Snapshot Hacking, the easy way! Maestro's guide to breaking GeckoOS's 256-line limit

[GirugaMarc]

The Guide​

1. Compile a .gct containing only the texture swap codes (found at SMK's guide in the Useful Links section) and the codes below. The texture swap codes must be before these codes. This .gct is the one that will be placed in the "codes" folder of your sd card like a normal codeset.

What do you mean by this?

When you open the code manager that code must be below the texture swap codes?

nvm I got it to work!

 

[HeKn_402]

I'm having a bit of trouble, I've done everything that the directions told me to do. Ive' made three bin files, two with the b+ 3.2 codeset, and one with the latest b+ codeset. Ive made them all with the latest b+ tweaker but no luck. Also, the texture hacks are working fine. Can anyone help?

 

[Shadic]

I'm actually getting a freeze at loading my .gct file. All I've got in it is the texture loader, and then this snapshot thing.

Maybe somebody could upload one that's working, please? I'm sure what I'm trying to do is pretty similar to everybody else.. I've got

.gct - Texture loader, snapshot hack.
.bin - Plussery 3.3

 

[MK26]

I'm having a bit of trouble, I've done everything that the directions told me to do. Ive' made three bin files, two with the b+ 3.2 codeset, and one with the latest b+ codeset. Ive made them all with the latest b+ tweaker but no luck. Also, the texture hacks are working fine. Can anyone help?

Did you view the snapshot in the album?

I'm actually getting a freeze at loading my .gct file. All I've got in it is the texture loader, and then this snapshot thing.

Maybe somebody could upload one that's working, please? I'm sure what I'm trying to do is pretty similar to everybody else.. I've got

.gct - Texture loader, snapshot hack.
.bin - Plussery 3.3

A freeze at Gecko? Are you sure you dont have any GameCube memory cards in your Wii? If you do, take them out.

 

[HeKn_402]

Did you view the snapshot in the album?

Yes. As a matter of fact, I looked at two at the same time to cause a freeze, but it didn't happen...

 

[Gregory2590]

I saved my snapshot file as "al_SB.bin" and when I viewed it in the album, the codes weren't activated but my textures worked. I don't see what I am doing wrong.

 

[MK26]

Yes. As a matter of fact, I looked at two at the same time to cause a freeze, but it didn't happen...

I saved my snapshot file as "al_SB.bin" and when I viewed it in the album, the codes weren't activated but my textures worked. I don't see what I am doing wrong.

For both of you, I'm pretty sure the problem is with the .gct, not the .bin. Did you make sure to get the "Load codes from snapshot" code only for your region of Brawl, with the universal "execute codes loaded from snapshot" code? You should only have 2 codes, totalling 15 lines, in the .gct (plus textures)

 

[Gregory2590]

lolwut. I guess I missed the part where it said the universal code was to be included as well.

 

[Shadic]

It's not because of memory cards - I've used GeckoOS and the Brawlplussery for a long time. It's specifically my .gct that seems to be making the game freeze.

 

[MK26]

It's not because of memory cards - I've used GeckoOS and the Brawlplussery for a long time. It's specifically my .gct that seems to be making the game freeze.

I'm just troubleshooting now, but read this vv

For both of you, I'm pretty sure the problem is with the .gct, not the .bin. Did you make sure to get the "Load codes from snapshot" code only for your region of Brawl, with the universal "execute codes loaded from snapshot" code? You should only have 2 codes, totalling 15 lines, in the .gct (plus textures)

 

[Shadic]

I could try it without the textures codes for troubleshooting. I guess I'll do that.

 

[Shadic]

Okay, it definitely works perfectly right now. All I have is the 15 lines from the .bin loader.

Without looking at the picture, the codes aren't in place, but after, I get Plussery 3.3.

Now, I'm going to try and add in the texture replacement.

Edit: All is working now. Glee!

I still have no idea what I screwed up the second time. Oh well.

 

[Adetque]

It's supposed to be in .bin format. I don't know where you got .bmp from. <name> can be absolutely anything.

I hate typos... Meant to say bin.

So yeah, it doesn't work.

 

[HeKn_402]

lolwut. I guess I missed the part where it said the universal code was to be included as well.

Same here! I feel so Noobish now.....

 

[MK26]

I hate typos... Meant to say bin.

So yeah, it doesn't work.

