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Bannerbomb
Bannerbomb
General
Author	Comex
Type	Exploits
Version	Alpha v200
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2009/04/10
Links
	Download
	Website

Revision as of 01:29, 25 March 2023

Bannerbomb is an exploit that allows users to launch homebrew from System Menu versions 3.0-4.2. It was created by Comex on April 5th, 2009, as a replacement for the Twilight Hack which does not work since System Menu 4.0.

The exploit works by using a malformed banner that crashes the Wii, allowing code to be run to load the boot.dol file from the root of the SD card. It can be used to install the Homebrew Channel and BootMii via the HackMii Installer.

Note: Bannerbomb v2 does not work on System Menu 4.3 or later. For Wii with 4.3, use LetterBomb/Wilbrand instead.

User guide

Requirements:

An SD card (best results are with non-SDHC cards, SDHC will only work on 4.0 or above) formatted to FAT(32).
Wii with System menu 4.2 or lower.

Links:

Bannerbomb v1 (system menu below 4.2).
Bannerbomb v2 (system menu 3.0 - 4.2).

FAQ

Q. What are boot.dol and boot.elf?

There are two executable formats in use on the Wii, DOL and ELF. Homebrew is distributed as a dol or elf file. bannerbomb does the following:

If boot.dol is found on the root of the SD card, load that.
Otherwise, if boot.elf is found, load that.
Otherwise, pop up an error.

Q. What boot.dol do I use and how do I install the Homebrew Channel?

You can install the Homebrew Channel using the HackMii Installer.

If you don't want to install anything, you could unzip the dol from Loadmii onto the root of the SD, and get homebrew applications from WiiBrew.

Q. My Wii's serial number starts with LU64, is this compatible?

Yes.

Troubleshooting

/boot.dol could not be opened.

You need to have a file called "boot.dol" or "boot.elf" on the root of the SD. Chances are you don't.

Error -1030002011 installing ticket.

You're using the wrong installer. You should use the installer at bootmii.org to install the Homebrew Channel.

It should be called boot.elf. There should be no file called boot.dol.

When running the HackMii installer, the screen freezes with a blinking slot light.

This is a known problem, but I'm not exactly sure what causes it.

When running the HackMii installer, I get the scam warning, but then it freezes/exits.

Upgrade to the latest installer from bootmii.org.

I can install the Homebrew Channel, but I only see bubbles.

You need to actually download homebrew. You could get some at WiiBrew.

Known issues

It might not work.
It is possible to press the back button "under" the dialog. Make sure you don't do that..

Changelog

v200

Fixed compatibility with System Menu 4.2.

v104 - v108

Message "Load /boot.dol?" changed to "Load /boot.dol/elf?".
Attempted to prevent the freeze-after-a-minute bug (other than by disabling WC24).
Added a message about the scam at the first popup.
Added a message if there is not /boot.dol or /boot.elf.

v103

Added some stuff that may or may not help with stability.

v102

First public release.

Credits

bushing, dhewg, segher, etc.
CaitSith, Artik and everyone else who tested.
And last but not least, Igglyboo for testing over 9000 zips for Comex.

External Links

Official website - https://bannerbomb.qoid.us/
WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bannerbomb

