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WiiUpdateManager
WiiUpdateManager
General
Author	Naamah31
Type	PC utilities
Version	1.2
License	GPL-2.0
Last Updated	2008/08/30
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

Latest revision as of 15:41, 3 August 2023

This tool allows you to analyze a Wii game ISO file and provides you with various information about the game and its update.

It can also patch the update within the ISO. This includes the ability to put an inert update inside (Brick Block), as well as the ability to replace the update with another update.

Note: Please use at your own risk.

Features

Analyze a Wii game ISO file (or directly the DVD on Linux) and tell you:
- The region of the game (and other information).
- The region of the update.
- Whether there is a firmware update inside.
- Whether there is a risk to perform this update.
- Whether the update has already been modified by WUM.
Patch the update of a chosen ISO to:
- Put an inerte update inside (Brick Block)
- Replace by another update (can be use to make tests or unbrick semi-bricked Wii).

Installation

Unzip the archive, and just put the .exe file where the old version was on your hard disk.

All settings like your Wii region are stored in the .ini file.

To run WUM on Linux, you need the libqt4 package (already installed with KDE, but need to install it if you use Gnome or other).

User guide

Difference between "Brick Block" and "Replace" buttons:

"Replace" button can put any update (locally available from WUM) in the current ISO file.
"Brick Block" is a shortcut for the "Replace" button with a selected update to "NO" in the list.

Fiability rate:

This is the rate how WUM is sure to identify the firmware version in the current update.
If Fiability is 100%, WUM is sure that the firmware version included in the current update is the one write beside "Firmware".
If the Fiability is 0%, WUM try to give a firmware version but it is not sure at all.

How the "Replace" button works:

When you press the "Replace" button, WUM will replace the current update by the one selected in the "Replace with" list.
So do not forget to choose the correct one before perform a "Replace".

WUM Database:

Games with updates.
Inside the updates (if you want to know what there is inside the different updates).

FAQ

Q. Can I download ISO file with WUM?

No. WUM is not a leeching program. It just permit you to scan a Wii game ISO file if you bought it and ripped it.

Q. What is a NOx update?

When I analyzed different update, I found that there is 4 regions:

-J : Jap NTSC
-E : USA NTSC
-P : Europe PAL
-D : multi region (cannot brick your Wii, just add function regardless of the region = 100% safe).

So I decided to call the D region update NO1, NO2, ... like "No update inside".

Q. Can WUM unbrick my "settings access" semi bricked Wii?

YES, WUM can help you to fix this type of semi brick. Most of the time, you don't really know your actual firmware version, and cannot find it because your parameters page is inaccessible.

So just configure your settings with the right Wii region and uncheck the "Expert Mode" (very important).

Now download the latest firmware update by selecting it in the "Update to download" list and press "Download" button. Then take any iso, open it with WUM, scan it and perform a "Replace" with the update just downloaded.

Right now you should have an iso with the latest firmware update for your Wii. You can insert it in your Wii and do the game update when loading.

If no update has been asked, it is because your Wii contain a newer firmware... You just have to wait for a new game with a new update inside. But no need to download it, just use WUM to the above procedure one or tow weeks after the game release, WUM will know the update.

Q. Can WUM unbrick my "double channel" semi bricked Wii?

No, unfortunately WUM still cannot do it.

Screenshots

Media

Wii Update Manager (123phonerepair kewan)

Changelog

v1.2

Add support for Korean Wii region.
Fix bug for Scrubbed iso.

v1.1

Exactly the same as 1.0 but compiled in static (fix library dependences issu for linux users).

v1.0

Some bugs fix.
Add picture to react to risk analyse.
Optimize rapidity.
Add Game Version.
Add Update Region.

v0.8

Add Expert mode.
Function "Download".

v0.7c

Add small bugs issues.

v0.7b

Add small bugs issues.

v0.7

Upload infos.xml alone.
Functions "Brick Block" and "Replace Update".

v0.6

Add small bugs issues.
Get the xml database by "Refresh Update List".
Function "Analyse Risk".

v0.5

Settings management in an INI file.
Database management in a XML file : WiiUpdateManager.xml.
Add new info found in a XML file : infos.xml.
Put dump files in a sub directory.

v0.4

Add direct DVD analyse for linux version only.

