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<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--primary" id="defaultOpen" onclick="openTab(event, 'GCBM_usbloaderGX')">USB Loader GX</button>
<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--info" onclick="openTab(event, 'GCBM_wiiflow')">WiiFlow</button>
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<div id="GCBM_usbloaderGX" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
- A Wii
- An SD card or USB drive
#### Instructions
If you just completed the **Wii Backup Manager** section of this page you, skip to Section II. If not continue with the guide. {: .notice--info}
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `Covers` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Downloading the covers
1. Open and load your games into GCBM.
If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](gcbackupmanager).<br>{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this. ![GCMB_Loaded_Games](/images/GCBM/GCMB_Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Covers` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Sync and Download covers (of all games listed)` from the drop down menu.
1. Select the `Log *` tab, to see the covers downloading. If you see an error like this `[YYYY-MM-DD XX:XX:XX] [ERROR] Failed to download cover (e.g. (Full), (Disc), (3D) or (2D)!`. This probably means that the specific cover it's trying to download is not made yet.![Log_Tab_With_ERROR](/images/GCBM/Log_Tab_With_ERROR.png)
1. Go back to the `Files(Source)` tab, just select a game to see the new covers you downloaded. ![GCBM_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Covers_Show.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate and go into the `GCBM` folder, look for a folder called `covers` and go into it.
1. You should see a folder called `cache`, go into that folder and you should see a **region** folder (e.g. US, EN, DE etc.). Enter the **region** folder.
1. Once in the **region** folder, you should see 4 folders named `2d`, `3d`, `Disc`, and `Full`.
It's recommended to use the `3d` covers for **USB Loader GX**. {: .notice--info}
1. Go into the `3d` folder and you should see the covers for your games. ![GCBM_verifying_Covers](/images/GCBM/GCBM_verifying_Covers.png)
##### Section IV - Transferring the covers
1. Still in the `3d` folder, select all the `.png` cover files and copy them into the `covers` folder that's on the **ROOT** of your SD card/ USB HDD.
##### Section V - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "USB Loader GX".
1. In USB Loader GX, go to "Settings". (**"Gears" icon in the bottom left corner**)
![Settings](/images/USBLoadergx/Settings.png)
1. Press right on the d-pad or the "+" symbol on the Wii remote to navigate to **page 2** in the settings menu. ![Page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Page_2.png)
1. On **Page 2**, click the **"Custom Paths"** option. ![page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Custom_Paths.png)
1. Choose the **"3D Cover Path"** option. ![3dcoverpath](/images/USBLoadergx/3D_Cover_Path.png)
1. When the **"3D Cover Path"** screen appears, you should see the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. **If needed, change the drive by clicking the middle button where the pointer is.** ![RootofDrive](/images/USBLoadergx/Switch_Drives.png)
1. In the **"3D Cover Path"** screen, locate and select the **"covers"** folder. ![CoversFolder](/images/USBLoadergx/Root_Covers.png)
1. Press "OK" to set the path and then click "OK" on the next screen as well. ![pngs](/images/USBLoadergx/USBLGX_PNGS.png)
1. Back out of the settings menu and verify that the covers are displaying correctly on the main USB Loader GX screen. ![GC_Full_Covers](/images/GCBM/GC_Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
{: .notice--info}
</div>
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<div id="GCBM_wiiflow" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
- A Wii
- An SD card or USB drive
If you just completed the **Wii Backup Manager** section of this page you, skip to Section II. If not continue with the guide. {: .notice--info}
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `WiiFlow` on the **ROOT** of you device.Then create a folder called `boxcovers` inside the `WiiFlow` folder.
##### Section II - Downloading the covers
1. Open and load your games into GCBM
If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](gcbackupmanager).
{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this. ![GCMB_Loaded_Games](/images/GCBM/GCMB_Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Covers` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Sync and Download covers (of all games listed)` from the drop down menu.
1. Select the `Log *` tab, to verify that the covers are downloading. If you see an error like this `[YYYY-MM-DD XX:XX:XX] [ERROR] Failed to download cover (e.g. (Full), (Disc), (3D) or (2D)!`. This probably means that the specific cover it's trying to download is not made yet.![Log_Tab_With_ERROR](/images/GCBM/Log_Tab_With_ERROR.png)
1. Go back to the `Files(Source)` tab, just select a game to see the new covers you downloaded. ![GCBM_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Covers_Show.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate and go into the `GCBM` folder, look for a folder called `covers` and go into it.
