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{{Infobox homebrew
 
{{Infobox homebrew
 
| title      = DVDX
 
| title      = DVDX
 
| image      = [[File:Dvdx0.png]]
 
| image      = [[File:Dvdx0.png]]
| type        =
 
 
| author      = [[Team Twiizers]]
 
| author      = [[Team Twiizers]]
| maintainer  =  
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| id          = DVDX, DISC
| contributor =
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| type        = unique
| portedby    =
 
| version    =  
 
 
| licence    = GPL
 
| licence    = GPL
| download    = DVDX#Installation
 
 
| website    = http://www.hackmii.com
 
| website    = http://www.hackmii.com
 
| discussion  = Talk:DVDX
 
| discussion  = Talk:DVDX
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| peripherals = {{wiimote1}}
 
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| hbb        = yes
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}} {{Modifies NAND}}
  
'''DVDX''' is a homebrew application that installs a hidden "channel" which can be used by other homebrew applications to access home burned and factory pressed DVD content without the need for a modchip. This does not modify any IOS in any way, making it very safe.
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'''DVDX''' (sometimes formatted as '''DVDx''') is a homebrew application that installs a hidden "channel" which was used by other homebrew applications to access home burned and factory pressed DVD content without the need for a modchip. It was named after its original title ID, DVDX. As of [[HackMii Installer]] 0.7, DVDX is dead and has been superseded by the [[Homebrew Channel]] 1.0.7 itself.
  
== Installation ==
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DVD access, both with DVDX and with the Homebrew Channel, is done with [[libdi]]. Newer versions of libdi do not depend on DVDX, so DVDX should only be installed for compatibility with older homebrew.
  
There are a few different installers for DVDX. You should '''read carefully''' and chose the one that best suits you.
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== FAQ ==
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'''Q''': Does this require a [[drivechip]]?
  
=== For System Menus 3.2 and 3.3 ===
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'''A''': No. In fact, drivechips are often not compatible with DVDX. If you wish to have both a drivechip and DVDX, you need to be on [[3.3]] or earlier, and you need to install v1 using the [[PatchMii]] method.
  
'''This should be the preferred installer for most users''' since it has some special options not found in any of the other installers. You will need this if you are using [[MPlayer CE#Optional Requirements|MPlayer_CE]] and want the USB 2.0 speed capability to be properly detected, or if you have a mod chip. If you do have a mod chip, you may need to install [http://static.hackmii.com/patchmii_core.dol PatchMii core] before installing DVDX. Then, when asked for the installation mode, select PatchMii.
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'''Q''': What type of DVD should I use?
  
:'''Download:''' [http://static.hackmii.com/dvdx.zip Installer]
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'''A''': Pressed DVD-ROM video discs of course work. For recordables, DVD-R media is recommended, as they are the most similar to pressed DVDs in terms of reflectivity. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Particular brands (lower quality discs) may be problematic, and different Wii drives have different levels of compatibility. Please note that DVD+R/RW discs will need to have their BookType set to DVD-ROM to work properly in Normal mode (if you have no modchip). PatchMii mode does not have this requirement, but requires a modchip.
:You can also obtain this installer from the [[Homebrew Browser]].
 
  
=== For System Menu 3.4 ===
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'''Q''': Why does my Wii not read my DVDs?
 
 
You will probably not want to use this installer, as it has essentially been made redundant by the Hackmii installer. But if you just want to use a simple DVDX installer and you have System Menu 3.4, you can use this. This installer version does not have the [[PatchMii]] and advanced modes. That means that some modchip users cannot install it. Please remember that it will need an internet connection to work.
 
 
 
:'''Download:''' [http://static.hackmii.com/dvdx34.zip Installer]
 
:You can also obtain this installer from the [[Homebrew Browser]].
 
  
=== For all System Menus up to and including 4.2 ===
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'''A''': Be sure that you install the latest DVDX, and that the application that you are trying to use supports the latest DVDX, with the new title ID (DISC). If you are using a burned disc, make sure it is burned correctly. Try re-burning the DVD on a DVD-R if it is not already.
  
Simply use the [http://bootmii.org/download/ Hackmii installer package], which is also capable of installing [[Bootmii]] and the [[Homebrew Channel]].
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'''Q''': Why is this homebrew now redundant?
  
== FAQ ==
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'''A''': With the addition of the ahbprot flag in the TMD, DVDX became much more widely installed. For better convenience, the [[Homebrew Channel]] has been updated to allow apps to fully access hardware, and [[libogc]] was updated to use the full hardware access to read DVDs instead of loading DVDx. The only reason to continue using DVDx is for homebrew that has not been recompiled with a newer libogc.
'''Q''': What type of DVD should I use?
 
  
'''A''': Pressed DVD-ROM video discs of course work. For recordables, DVD-R media is recommended. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Particular brands (lower quality discs) may be problematic, and different Wii drives have different levels of compatibility. Please note that DVD+R/RW discs will need to have their BookType set to DVD-ROM to work properly in Normal mode (if you have no modchip). PatchMii mode does not have this requirement, but requires a modchip.
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== Changelog ==
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=== v7 ===
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* New title ID (DISC) to circumvent deletion
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* Magic added so that the title ID can be changed in the future without interfering with existing homebrew
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* AHBPROT is now enabled in the TMD
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* TMD version has been changed to 2 to allow homebrew apps to detect AHBPROT.
  
