please help me, I am trying to use usb loader gx and the app works but the games from the usb don't appear both cardSD and usb are in FAT32, the app recognise the usb i have both usb loader on the usb and the SDcard.I tried many tutorials many resets and I checked many times if hte folders we're in the correct place. I'm desperate pls help me
#Usb loader gx not working
pale needle
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pale needle
there is not a usb loader gx guide on Wii.guide
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spare ledge
please help me, I am trying to use usb loader gx and the app works but the games...
Are you still having issues?
pale needle
Are you still having issues?
yes
pale needle
https://wii.guide/usbloadergx.html
it doesnt' show how to install the program
clear dove
it doesnt' show how to install the program
Do you have a flash drive?
pale needle
Do you have a flash drive?
Yes, I have one with the games on fat 32, the Wii read the USB (beacause It doesnt write"waiting for HDD") i don't know why the games don't show up
clear dove
in that case, show me your usb drive root
clear dove
try putting the games folder in lowercase
it's not Games
but games
if it doesn't work, move usb loader gx into the sd and see
spare ledge
it's not Games
It's not case sensitive thankfully lol
spare ledge
Yes, I have one with the games on fat 32, the Wii read the USB (beacause It does...
Make sure you are using this USB port
All apps should be on the SD
And only games should be stored on the USB drive
Also flash drives are not recommended as they often cause issues.
A USB hard drive is best for loading games.
An SD is next best. Though an SD is best for loading apps. So you can use both.
If you can't get the flash drive to work:
Any usb hard drive 2tb or smaller should work. If you're low on money, just get the cheapest one you can find
Here is a very cheap 320gb HDD:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HF9H0MA/
If you want something with a reliable warranty and might be made of better material, get a 1tb one from a known brand like WD, Seagate, or Toshiba:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079D359S6/
You can also use any 2.5" drive with an enclosure known to work with the Wii:
https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Tool-free-Enclosure-Optimized-EC-UASP/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S/
pale needle
I have an sd and an USB do I put my games in the sd card ?
spare ledge
I have an sd and an USB do I put my games in the sd card ?
Is your "USB" a USB thumb drive or a USB hard drive?
If it's a flash/thumb/pen drive then you should avoid using it.
pale needle
Is a USB thumb drive
spare ledge
An SD would be your next best bet if you can't afford a $20 hard drive.
pale needle
I already have a SD card with the programs, so I put the games on the sd ?
spare ledge
I already have a SD card with the programs, so I put the games on the sd ?
Assuming you have your SD formatted with the correct allocation unit size yeah
Drive is 64gb or less: Format it to FAT32 with 32kb (32768) cluster / allocation unit size.
Drive is larger than 64gb: Format it to FAT32 with 64kb (65536) cluster / allocation unit size.
You can check the allocation unit size:
Search in windows for cmd and press enter.
in the command prompt, type chkdsk x: but replace x with the letter for your drive.
then screenshot the output
pale needle
ok perfect thanks, i'm trying it
spare ledge
do I have to buy a Usb hard drive then ?
An SD can play most games fine.
Also in case you are using the wrong loader:
https://wii.guide/wiiflow
USBLGX doesn't load Wii games from SD. So if you want to do that, use WiiFlow.