1. You should see a folder called `cache`, go into that folder and you should see a **region** folder (e.g. US, EN, DE etc.). Enter the **region** folder.
1. Once in the **region** folder, you should see 4 folders named `2d`, `3d`, `Disc`, and `Full`.
It's recommended to use the `Full` covers for **WiiFlow**. {: .notice--info}
1. Go into the `Full` folder and you should see the covers for your games. ![GCBM_verifying_Covers_Full](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Verifying_Covers_Full.png)
##### Section IV - Transferring the covers
1. Still in the `Full` folder, select all the `.png` cover files and copy them into the `boxcovers` folder that you created inside the `WiiFlow` folder.
##### Section V - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "WiiFlow".
1. Press the `Home` button on the Wii remote to open the `Settings`. ![WF_Click_Settings](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Click_Settings.png)
1. When in the `Settings` screen, press either the `Right Arrow` in the bottom left or the **" + "** icon on the Wii remote to go to **Page 4**. ![WF_Go_To_Page4](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Go_To_Page4.png)
1. Once in **Page 4**. You'll see an option called `Path Manager` , press `GO` ![WF_Path_Manager](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Path_Manager.png)
1. When you get into the `Path Manager` screen, click the `Set` option for the `Box Cover`. ![WF_Box_Cover](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Box_Cover.png)
1. Once you've done that you should see this screen. Pick the device that has the `WiiFlow` folder on the **ROOT** of the device. ![WF_Pick_Device](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Pick_Device.png)
1. After you picked your deivce, navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder and select it. **(NOTE" It may be on a different page, use the `Arrows` at in the bottom left to change pages)** ![WF_WiiFlow_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_WiiFlow_Folder.png)
1. Look for a folder called `boxcovers` and select it. ![WF_Boxcovers_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Boxcovers_Folder.png)
1. You'll be meet with a blank screen, don't worry it's normal, press the `Set` button that's in the buttom middle of the screen ![WF_PNGS](/images/WiiFlow/WF_PNGS.png)
1. Select the `Back` option until you return to the WiiFlow main menu. You should now see a message saying **"Converting covers X of X"**. This indicates that WiiFlow is converting the covers for your games. ![WF_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/WF_GC_Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
{: .notice--info}
</div>
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---
title: "How to get game covers offline (for Windows)"
title: "Downloading Game Covers Offline"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
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## Wii Backup Manager (WBM)
<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--primary" id="defaultOpen" onclick="openTab(event, 'usbloadergx')">USB Loader GX</button>
<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--info" onclick="openTab(event, 'wiiflow')">WiiFlow</button>
<div id="usbloadergx" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
* A Wii
* An SD card or USB Hard Drive (USB HDD)
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `covers` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Configuring Wii Backup Manager
1. Open and load your games into WBM
**If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](wiibackupmanager).<br>**{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this: ![Loaded_Games](/images/WBM/Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Options` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Settings` from the drop down menu.
1. When in the `Settings` window, select the `Covers` tab. Then under the `USB Loader Configuration` section, select the `USB Loader GX` option.
1. Right below that you should see a section called `Base Cover Folder`, click the `Folder` icon and then navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the **ROOT** of you SD card/ USB HDD.
1. Finally, under that section you should see diferent tabs. Select what cover style you want **(It's recommended to select the `3D` option)** and check the box that says `Enabled`, then click `OK` to save the settings. ![Settings_Window](/images/WBM/Settings_Window.png)
##### Section III - Downloading the covers
1. To download the covers, click the `Select` tab, then click the `All` option from the drop down menu to select all your games, once you've done that you'll see that the boxes next to the games have a **checkmark**.
1. Next select the `Tools` tab **(In the same row, NOT the `tools` tab that's in the top left corner)**, then select the `covers` option from the drop down menu and then click `Snyc and download all`.