Specifically what doesn't work? I can't help you unless you're more specific. Are you sure you read and followed every step exactly?

 

[Adetque]

Specifically what doesn't work? I can't help you unless you're more specific. Are you sure you read and followed every step exactly?

Yes, I'm sure. The custom texture codes didn't work either.

EDIT: Nevermind, I found out I forgot the execute codes code lol.

EDIT2: Still doesn't work...

 

[IC3R]

I am unsure if this was answered already, but...

Both the Brawlplussery codes and Music Swap codes cannot be loaded at the same time, using this method?

 

[MK26]

Yes, I'm sure. The custom texture codes didn't work either.

EDIT: Nevermind, I found out I forgot the execute codes code lol.

EDIT2: Still doesn't work...

Nothing at all is working? No textures, no codeset, but the snapshot is showing up? The problem is with the .gct - is it in the codes file, titled "RSBE01.gct"?

I am unsure if this was answered already, but...

Both the Brawlplussery codes and Music Swap codes cannot be loaded at the same time, using this method?

I've heard people have had trouble with them. Haven't personally tested it though. If there's a problem, try putting the music swap codes on the .gct (taking out textures if necessary for space).

 

[Adetque]

Nothing at all is working? No textures, no codeset, but the snapshot is showing up? The problem is with the .gct - is it in the codes file, titled "RSBE01.gct"?

Yes, all the files are in the right place. The only thing that works is the slightly longer loading time.

 

[MK26]

Yes, all the files are in the right place. The only thing that works is the slightly longer loading time.

Troubleshooting. Read this.

For both of you, I'm pretty sure the problem is with the .gct, not the .bin. Did you make sure to get the "Load codes from snapshot" code only for your region of Brawl, with the universal "execute codes loaded from snapshot" code? You should only have 2 codes, totalling 15 lines, in the .gct (plus textures)

If you're still having trouble, check out my edited step 1.

Edit because i cant double post: step one edited again

 

[IC3R]

I have verified that Music Swap codes and Brawlplussery codes can be used at the same time, just not in the same snapshot. If you want both, simply include Music Swap codes with the Snapshot Hack codes in the original GCT file. The Brawlplussery codes should be in the actual snapshot, since they reach a total of 254 lines.

The Snapshot Hack also works with miscelleneous stuff like Item Switcher, Unrestricted Pause Camera, Cinematic Camera Control, etc., granted they are included in the primary GCT file~

 

[MK26]

I have verified that Music Swap codes and Brawlplussery codes can be used at the same time, just not in the same snapshot. If you want both, simply include Music Swap codes with the Snapshot Hack codes in the original GCT file. The Brawlplussery codes should be in the actual snapshot, since they reach a total of 254 lines.

The Snapshot Hack also works with miscelleneous stuff like Item Switcher, Unrestricted Camera, Cinematic Camera Control, etc., granted they are included in the primary GCT file~

Hmmm...does that mean we can't use music swap, texture swap, and brawlplussery codes at the same time unless we load the gct through gecko brawl? Or are the texture swap codes included in the 254 lines (now 255 with the updated snapshot hack codes)?

Can you send me a link to the music swap codes?

 

[IC3R]

Hmmm...does that mean we can't use music swap, texture swap, and brawlplussery codes at the same time unless we load the gct through gecko brawl? Or are the texture swap codes included in the 254 lines (now 255 with the updated snapshot hack codes)?

I dunno, it's just what worked for me. I can't try out using Brawlplussery and Music Swapping codes in a single snapshot just yet, because access to my Wii is verrrrry limited; I merely played around in My Music and several B+ characters just to make sure I was able to use both. My next task is try using the Music Swap codes and the Brawlplussery codes in the same snapshot. (I didn't mean to say that it doesn't work; I didn't even get to test it~)

Can you send me a link to the music swap codes?

There is a code-generating program that can be found here: http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=221814

Some songs like Battlefield v.2 don't work, unfortunately, so it has to stay on Battlefield~

 

[MBlaze]

So we no longer need gecko brawl??

 

[MK26]

So we no longer need gecko brawl??

we never needed gecko brawl - it's just a temporary solution until we get Gecko 2.0
Snapshot hacks are large enough that even once Gecko 2.0 comes out, we still wont need to switch.

