WiiLink Patcher v2.0.2-1

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink services installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

This release is a minor hotfix release that fixes a regression in v2.0.2 that made Kirby TV Channel not region-free.

Changes:

• Fixes regression that made Kirby TV Channel not region-free.
• Auto-updater from this version forward attaches version numbers on the executable due to the executable not being able to be overwritten while being used. A separate auto-updater will be in the works soon.

Terminal Usage Guide for macOS and Linux Users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open Terminal.
2. Navigate to the patcher file:
   Use cd /path/to/directory (replace /path/to/directory with your patcher's folder location, like Downloads if you saved the patcher executable there)
3. Make the patcher executable:
   • macOS: chmod +x WiiLinkPatcher_macOS-x64_v202-1 (use macOS-ARM64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: chmod +x WiiLinkPatcher_Linux-<architecture>_v202-1 (replace <architecture> with ARM64 or x64).
4. Run the patcher:
   • macOS: ./WiiLinkPatcher_macOS-x64_v202-1 (use macOS-ARM64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: ./WiiLinkPatcher_Linux-<architecture>_v202-1 (replace <architecture> with ARM64 or x64).
     Ensure you're in the patcher's directory when executing these commands. You can also adjust file permissions via a graphical file manager.

WiiLink Patcher v2.0.2

NOTE: Due to new executable names, previous versions of the patcher won't be able to automatically update to v2.0.2 from the patcher itself, this will be addressed in a future release. In the meantime, just download from here.

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink services installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

This release is a minor release that re-rebrands the RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher back to the WiiLink Patcher, to remain consistant with branding changes. It also addresses some reported issues, and removes stuff that isn't being currently utilized by our current services.

Changes:

• Rebranded the RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher, now known again as the WiiLink Patcher
• Downloads SNTP from Open Shop Channel for re-syncing system time to help fix possible time-related issues with Forecast Channel. (Thanks nami1yt!)
• Removed Region Select WAD, as it's not being used in our Everybody Votes Channel service.
• Improved removable drive (SD card / USB drive) detection, as well as preventing non-removable drives (HDD/SSD) from being detected or manually selected.
• Improved way of checking patcher server, hopefully which will reduce or remove false-positives.

Terminal Usage Guide for macOS and Linux Users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open Terminal.
2. Navigate to the patcher file:
   Use cd /path/to/directory (replace /path/to/directory with your patcher's folder location, like Downloads if you saved the patcher executable there)
3. Make the patcher executable:
   • macOS: chmod +x WiiLinkPatcher_macOS-x64 (use macOS-ARM64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: chmod +x WiiLinkPatcher_Linux-<architecture> (replace <architecture> with ARM64 or x64).
4. Run the patcher:
   • macOS: ./WiiLinkPatcher_macOS-x64 (use macOS-ARM64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: ./WiiLinkPatcher_Linux-<architecture> (replace <architecture> with ARM64 or x64).
     Ensure you're in the patcher's directory when executing these commands. You can also adjust file permissions via a graphical file manager.

RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher v2.0.1

Welcome to the RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get RiiConnect24 and WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Pushing this minor update out to fix Kirby TV Channel not being set to region free, so this should fix the issue of anyone encountering the "This channel can't be used" error message when launching the channel.

Changelog:

• Ensures that Kirby TV Channel is marked to being region free.

Bugfixes:

• Fixed Kirby TV Channel not being region free

Terminal Usage Guide for macOS and Linux Users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open Terminal.
2. Navigate to the patcher file:
   Use cd /path/to/directory (replace /path/to/directory with your patcher's folder location).
3. Make the patcher executable:
   • macOS: chmod +x RC24_WiiLink_Patcher_macOS-x64_v2.0.1 (use macOS-arm64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: chmod +x RC24_WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<architecture>_v2.0.1 (replace <architecture> with arm64 or x64).
4. Run the patcher:
   • macOS: ./RC24_WiiLink_Patcher_macOS-x64_v2.0.1 (use macOS-arm64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: ./RC24_WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<architecture>_v2.0.1 (replace <architecture> with arm64 or x64).

Ensure you're in the patcher's directory when executing these commands. You can also adjust file permissions via a graphical file manager.

RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher v2.0.0

Welcome to the newly rebranded RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get RiiConnect24 and WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

This new major update rebrands the WiiLink Patcher to incorporate the RiiConnect24 brand as well as the services they provide, under the same patcher! This release doesn't, however, include extra features such as being able to download extra channels, such as Today & Tomorrow Channel, Photo Channel, Internet Channel, etc, but will be included in a later release.