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-Bannerbomb is an exploit that allows users to launch homebrew from System Menu versions 3.0-4.2. It was created by Comex on April 5th, 2009, as a replacement for the Twilight Hack which no longer worked on later System Menu versions. However, it should be noted that the original Bannerbomb exploit does not work on System Menu 4.2. A new version, Bannerbomb v2, has been released by Comex that works on System Menu 4.2.
+Bannerbomb is an exploit that allows users to launch homebrew from System Menu versions 3.0-4.2. It was created by Comex on April 5th, 2009, as a replacement for the Twilight Hack which does not work since System Menu 4.0.
+The exploit works by using a malformed banner that crashes the Wii, allowing code to be run to load the boot.dol file from the root of the SD card. It can be used to install the Homebrew Channel and BootMii via the [[HackMii Installer Wii|HackMii Installer]].
+'''Note:''' Bannerbomb v2 does not work on System Menu 4.3 or later. For Wii with 4.3, use [[LetterBomb Wii|LetterBomb]]/[[Wilbrand]] instead.
+==User guide==
+Requirements:
+*An SD card (best results are with non-SDHC cards, SDHC will only work on 4.0 or above) formatted to FAT(32).
+*Wii with System menu 4.2 or lower.
+Links:
+*[http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/index.old.php Bannerbomb v1] (system menu below 4.2).
+*[http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/index.new.php Bannerbomb v2] (system menu 3.0 - 4.2).
+===FAQ===
+'''Q. What are boot.dol and boot.elf?'''
+There are two executable formats in use on the Wii, DOL and ELF. Homebrew is distributed as a dol or elf file. bannerbomb does the following:
+*If boot.dol is found on the root of the SD card, load that.
+*Otherwise, if boot.elf is found, load that.
+*Otherwise, pop up an error.
+'''Q. What boot.dol do I use and how do I install the Homebrew Channel?'''
+You can install the Homebrew Channel using the [[HackMii Installer Wii|HackMii Installer]].
+If you don't want to install anything, you could unzip the dol from [[LoadMii Wii|Loadmii]] onto the root of the SD, and get homebrew applications from [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_applications WiiBrew].
+'''Q. My Wii's serial number starts with LU64, is this compatible?'''
+Yes.
+===Troubleshooting===
+'''/boot.dol could not be opened. '''
+You need to have a file called "boot.dol" or "boot.elf" on the root of the SD. Chances are you don't.
+'''Error -1030002011 installing ticket.'''
+You're using the wrong installer. You should use the installer at bootmii.org to install the Homebrew Channel.
-It is important to note that Bannerbomb v2 does not work on System Menu 4.3 or later, and attempting to use it will result in an error. Users with later System Menu versions should use other exploits like [[LetterBomb Wii]], [[Smash Stack Wii]], [[Indiana Pwns Wii]], [[Bathaxx Wii]], [[Yu-Gi-Vah Wii]] (NTSC-U/J only), [[Yu-Gi-OWNED! Wii]] (PAL version of Yu-Gi-Vah), [[Eri Hakawai Wii]], [[FlashHax Wii]], [[Bluebomb Wii]], [[Return Of The Jodi Wii]] and [[Str2hax Wii]] instead. The exploit works by using a malformed banner that crashes the Wii, allowing code to be run to load the boot.dol file from the root of the SD card. It can be used to install the Homebrew Channel and BootMii via the [[HackMii Installer Wii]].
+It should be called boot.elf. There should be no file called boot.dol.
-== Usage ==
+'''When running the HackMii installer, the screen freezes with a blinking slot light.
-=== What you need ===
-* SD (or SDHC, only on System Menu 4.0 or higher) card formatted as FAT16 or FAT32.
-* SD card reader for PC or a PC with one built-in
-* Bannerbomb channel data on your SD Card
-* Some homebrew to load (Recommended, the [[HackMii Installer Wii]])
-* A system menu between 3.0 and 4.2. (System Menu 4.3 prevents Bannerbomb from executing. This can be bypassed with [[Priiloader Wii]], but another exploit is needed to do that in the first place.)
-=== Guide ===
+This is a known problem, but I'm not exactly sure what causes it.
-# If your SD card has a private directory with saved channels, rename it temporarily, e.g. to "privateold". Having other saved channels on the same card will screw it up. (You can skip this step if you don't have any ''channels'' on the SD card. Saves are fine.)
-# Copy the Bannerbomb "private" folder to the root of your SD card.
