From bf51d8361e1dcb8f6e10cd9b16d97beae35b6e6a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: NecroNova <137644876+NecroNovaVGitHub@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:52:23 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Complete Rewriting of wiilink.md Doing a complete Rewriting of the WiiLink section of this guide, due to it being VERY heavily outdated. --- _pages/en_US/wiilink.md | 75 +++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+), 41 deletions(-) diff --git a/_pages/en_US/wiilink.md b/_pages/en_US/wiilink.md index b010182e4..788272bbf 100644 --- a/_pages/en_US/wiilink.md +++ b/_pages/en_US/wiilink.md @@ -4,61 +4,54 @@ title: "WiiLink" {% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} -[WiiLink](https://wiilink24.com/) lets you use the Japanese-exclusive channels known as Wii Room, the Digicam Print Channel, and the Food Channel again. +[WiiLink](https://wiilink24.com/) allows you use Wii Channels originally exclusive to Japan, such as; -The Kirby TV Channel is back!
-If you installed it previously, please follow the instructions to update it. -{: .notice--success} +- Wii Room +- Photo Prints Channel +- Food Channel + +WiiLink also provides revived WiiConnect24 Channels, such as the Forecast & Everybody Votes Channels. #### What you need -- An SD card or USB drive -- A Wii with an Internet connection -- A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer +- An SD Card or USB Drive +- A Wii with an active Internet Connection +- A Windows, macOS, or Linux Computer #### Instructions -##### Section I - Patching WADs +##### Section I - Patching the WADs -[If you want to see detailed instructions on how to install the WADs, click here!](yawmme) +[If you would like to see detailed instructions on how to install WAD files, click here.](yawmme) {: .notice--info} -1. Visit the [WiiLink Patcher releases page](https://github.com/WiiLink24/WiiLink24-Patcher/releases) and download the correct patcher for your operating system. -1. On Windows, run `WiiLink_Patcher_Windows_v1.X.X.exe`.
-On MacOS, right click the `WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.X.X` file in Finder and click Open.
-On Linux, open a Terminal, type `bash ` (space included), then drag the file onto the Terminal window. It should look like this: `bash /path/to/WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-_v1.X.X` -1. Press `1` to choose "`Start Express Install Setup`". -1. Follow the on screen instructions to select which versions of the available channels you would like. -1. At step 6, press `1` to begin patching. -1. It may take a moment for the patcher to download the files to your SD Card or USB Drive. -1. Once it's done, you can safely close the patcher. All of the files are ready on your SD Card. -1. If it did not copy everything automatically to your SD Card or USB Device, copy the `WAD` and `apps` folder next to
`WiiLink_Patcher__v1.X.X` to the root of your SD Card or USB Device. -1. Put your SD card or USB drive in your Wii. -1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii. -1. Launch YAWM ModMii Edition. -1. Select your SD card or USB drive accordingly. -1. If your Wii is not a Japanese region, install `WiiLink_SPD (Wii).wad` or `WiiLink_SPD (vWii).wad` (Depending on console platform) before anything else. This is required so that we know your email address to send files. -1. Highlight all other WADs with `WiiLink` in the name and press + to select them. When all of them are selected, press A twice to install the WADs. - - If you have previously installed the RiiConnect24 versions of the Forecast Channel and the Nintendo Channel, installing WiiLink's will overwrite them. +1. Download the latest version of the [WiiLink Patcher](https://github.com/WiiLink24/WiiLink24-Patcher/releases/tag/v1.2.1) for your operating system. -1. After they are successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel. +2. Launch the patcher on your designated Operating System and begin the download process by selecting "Express Install Setup"". +> Make sure your SD Card/USB Drive is connected to your Computer in order for the Patcher to automatically send your files to your Wii's SD Card/USB Drive. -Want to order Domino's Pizza with WiiLink's Food Delivery Channel?
[Follow this guide!](wiilink-demae-dominos) +3. After the Patcher is done downloading the files, simply disconnect your SD Card/USB Drive from your Computer, and input it into your Wii/Wii U. +> If you did not let the Patcher copy everything automatically to your SD Card or USB Drive, copy the `WAD` and `apps` folder next in the current directory the Patcher is in to the root of your SD Card or USB Drive. + +4. Start up the Homebrew Channel and enter yawmME (YAWM ModMii Edition). +> Select your SD Card or USB Drive accordingly within the Homebrew Channel. + +5. Highlight all of the WADs with `WiiLink` in the name and press + to select them. When all of them are selected, press A twice to install the WADs. +> If you have previously installed the RiiConnect24 versions of the WiiConnect24 Channels, installing WiiLink's versions will overwrite them. If they have not been overwritten, try uninstalling the RiiConnect24 versions, and reinstalling them with the WiiLink24 versions. + +> If you are installing the Food Channel or Photo Prints Channel, you may also have a file called `WiiLink SPD`. This file will have either have `(Wii)` or `(vWii)` depending on which console youre installing it on. Please install the correct version of the SPD onto your console. + +6. After it is successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel. Press the HOME Button again and select `"Exit to System Menu"`. + +### Congratulations! You've installed WiiLink24 onto your console! Enjoy what WiiLink has to offer to your hearts content. + +> For more support on our service, please visit the [WiiLink24 Discord Server](https://discord.com/invite/reqUMqxu8D). + +Want to order Domino's Pizza with WiiLink's Food Channel? [Follow this guide!](wiilink-demae-dominos) {: .notice--info} -##### Section II - Adding your email to Address Information (Set Personal Data) - -Adding your email to the Address Information (SPD) settings menu will allow the Digicam Print Channel to send images to your email that you created using it. -{: .notice--info} - -1. Launch Digicam Print Channel from your Wii's home menu. -2. On the bottom right, press `Address settings` and then `Yes`. -3. Click on `Email Address` within the Address Information menu and type in your email address. (make sure you **put it in correctly** or it **will not work!**) -4. Press `OK` and then `Done`. -5. Once you are back in the Address Information menu, choose `Digicam` in the `Choose Channel` menu. After you’ve done that, it should work! - -For PAL (European Wiis)
-In Wii Settings please set TV Resolution to 60 HZ (480p/480i). You can find this in `Screen -> TV Resolution` If you do not, a pink bar will appear at the bottom of the screen obscuring vision. +For PAL (European) Wii's
+In Wii Settings, please set your TV Resolution to 60 HZ (480p/480i). You can find this in `Screen -> TV Resolution`. Failure to do this will cause a pink bar will appear at the bottom of the screen, obscuring vision. {: .notice--info} [Continue to RiiConnect24](riiconnect24)