NOTE: Executables will be properly renamed in the next update, they remain the same in this build in order to not break the auto-updater in previous versions.

Changelog:

• Rebranded the WiiLink Patcher, now known as RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher
• Included remaining WiiConnect24 provided by RiiConnect24
• News Channel no longer needs any patched IOS files, thanks to mkwcat!
• EULA channel now included for vWii users for WiiConnect24 channels
• Express Install setup has been shortened and simplified to require less steps
• Swapped order of channels with RiiConnect24 channels being at the forefront
• WiiLink (regional) channels now optional to install in Express Install setup
• Altered color scheme of the patcher
• New macOS-arm64 build!

Bugfixes:

• [macOS and Linux only] SD cards and USB drives should be properly detected on the macOS versions of the patcher.
• Redone way that files are downloaded, hopefully not timing out as much or at all.

Upcoming:

• Extra downloadable channels will eventually be made available, such as Today & Tomorrow Channel, Photo Channel, Internet Channel, etc.
• Localizations will be made for the RiiConnect24 + WiiLink Patcher so that it can be used with more languages! This will come in a future minor update. In the meantime, only English is supported.

Terminal Usage Guide for macOS and Linux Users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open Terminal.
2. Navigate to the patcher file:
   Use cd /path/to/directory (replace /path/to/directory with your patcher's folder location).
3. Make the patcher executable:
   • macOS: chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v2.0.0 (use macOS-arm64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<architecture>_v2.0.0 (replace <architecture> with arm64 or x64).
4. Run the patcher:
   • macOS: ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v2.0.0 (use macOS-arm64 for M1/M2).
   • Linux: ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<architecture>_v2.0.0 (replace <architecture> with arm64 or x64).

Ensure you're in the patcher's directory when executing these commands. You can also adjust file permissions via a graphical file manager.

WiiLink Patcher v1.2.3

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Changelog:

• Added a --debug flag for easier troubleshooting
• Various optimizations and tweaks to code

Full Changelog: v1.2.2...v1.2.3

Upcoming:

• Localizations will be made for the WiiLink Patcher so that it can be used with more languages! This will come in a future minor update. In the meantime, only English is supported.
• A fix for the OSX build of the Patcher will be coming in regards to setting up SD cards.

Usage instructions for macOS and Linux users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open the Terminal application on macOS or Linux.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the patcher file using the cd command:
   cd /path/to/directory
3. Make the patcher file executable based on your system:
   • For macOS:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.3
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your system's architecture:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.3
4. Run the patcher using the appropriate command:
   • For macOS:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.3
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your architecture:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.3

Ensure you're in the same directory as the patcher file when executing these commands. If you prefer, you can also adjust file permissions through a graphical file manager.

NOTE: For OSX/MacOS users, you need Rosetta installed on your system if your Mac is using an M1 or newer chip. Rosetta can be installed with:
/usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license

WiiLink Patcher v1.2.2

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Changelog:

• WiiLink Wii Mail release!
  • Our WiiLink Wii Mail service has been launched! The Wii Mail functionality is now available in our lineup of services, with all games and applications that support Wii Mail fully working as they did before the shutdown. You can also send messages to your friends and talk to them from around the world.
  • The patcher bundles the WiiLink Mail Patcher homebrew app which will allow you to easily get it set up on your Wii.
• Interface improvements for the Custom Install setup.
• Food Channel (Deliveroo) discontinuation, removed from patcher.

Upcoming:

• Localizations will be made for the WiiLink Patcher so that it can be used with more languages! This will come in a future minor update. In the meantime, only English is supported.

Usage instructions for macOS and Linux users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open the Terminal application on macOS or Linux.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the patcher file using the cd command:
   cd /path/to/directory
3. Make the patcher file executable based on your system:
   • For macOS:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.2
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your system's architecture:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.2
4. Run the patcher using the appropriate command:
   • For macOS:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.2
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your architecture:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.2

Ensure you're in the same directory as the patcher file when executing these commands. If you prefer, you can also adjust file permissions through a graphical file manager.

NOTE: For OSX/MacOS users, you need Rosetta installed on your system if your Mac is using an M1 or newer chip. Rosetta can be installed with:
/usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta --agree-to-license

WiiLink Patcher v1.2.0

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Quick Update 7/20/2023: Fixed issues with Express and Custom Install stuff bugged, should work now.