1. You'll see a **" * "** next to the `Downloads` indicating that your covers are downloading and if you go into the `Downloads` tab you should see the covers being downloaded. **(NOTE: It downloads the covers quick, so don't worry if you don't see them)** ![Cover_Downloading](/images/WBM/Cover_Downloading.png)
1. Now if you go back to the `Files` tab and select a game, you should now see the games along with the new covers. ![Covers_Show_Now](/images/WBM/Covers_Show_Now.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. You should see the covers for your games. **(NOTE: The covers will look different if you selected another cover style)** ![verifying_Covers](/images/WBM/verifying_Covers.png)
##### Section IV - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "USB Loader GX".
1. In USB Loader GX, go to "Settings". (**"Gears" icon in the bottom left corner**)
![Settings](/images/USBLoadergx/Settings.png)
1. Press right on the d-pad or the "+" symbol on the Wii remote to navigate to **page 2** in the settings menu. ![Page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Page_2.png)
1. On **Page 2**, click the **"Custom Paths"** option. ![page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Custom_Paths.png)
1. Choose the **"3D Cover Path"** option. ![3dcoverpath](/images/USBLoadergx/3D_Cover_Path.png)
1. When the **"3D Cover Path"** screen appears, you should see the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. **If needed, change the drive by clicking the middle button where the pointer is.** ![RootofDrive](/images/USBLoadergx/Switch_Drives.png)
1. In the **"3D Cover Path"** screen, locate and select the **"covers"** folder. ![CoversFolder](/images/USBLoadergx/Root_Covers.png)
1. Press "OK" to set the path and then click "OK" on the next screen as well. ![pngs](/images/USBLoadergx/USBLGX_PNGS.png)
1. Back out of the settings menu and verify that the covers are displaying correctly on the main USB Loader GX screen. ![FullCovers](/images/USBLoadergx/Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
{: .notice--info}
</div>
<div id="wiiflow" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
* A Wii
* An SD card or USB Hard Drive (USB HDD)
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `WiiFlow` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Configuring Wii Backup Manager
1. Open and load your games into WBM
**If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](wiibackupmanager).<br>** {: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this: ![Loaded_Games](/images/WBM/Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Options` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Settings` from the drop down menu.
1. When in the `Settings` window, select the `Covers` tab. Then under the `USB Loader Configuration` section, select the `WiiFlow` option.
1. Right below that you should see a section called `Base Cover Folder`, click the `Folder` icon and then navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder that's on the **ROOT** of you SD card/ USB HDD.
1. Finally, under that section you should see diferent tabs. Select what cover style you want **(It's recommended to select the `Full` option)** and check the box that says `Enabled`, then click `OK` to save the settings. ![WBM_WF_Settings](/images/WBM/WBM_WF_Settings.png)
##### Section III - Downloading the covers
1. To download the covers, click the `Select` tab, then click the `All` option from the drop down menu to select all your games, once you've done that you'll see that the boxes next to the games have a **checkmark**.
1. Next select the `Tools` tab **(In the same row, NOT the `Tools` tab that's in the top left corner)**, then select the `covers` option from the drop down menu and then click `Snyc and download all`.
1. You'll see a **" * "** next to the `Downloads` indicating that your covers are downloading and if you go into the `Downloads` tab you should see the covers being downloaded. **(NOTE: It downloads the covers quick, so don't worry if you don't see them)** ![Full_Cover_DL](/images/WBM/Full_Cover_DL.png)
1. Now if you go back to the `Files` tab and select a game, you should now see the games along with the new covers. ![Covers_Show_Now](/images/WBM/Covers_Show_Now.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. You should see the covers for your games. **(NOTE: The covers will look different if you selected another cover style)** ![verifying_Covers](/images/WBM/Verifing_Covers_WF.png)
