he found a way to run pirated games without a modchip. He's not planning on releasing it publicly, but Nintendo has yet to respond to it. Here's hoping that this doesn't screw up homebrew.

**Dbgtgoten** · July 18th, 2008, 04:25

Anyone Knows if the installation of this custom firmware works first of all?

2nd was the security issue in the custom firmware or in the original firmware ?

Because how would nintendo be able to patch a custom firmware they can't do nothing when its custom.

Anyways any info on success rates or bricks with this?

**AndrewArsonn** · July 18th, 2008, 04:44

Originally Posted by TVarmy

Bushing just said he found a way to run pirated games without a modchip. He's not planning on releasing it publicly, but Nintendo has yet to respond to it. Here's hoping that this doesn't screw up homebrew.

Dear Bushing, why bother to tell nintendo? The news will obviously get around then they can have a manditory update, it's as simple as that.