And Icer: if music swap codes remain active after they are taken off the gct, they don't need to be in the snapshot - they can just be added in a separate gct, get wiped off the sd (but remain in Brawl) , and they'll still be there

 

[Gregory2590]

Question. If I sent the snapshot(the one with the gct) to someone who has the execute gct from snapshot code on and viewed it, would the same gct codes turn on for them?

EDIT: It works.

 

[MBlaze]

we never needed gecko brawl - it's just a temporary solution until we get Gecko 2.0
Snapshot hacks are large enough that even once Gecko 2.0 comes out, we still wont need to switch.

And Icer: if music swap codes remain active after they are taken off the gct, they don't need to be in the snapshot - they can just be added in a separate gct, get wiped off the sd (but remain in Brawl) , and they'll still be there

Oh.. well I have GeckoOs as a channel so with this hack, I won't need to go into the Homebrew Channel like I did for Gecko Brawl since this isn't an updated Gecko??

 

[IC3R]

Hmm, I am actually unsure if the Music Swap lingers without the SD loaded up, I haven't played vBrawl in a while~ o.o

 

[MK26]

But why else would we need a My Music Reset code, and why would we worry that we can't reload battlefield v.2, if the songs are automatically reset?

 

[IC3R]

Good point, I guess my next task would be to try activating the codes with the Snapshot but without an SD card (though I don't think that's supposed to work)~

 

[LongCat90001]

Load the code snapshot (which will show up as a garbled image) to activate the codeset.

I still don't get what you mean by this...

Do you want us to start the game through GOS and then go to the Photo Album option in brawl itself?


EDIT: Ok so I did the photo thing and it loaded all of my brawl + codes YAY :D, But none of my textures worked

They are in the same folders that I had before I tried this so they should be working >.<.
These are the codes I have in my .gct that I'm using:


RSBE01

File Replacement v1.3: [Phantom Wings]
C20234B8 0000000E
80DF0018 80BE0024
3C807666 6084303A
7C042800 41820058
3C807364 60843A2F
7C042800 41820048
3C806E61 60846E64
7C042800 41820038
80BE0000 2C050000
4182002C 3CA0805A
60A58500 80850044
7C04F000 41820018
80850048 7C04F000
4182000C 3CC0805A
60C68700 00000000
C20224C0 00000026
7F83E378 3E60805A
62728080 62738700
3E20805B 6231FAE0
A2310002 2C110000
40820098 A2330002
2C110000 4182008C
A2330000 2C110000
40820084 82330004
82110010 2C100000
41820018 81F00084
7E107A14 3A100080
39E00001 4800000C
8211000C 39E00000
39C00000 92120388
91F2038C 91D20390
91D20394 3A1202A9
39F2032F 9DD00001
7C0F8000 4082FFF8
3A310023 3A1202A9
8DF10001 9DF00001
2C0F0000 4082FFF4
3A200010 B2330000
3A200009 92320350
48000054 2C110001
4082004C 7E729B78
86330004 A2120002
39F0FFFF B1F20002
85F30004 95F20004
3A10FFFF 2C100000
4082FFF0 3E60805B
6273FAE0 A2530002
3A120001 B2130002
5652103A 7E739214
92330004 3E60805A
62738700 A2530000
2C120000 4182000C
3A52FFFF B2530000
60000000 00000000
C201C338 00000005
38A00020 3E60805A
62738080 82530394
2C120000 4182000C
80930390 83130390
60000000 00000000
C201C384 00000006
3E60805A 62738080
82530394 2C120000
41820010 3B400000
3A400000 48000008
541A0034 60000000
60000000 00000000

Disable Custom Stages v1.1:
046B841C 48000040

Dynamic SD Loader: v1.0[Phantom Wings]
205A8080 80456FF0
2062F9E8 00000000
04494E5C 805A8440
0462F9E8 805A8080
E0000000 80008000
045A855C 01000000
C201CD04 0000000A
38A00000 3C80805A
60848440 7C032000
40820030 3884FC40
80640388 80A4038C
2C050000 4182000C
7C7B1850 90640388
93640390 38A00001
90A40394 38A00001
2C050001 7F64DB78
38A00020 00000000
0401CD08 41820008
C202632C 00000007
3D608003 616BB160
7C0802A6 7C0B0000
4082001C 3D60805A
616B8080 816B0388
7C035800 40820008
4E800020 9421FFE0
60000000 00000000
C201CDA4 00000004
3DC0805A 61CE8080
81CE0388 7C1D7000
40820008 3BC00020
93D80008 00000000
0403B000 48000014


