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title: "cIOS"
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Deze tutorial legt u uit hoe u cIOS (custom IOS) installeert. Dit is nodig als u games wilt laden vanaf een USB stick of harde schijf. Sommige homebrew applicaties zullen beter werken met cIOS geïnstalleerd.

![d2x cIOS Installatie](/images/cios/cIOS.png)

If you have a Wii U (vWii), follow [this guide](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/vwii-modding) to install cIOS instead. Attempting to install any other cIOS on vWii won't work.
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If you have a Wii mini, install [this cIOS](cios-mini) instead. Attempting to install any other cIOS on a Wii mini won't work.
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#### Benodigdheden

- Een Wii
- Een SD-kaart of USB-stick/ harde schijf
- [d2x cIOS Installatie](https://hbb1.oscwii.org/hbb/d2x-cios-installer/d2x-cios-installer.zip)

Ensure that if you are using an SD card, the lock switch is in the unlocked position, otherwise you will not be able to select the correct options in the installer
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#### Instructies

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##### Deel I - Downloaden

1. Download the d2x cIOS Installer and extract it to the root of your SD card or USB drive.
1. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch the d2x cIOS Installer from the Homebrew Channel.
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##### Deel I - Downloaden

1. Download, extract, and run [NUS Downloader](https://github.com/WiiDatabase/nusdownloader/releases/latest/download/NUSD-Mod-NUS-Fix.zip).
1. Select "Database", "IOS", then "IOS57", and select "v5918".
   - Ensure that "Pack WAD" is checked and "Patch IOS" is unchecked.
1. Repeat the previous step for IOS56 v5661 and IOS38 v4123.
1. Once you have downloaded all three IOS, there will be a folder named `titles` in the same folder as the NUS Downloader. Open the folder and navigate through them until you locate the three WAD files you downloaded. Place each of WAD files on the root of your SD card or USB drive.
1. Download the d2x cIOS Installer and extract it to the root of your SD card or USB drive.
1. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch the d2x cIOS Installer from the Homebrew Channel.
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##### Deel II - Installeren

1. Klik op "continue", zet daarna de opties precies zo:

```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 57
Select cIOS slot: 249
Select cIOS version: 65535
```

![Install cIOS 249](/images/cios/Install249.png)

1. Once set, press A twice to install.
1. Als het installeren klaar is, druk dan op A en zet de opties nu zo:

```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 56
Select cIOS slot: 250
Select cIOS version: 65535
```

![Install cIOS 250](/images/cios/Install250.png)

1. Once set, press A twice to install.
1. Als het installeren klaar is, druk dan op A en zet de opties nu zo:

```
Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 38
Select cIOS slot: 251
Select cIOS version: 65535
```

![Install cIOS 251](/images/cios/Install251.png)

1. Once set, press A twice again to install, and then exit once done.

#### Troubleshooting

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Although the majority of games should work straight away with the defaults, some may require using a specific cIOS to function, or to utilize certain features within the game.<br> Examples include:

- Using a keyboard in Animal Crossing: City Folk.
- Running SpongeBob's Boating Bash.

A more comprehensive (although still incomplete) list can be found [**here**](https://wiki.gbatemp.net/wiki/Wii_cIOS_base_Compatibility_List)<br> To change the cIOS used for a specific game, follow these instructions:
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<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>

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1. Select the game that isn't working.
1. Click Settings.
1. Select `Game Load`.
1. Scroll down to `Game IOS`.
1. Enter the IOS slot to use.
    - Try using 250 or 251, if 249 doesn't work.
1. Press ok and try to load the game.
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1. Select the game that isn't working.
1. Click the gear icon.
1. Go to cIOS and use the arrows to select the IOS slot to use.
    - Try using 250 or 251, if 249 doesn't work.
1. Press Save and try to load the game.
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##### Opties eenmaal voltooid

[Continue to the Homebrew Browser](hbb)<br> The Homebrew Browser is a good place to get homebrew on your Wii. This is optional to install.
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[Ga door naar de sitenavigatie](site-navigation)<br> We hebben vele andere tutorials die u wellicht interessant vindt.
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You can now use homebrew such as [USB Loader GX](usbloadergx) and [WiiFlow](wiiflow).
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