In order to play backups or DVD's on a 4.2 Wii (U, E, or J), you need to "restore the Trucha Bug" on it. In this tutorial, I will teach you how to do that.

First download this package: Click here
Copy over all files to the SD card. When you are on the wii, go to the homebrew channel then:

STEP 1. Run Trucha Bug Restorer
STEP 2. Press B to choose No IOS Reload.

Wait till it says Press 1 then press it.
Go to Downgrade IOS15.
Press A to downgrade.
Everytime it says "Download from NUS" change it to "load IOS from SD"

STEP 3. Run Trucha Bug Restorer
Choose IOS15 & press A. (Important)
Wait till it says Press 1 then press it.
Choose IOS36 menu. In there use these settings:

Install IOS to slot (36)
Hash check (trucha) YES
ES_Identity YES
NAND Permissions YES

Then press A on install patched IOS36.

STEP 4.Run Trucha Bug Restorer
Choose IOS36 & press A.
Wait till it says Press 1 then press it.
Then Choose restore IOS15.
Press A to restore.

Exit the application by pressing the home button.
Next, you must delete the unneeded stub IOS's (important step):
Run Any Title Deleter DB from the homebrew channel.
Choose IOS36 & press A.
Go to System Titles & press A.
Select IOS222 & press A to delete.
Select IOS223 & press A to delete.
Select IOS249 & press A to delete.
Select IOS250 & press A to delete.

* Return the the Homebrew channel, and then run the CIOS38Rev14b Installer.
* Choose IOS36 as the IOS to use, and then follow on screen instructions to install it.

Now, you can enjoy playing downloaded Wii games on your Wii and more! You can also run downloaded gamecube games on your Wii. Stay tuned for a written tutorial.
If you have any questions/comments, e-mail me at: dshacker14@yahoo.com




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