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Wii Softmod - USB Loader won't read hard drive

  • 21-10-2014 11:10am
    #1
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭


    Hi lads,

    I modded my Wii over the weekend using the instruction video from Youtube found here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERDWurWHe_Y


    I followed every instruction to the letter and downloaded the WADS file from The Games Shed website.

    I formatted my hard drive thru WBFS manager and loaded my roms on to the drive.

    However when I connect to the Wii and run USB Loader GX it stalls on "Initialize USB device" for a couple of minutes then it loads with an error message "USB device not found".

    It's a Freecom 250gb network drive. I've found Freecom drives on the compatible drives lists on other sites and there was no problem formatting the drive in WBFS manager... I'm at a loss here!

    Anyone any ideas?


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  • #2
    gouche
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭gouche


    Make sure you plug it into the proper USB port.
    It should be in the one closest to the edge - if you have the Wii lying flat it's the bottom one.


  • #3
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭2ndcoming


    gouche wrote: »
    Make sure you plug it into the proper USB port.
    It should be in the one closest to the edge - if you have the Wii lying flat it's the bottom one.

    Yeah I did it that way. Tried the other one too just in case... no joy!


  • #4
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    2ndcoming wrote: »
    Yeah I did it that way. Tried the other one too just in case... no joy!

    Not all Hard drive are compatible. (Well it used to be that way) I haven't used a wii in years. Have you a usb stick 4GB or lager and try with that as they all work. One or two game will fit and that will let you know if the mod you done works.


  • #5
    2ndcoming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,588 ✭✭✭2ndcoming


    That's a great idea, thanks


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