Homebrew Channel/Help
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Please place all support questions here, in the correct area.
Answered
Q: When I run the gc-linux package included in hbc_apps.tar.gz it stops at "Freeing unused kernel memory: 164k init", doesn't show a login prompt and USB keyboard doesn't work. What I am doing wrong?
A: You are not doing anything wrong. The gc-linux package included in hbc_apps.tar.gz (MD5: a2394731e2f65aee741100bed1cd14a0) is version 0.2, not version 0.4 as the package claims. That version doesn't support USB keyboards and only shows a login prompt when used in combination with a USB Gecko adapter. If you want to test the real gc-linux PoC version 0.4 you can grab it from www.gc-linux.org while someone takes the time to fix the hbc_apps.tar.gz package.
Q: After installing the Homebrew Channel using the twilight princess hack, will the Homebrew channel still function if I delete the twilight princess hack and reinstall my original save file?
A: Yes. Once the Homebrew Channel is installed, the twilight hack save is no longer required.
Q: Is there a way to prevent the Homebrew Channel - and the time spent using it - from being logged on the Wii message board?
A: Not - yet, although no method - may - ever be - made later.
Q: What is the Homebrew Channel all about?
A: It's a channel that lets you run Wii Homebrew in .elf or .dol format. Currently, you can load them from an SD card, a USB Gecko or via local network (WiFi or wired), and probably WAN as well). Each application may have a customised icon of certain size, and various information which is displayed when selected, such as name, short description, long description, version, release date, and coder, stored in an XML file.
Q: What type of file format should i put into the SD?
A: Apps need to be called boot.elf or boot.dol (wii .dol only). Icons should be called icon.png, and information should be in meta.xml.
A: You need to create a folder in the root of the SD card called apps. Then you need to create a folder inside of that for each DOL or ELF file. Put the File in there, and rename it to either boot.elf or boot.dol(depending on the file type). YOu can then add an icon for each app in the same folder, with it named icong.png, and a discription file name meta.xml.
Q: Hi, I'm a programmer. I wanna do a software for wii using your channel. How can I start? Which language, libraries, etc.
A: See getting Started with devkitppc.
Q: My cursor barely responds. It seems to only respond to rotational movements of the wiimote. What can I do to resolve this?
A: If you are using a Nyko wireless nunchuck, try using the homebrew channel without the Nyko wireless receiver attached to the bottom of the wiimote.
Q: Is it possible to sort the applications running in the Homebrew Channel?
A: You must update the date stamp on them. You can use the linux poke command, and I think there are some programs to do it on Windows. Or, you could just create the folders in the desired order. The folder with the most modern date/time stamp comes first and the oldest one comes last.
Q: I keep reading about a 10 minute limit, what is this about?
A:The last version of the homebrew channel had a time limit, it would stop working after you had used it for 10 minutes. The current homebrew channel doesn't have that lmitation, so you can forget about it.
Unanswered
Q: Will the source code be released?
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Q: After burning the HBC ISO to a DVD+RW and another time on a DVD-R, Wii responds with "Unable to read disc"? I have a modded Wii and both types of discs I am able to play downloaded game ISOs. Am I doing anything wrong?
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Q: Will the lack of UTF-8 support and inability to use windows-1252 encoding properly (http://tinyurl.com/6kl3d5 for details) be fixed in a future release?
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Q: Why can't I use the homebrew channel with my Nyko wireless nunchuck attached?
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Q: Is there any chance at all that Nintendo can/will brick a Wii that has the Homebrew Channel?
A: It is possible but unlikely, and it will have to be triggered via an update. Keep checking on wiibrew before installing updates and you'll likely be safe.
Q: Dows this void my warrenty even though it is just software and not a hardware mod?
A: We don't know, there has been some debate about this, the general answer is yes, depending on where you live.
Q: After installing the Homwbrew Channel and trying to start it, the screen is left black after start. I have heard you need kind of firmware version 3.2?
A: All you need is the latest Wii System Update (wii icon in the lower left corner of menu, settings, scroll right onto the 3rd page and the option is there). Install that and you're good to go!
Q: Why are all applications that I start from the homebrew channel (except for ScummVM) in a reddish tone? The problem also occures if I start the application directly via Twilight Hack. Is this a bug? What can I do about it?
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