Difference between revisions of "Gecko OS"
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==Instructions== | ==Instructions== | ||
| − | Load boot.elf from Chain Loader. Insert any Wii Game and press reset. Enjoy your region free gaming. | + | Load boot.elf from Chain Loader. Insert any Wii Game and press reset. Enjoy your region free gaming. As of beta 5, Gecko OS works correctly with the [[Homebrew Channel]]. |
| − | GeckoOS has the latest version of the Region Free app, which works with the [[Homebrew Channel]] | + | GeckoOS has the latest version of the Region Free app, which works with the [[Homebrew Channel]]. The latest version has increased compatibility with more games supported and issues running US games on PAL consoles fixed. |
===Cool Additional Bonus (optional)=== | ===Cool Additional Bonus (optional)=== | ||
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==Technical Jargon== | ==Technical Jargon== | ||
| − | Gecko Region Free was created with the homebrew libogc library. No certs, TMD, Tik, keys or other Nintendo copyright material were used or attached in the file, making it a pure homebrew release. No Datel code was used either, so please don't call this a clone etc as this and Freeloader work in completely different ways. | + | Gecko OS/Gecko Region Free was created with the homebrew libogc library. No certs, TMD, Tik, keys or other Nintendo copyright material were used or attached in the file, making it a pure homebrew release. No Datel code was used either, so please don't call this a clone etc as this and Freeloader work in completely different ways. |
The decryption is done by the hardware, not in software and the correct IOS version of the game booting is selected and used. This is done by reading the information off the DVD using the low level read commands and then passed back to the starlet. | The decryption is done by the hardware, not in software and the correct IOS version of the game booting is selected and used. This is done by reading the information off the DVD using the low level read commands and then passed back to the starlet. | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 1 September 2008
| Gecko OS | |
| General | |
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| Author(s) | Nuke |
| Type | Loaders |
| Links | |
| [[GeckoOS 1.06d|Download]] | |
| Peripherals | |
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Gecko OS (formerly Gecko Region Free) by Nuke lets you load Wii games from other regions.
Instructions
Load boot.elf from Chain Loader. Insert any Wii Game and press reset. Enjoy your region free gaming. As of beta 5, Gecko OS works correctly with the Homebrew Channel.
GeckoOS has the latest version of the Region Free app, which works with the Homebrew Channel. The latest version has increased compatibility with more games supported and issues running US games on PAL consoles fixed.
Cool Additional Bonus (optional)
If you own a USB Gecko it will install a remote debugger and screenshot engine into memory and will hook. This means you can load Gecko Tool version included and grab screen shots and use the remote debugger in any Wii game. This is all done on the fly and silently. Users without a USB Gecko, the remote debugger and screenshot engine is just ignored and has no effect on your game play!.
Technical Jargon
Gecko OS/Gecko Region Free was created with the homebrew libogc library. No certs, TMD, Tik, keys or other Nintendo copyright material were used or attached in the file, making it a pure homebrew release. No Datel code was used either, so please don't call this a clone etc as this and Freeloader work in completely different ways.
The decryption is done by the hardware, not in software and the correct IOS version of the game booting is selected and used. This is done by reading the information off the DVD using the low level read commands and then passed back to the starlet.
My own apploader was written, and will completely ignore the update partition, no patching is done except a region flag which is required.
This of course only works with Wii games.
Changelog
RF beta: online mode should now be fixed, support for progressive mode, boots from HBC etc
v1.3: Fixed 'Insert Disc' Problem which alot of users were having (thanks crediar for spotting my error). Increased compatability. Added cheat engine and extra remote debugging tools, so can use with the included Gecko Client!.
v1.2: Forces video mode to NTSC when launching an import on a PAL system. This should fix the issue PAL users are having with USA/JAP games
v1.1: Added some more patching which should increase compatibility. S
Disclaimer
Please note I take 'no' responsibility for the use of this software, If a game doesn't work you can report this in the USB Gecko forums, and I will try to fix it for the next release. It has worked on all games I've tried however I can not afford to buy all games so will need beta testers :) This will NOT work with backups without a modchip.
Download
- GeckoOS release v1.06d, with latest Region Free for the Homebrew Channel.
- GeckoOS color fixed as above for those with color problems.
- GeckoOS elf for use with the Twilight Hack.
- Version 12
Greets
Xt5, Shagkur, Y.S, Bushing, Costis, Dhewg, Pinchy, Segher, TMBinc, brakken and tehskeen.com and all Gecko beta testers!