Credits

Special thanks to DaMs for the hosting on Talevas.com, Niko for the webdesign, Rockman for WBB, hadrien28 from WiiGen.fr and James for his test on Korean Wii.

Without forget the great work of crediar for WiiTools, Calantra for DesWad and xt5 for Trucha Signer.

Also thanks to Micro, zanith, TrashDumper, silverfly, Momdu, julien625, Sperenvanger, z.c, blacksoul, bushing, Frederic, GianPaolo91, ether2802, siromezm for their contribution to discover updates.

External links

Author's website - http://wum.talevas.com/ (archived)
WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiUpdateManager
SceneBeta - https://wii.scenebeta.com/noticia/wum-wii-update-manager

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-This tool allows you to analyze a Wii game ISO file, or directly the DVD on Linux, and provides you with various information about the game and its update.
+This tool allows you to analyze a Wii game ISO file and provides you with various information about the game and its update.
-This includes the region of the game, the region of the update, if there is a firmware update inside, and if there is a risk to perform the update. Additionally, it will also tell you if the update has already been modified by WUM.
+It can also patch the update within the ISO. This includes the ability to put an inert update inside (Brick Block), as well as the ability to replace the update with another update.
-In addition to analyzing the ISO, the tool also allows you to patch the update within the ISO. This includes the ability to put an inert update inside (Brick Block), as well as the ability to replace the update with another update. This feature can be used to make tests or unbrick a semi-bricked Wii.
+'''Note:''' Please use at your own risk.
-==Functions==
+==Features==
-* '''My Wii Region''': Obviously we select our region
+* Analyze a Wii game ISO file (or directly the DVD on Linux) and tell you:
-* '''My Firmware Version''': We choose the version of our wii console.
+** The region of the game (and other information).
-* '''File path''': We select the ISO Backup (game)
+** The region of the update.
-* '''Read infos''': Provides ISO Backup information
+** Whether there is a firmware update inside.
-* '''Analyze Risk''': Analyze the ISO Backup in case there is any risk
+** Whether there is a risk to perform this update.
-* '''Replace with''': Replace ISO Backup update
+** Whether the update has already been modified by WUM.
-* '''Brick Bloker''': Block ISO Backup update
+* Patch the update of a chosen ISO to:
-* '''Refresh update list''': Refresh the wii version list database
+** Put an inerte update inside (Brick Block)
+** Replace by another update (can be use to make tests or unbrick semi-bricked Wii).
-==Media==
+==Installation==
-'''Wii Update Manager'''<br>
+Unzip the archive, and just put the .exe file where the old version was on your hard disk.
-<youtube>PJxDJUNALs0</youtube>
+All settings like your Wii region are stored in the .ini file.
-==FAQs==
+To run WUM on Linux, you need the libqt4 package (already installed with KDE, but need to install it if you use Gnome or other).
-===Beginners===
-*'''Can I download ISO file with WUM ?'''
-No !!! WUM is not a leeching program. It just permit you to scan a Wii game iso file if you bought it and ripped it.
-===General===
+==User guide==
-*'''What is a NOx update ?'''
+Difference between "Brick Block" and "Replace" buttons:
-When I analyzed different update, I found that there is 4 regions :
+*"Replace" button can put any update (locally available from WUM) in the current ISO file.
-* - J : Jap NTSC
+*"Brick Block" is a shortcut for the "Replace" button with a selected update to "NO" in the list.
-* - E : USA NTSC
-* - P : Europe PAL
-* - D : multi region (cannot brick your Wii, just add function regardless of the region = 100% safe).
-So I decided to call the D region update NO1, NO2, ... like "No update inside".
+Fiability rate:
+*This is the rate how WUM is sure to identify the firmware version in the current update.
