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There is a generic Elf/Dol Forwarder which can be configured to load a desired elf/dol file from a .conf-file and Forwarders for specific apps such as GeeXboX and MPlayerWii, so they can be injected into a wad and installed.
 
There is a generic Elf/Dol Forwarder which can be configured to load a desired elf/dol file from a .conf-file and Forwarders for specific apps such as GeeXboX and MPlayerWii, so they can be injected into a wad and installed.
  
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=== Benefits ===
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- GeeXboX Channel possible through forwarding GeeXbox's boot.elf
  
=== Elf/Dol Forwarder Generic ===
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- No injection of a dol needed when an app/emu is updated through Homebrew Browser
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- Less Wii memory storage is used when using Forwarders. Example: MPlayerWii's boot.dol is approx. 5MB, where the MPlayerWii Forwarder is under 1MB!
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== Elf/Dol Forwarder Generic ==
 
This is a little app that automatically loads a dol/elf file from front sd. The Elf/Dol Forwarder is to be  
 
This is a little app that automatically loads a dol/elf file from front sd. The Elf/Dol Forwarder is to be  
 
injected into a wad and installed. When launching the channel the Elf/Dol Forwarder automatically loads the  
 
injected into a wad and installed. When launching the channel the Elf/Dol Forwarder automatically loads the  
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old boot.dol/elf.
 
old boot.dol/elf.
  
'''changes:'''
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=== Changes ===
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- v0.1: initial release, seperate versions for loading elfs and dols, which are loaded from a directory on sd  
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- v0.1: initial release, seperate versions for loading elfs and dols, which are loaded from a directory on sd
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- v0.2: elf and dol forwarder merged into one application (auto-detection of elf or dol), location of loaded elf or dol read from a config file on root of sd  
 
- v0.2: elf and dol forwarder merged into one application (auto-detection of elf or dol), location of loaded elf or dol read from a config file on root of sd  
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- v0.2.1: fixed the bug when the path in the config file has white spaces  
 
- v0.2.1: fixed the bug when the path in the config file has white spaces  
  
'''usage:'''
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=== Usage ===
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1. Inject "elf_dol_forwarder_v02.dol" from the archieve into a wad and install it using WadManager
 
1. Inject "elf_dol_forwarder_v02.dol" from the archieve into a wad and install it using WadManager
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2. Copy the file "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" into the root of the sd
 
2. Copy the file "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" into the root of the sd
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3. Edit "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" and change the path to the elf/dol you want to be loaded (only one boot.dol allowed)
 
3. Edit "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" and change the path to the elf/dol you want to be loaded (only one boot.dol allowed)
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3. Put your SD card back into the Wii and launch the installed channel from 1. It will load the elf/dol specified
 
3. Put your SD card back into the Wii and launch the installed channel from 1. It will load the elf/dol specified
 
in the config file
 
in the config file
  
'''credits:'''
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=== Credits ===
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svpe - The creator of Front SD Loader and TCPLoad: He helped me out and gave permission for using some of his
 
svpe - The creator of Front SD Loader and TCPLoad: He helped me out and gave permission for using some of his
 
functions.
 
