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* IOS selection to choose any version of the Wii system menu.
 
* IOS selection to choose any version of the Wii system menu.
 
* No Health/Safety Screen
 
* No Health/Safety Screen
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* Improved RegionFree functionality.
  
 
The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.
 
The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.
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     <name>Menu Loader</name>
 
     <name>Menu Loader</name>
 
     <coder>Team Twiizers, Marcan</coder>
 
     <coder>Team Twiizers, Marcan</coder>
     <version>0.4</version>
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     <version>0.5</version>
 
     <release_date>Aug. 8, 2008</release_date>
 
     <release_date>Aug. 8, 2008</release_date>
 
     <short_description>Patches the system menu with certain hacks</short_description>
 
     <short_description>Patches the system menu with certain hacks</short_description>
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     - IOS Selection for any version of the System Menu.
 
     - IOS Selection for any version of the System Menu.
 
     - No Health/Safety Screen.
 
     - No Health/Safety Screen.
 +
    - Improved RegionFree Compatibility! 
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     The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.</long_description>
 
     The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.</long_description>
 
   </app>
 
   </app>
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
* [http://static.hackmii.com/menuloader.dol Download Stand-Alone .DOL from HackMii.com]
 
* [http://static.hackmii.com/menuloader.dol Download Stand-Alone .DOL from HackMii.com]
* [http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=8313 Release Thread at TehSkeen.com ]
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* [http://www.tehskeen.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&file=viewarticle&id=2761 Release Thread at TehSkeen.com ]
 
* [[../Starfall|Starfall]] -  A similar application by Crediar that patches the Wii System Menu to use certain settings forever.
 
* [[../Starfall|Starfall]] -  A similar application by Crediar that patches the Wii System Menu to use certain settings forever.
  
 
[[Category:Loaders]]
 
[[Category:Loaders]]

Revision as of 02:50, 11 August 2008

Menu Loader
General
Author(s)Team Twiizers, Marcan
TypeLoader
Links
[[Download from WiiBrew|Download]]
Peripherals
Wiimote1.svg GameCube Controller Loads files from the Front SD slot

Features

The Menu Loader is a simple .dol executable capable of rebooting the Wii under custom boot settings.
These options include:

  • Debugging Mode (via USBGecko)
  • RegionFree Mode for Wii Channels
  • RegionFree Mode for Wii and Gamecube discs
  • No Music in the Wii Menu
  • IOS selection to choose any version of the Wii system menu.
  • No Health/Safety Screen
  • Improved RegionFree functionality.

The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.

Installation

Homebrew Channel

Simply decompress the .zip file and copy the 'Menu Loader' folder to the folder 'apps' on the root of your SD card.

Twilight Hack

Place the file boot.dol from the folder 'Menu Loader' on the root of your SD card. Load up the Twilight Hack.

Instructions

Simply load the .dol file using one of the above methods. Select your options using the D-pad on the Wii remote and then select "Launch" to boot with your chosen settings. Note that an imported GameCube game can only save to a memory card that is either empty or only has saves from its own region.

Meta.xml Text

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
 <app version="1">
   <name>Menu Loader</name>
   <coder>Team Twiizers, Marcan</coder>
   <version>0.5</version>
   <release_date>Aug. 8, 2008</release_date>
   <short_description>Patches the system menu with certain hacks</short_description>
   <long_description>The Menu Loader is a .dol file that has the capability to boot your Wii with a number of user selected patches. 
    These options include:
    - Debugging Mode through USBGecko.
    - RegionFree Mode for Wii Channels.
    - RegionFree Mode for GC and Wii discs.
    - No Music in the Wii Menu.
    - IOS Selection for any version of the System Menu.
    - No Health/Safety Screen.
    - Improved RegionFree Compatibility!  
    The program must be run each time you want to reboot under these conditions.</long_description>
 </app>

--SonyBasher 23:21, 10 August 2008 (CEST)

Known Issues

  • Compatibility Issues with RegionFree usage for some discs and Channels on PAL Wii's.
  • Compatibility Issues with RegionFree Channels on some NTSC Wii's.

See Also