SD Files:
225A8000 C0DE8001
065A8000 000000F8
C0DE8001 C0DE9001
C0DE9002 C0DE8002
C0DE8003 C0DE8004
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
FF000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000000 0000002A
00000000 C0DE8005
C0DE8006 000003C0
00000000 00000000
00000000 C0DE8007
00000000 CCCCCCCC
80456FF0 8062F9E0
00000000 8062F9E0
00000000 8062F9E0
00000000 00000000
00000000 00000000
00000047 45010400
0F08FFFF 00000000
00000000 80457030
0000002A 00000050
00000000 C0DE9003
C0DE9004 0000001A
00F00000 C0DE8008
C0DE9005 C0DE8009
00000000 00000000
00000003 00000002
00000240 00000000
045A817C 805A80FC
045A8190 805A8500
045A8328 70662F00
065A83C0 00000048
00000000 00000000
00000000 805A82CC
00000000 00000002
00000000 00000000
00000000 0000006B
00000000 01010000
00000001 00000000
00003BA3 00000000
00000001 805A8328
065A8440 00000028
80421FE0 805A8440
92650100 00C99B00
00070017 00000000
00000000 00000000
805A84A0 018FD011
065A8480 00000050
805A0030 805A8440
0000002B 00000000
2D36A0D5 2E36B038
2F41D008 30388F86
805A8440 00000000
805A84C0 00000000
00000000 3602F02E
3709306A 3817F05F
805A8440 13017B40
805A84A0 00000000
045A8500 80423738
045A8504 804236A0
065A852C 00000018
0000005B 04028000
0E060001 00000000
00000000 80422F08
065A8550 00000030
00000050 00000000
00000000 01000000
00000000 00000140
919B6660 00000000
00000001 9258F600
00000000 DDDDDDDD
E0000000 80008000


Load & Execute Codes from Snapshot v2 [Y.S, Phantom wings]
040C7348 83A40004
20570000 00D0C0DE
20570004 00D0C0DE
04001848 80570008
64000000 00000000
E0000000 80008000
C20C7348 00000009
80A40008 3CC000D0
60C6C0DE 80E50000
7C063800 40820028
80E40004 3CC08057
60C60000 81050000
91060000 38C60004
38A50004 34E7FFFC
41A1FFEC 83A40004
60000000 00000000



EDIT 2: Ok I finally got this to have both BRAWL+ codes and TEXTURE codes EXCEPT NOW MY KNOCK BACK IS AT 0 SO NOW NO ONE CAN DIE (everything else works- dash dance... etc)

 

[Y.S.]

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[MK26]

EDIT 2: Ok I finally got this to have both BRAWL+ codes and TEXTURE codes EXCEPT NOW MY KNOCK BACK IS AT 0 SO NOW NO ONE CAN DIE (everything else works- dash dance... etc)

Well that's odd

Knockback? None of the codes affect knockback except the hitbox mod. Try replacing both the hitbox mod engine and the data, it's probably just a typo

 

[DeadX]

im having some problems. i make a hack with lots of super characters on it and it works fine, exept for a couple. any help?

 

[MK26]

im having some problems. i make a hack with lots of super characters on it and it works fine, exept for a couple. any help?

I need a little more information than that. Did you use the 'extreme <character>' codes? What characters aren't working?

Also, first post update

 

[Foxy]

I think I have everything done properly but the codes won't load.

When I go to the snapshot on Brawl, it says that the snapshot is corrupted. Should you be able to see it (garbled) or is this is what is supposed to happen?

 

[DeadX]

I need a little more information than that. Did you use the 'extreme <character>' codes? What characters aren't working?

Also, first post update

no, its actually just lots of super character codes. Example: lucario, falco, fox, ike, marth, dk. i had more, and they all worked fine. but some just don't work like wario, samus or wolf.

 

[DeadX]

oh, and about this gecko 2.0: will it be able to use more than 256 lines without snapshot hacking? cuz that problem with the super characters that i have is annoying.

 

[GirugaMarc]

*sigh* google is not my friend on this one...

 

[MK26]

Ah well, it seems this code-loading method has become obsolete

http://www.smashboards.com/showthread.php?t=226447&page=14

Check out the second post on this page

If any mods read this, I dont want this thread locked just yet.