-# Take your Wii executable, name it "boot.dol" or "boot.elf" if it isn't already, and save it in the root directory of your SD card.
-# Put your SD card in your Wii and turn it on.
-#
-#* For '''Bannerbomb v1 (compatible with Wii Menu version 3.0 - 4.1)''': Go into Wii Options --> Data Management --> Channels --> SD Card.
-#* For '''Bannerbomb v2 (compatible with Wii Menu version 4.2 (only))''': Go to the ''SD Card Menu'' on the main System Menu screen
-# A message should appear asking to "load boot.dol/.elf". If it freezes or does not appear, download the next .zip file from the [https://web.archive.org/web/20100417055544/http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/ Bannerbomb website] and start over.
-# The homebrew on your SD card will load. Enjoy!
-# ''(Optional)'' Fill out Comex's survey on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20100417055544/http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/ Bannerbomb website].
-==Media==
+'''When running the HackMii installer, I get the scam warning, but then it freezes/exits. '''
-'''How To Install Homebrew On Your Wii (BannerBomb): The Computer (Part 1) - ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQfqslPQ5ig Dan])'''<br>
-<youtube>jQfqslPQ5ig</youtube>
-==Screenshots==
+Upgrade to the latest installer from bootmii.org.
-https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/bannerbombwii-01.png
-https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/bannerbombwii-02.png
-https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/bannerbombwii-03.png
-https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/wiihomebrews/bannerbombwii-04.png
-== Troubleshooting ==
+'''I can install the Homebrew Channel, but I only see bubbles. '''
-Please note that Bannerbomb does not work for everyone at this time.
-If your Wii freezes while trying to use Bannerbomb, follow these diagnostics:
+You need to actually download homebrew. You could get some at [http://wiibrew.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_applications WiiBrew].
-* Repeat the procedure with the same version once or twice. It can be fickle.
-* Make sure you're not trying to use the SD Menu on System Menu 4.0 (the little blue SD card button in the lower left).
-* Check that you pressed the Channels button in Data Management.
-* Make sure that Bannerbomb is the only channel on the SD card.
-* Try a different version of Bannerbomb. Most people should be able to use the recommended version of BannerBomb given, but some might need another version.
-* Eject the SD card, go into the channels menu, then on SD where it says no SD card is inserted, then insert the card (works for Toshiba 256MB cards and Menu 4.0E at least)
-== Bugs ==
+==Known issues==
-*If it gives you the dialog but freezes instead of loading the elf/dol, email Comex ( comexk @ gmail dot com ). Tell him where it froze and whether or not the slot light is on. You might also try removing the disc.
+*It might not work.
-*If you press "no" when it asks you whether you want to load a elf/dol then it might freeze.
+*It is possible to press the back button "under" the dialog. Make sure you don't do that..
-*It is possible to press the back button "under" the dialog. Make sure you don't do that.
 == Changelog ==
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 '''v104 - v108'''
-* Message "Load /boot.dol?" changed to "Load /boot.dol/elf?"
+* Message "Load /boot.dol?" changed to "Load /boot.dol/elf?".
-* Attempted to prevent the freeze-after-a-minute bug (other than by disabling WC24)
+* Attempted to prevent the freeze-after-a-minute bug (other than by disabling WC24).
-* Added a message about the scam at the first popup
+* Added a message about the scam at the first popup.
-* Added a message if there is not /boot.dol or /boot.elf
+* Added a message if there is not /boot.dol or /boot.elf.
 '''v103'''
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 '''v102'''
-* First public release
+* First public release.
 == Credits ==
 *bushing, dhewg, segher, etc.
-*CaitSith, Artik and everyone else who tested
+*CaitSith, Artik and everyone else who tested.
-*and last but not least, Igglyboo for testing over 9000 zips for Comex
+*And last but not least, Igglyboo for testing over 9000 zips for Comex.
 ==External Links==
-* Official Site - https://web.archive.org/web/20100417055544/http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/
+* Official website - https://bannerbomb.qoid.us/
 * WiiBrew - https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bannerbomb