What exactly is a cIOS and will it replace my current IOS?

I'm thinking of installing a cIOS to get the backup loader to work, but I need to know what a cIOS does.

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I am aware of that; I never asked about how to use the backup loader; I asked what a cIOS is, and what it does. That does not relate to piracy.

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WE DO NOT SUPPORT PIRACY HERE! GO AWAY!

I am aware of that; I never asked about how to use the backup loader; I asked what a cIOS is, and what it does. That does not relate to piracy.

it kinda does as that is the only reason to use it.

You can find a lot, and lot, and lot of info on the "backup cIOS" anywhere, but not here... But just to answer the second part of your question (so this topic will end): the cIOS installer downloads the IOS36 from Nintendo servers, patch it, and install it as IOS249. So it doesn't overwrite any existing IOS. But be aware: some IOS avaiable on that server has been changed by Nintendo.



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There are real reasons to want a cIOS installed beyond piracy. I have one installed (patchmii), because in case my Wii gets updated by accident I may then still retain fakesigning capabilities. That way the update wouldn't kill the HBC for me. Even the IOS installer that let's you access the shop channel without updating is technically the same idea as installing a cIOS.



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There are real reasons to want a cIOS installed beyond piracy. I have one installed (patchmii), because in case my Wii gets updated by accident I may then still retain fakesigning capabilities. That way the update wouldn't kill the HBC for me. Even the IOS installer that let's you access the shop channel without updating is technically the same idea as installing a cIOS.

In which case, I need to know what it will do. etc.