Troubleshooting/FAQ - Revision history

Techflash: mark as outdated

2026-07-26T23:09:35Z

mark as outdated

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	This page contains some fixes for common issues and frequently asked questions with [[Wii-Linux]].		This page contains some fixes for common issues and frequently asked questions with [[Wii-Linux]].

Techflash: fix AVE-RVL link

2026-07-26T22:44:42Z

fix AVE-RVL link

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	== The kernel seems to load (green bar on Gumboot), but then the screen stays on garbled colors, fully black, or black screen with the loader text! What's wrong? ==		== The kernel seems to load (green bar on Gumboot), but then the screen stays on garbled colors, fully black, or black screen with the loader text! What's wrong? ==
	This could be tons of things.		This could be tons of things.
	* '''If you're getting the garbled colors''', it means the kernel failed to initialize very early on, before initializing the [[AVE-RVL]].		* '''If you're getting the garbled colors''', it means the kernel failed to initialize very early on, before initializing the [[Wii Hardware/AVE-RVL\|AVE-RVL]].
	* '''If you're getting a fully black screen without even the loader text at the top''', that means that it failed after initializing the AVE-RVL, gcnfb, but before displaying the loader text.		* '''If you're getting a fully black screen without even the loader text at the top''', that means that it failed after initializing the AVE-RVL, gcnfb, but before displaying the loader text.
	* '''If you're getting a black screen with the loader text at the top left''', it means the kernel has initialized a decent bit, but something isn't working. Try setting the kernel arguments (see the previous answer, right above this), replace the loglevel=x parameter with loglevel=7 to get full kernel logs on the screen, or check a USB gecko.		* '''If you're getting a black screen with the loader text at the top left''', it means the kernel has initialized a decent bit, but something isn't working. Try setting the kernel arguments (see the previous answer, right above this), replace the loglevel=x parameter with loglevel=7 to get full kernel logs on the screen, or check a USB gecko.

Tech64DD: fix rest of wording to be more wiki appropriate

2026-07-20T22:41:18Z

fix rest of wording to be more wiki appropriate

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	== Why isn't [some package name here] in the ArchPOWER repos? ==		== Why isn't [some package name here] in the ArchPOWER repos? ==
	I don't maintain the [[ArchPOWER]] repos, but ~~I do~~ maintain a small group of extra packages for ArchPOWER in a seperate repo.		We don't maintain the [[ArchPOWER]] repos, but Techflash does maintain a small group of extra packages for ArchPOWER in a seperate repo.
	Ask Techflash, He'll check for you, and build it if possible.		Ask Techflash, He'll check for you, and build it if possible.

Tech64DD: fix wording to be more wiki appropriate

2026-07-20T22:38:51Z

fix wording to be more wiki appropriate

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	== Why isn't [some package name here] in the ArchPOWER repos? ==		== Why isn't [some package name here] in the ArchPOWER repos? ==
	I don't maintain the [[ArchPOWER]] repos, but I do maintain a small group of extra packages for ArchPOWER in a seperate repo.		I don't maintain the [[ArchPOWER]] repos, but I do maintain a small group of extra packages for ArchPOWER in a seperate repo.
	Ask me, I'll check for you, and build it if possible.		Ask Techflash, He'll check for you, and build it if possible.

	== Why is logging in so slow? ==		== Why is logging in so slow? ==

Tech64DD: add link to configmii page

2026-07-15T14:13:02Z

add link to configmii page

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	== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==		== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==
	The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.		The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with [[ConfigMii]], or by manually editing the config file.

