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| ===Are we using the SDK? Is there an SDK from Nintendo for Wii development? Is it leaked?=== | | ===Are we using the SDK? Is there an SDK from Nintendo for Wii development? Is it leaked?=== |
− | No, we are using the open-source, freely available devkitPPC and libogc. See http://www.devkitpro.org/category/devkitppc/ for more info. | + | No, we are using the open-source, freely available [[devkitPro]] and [[libogc]]. |
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− | ===Will the Wii have homebrew apps just like the iPhone?=== | + | ===Are there any homebrew applications available for the Wii?=== |
− | There's a chance that the Wii will have homebrew third-party apps. We can see the Wii having an image-editing program, third-party emulators, and DVD support, but we will have to wait and see.
| + | Many applications are available at the [[Homebrew apps]] page. |
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| ===Will a Wii System Update brick my hacked Wii?=== | | ===Will a Wii System Update brick my hacked Wii?=== |
− | Probably not. Everything we do is erased from memory when you turn off your Wii. Future hacks might be more invasive, which will carry greater risk. | + | Probably not, however, you must be careful what hacked programs you run on your Wii as the programs themselves are capable of bricking your Wii. |
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− | ===Why can my friend turn his Wii off using the power button when he's in the loader, and I can't?=== | + | ===How do I turn off my Wii while in a loader?=== |
− | Simple solution , hold the power button until the Wii power's down. Should be about 5 seconds.
| + | Hold the power button for 5 seconds until the Wii powers down. |
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| ===What if the next Wii update patches the Twilight Hack?=== | | ===What if the next Wii update patches the Twilight Hack?=== |
− | The only way to patch Twilight Hack would be to press new discs or have the system patch the game upon loading it. The likelyhood of the former depends on whether or not they intend to keep fixing bugs anyway -- this hack is probably not enough reason for them to restart production of the discs. (That having been said, there are already two different NTSC/US versions of that game, so a third could be released.) | + | The only way to patch [[Twilight Hack]] would be to press new discs or have the system patch the game upon loading it. The likelyhood of the former depends on whether or not they intend to keep fixing bugs anyway -- this hack is probably not enough reason for them to restart production of the discs. (That having been said, there are already two different NTSC/US versions of that game, so a third could be released.) |
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| Patching the game while loading is unlikely for a number of boring reasons. It's a lot of work with very little benefit -- until homebrew activities threaten Nintendo's revenue, don't expect them to expend serious effort to stop it. | | Patching the game while loading is unlikely for a number of boring reasons. It's a lot of work with very little benefit -- until homebrew activities threaten Nintendo's revenue, don't expect them to expend serious effort to stop it. |
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| * Building a working toolchain environment | | * Building a working toolchain environment |
| * Making a working low-level library to access hardware (CPU/GPU/controllers/USB/Framebuffers and debugging) | | * Making a working low-level library to access hardware (CPU/GPU/controllers/USB/Framebuffers and debugging) |
− | * Documenting memory maps, | + | * Documenting memory maps |
− | * Discovering usage of registers for (Audio Interface, Serial Interface, Memory Interface, Video Interface), | + | * Discovering usage of registers for (Audio Interface, Serial Interface, Memory Interface, Video Interface) |
| * Triggering and setting up interrupt handling | | * Triggering and setting up interrupt handling |
| * Working on a stable Initial Program Loader | | * Working on a stable Initial Program Loader |
− | * Reverse engineering [[IOS]] and other binary files. | + | * Reverse engineering [[IOS]] and other binary files |
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| ===The Fish Disc looks really promising=== | | ===The Fish Disc looks really promising=== |
| The Fish Disc is able to transfer the bare essentials (savegames, preferences) of one Wii to another. It also allows all personal data to be erased, much like the "Format System Memory" option. | | The Fish Disc is able to transfer the bare essentials (savegames, preferences) of one Wii to another. It also allows all personal data to be erased, much like the "Format System Memory" option. |
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− | ===Is the ELF loader ready yet?/Is the Zelda Exploit able to boot homebrew?=== | + | ===How can I boot homebrew on my Wii?=== |
− | Yes, see [[Twilight Hack]]
| + | See the [[Twilight Hack]]. |
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| ===What new features are you planning for the next release?=== | | ===What new features are you planning for the next release?=== |
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| There are a lot of keys, encryption methods, protection and systems in place.. Most of these are not public. | | There are a lot of keys, encryption methods, protection and systems in place.. Most of these are not public. |
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− | ===Can I use the Wiimote?=== | + | ===Can I use the Wii Remote in the homebrew applications?=== |
− | A small number of homebrew supports the Wiimote. See [[wiiuse|here]] for more information. You need to use a GameCube controller for most homebrew. | + | A small number of [[homebrew]] supports the [[Wii Remote]]. See [[wiiuse|here]] for more information. You need to use a GameCube controller for most homebrew. |
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| ===When will I be able to use the Wii's built-in front loading SD slot?=== | | ===When will I be able to use the Wii's built-in front loading SD slot?=== |
− | Right now. As of alpha3a of the [[Twilight Hack]] you can use a FAT16 formatted SD card in the front SD slot.