##### Section IV - Displaying the covers
1. Safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "WiiFlow".
1. Press the `Home` button on the Wii remote to open the `Settings`. ![WF_Click_Settings](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Click_Settings.png)
1. When in the `Settings` screen, press either the `Right Arrow` in the bottom left or the **" + "** icon on the Wii remote to go to **Page 4**. ![WF_Go_To_Page4](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Go_To_Page4.png)
1. Once in **Page 4**. You'll see an option called `Path Manager` , press `GO` ![WF_Path_Manager](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Path_Manager.png)
1. When you get into the `Path Manager` screen, click the `Set` option for the `Box Cover`. ![WF_Box_Cover](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Box_Cover.png)
1. Once you've done that you should see this screen. Pick the device that has the `WiiFlow` folder on the **ROOT** of the device. ![WF_Pick_Device](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Pick_Device.png)
1. After you picked your deivce, navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder and select it. **(NOTE" It may be on a different page, use the `Arrows` at in the bottom left to change pages)** ![WF_WiiFlow_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_WiiFlow_Folder.png)
1. Look for a folder called `boxcovers` and select it. ![WF_Boxcovers_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Boxcovers_Folder.png)
1. You'll be meet with a blank screen, don't worry it's normal, press the `Set` button that's in the buttom middle of the screen ![WF_PNGS](/images/WiiFlow/WF_PNGS.png)
1. Select the `Back` option until you return to the WiiFlow main menu. You should now see a message saying **"Converting covers X of X"**. This indicates that WiiFlow is converting the covers for your games. ![WF_Covers_Show](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Covers_Show.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
{: .notice--info}
#### Troubleshooting
**The covers aren't displaying.**
Reload cache. If you don't see the covers on the games, press the `Home` button on the Wii Remote while in WiiFlow. Select `Reload Cache`, and the covers should now appear. ![WF_Reload_Cache](/images/WBM/WF_Reload_Cache.png)
**The covers are zoomed in, stretched or are too small for the case.**
If the covers are **zoomed** in, **stretched** or not fitting right on the cases. Power down the Wii, eject the SD card/ USB HDD and plug it into the computer. Open **File Explorer**, navigate to your device and go into the `WiiFlow` folder that's on the **ROOT**. Once there, look for a folder called `cache` and delete it. Safely eject the device from the computer and plug it back into the Wii and load **WiiFlow** again, the covers should be there now.
</div>
{% include_relative WBM_pages.md %}
## GameCube Backup Manager (GCBM)
<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--primary" id="defaultOpen" onclick="openTab(event, 'usbloaderGX')">USB Loader GX</button>
<button class="tablinks btn btn--large btn--info" onclick="openTab(event, 'WiiFlow')">WiiFlow</button>
<div id="usbloaderGX" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
* A Wii
* An SD card or USB Hard Drive (USB HDD)
#### Instructions
If you just completed the **Wii Backup Manager** section of this page you, skip to Section II. If not continue with the guide. {: .notice--info}
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `Covers` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Downloading the covers
1. Open and load your games into GCBM.
If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](gcbackupmanager).<br>{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this. ![GCMB_Loaded_Games](/images/GCBM/GCMB_Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Covers` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Sync and Download covers (of all games listed)` from the drop down menu.
1. Select the `Log *` tab, to see the covers downloading. If you see an error like this `[YYYY-MM-DD XX:XX:XX] [ERROR] Failed to download cover (e.g. (Full), (Disc), (3D) or (2D)!`. This probably means that the specific cover it's trying to download is not made yet.![Log_Tab_With_ERROR](/images/GCBM/Log_Tab_With_ERROR.png)
1. Go back to the `Files(Source)` tab, just select a game to see the new covers you downloaded. ![GCBM_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Covers_Show.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate and go into the `GCBM` folder, look for a folder called `covers` and go into it.
1. You should see a folder called `cache`, go into that folder and you should see a **region** folder (e.g. US, EN, DE etc.). Enter the **region** folder.
1. Once in the **region** folder, you should see 4 folders named `2d`, `3d`, `Disc`, and `Full`.
It's recommended to use the `3d` covers for **USB Loader GX**. {: .notice--info}
1. Go into the `3d` folder and you should see the covers for your games. ![GCBM_verifying_Covers](/images/GCBM/GCBM_verifying_Covers.png)
##### Section IV - Transferring the covers
1. Still in the `3d` folder, select all the `.png` cover files and copy them into the `covers` folder that's on the **ROOT** of your SD card/ USB HDD.