Changelog:

• Forecast Channel update:
  • Increased number of cities that can appear on the map. For example, the United States now has 894 cities.
  • Compatibility with the new vWii Priiloader, eliminating the need for ConnectMii. vWii users are advised to follow the guide to install Priiloader and the required Timestamp Patch.

  Note: If you are on Dolphin and using the built-in patch, you must update to the latest development build found here:
  https://dolphin-emu.org/download/dev/2764978bebce9cedf0e329c320951ff0508f7139/

• Kirby TV re-release:
  • The channel has returned! Users will need to install a new version of the channel to continue using it.
• Custom Install setup:
  • You can now select the channels that you want to install if you only want certain channels!

Upcoming:

• Localizations will be made for the WiiLink Patcher so that it can be used with more languages! This will come in a future minor update. In the meantime, only English is supported.

For macOS and Linux users

You need to launch the patcher in the Terminal and give it executable permissions first. Use these commands:

• To change permissions:
  chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.0 or chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.0
• To run the patcher:
  ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.0 or ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.0

(Replace <arm64 or x64> with the architecture you're on if you're on Linux)

Make sure you are in the same directory as the patcher in the Terminal!

You can also change the permissions with a graphical file manager.

WiiLink Patcher v1.1.2 Hotfix 2

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Changelog:

• Fixed a bug where the updater accidentally adds the current patcher version to the URL, rendering it not able to actually download the new updated patcher version.
• Fixed some formatting issues with some text

For macOS and Linux users

You need to launch the patcher in the Terminal and give it executable permissions first. Use these commands:

• To change permissions:
  chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.1.2h2 or chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.1.2h2
• To run the patcher:
  ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.1.2h2 or ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.1.2h2

(Replace <arm64 or x64> with the architecture you're on if you're on Linux)

Make sure you are in the same directory as the patcher in the Terminal!

You can also change the permissions with a graphical file manager.

WiiLink Patcher v1.1.2 Hotfix 1

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Changelog:

• Temporarily changed URLs to some files that relied on being hosted from @PablosCorner's website, as it went down. Those files will be moved to a more permanent location soon.
• New experimental arm64 build, for those that are using Linux on arm64 architecture.
• Implemented a fix for SD/USB storage detection erroring out on Steam Deck, Chromebooks, and Arch Linux (in general).
• Implemented a version checker, to see if a new version of the patcher has been released (will be the case when v1.1.3 gets released).

For macOS and Linux users

You need to launch the patcher in the Terminal and give it executable permissions first. Use these commands:

• To change permissions:
  chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.1.2h1 or chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.1.2h1
• To run the patcher:
  ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.1.2h1 or ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.1.2h1

(Replace <arm64 or x64> with the architecture you're on if you're on Linux)

Make sure you are in the same directory as the patcher in the Terminal!

You can also change the permissions with a graphical file manager.

WiiLink Patcher v1.2.1

Welcome to the WiiLink Patcher! This patcher does everything you need to get WiiLink installed automatically! Sit and watch :)

The patching process takes only a few moments depending on your CPU and connection speed.

Changelog:

• Everybody Votes Channel release!
  • Our Everybody Votes Channel revival has been released! If you previously used the RiiConnect24 version, you will need to use EVC Transfer Tool to save your previous poll results.
• Wii Mod Lite has been replaced with YAWM ModMii Edition, since it's a simpler to use WAD installer.

Upcoming:

• Localizations will be made for the WiiLink Patcher so that it can be used with more languages! This will come in a future minor update. In the meantime, only English is supported.

Usage instructions for macOS and Linux users:

This requires the use of your OS's Terminal! If you've never used it before, please search for how to use commands like cd, chmod, etc. so you understand how they work.

1. Open the Terminal application on macOS or Linux.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the patcher file using the cd command:
   cd /path/to/directory
3. Make the patcher file executable based on your system:
   • For macOS:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.1
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your system's architecture:
     chmod +x WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.1
4. Run the patcher using the appropriate command:
   • For macOS:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_macOS_v1.2.1
   • For Linux, replace <arm64 or x64> with your architecture:
     ./WiiLink_Patcher_Linux-<arm64 or x64>_v1.2.1

Ensure you're in the same directory as the patcher file when executing these commands. If you prefer, you can also adjust file permissions through a graphical file manager.