| + | As of alpha3a of the [[Twilight Hack]] you can use a FAT16 formatted SD card in the front SD slot. ''Experimental'' FAT 32 support is added in alpha 3b. |
− | '''''Experimental''''' FAT 32 support is added in alpha 3b.
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− | This however does not mean applications support it. Most emulators still require access to roms on your SD-gecko, and the mp3 player as well. | + | This, however, does not mean applications support it. Most emulators still require access to roms on your SD-gecko, and the mp3 player as well. |
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− | ===Can i use Gamecube homebrew on the wii with a loader?=== | + | ===Can i use GameCube homebrew on the Wii with a loader?=== |
| No, you can't. | | No, you can't. |
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| ==Twilight Hack== | | ==Twilight Hack== |
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− | ===How does it work?=== | + | ===How does the Twilight Hack work?=== |
| An exploit has been found in the Wii game "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess". Once used it launches custom code. It is similar to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto:_Liberty_City_Stories#PSP_exploit GTA PSP Exploit]. | | An exploit has been found in the Wii game "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess". Once used it launches custom code. It is similar to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto:_Liberty_City_Stories#PSP_exploit GTA PSP Exploit]. |
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− | ===How do I use it?=== | + | ===How do I use the Twilight Hack?=== |
− | The [[Twilight Hack]] WiiBrew Wiki page has everything you need to know on how to use the Zelda Exploit. | + | The [[Twilight Hack]] page has everything you need to know on how to use the exploit. |
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− | === Is the Twilight Hack affected by the latest update?=== | + | ===Is the Twilight Hack affected by the latest update?=== |
− | | + | Not as of yet and it may very well never be patched. |
− | No.
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| ==Homebrew channel== | | ==Homebrew channel== |
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− | ===Where can i get it?=== | + | ===Where can I get the homebrew channel?=== |
− | You can't yet, it is not ready and it's not released, if it's ever going to be released it will be on the [[Main_Page|MainPage]]. Although, an early version is availiable. ([[Homebrew_Channel|Homebrew Channel]].)
| + | It is not ready yet, although an early version is available at the [[Homebrew_Channel]] page. |
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− | ===When can i get it?===
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− | Who knows? it will be released when it is released, and not a second sooner.
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− | ===Does it do "X"?=== | + | ===Does the homebrew channel do "X"?=== |
− | it is not finished so features in a released version are unknown.
| + | It is not finished so features in a released version are unknown. |
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− | ===Can I request that it does "X"?=== | + | ===Can I request a feature for the homebrew channel?=== |
| Sure, but the devs may not like your idea. Requests can be made on the [[Homebrew Channel/Ideas]] page. | | Sure, but the devs may not like your idea. Requests can be made on the [[Homebrew Channel/Ideas]] page. |
− | Besides, they might alredy have decided if and when to implement "X". | + | Besides, they might already have decided if and when to implement "X". |