##### Section V - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "USB Loader GX".
1. In USB Loader GX, go to "Settings". (**"Gears" icon in the bottom left corner**)
![Settings](/images/USBLoadergx/Settings.png)
1. Press right on the d-pad or the "+" symbol on the Wii remote to navigate to **page 2** in the settings menu. ![Page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Page_2.png)
1. On **Page 2**, click the **"Custom Paths"** option. ![page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Custom_Paths.png)
1. Choose the **"3D Cover Path"** option. ![3dcoverpath](/images/USBLoadergx/3D_Cover_Path.png)
1. When the **"3D Cover Path"** screen appears, you should see the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. **If needed, change the drive by clicking the middle button where the pointer is.** ![RootofDrive](/images/USBLoadergx/Switch_Drives.png)
1. In the **"3D Cover Path"** screen, locate and select the **"covers"** folder. ![CoversFolder](/images/USBLoadergx/Root_Covers.png)
1. Press "OK" to set the path and then click "OK" on the next screen as well. ![pngs](/images/USBLoadergx/USBLGX_PNGS.png)
1. Back out of the settings menu and verify that the covers are displaying correctly on the main USB Loader GX screen. ![GC_Full_Covers](/images/GCBM/GC_Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
{: .notice--info}
</div>
<div id="WiiFlow" class="blanktabcontent" markdown="1">
#### What you need
* A Wii
* An SD card or USB Hard Drive (USB HDD)
If you just completed the **Wii Backup Manager** section of this page you, skip to Section II. If not continue with the guide. {: .notice--info}
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `WiiFlow` on the **ROOT** of you device.Then create a folder called `boxcovers` inside the `WiiFlow` folder.
##### Section II - Downloading the covers
1. Open and load your games into GCBM
If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](gcbackupmanager).<br>{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this. ![GCMB_Loaded_Games](/images/GCBM/GCMB_Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Covers` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Sync and Download covers (of all games listed)` from the drop down menu.
1. Select the `Log *` tab, to verify that the covers are downloading. If you see an error like this `[YYYY-MM-DD XX:XX:XX] [ERROR] Failed to download cover (e.g. (Full), (Disc), (3D) or (2D)!`. This probably means that the specific cover it's trying to download is not made yet.![Log_Tab_With_ERROR](/images/GCBM/Log_Tab_With_ERROR.png)
1. Go back to the `Files(Source)` tab, just select a game to see the new covers you downloaded. ![GCBM_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Covers_Show.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate and go into the `GCBM` folder, look for a folder called `covers` and go into it.
1. You should see a folder called `cache`, go into that folder and you should see a **region** folder (e.g. US, EN, DE etc.). Enter the **region** folder.
1. Once in the **region** folder, you should see 4 folders named `2d`, `3d`, `Disc`, and `Full`.
It's recommended to use the `Full` covers for **WiiFlow**. {: .notice--info}
1. Go into the `Full` folder and you should see the covers for your games. ![GCBM_verifying_Covers_Full](/images/GCBM/GCBM_Verifying_Covers_Full.png)
##### Section IV - Transferring the covers
1. Still in the `Full` folder, select all the `.png` cover files and copy them into the `boxcovers` folder that you created inside the `WiiFlow` folder.
##### Section V - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "WiiFlow".
1. Press the `Home` button on the Wii remote to open the `Settings`. ![WF_Click_Settings](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Click_Settings.png)
1. When in the `Settings` screen, press either the `Right Arrow` in the bottom left or the **" + "** icon on the Wii remote to go to **Page 4**. ![WF_Go_To_Page4](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Go_To_Page4.png)
1. Once in **Page 4**. You'll see an option called `Path Manager` , press `GO` ![WF_Path_Manager](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Path_Manager.png)
1. When you get into the `Path Manager` screen, click the `Set` option for the `Box Cover`. ![WF_Box_Cover](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Box_Cover.png)
1. Once you've done that you should see this screen. Pick the device that has the `WiiFlow` folder on the **ROOT** of the device. ![WF_Pick_Device](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Pick_Device.png)
1. After you picked your deivce, navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder and select it. **(NOTE" It may be on a different page, use the `Arrows` at in the bottom left to change pages)** ![WF_WiiFlow_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_WiiFlow_Folder.png)
1. Look for a folder called `boxcovers` and select it. ![WF_Boxcovers_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Boxcovers_Folder.png)
1. You'll be meet with a blank screen, don't worry it's normal, press the `Set` button that's in the buttom middle of the screen ![WF_PNGS](/images/WiiFlow/WF_PNGS.png)
1. Select the `Back` option until you return to the WiiFlow main menu. You should now see a message saying **"Converting covers X of X"**. This indicates that WiiFlow is converting the covers for your games. ![WF_Covers_Show](/images/GCBM/WF_GC_Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
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RiiTag is a customizable gamertag for your Wii that WiiFlow Lite can integrate with. This is optional to set up.
