Hermes' Ios222/223

Installing Hermes' IOS 222/223 for use with USB Loader

Hermes' IOS222 and 223 are alternatives to using Waninkoko's IOS249. There are some compatibility differences that may make you wish to try these instead of IOS249. It is suggested you try IOS249 first, and try these if that fails.

What you should install first

• Homebrew Channel
• IOS249
  • Although not recommended, for installation without IOS249, check the old version of this page

What you need

• SD Card
• Either your Wii to be online via wireless OR a Windows PC.

What to download

• Hermes' uLoader installer. The latest version can be found from the 'Descarga' section of the post at this page
  • Version 3.0C is here which includes v4 of the IOSes.

Offline installation OR when you use Nintendo's LAN adapter

>> Click to expand if your Wii is not online <<

1. Download NUS Downloader from this page on your PC.
2. Copy the contents of the NUS Downloader zip file to a directory of your choice (e.g., c:/NUSD_dir) which will be referred to as <NUSD_dir> from now on.
3. Use NUS Downloader to get IOS37 v3612:
   1. Select title ID 0000000100000025 v3612
   2. Ensure the Pack->WAD option is NOT checked
   3. Click Start NUS Download!
   4. Copy the contents of <NUSD_dir>/0000000100000025v3612/ to sd:/00000001/00000025/V3612/
4. Use NUS Downloader to get IOS38 v3610:
   1. Select title ID 0000000100000026 v3610
   2. Ensure the Pack->WAD option is NOT checked
   3. Click Start NUS Download!
   4. Copy the contents of <NUSD_dir>/0000000100000026v3610/ to sd:/00000001/00000026/V3610/
5. Use NUS Downloader to get IOS60 v6174:
   1. Select title ID 000000010000003C v6174
   2. Ensure the Pack->WAD option is NOT checked
   3. Click Start NUS Download!
   4. Copy the contents of <NUSD_dir>/000000010000003Cv6174/ to sd:/00000001/0000003C/V6174/
6. Continue with the steps of "Installation procedure"

Installation procedure

1. Remove all GameCube memory cards and controllers.
   • This step is very important. Do not ignore it .
2. UnRAR uloader_v3.0C.rar and copy the apps/cios_installer/ directory to sd:/apps/
3. Start HomeBrew Channel and start the cIOS 222 Installer
4. Read the warning message and push A
5. Select IOS249 to perform the install with D-pad left/right and push A
6. Select to Install Custom IOS 222 and select IOS38 merged with IOS37
7. Wait for download and installation to complete
8. Start HomeBrew Channel and start the cIOS 222 Installer again
9. Select IOS249 to perform the install again
10. This time select Custom IOS 223 and select IOS38 merged with IOS60
    • IOS223 gives you an alternative option for merged IOS in this way. It is exactly the same as IOS222 otherwise.
    • Experiment with other merges or not merging at all if neither of the options provided here work for you.

Using IOS222/223 with Configurable USB Loader

• To set one of these as the default IOS for all games, add the line "ios=222-mload" or "ios=223-mload" to your config.txt.
• To select only specific games to use IOS222/223, select each game and push 1 and you will see an option to change IOS to 222-mload or 223-mload. The choice can be saved with the 2 button.

FAQ

• The network install keeps failing
  • Try the offline install method. It appears the installer doesn't work with Nintendo's LAN adapter, too.
• How do I reinstall a different version of IOS222/223?
  • Just follow the procedure again. Note that versions beyond 3.0B might also contain a new version of ehcmodule.elf which would make more drives compatible. In that case, from the RAR, copy src/uloader/resources/ehcmodule.elf to sd:/USB-Loader/ehcmodule4.elf. Note the change in filename.
• What's the difference between IOS222 and IOS223?
  • The only difference is the number. Having both gives you an alternative if the other doesn't work. The merging performed with IOS222 should allow the use of Rock Band microphones (IOS37 seems to be important). It is safe to experiment with other merges or not merging at all if you want.

What Next?

• You are now ready to install a USB Loader