+*If Fiability is 100%, WUM is sure that the firmware version included in the current update is the one write beside "Firmware".
+*If the Fiability is 0%, WUM try to give a firmware version but it is not sure at all.
-*'''Can WUM unbrick my "settings access" semi bricked Wii ?'''
+How the "Replace" button works:
-YES, WUM can help you to fix this type of semi brick !!!
+*When you press the "Replace" button, WUM will replace the current update by the one selected in the "Replace with" list.
+*So do not forget to choose the correct one before perform a "Replace".
-Most of the time, you don't really know your actual firmware version, and cannot find it because your parameters page is inaccessible.
+WUM Database:
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120102073346/http://wum.talevas.com/?page=dev Games with updates].
+*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101213053259/http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pabw3K5PH-a_4AQz6EAQiTw Inside the updates] (if you want to know what there is inside the different updates).
-So just configure your settings with the right Wii region and uncheck the "Expert Mode" (very important).
+===FAQ===
+'''Q. Can I download ISO file with WUM?'''
-Now download the latest firmware update by selecting it in the "Update to download" list and press "Download" button. Then take any iso, open it with WUM, scan it and perform a "Replace" with the update just downloaded.
+No. WUM is not a leeching program. It just permit you to scan a Wii game ISO file if you bought it and ripped it.
-Right now you should have an iso with the latest firmware update for your Wii. You can insert it in your Wii and do the game update when loading.
+'''Q. What is a NOx update?'''
-If no update has been asked, it is because your Wii contain a newer firmware... You just have to wait for a new game with a new update inside. But no need to download it, just use WUM to the above procedure one or tow weeks after the game release, WUM will know the update!
+When I analyzed different update, I found that there is 4 regions:
+* -J : Jap NTSC
+* -E : USA NTSC
+* -P : Europe PAL
+* -D : multi region (cannot brick your Wii, just add function regardless of the region = 100% safe).
-*'''Can WUM unbrick my "double channel" semi bricked Wii?'''
+So I decided to call the D region update NO1, NO2, ... like "No update inside".
-No, unfortunately WUM still cannot do it. But I am working on it right now.
-===Installation===
+'''Q. Can WUM unbrick my "settings access" semi bricked Wii?'''
-*'''How to upgrade WUM version, and keep my settings?'''
-If you want to use the latest version of WUM (recommended) and keep your settings, you just have to replace the .exe file by the new one.
-To do so, download the latest version of WUM for your OS on the download page. Unzip the archive, and just put the .exe file where the old version was on your hard disk.
+YES, WUM can help you to fix this type of semi brick. Most of the time, you don't really know your actual firmware version, and cannot find it because your parameters page is inaccessible.
-All settings like your Wii region are stored in the .ini file.
+So just configure your settings with the right Wii region and uncheck the "Expert Mode" (very important).
-*'''How to run WUM on linux?'''
+Now download the latest firmware update by selecting it in the "Update to download" list and press "Download" button. Then take any iso, open it with WUM, scan it and perform a "Replace" with the update just downloaded.
-I order to use WUM under linux you need the libqt4 package (already installed with KDE, but need to install it if you use Gnome or other).
-===Usage===
+Right now you should have an iso with the latest firmware update for your Wii. You can insert it in your Wii and do the game update when loading.
-*'''What is the difference between "Brick Block" and "Replace" buttons?'''
-**"Replace" button can put ANY update (localy aviable from WUM) in the current ISO file.