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#### What you need
- A Wii
- An SD card or USB drive
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `covers` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Configuring Wii Backup Manager
1. Open and load your games into WBM
**If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](wiibackupmanager).<br>**{: .notice--info}
1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this: ![Loaded_Games](/images/WBM/Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Options` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Settings` from the drop down menu.
1. When in the `Settings` window, select the `Covers` tab. Then under the `USB Loader Configuration` section, select the `USB Loader GX` option.
1. Right below that you should see a section called `Base Cover Folder`, click the `Folder` icon and then navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the **ROOT** of you SD card/ USB HDD.
1. Finally, under that section you should see diferent tabs. Select what cover style you want **(It's recommended to select the `3D` option)** and check the box that says `Enabled`, then click `OK` to save the settings. ![Settings_Window](/images/WBM/Settings_Window.png)
##### Section III - Downloading the covers
1. To download the covers, click the `Select` tab, then click the `All` option from the drop down menu to select all your games, once you've done that you'll see that the boxes next to the games have a **checkmark**.
1. Next select the `Tools` tab **(In the same row, NOT the `tools` tab that's in the top left corner)**, then select the `covers` option from the drop down menu and then click `Snyc and download all`.
1. You'll see a **" \* "** next to the `Downloads` indicating that your covers are downloading and if you go into the `Downloads` tab you should see the covers being downloaded. **(NOTE: It downloads the covers quick, so don't worry if you don't see them)** ![Cover_Downloading](/images/WBM/Cover_Downloading.png)
1. Now if you go back to the `Files` tab and select a game, you should now see the games along with the new covers. ![Covers_Show_Now](/images/WBM/Covers_Show_Now.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. You should see the covers for your games. **(NOTE: The covers will look different if you selected another cover style)** ![verifying_Covers](/images/WBM/verifying_Covers.png)
##### Section IV - Displaying the covers
1. safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "USB Loader GX".
1. In USB Loader GX, go to "Settings". (**"Gears" icon in the bottom left corner**)
![Settings](/images/USBLoadergx/Settings.png)
1. Press right on the d-pad or the "+" symbol on the Wii remote to navigate to **page 2** in the settings menu. ![Page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Page_2.png)
1. On **Page 2**, click the **"Custom Paths"** option. ![page2](/images/USBLoadergx/Custom_Paths.png)
1. Choose the **"3D Cover Path"** option. ![3dcoverpath](/images/USBLoadergx/3D_Cover_Path.png)
1. When the **"3D Cover Path"** screen appears, you should see the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. **If needed, change the drive by clicking the middle button where the pointer is.** ![RootofDrive](/images/USBLoadergx/Switch_Drives.png)
1. In the **"3D Cover Path"** screen, locate and select the **"covers"** folder. ![CoversFolder](/images/USBLoadergx/Root_Covers.png)
1. Press "OK" to set the path and then click "OK" on the next screen as well. ![pngs](/images/USBLoadergx/USBLGX_PNGS.png)
1. Back out of the settings menu and verify that the covers are displaying correctly on the main USB Loader GX screen. ![FullCovers](/images/USBLoadergx/Full_Covers.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
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#### What you need
- A Wii
- An SD card or USB drive
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Setting up SD card/ USB HDD
1. Plug your SD card/ USB HDD into your computer and create a folder called `WiiFlow` on the **ROOT** of you device.
##### Section II - Configuring Wii Backup Manager
1. Open and load your games into WBM
If you don't know how to load your games, click [here](wiibackupmanager).
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1. Once your games have loaded, it should look like this: ![Loaded_Games](/images/WBM/Loaded_Games.png)
1. Navigate to the `Options` tab that's in the top left corner and select it, then click `Settings` from the drop down menu.
1. When in the `Settings` window, select the `Covers` tab. Then under the `USB Loader Configuration` section, select the `WiiFlow` option.
1. Right below that you should see a section called `Base Cover Folder`, click the `Folder` icon and then navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder that's on the **ROOT** of you SD card/ USB HDD.
