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WiiFlow
WiiFlow
General
Author	r-win, miigotu, OverjoY, Hibernatus
Type	Title Launchers
Version	4.2.1 (R441)
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2013/12/31
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

Latest revision as of 01:31, 11 Mayıs 2024

WiiFlow is a homebrew USB loader for the Nintendo Wii video game console and the Wii-U video game console in Wii Menu mode. It displays your games and apps in full 3D box coverflow display and is capable of launching Wii and WiiWare/VC games, homebrew titles, and GameCube games through the use of Nintedont or Devolution. Plus with WiiFlows intuitive plugin system you can launch and play several classic retro games via their respective homebrew emulator. Watching videos and listening to music is even possible via this plugin system. WiiFlow also supports using Emu NANDs for your WiiWare/VC titles and is capable of launching them via Neek2o if needed.

The name WiiFlow is derived from a combination of Wii and Coverflow. Wii because it was originally made to play Wii games on the Wii and Coverflow because it displays the game covers in a Coverflow style like that found on Apple Inc. products such as the iPhone, iPod, and iTunes.

Note: Please use WiiFlow Lite instead.

Features

Fast and easy to use.
User friendly controls.
Stable (according to testers).
Doesn't flicker on old TV's.
Compatibility with almost all games. Some games require special attention. See Problematic Games.
Properly supports the 3 latest versions of Hermes' IOS 222 (v2-5.1).
Properly supports the latest versions of Waninkoko's IOS 249 (v14-20).
Comes in five (5) flavors : running under IOS 249, IOS 222, IOS 223, IOS 224, IOS 250.
Parental control.
Themes Support.
Installed on HDD if you have a FAT partition.
Sounds and music.
Cover downloading, HQ (1024x680) and localized (WiiTDB.com).
Ability to display more than 100 covers on screen (HQ covers).
Loads games from WBFS, FAT32 and NTFS.
Loads channels from the Wii's NAND.
Allows ocarina cheats in games.
Allows automatically returning to a specified channel on exit.
Ability to show fanart for each game (WiiFanArt.com).
Ability to view video trailers for each game.
Ability to sort games in up to 11 custom names categories.

Installation

Download contains the following files:

WiiFlow v4.2.1.zip.
source.zip - Wiiflow's source.
Bootmii-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.zip - Bootmii armboot.bin to boot the forwarder channel.
WiiFlow_Channel_Installer_v1.1.zip - WiiFlow Forwarder Channel Installer v1.1, works on both Wii and vWii.
- WiiFlow pack 1 fixed.zip - Fixed for Wii to properly use patched AHBProt.
- WiiFlow vWii pack 1 fixed.zip - Fixed for vWii to properly use patched AHBProt.
WiiFlow_Plugins_Pack_v7.7z - Plugins Pack v7 for WiiFlow 4.0.3+.
Cert.sys Extractor v0.1.zip - Cert.sys Extractor v0.1.
Priiloader-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.dol - Priiloader compatible dol to boot the default DWFA forwarder channel.

WiiFlow installation guide.

User guide

Launching WiiFlow the first time

Start WiiFlow with your new WiiFlow forwarder channel or the Homebrew Channel. WiiFlow will create the necessary folders and config files and then display your Wii backup games. If you don't have any games in your "wbfs" folder or there is no folder then WiiFlow will display the following message -

"Welcome to WiiFlow. I have not found any games. Click Install to install games, or Select partition to select your partition type.".

If you know you have a "wbfs" folder with games in it then follow the second choice to choose the partition (SD, USB1, USB2, etc...) your games are on. Otherwise insert a Wii game disc and select the first option to install it.

Adding Covers

Now you should have at least one game case showing (maybe multiple of times) but it's blank. We need to cover it.

Move your pointer to the bottom of the screen and some icons should appear. Choose the one that looks like some gears. This is the config icon and it will take you to the Main Settings menu. Click on the first option which should be Download Covers.

This takes you to a new menu with more options. The only two we need to worry about now are the first two - Download All or Download Missing. The other options will be explained later. To Download all covers click "All".

Later on if you install some more games you can just choose "Missing". When it's done click on "BACK" to return to the main screen. Of Course if your Wii isn't connected to the Internet then this won't work for you.

You will have to download the covers on your PC and transfer them to the appropriate WiiFlow covers folder. You can use Wii Backup Manager with your USB HDD connected to your PC to download the covers for you.