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=== v6 ===
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* Switched back to older IOS versions.
  
'''Q''': Why does my Wii not read my DVDs?
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=== v5 ===
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* Installer no longer exists; the installing code is now part of the [[HackMii Installer]].
  
'''A''': Be sure that you properly install DVDX, and that the application that you are trying to use supports it. Because of the new title ID, all current applications will fail to load DVDX. libogc needs additional code that checks for the new title ID. All DVDX enabled apps need to be recompiled afterwards. If you are using a burned disc, make sure it is burned correctly. Try re-burning the DVD on a DVD-R if it is not already. If you are using one of Tantric's apps (the GX emulators), try using an older version, as many times in the past he has accidently broken DVD support.
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=== v4 ===
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* Newer [[IOS]] versions are now used
  
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=== v3 ===
== Development ==
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* New exploit for the installer, copied from the Homebrew Channel installer, to work with the [[4.0]] update.
Homebrew developers looking to add DVD support to their applications will need to use libdi, which has been added to libogc. libdi requires the DVDX stub.
 
  
== Applications Using DVDX ==
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=== v2 ===
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* Code from [[Homebrew Channel]] installer was copied to the DVDX installer to work with the [[3.4]] update.
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* [[PatchMii]] installation method has been removed
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** [[Drivechip|Drivechips]] are no longer supported
  
*[[MPlayer TT]]
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=== v1 ===
*[[MPlayerWii]]
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* Initial release
*[[MPlayer CE]]
 
*[[FCE Ultra GX]]
 
*[[Snes9x GX]]
 
*[[Visual Boy Advance GX]]
 
*[[Genesis Plus]]
 
*[[SMSPlus]]
 
*[[Hugo-Wii]]
 
*[[Gnuboy GX]]
 
*[[Wii64]]
 
*[[Homebrew Disc Loader]]
 
*[[Wii Homebrew Launcher]]
 
*[[ftpii]]</onlyinclude>
 
  
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 16 June 2023

DVDX
Dvdx0.png
General
Author(s)Team Twiizers
Title IDDVDX, DISC
TypeUnique application
LicenceGPL
Links
Website
Discussion
Downloadable via the Homebrew Browser
Peripherals
Wiimote1.svg
NOTICE
ModifiesConsole.png
This homebrew application makes permanent changes to the Wii's NAND, thus, this application should be used with caution.

It is recommended to have a NAND backup with either BootMii as boot2 or Priiloader with BootMii as IOS installed before proceeding with the usage of this application.

DVDX (sometimes formatted as DVDx) is a homebrew application that installs a hidden "channel" which was used by other homebrew applications to access home burned and factory pressed DVD content without the need for a modchip. It was named after its original title ID, DVDX. As of HackMii Installer 0.7, DVDX is dead and has been superseded by the Homebrew Channel 1.0.7 itself.

DVD access, both with DVDX and with the Homebrew Channel, is done with libdi. Newer versions of libdi do not depend on DVDX, so DVDX should only be installed for compatibility with older homebrew.

FAQ

Q: Does this require a drivechip?

A: No. In fact, drivechips are often not compatible with DVDX. If you wish to have both a drivechip and DVDX, you need to be on 3.3 or earlier, and you need to install v1 using the PatchMii method.

Q: What type of DVD should I use?

A: Pressed DVD-ROM video discs of course work. For recordables, DVD-R media is recommended, as they are the most similar to pressed DVDs in terms of reflectivity. However, DVDX has been confirmed working with various DVD media, including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. Particular brands (lower quality discs) may be problematic, and different Wii drives have different levels of compatibility. Please note that DVD+R/RW discs will need to have their BookType set to DVD-ROM to work properly in Normal mode (if you have no modchip). PatchMii mode does not have this requirement, but requires a modchip.

Q: Why does my Wii not read my DVDs?

A: Be sure that you install the latest DVDX, and that the application that you are trying to use supports the latest DVDX, with the new title ID (DISC). If you are using a burned disc, make sure it is burned correctly. Try re-burning the DVD on a DVD-R if it is not already.

Q: Why is this homebrew now redundant?

A: With the addition of the ahbprot flag in the TMD, DVDX became much more widely installed. For better convenience, the Homebrew Channel has been updated to allow apps to fully access hardware, and libogc was updated to use the full hardware access to read DVDs instead of loading DVDx. The only reason to continue using DVDx is for homebrew that has not been recompiled with a newer libogc.

Changelog

v7

  • New title ID (DISC) to circumvent deletion
  • Magic added so that the title ID can be changed in the future without interfering with existing homebrew
  • AHBPROT is now enabled in the TMD
  • TMD version has been changed to 2 to allow homebrew apps to detect AHBPROT.

v6

  • Switched back to older IOS versions.

v5

  • Installer no longer exists; the installing code is now part of the HackMii Installer.

v4

  • Newer IOS versions are now used

v3

  • New exploit for the installer, copied from the Homebrew Channel installer, to work with the 4.0 update.

v2

v1

  • Initial release