Post: Homebrew Launcher for WiiU
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03-04-2016, 04:10 PM
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Hydrogen
Super Mod
This homebrew launcher is developed by Dimok.
It allows you to list and launch elf files located on your SD card, but is also compatible with elf files sent to the WiiU though the network.
It's compatible with WiiU 5.3.2 and 5.4.0
5.5.0 doesn't work because the Homebrew Launcher require a kernel patch to get enough memory to launch other homebrew.
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Installation:
Download and extract the WiiU folder from the release package to the root of your SD card.
It should look like this:
SD :/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/homebrew_launcher.elf
SD :/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/icon.png
SD :/wiiu/apps/homebrew launcher/meta.xml
Host the "www" folder and run the browser exploit twice to launch it.
How to setup your SD Card:
the Homebrew Launcher lists all elf files located in this folder:
sd:/wiiu/apps/<folder you want>/
It will read these 3 files:
Filename.elf
meta.xml
icon.png
The meta.xml is the same format used by The Homebrew Channel (Wii)
The icon.png is twice the size (256x96px) as HBC.
How to launch elf from the network:
You can send an elf file directly to your console though your wifi connection.
Currently, only You must login or register to view this content. has been tested.
Other tools like wiiload or TransmitMii might work, please test them.
How to add homebrew from the network:
You can send a zip package to HBL with Sendelf, the zip will be decompressed and automatically installed into the /apps/ folder.
pack your filename.elf, meta.xml and icon.png into a zip, rename the zip to the folder name you want to create and send it through the network.
How to compile elf file for this Homebrew Launcher:
A hello world example is available here:
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You can also check the You must login or register to view this content. or even Homebrew Launcher> You must login or register to view this content. sources.
How to port existing homebrew developed for libwiiu to this launcher?:
Dimok ported Pong for libwiiu(You must login or register to view this content.) to Homebrew launcher elf format.This port is available in two different formats:
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Limitation:
Currently only ELF files of up to 6.5 MB are supported.
Is my homebrew compatible?:
You will probably have to recompile your project to make it compatible with this homebrew launcher.
if you compiled your application to be located at the address 0x00802000 it will work.
You can specify the address by editing the linker parameter like this:
-Wl,--section-start,.init=0x00802000
Is loadiine working?:
Yes.
Loadiine (new build from 2016-03-01) and ftpiiU have been tested.
All launched homebrew will automatically return to the launcher when exiting them.
Launching Miimaker will reload the Homebrew launcher, except with Loadiine which will reload loadiine. you need to exit loadiine (home button) to return to the homebrew launcher.
Help wanted:
We are looking for new, better, icon for the homebrew launcher.
maybe one for loadiine gx2 too.
We are also open to any new suitable background sound.
Source: GBATemp
Developer/Founder: Dimok
*Not owner of this just sharing, all credits to Dimok for developing, and Cyan for post :wub: .*
Cheers, Hydrogen 
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