Launching a game

This should have you set up to play Wii games from your USB HDD.

Browse through your games with your wiimote and press A while pointing at the game you want to play.

And then click on the "PLAY" button to launch the game.

Controls

A - Select option

B - Go back

1/2 - Change display mode

Plus - View information on a selected game (from GameTDB)

Z (GCN controller) - Take screenshots

Media

[TUTORIAL] Wiiflow Setup (Bobby8451)

External Links

Official website - https://sites.google.com/site/wiiflowiki4/
Google Code - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiiflow/
GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/download/wiiflow.32381/
Backup Loaders comparison - https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases (forum post)

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+|description=A USB Loader project for the Nintendo Wii, based on WiiFlow 1.1 by Hibernatus.
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+|author=r-win, miigotu, OverjoY, Hibernatus
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+|website=https://sites.google.com/site/wiiflowiki4/
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+|source=https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiiflow/
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-'''Wiiflow''' is a USB Loader for the Nintendo Wii that is based on the WiiFlow 1.1 project created by Hibernatus. It allows users to load and play games from a USB device, rather than using a physical disc. Wiiflow offers a wide range of customization options, such as the ability to change the theme, use different cover art, and more. It is compatible with a variety of game formats, including ISO, WBFS, and CISO, and can also be used to launch game backups, emulators, and homebrew applications.
+{{obsolete}}
+WiiFlow is a homebrew USB loader for the Nintendo Wii video game console and the Wii-U video game console in Wii Menu mode. It displays your games and apps in full 3D box coverflow display and is capable of launching Wii and WiiWare/VC games, homebrew titles, and GameCube games through the use of Nintedont or Devolution. Plus with WiiFlows intuitive plugin system you can launch and play several classic retro games via their respective homebrew emulator. Watching videos and listening to music is even possible via this plugin system. WiiFlow also supports using Emu NANDs for your WiiWare/VC titles and is capable of launching them via Neek2o if needed.
+The name WiiFlow is derived from a combination of Wii and Coverflow.  Wii because it was originally made to play Wii games on the Wii and Coverflow because it displays the game covers in a Coverflow style like that found on Apple Inc. products such as the iPhone, iPod, and iTunes.
+'''Note:''' Please use [[WiiFlow Lite]] instead.
 ==Features==
-* Fast and easy to use
+* Fast and easy to use.
 * User friendly controls.
-* Stable (according to testers)
+* Stable (according to testers).
-* Doesn't flicker on old TV's
+* Doesn't flicker on old TV's.
 * Compatibility with almost all games. Some games require special attention. See Problematic Games.
-* Properly supports the 3 latest versions of Hermes' IOS 222 (v2-5.1)
+* Properly supports the 3 latest versions of Hermes' IOS 222 (v2-5.1).
-* Properly supports the latest versions of Waninkoko's IOS 249 (v14-20)
+* Properly supports the latest versions of Waninkoko's IOS 249 (v14-20).
-* Comes in five (5) flavors : running under IOS 249, IOS 222, IOS 223, IOS 224, IOS 250
+* Comes in five (5) flavors : running under IOS 249, IOS 222, IOS 223, IOS 224, IOS 250.
-* Parental control
+* Parental control.
-* Themes Support
+* Themes Support.
-* Installed on HDD if you have a FAT partition
+* Installed on HDD if you have a FAT partition.
-* Sounds and music
+* Sounds and music.
-* Cover downloading, HQ (1024x680) and localized (WiiTDB.com)
+* Cover downloading, HQ (1024x680) and localized (WiiTDB.com).
-* Ability to display more than 100 covers on screen (HQ covers)
+* Ability to display more than 100 covers on screen (HQ covers).
-* Loads games from WBFS, FAT32 and NTFS
+* Loads games from WBFS, FAT32 and NTFS.
-* Loads channels from the Wii's NAND
+* Loads channels from the Wii's NAND.
-* Allows ocarina cheats in games
+* Allows ocarina cheats in games.
-* Allows automatically returning to a specified channel on exit
+* Allows automatically returning to a specified channel on exit.
-* Ability to show fanart for each game (WiiFanArt.com)
+* Ability to show fanart for each game (WiiFanArt.com).
