Wii USB HD Loader

**DiddyDave** · 31st March, 2009, 08:28 AM

Hi here is what we have been all waiting for the USB HD Loader. The best thing since sliced bread. This will let you load all your backups from a USB HD so no more DVD's. This app is confirmed working.

Here is what you need to download

Digital Kaos - Downloads - USB HD Loader

Digital Kaos - Downloads - cIOS36_rev9-Installer

And for those that like the Channels in stead of loading via the homebrew channel

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Wii USB HD Loader Channel

Here is an update on this app as i'm sure there will be people unsure on how to set this app up.

--- INSTALLATION ---

01. Download the ZIP file,

02. Extract the ZIP file to the root of your SD card.

03. You should now have two new folders, in your "apps" folder ("cIOS rev9" and "USB Loader 1_0").

04. Launch the "cIOS Installer", from The Homebrew Channel.

05. When it asks you the type of installation you want to use, press Right, on the D-Pad, and select "Network Installation."

06. Watch carefully, to be sure everything installs successfully. If you encounter any errors, rerun the "cIOS Installer", until it installs correctly.

07. Reboot.

08. Plug in your chosen USB drive. If your drive has a power light, be sure that it is correctly powered on.

09. Reboot.

10. Launch the "USB Loader", from The Homebrew Channel.

11. If the USB Loader launches, and the black rectangular section contains no text, you will need to power cycle your Wii, using the console power button.

12. If you receive "ERROR: Could not initialize USB subsystem (ret = -1)", then your USB device is NOT supported!

13. If you receive a WARNING that no WBFS partitions are found, your drive IS supported!

14. Press the "A" button, to format a partition. (WARNING:: Formatting a partition will delete EVERYTHING from that partition. Be sure to backup any important data, BEFORE pressing "A".)

15. The next screen will allow you to choose the partition you wish to format. Select the partition, and press "A".

16. After formatting is complete, you will be presented with a games list (currently blank). The screen will also show the amount of used space, and the free space remaining (There is currently a small bug, in the free and used space listings. The correct size is not shown, but it still can be used.)

17. Insert a Wii game disc you wish to backup.

18. Press the "+" button, to backup the disc. (Depending on the game, a disc can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 45 minutes to backup. Example: Carnival Games only took 58 seconds!)

19. Once the backup process has completed, press any button, to return to the game selection screen.

20. Eject your game disc.

21. Select your game from the game list, and press "A".

22. Your game should load, and be fully playable, from the USB device!!

NOTE: Some games will backup successfully, however will still require the disc to be inserted during gameplay (This appears to be another bug).

**jrmarques** · 31st March, 2009, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by DiddyDave

Hi here is what we have been all waiting for the USB HD Loader. The best thing since sliced bread. This will let you load all your backups from a USB HD so no more DVD's. This app is confirmed working.

Here is what you need to download

Digital Kaos - Downloads - USB HD Loader

Digital Kaos - Downloads - cIOS36_rev9-Installer

And for those that like the Channels in stead of loading via the homebrew channel

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Wii USB HD Loader Channel

Finally! Ive just tested and it worked fine, only had one problem with SSBB on single player (the game hang and the wii drive lit)

The rest is working just fine! Thanks for the channel!

**sznaps** · 31st March, 2009, 08:47 PM

I installed this with system menu 4.0 and works perfectly. Thanks!

**optanium** · 31st March, 2009, 09:08 PM

i just tried the usb loader and it seems to be working fine. Thanks for the tut.

**optanium** · 1st April, 2009, 01:05 AM

How do you create the channel for USB Loader? There is a 1.1 version out now. Thanks!

**jonnie.marsden** · 2nd April, 2009, 02:57 PM

I'm currently running Wii System Menu 3.1E and am reluctant to update to the new version 4 update. Is there any way to update manually to version 3.3E (or 3.4E so I can downgrade to 3.3E).
The reason for the upgrade to 3.3E is I tried to load the USB Loader but get error messages saying unable to find the USB subsystem.

**Eugol14** · 2nd April, 2009, 03:53 PM

I can confirm that this is working on my Wii just great. All I need now is the channel download.

Thanks.

**DiddyDave** · 3rd April, 2009, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Eugol14

I can confirm that this is working on my Wii just great. All I need now is the channel download.

Thanks.

The channel is in the downloads section if you want it...

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Wii USB HD Loader 1.1 Channel

**hornydevil** · 3rd April, 2009, 09:17 AM

Is there a maximum size HD the Wii can handle? Looking at getting this if it's any good....

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buffalo-Drivestation-500GB-External-Drive/dp/B001EKW0O4/ref=pd_cp_ce_1?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000LQA652&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL 5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0MWJ761EZZZWNSV2N4HS]Buffalo Drivestation 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo[/ame]

Cheers

**DiddyDave** · 4th April, 2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by hornydevil

Is there a maximum size HD the Wii can handle? Looking at getting this if it's any good....

Buffalo Drivestation 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Cheers

Don't go above that as there is a limit of 500gb at the mome

**phoenix11332** · 13th November, 2009, 06:45 PM

hi i am new.anyway can i also use a external hard drive instead of a flash drive? thanks for your time reading this.

**valtrum** · 7th December, 2009, 09:55 PM

Hi All,

Once you have installed the softMOD, I guess it wouldnt be advisable to update the wii's firmware from the internet anymore?

I also guess, you can't play any of the Backup Games through the internet?

Or is it different to the PC?

Cheers all!

**mouse82** · 10th December, 2009, 01:44 PM

does the new super mario bros work on this?

**cocoliso** · 19th December, 2009, 06:59 PM

I can see that these are zip files... but can I do this with a mac?

The other question is formatting the USB UD. The Loader formats and partitions the drive in 2, one partition is WBFS and the other FAT32, have I got this correct?

The only other doubt I have is wether this can be done with wii system 4.2. I do have homebrew channel running and this week got the wii to play DvD's

**taffster** · 23rd December, 2009, 03:21 PM

Guys
I have been using the USB loader for ages and have had no issues until now. It seems that the 2nd USB port is now defunct.
The external hard drive only works in the one to the left as you look from the front of the Wii and nothing works in the right one. Any ideas how i can sort this as i have a microphone and wish to play the singstar stuff etc.

Thanks

Taffster