Tech64DD: tiny formatting fix

2026-07-14T23:14:11Z

tiny formatting fix

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	* '''Black screen? Immediate reboot?''' Check if you have [[BootMii]] installed correctly.		* '''Black screen? Immediate reboot?''' Check if you have [[BootMii]] installed correctly.
	* '''Blinking disk slot?''' Check if your SD Card is inserted properly, this means that BootMii can't find <code>bootmii/ppcboot.elf</code>, <code>bootmii/armboot.bin</code>, or its config.		* '''Blinking disk slot?''' Check if your SD Card is inserted properly, this means that BootMii can't find <code>bootmii/ppcboot.elf</code>, <code>bootmii/armboot.bin</code>, or its config.
	* '''HBC / Priiloader won't load BootMii'''? Check if BootMii is installed correctly as an IOS - these can't load BootMii as boot2.		* '''HBC / Priiloader won't load BootMii?''' Check if BootMii is installed correctly as an IOS - these can't load BootMii as boot2.

	== I get an error from Gumboot trying to load the kernel! What's wrong? ==		== I get an error from Gumboot trying to load the kernel! What's wrong? ==

Tech64DD: usb support isn't that bad anymore

2026-07-14T22:49:23Z

usb support isn't that bad anymore

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	== Why is pairing my Wii Remote to Linux so finnicky? ==		== Why is pairing my Wii Remote to Linux so finnicky? ==
	Linux ~~currently has crippling issues with~~ USB support, and the internal Broadcom 2045A Bluetooth card in the Wii is connected over USB, so it ~~inherits these~~ issues. There is nothing that can currently be done to work around or fix this.		Linux USB support isn't perfect, and the internal Broadcom 2045A Bluetooth card in the Wii is connected over USB, so it can cause some issues. There is nothing that can currently be done to work around or fix this.

	== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==		== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==
	The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.		The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.

Tech64DD: add some FAQs about wiimotes

2026-02-22T22:03:42Z

add some FAQs about wiimotes

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	This page contains some fixes for common issues with [[Wii-Linux]].		This page contains some fixes for common issues and frequently asked questions with [[Wii-Linux]].

	== [[Gumboot]] isn't loading! What's going on? ==		== [[Gumboot]] isn't loading! What's going on? ==
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	== Why is my Wii Remote unpaired after going back to the Wii Menu? ==		== Why is my Wii Remote unpaired after going back to the Wii Menu? ==
	The Linux kernel interacts in some weird way with the Bluetooth module causing Wii Remotes to get unpaired when rebooted into the Wii System Menu (and only the menu, other software like the Homebrew Channel works fine). The exact cause of this problem isn't known yet.<br>You'll have to simply pair the Wii Remote(s) again with the console.		The Linux kernel interacts in some weird way with the Bluetooth module causing Wii Remotes to get unpaired when rebooted into the Wii System Menu (and only the menu, other software like the Homebrew Channel works fine). The exact cause of this problem isn't known yet.<br>You'll have to simply pair the Wii Remote(s) again with the console.

			== Can I use a Wii Remote as a mouse? ==
			Yes but no. The software to do this (xwiimote) has not seen any actual updates since 2013 and does not work on modern systems. You can use cwiid, which is packaged, to interact with a Wii Remote, but it does not give you mouse emulation.

			== Why is pairing my Wii Remote to Linux so finnicky? ==
			Linux currently has crippling issues with USB support, and the internal Broadcom 2045A Bluetooth card in the Wii is connected over USB, so it inherits these issues. There is nothing that can currently be done to work around or fix this.

	== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==		== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==
	The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.		The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.

Tech64DD: Tech64DD moved page Troubleshooting to Troubleshooting/FAQ

2026-02-22T22:00:26Z

Tech64DD moved page Troubleshooting to Troubleshooting/FAQ

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Tech64DD: fix broken code block

2025-08-10T01:22:58Z

fix broken code block

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	== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==		== Why do package downloads sometimes fail / "Operation too slow"? ==
	The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in </etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.		The Wii's WiFi connection is ''incredibly'' slow. This leads to downloads sometimes just failing due to timeout. Newer Wii-Linux builds have <code>DisableDownloadTimeout</code> set in <code>/etc/pacman.conf</code>, so this issue should be mitigated. Existing Wii-Linux installs can set this either with ConfigMii, or by manually editing the config file.