1. Finally, under that section you should see diferent tabs. Select what cover style you want **(It's recommended to select the `Full` option)** and check the box that says `Enabled`, then click `OK` to save the settings. ![WBM_WF_Settings](/images/WBM/WBM_WF_Settings.png)
##### Section III - Downloading the covers
1. To download the covers, click the `Select` tab, then click the `All` option from the drop down menu to select all your games, once you've done that you'll see that the boxes next to the games have a **checkmark**.
1. Next select the `Tools` tab **(In the same row, NOT the `Tools` tab that's in the top left corner)**, then select the `covers` option from the drop down menu and then click `Snyc and download all`.
1. You'll see a **" \* "** next to the `Downloads` indicating that your covers are downloading and if you go into the `Downloads` tab you should see the covers being downloaded. **(NOTE: It downloads the covers quick, so don't worry if you don't see them)** ![Full_Cover_DL](/images/WBM/Full_Cover_DL.png)
1. Now if you go back to the `Files` tab and select a game, you should now see the games along with the new covers. ![Covers_Show_Now](/images/WBM/Covers_Show_Now.png)
##### Section III - Verifying the covers downloaded
1. Open **File Explorer** and navigate to the `covers` folder that's on the root of your SD card/ USB HDD. You should see the covers for your games. **(NOTE: The covers will look different if you selected another cover style)** ![verifying_Covers](/images/WBM/Verifing_Covers_WF.png)
##### Section IV - Displaying the covers
1. Safely eject and insert the SD card/ USB HDD into your Wii. **If using a USB HDD, ensure it is plugged into Port 0, like seen here.**![Port0](/images/USBLoadergx/Port0.png)
1. Launch "The Homebrew Channel" (HBC) on your Wii, then load "WiiFlow".
1. Press the `Home` button on the Wii remote to open the `Settings`. ![WF_Click_Settings](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Click_Settings.png)
1. When in the `Settings` screen, press either the `Right Arrow` in the bottom left or the **" + "** icon on the Wii remote to go to **Page 4**. ![WF_Go_To_Page4](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Go_To_Page4.png)
1. Once in **Page 4**. You'll see an option called `Path Manager` , press `GO` ![WF_Path_Manager](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Path_Manager.png)
1. When you get into the `Path Manager` screen, click the `Set` option for the `Box Cover`. ![WF_Box_Cover](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Box_Cover.png)
1. Once you've done that you should see this screen. Pick the device that has the `WiiFlow` folder on the **ROOT** of the device. ![WF_Pick_Device](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Pick_Device.png)
1. After you picked your deivce, navigate to the `WiiFlow` folder and select it. **(NOTE" It may be on a different page, use the `Arrows` at in the bottom left to change pages)** ![WF_WiiFlow_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_WiiFlow_Folder.png)
1. Look for a folder called `boxcovers` and select it. ![WF_Boxcovers_Folder](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Boxcovers_Folder.png)
1. You'll be meet with a blank screen, don't worry it's normal, press the `Set` button that's in the buttom middle of the screen ![WF_PNGS](/images/WiiFlow/WF_PNGS.png)
1. Select the `Back` option until you return to the WiiFlow main menu. You should now see a message saying **"Converting covers X of X"**. This indicates that WiiFlow is converting the covers for your games. ![WF_Covers_Show](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Covers_Show.png)
Congratulations! You have successfully obtained and displayed the game covers for your games. Enjoy your gaming experience with full covers!
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#### Troubleshooting
**The covers aren't displaying.**
Reload cache. If you don't see the covers on the games, press the `Home` button on the Wii Remote while in WiiFlow. Select `Reload Cache`, and the covers should now appear. ![WF_Reload_Cache](/images/WiiFlow/WF_Reload_Cache.png)
**The covers are zoomed in, stretched or are too small for the case.**
If the covers are **zoomed** in, **stretched** or not fitting right on the cases. Power down the Wii, eject the SD card/ USB HDD and plug it into the computer. Open **File Explorer**, navigate to your device and go into the `WiiFlow` folder that's on the **ROOT**. Once there, look for a folder called `cache` and delete it. Safely eject the device from the computer and plug it back into the Wii and load **WiiFlow** again, the covers should be there now.
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