-**"Brick Block" is a shortcut for the "Replace" button with a selected update to "NO" in the list.
-*'''What "Fiability" rate does means?'''
+If no update has been asked, it is because your Wii contain a newer firmware... You just have to wait for a new game with a new update inside. But no need to download it, just use WUM to the above procedure one or tow weeks after the game release, WUM will know the update.
-This is the rate how WUM is sure to identificate the firmware version in the current update.
-If Fiability is 100%, WUM is sure that the firmware version included in the current update is the one write beside "Firmware".
+'''Q. Can WUM unbrick my "double channel" semi bricked Wii?'''
-If the Fiability is 0%, WUM try to give a firmware version but it is not sure at all.
+No, unfortunately WUM still cannot do it.
-Don't forget that Wum database increase everyday, so maybe your Fiability rate is very low a day, and will be better some days after...
+==Screenshots==
+https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/wiiupdatemanager3.png
-*'''How the "Replace" button works?'''
+==Media==
-When you press the "Replace" button, WUM will replace the current update by the one selected in the "Replace with" list.
+'''Wii Update Manager''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJxDJUNALs0 123phonerepair kewan]) <br>
-So do not forget to choose the correct one before perform a "Replace".
+<youtube>PJxDJUNALs0</youtube>
 ==Changelog==
 '''v1.2'''
-*add support for Korean Wii region
+*Add support for Korean Wii region.
-*fix bug for Scrubbed iso
+*Fix bug for Scrubbed iso.
 '''v1.1'''
-*exactly the same as 1.0 but compiled in static (fix library dependences issu for linux users)
+*Exactly the same as 1.0 but compiled in static (fix library dependences issu for linux users).
 '''v1.0'''
-*some bugs fix
+*Some bugs fix.
-*add picture to react to risk analyse
+*Add picture to react to risk analyse.
-*optimize rapidity
+*Optimize rapidity.
-*add Game Version
+*Add Game Version.
-*add Update Region
+*Add Update Region.
 '''v0.8'''
-*add Expert mode
+*Add Expert mode.
-*function "Download"
+*Function "Download".
 '''v0.7c'''
-*add small bugs issues
+*Add small bugs issues.
 '''v0.7b'''
-*add small bugs issues
+*Add small bugs issues.
 '''v0.7'''
-*upload infos.xml alone
+*Upload infos.xml alone.
-*functions "Brick Block" and "Replace Update"
+*Functions "Brick Block" and "Replace Update".
 '''v0.6'''
-*add small bugs issues
+*Add small bugs issues.
-*get the xml database by "Refresh Update List"
+*Get the xml database by "Refresh Update List".
-*function "Analyse Risk"
+*Function "Analyse Risk".
 '''v0.5'''
-*settings management in an INI file
+*Settings management in an INI file.
-*database management in a XML file : WiiUpdateManager.xml
+*Database management in a XML file : WiiUpdateManager.xml.
-*add new info found in a XML file : infos.xml
+*Add new info found in a XML file : infos.xml.
-*put dump files in a sub directory
+*Put dump files in a sub directory.
 '''v0.4'''
-*add direct DVD analyse for linux version only
+*Add direct DVD analyse for linux version only.
+==Credits==
+Special thanks to DaMs for the hosting on Talevas.com, Niko for the webdesign, Rockman for WBB, hadrien28 from WiiGen.fr and James for his test on Korean Wii.
+Without forget the great work of crediar for WiiTools, Calantra for DesWad and xt5 for Trucha Signer.
+Also thanks to Micro, zanith, TrashDumper, silverfly, Momdu, julien625, Sperenvanger, z.c, blacksoul, bushing, Frederic, GianPaolo91, ether2802, siromezm for their contribution to discover updates.
-==External Links==
+==External links==
-* Official Site - https://web.archive.org/web/20120527072420/http://wum.talevas.com/
+* Author's website - [https://web.archive.org/web/20120527072420/http://wum.talevas.com/ http://wum.talevas.com/] (archived)
 * WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/WiiUpdateManager
 * SceneBeta - https://wii.scenebeta.com/noticia/wum-wii-update-manager
-* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-update-manager-wum-0-8.77738/