 * Ability to view video trailers for each game.
 * Ability to sort games in up to 11 custom names categories.
+==Installation==
+Download contains the following files:
+* WiiFlow v4.2.1.zip.
+* source.zip - Wiiflow's source.
+* Bootmii-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.zip - Bootmii armboot.bin to boot the forwarder channel.
+* WiiFlow_Channel_Installer_v1.1.zip - WiiFlow Forwarder Channel Installer v1.1, works on both Wii and vWii.
+** WiiFlow pack 1 fixed.zip - Fixed for Wii to properly use patched AHBProt.
+** WiiFlow vWii pack 1 fixed.zip - Fixed for vWii to properly use patched AHBProt.
+* WiiFlow_Plugins_Pack_v7.7z - Plugins Pack v7 for WiiFlow 4.0.3+.
+* Cert.sys Extractor v0.1.zip - Cert.sys Extractor v0.1.
+* Priiloader-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.dol - Priiloader compatible dol to boot the default DWFA forwarder channel.
+[https://sites.google.com/site/wiiflowiki4/installing-wiiflow WiiFlow installation guide.]
+==User guide==
+===Launching WiiFlow the first time===
+Start WiiFlow with your new WiiFlow forwarder channel or the Homebrew Channel.  WiiFlow will create the necessary folders and config files and then display your Wii backup games.  If you don't have any games in your "wbfs" folder or there is no folder then WiiFlow will display the following message -
+"Welcome to WiiFlow. I have not found any games. Click Install to install games, or Select partition to select your partition type.".
+If you know you have a "wbfs" folder with games in it then follow the second choice to choose the partition (SD, USB1, USB2, etc...) your games are on.   Otherwise insert a Wii game disc and select the first option to install it.
+===Adding Covers===
+Now you should have at least one game case showing (maybe multiple of times) but it's blank. We need to cover it.
+Move your pointer to the bottom of the screen and some icons should appear.  Choose the one that looks like some gears.  This is the config icon and it will take you to the Main Settings menu.   Click on the first option which should be Download Covers.
+This takes you to a new menu with more options.   The only two we need to worry about now are the first two - Download All or Download Missing. The other options will be explained later. To Download all covers click "All".
+Later on if you install some more games you can just choose "Missing".   When it's done click on "BACK" to return to the main screen.  Of Course if your Wii isn't connected to the Internet then this won't work for you.
+You will have to download the covers on your PC and transfer them to the appropriate WiiFlow covers folder.  You can use Wii Backup Manager with your USB HDD connected to your PC to download the covers for you.
+===Launching a game===
+This should have you set up to play Wii games from your USB HDD.
+Browse through your games with your wiimote and press A while pointing at the game you want to play.
+And then click on the "PLAY" button to launch the game.
+==Controls==
+==Controls==
+A - Select option
+B - Go back
+/2 - Change display mode
+Plus - View information on a selected game (from GameTDB)
+Z (GCN controller) - Take screenshots
 ==Media==
-''' [TUTORIAL] Wiiflow Setup - ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGxg6A1aEQI Bobby8451])'''<br>
+''' [TUTORIAL] Wiiflow Setup''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGxg6A1aEQI Bobby8451])<br>
 <youtube>cGxg6A1aEQI</youtube>
-==Other Info==
-The 7z contains the following files:
-* WiiFlow v4.2.1.zip
-* source.zip - Wiiflow's source.
-* Bootmii-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.zip - Bootmii armboot.bin to boot the forwarder channel.
-* WiiFlow_Channel_Installer_v1.1.zip - WiiFlow Forwarder Channel Installer v1.1, works on both Wii and vWii
-* WiiFlow_Plugins_Pack_v7.7z - Plugins Pack v7 for WiiFlow 4.0.3+
-* Cert.sys Extractor v0.1.zip - Cert.sys Extractor v0.1
-* Priiloader-Forwader-Loader-DWFA.dol - Priiloader compatible dol to boot the default DWFA forwarder channel
 ==External Links==
-* Google Source - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiiflow/
+* Official website - https://sites.google.com/site/wiiflowiki4/
-* Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/download/wiiflow.32381/
+* Google Code - https://code.google.com/archive/p/wiiflow/
+* GBAtemp - https://gbatemp.net/download/wiiflow.32381/
+* Backup Loaders comparison - https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/USB_Loader_Releases ([https://gbatemp.net/threads/backup-loaders-comparison-chart.333364/ forum post])