functions.
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=== Downloads ===
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?omgjjinzvmg Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?jmnt2nzq1xm Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1 wad with white banner]. Preview: [[Image:forwarder_white_small.jpg]]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?jyw3mymumng Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1 wad with black banner]. Preview: [[Image:forwarder_black_small.jpg]]
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(Banners by Master Mo, wads compiled by Banjosancho)
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== App Specific Versions ==
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As mentioned in the description, you can find here several Forwarders for specific apps such as GeeXboX and other apps /emulators.
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=== GeeXboX Version ===
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Ever thought a GeeXboX Channel would be useful but it wasn't possible before? Than you will find the GeeXbox Forwarder useful. It loads /apps/geexbox/boot.elf.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?rgg4tbzm5ki Elf Forwarder for GeeXboX for injecting into wads]
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- Download as wad [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?15bzd22qmdx with sound] (Banner provided by Blue-K, sound by djdynamite123, wad compiled by me) or [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?tjzlz5dlg3f without sound] (thanks Banjosancho)
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Preview: [[Image:Geexbox_banner_small.jpg]]
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-------
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=== MPlayerWii Version ===
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Loads /apps/MPlayerWii/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?uozjmnjozzx Dol Forwarder for MPlayerWii for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dgm43mnwhyy Download as wad] (thanks djdynamite123)
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Preview: [[Image:MPlayerWii_preview.jpg]]
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-------
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=== MPlayerWii Twiizer Version ===
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Loads /apps/MPlayer/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?ynz0jmjmemf Dol Forwarder for MPlayer Twiizer for injecting into wads]
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-------
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=== snes9xGX Version ===
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Loads /apps/snes9xgx/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?uyti1mn3ttu Dol Forwarder for snes9xGX for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?gmwiwtmytwd Download as wad]
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-------
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=== fceuGX Version ===
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Loads /apps/fceugx/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?mm3tmzxdmid Dol Forwarder for fceuGX for injecting into wads]
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-------
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=== Genplus Version ===
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Loads /apps/genplus/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?udijnli1ymt Dol Forwarder for Genplus for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?q32atwyht13 Download as wad] (thanks Banjosancho)
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-------
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=== SMSPlus Version ===
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Loads /apps/smsplus/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?0jdjyuymdjg Dol Forwarder for SMSPlus for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?qzuyktzozad Download as wad] (thanks Banjosancho)
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-------
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=== vbaGX Version ===
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Loads /apps/vbagx/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?zctmklgmznl Dol Forwarder for vbaGX for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?zz442jdzmzi Download as wad]
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-------
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=== ScummVM Version ===
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Loads /apps/scummvm/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?kjwjnmjzjim Dol Forwarder for ScummVM for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?wlteozkvw3z Download as wad] (thanks Banjosancho)
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-------
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=== SoftChip Version ===
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Loads /SoftChip/loader.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?yziijwnwhfk Dol Forwarder for SoftChip for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?iiky1oyknd1 Download as wad] (thanks WiiShizzza)
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=== Pong2 Version ===
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Loads /apps/pong2/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?n2zkj1wme0z Dol Forwarder for Pong2 for injecting into wads]
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-------
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=== Quake Version ===
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Loads /apps/quake/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?uynyyx5nzmy Dol Forwarder for Quake for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?20r3myaddwf Download as wad]
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-------
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=== PCEngine Version ===
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Loads /apps/pcengine/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?mgqntmoycm3 Dol Forwarder for PCEngine for injecting into wads]
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?znjmdnnmnwm Download as wad]
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-------
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=== DMP Version ===
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Loads /apps/dmp/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?mmzizwyl0lf Dol Forwarder for DMP for injecting into wads]
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-------
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=== FTPii Version ===
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Loads /apps/FTPii/boot.dol from SD.
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'''Downloads'''
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- [http://www.mediafire.com/?qnoyenkzxuz Dol Forwarder for FTPii for injecting into wads]
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== Taking Requests ==
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If you need a Forwarder for a specific app, feel free to request it in the [http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=114165 Elf/Dol Forwarder GBAtemp thread].
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== Current Development ==
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- I'm working on a "Media Forwarder", which combines the different Wii Media Player apps in one channel (more Info soon)
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- Dol Forwarder for gxgeo
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- Elf Forwarder for Linux Kernel
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- Dol Forwarder for GeckoOS
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- Dol Forwarder for Homebrew Browser (is there a greater homebrew app?)
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 20 February 2014

Elf/Dol Forwarder for Custom Channels

Forwarder generic.jpg

Description

A while ago I posted an idea for a GeeXboX channel in the "Custom Channels" thread. The idea was to have a little app that automatically loads the GeeXboX elf from the SD. This little app could be injected into a channel.

There is a generic Elf/Dol Forwarder which can be configured to load a desired elf/dol file from a .conf-file and Forwarders for specific apps such as GeeXboX and MPlayerWii, so they can be injected into a wad and installed.

Benefits

- GeeXboX Channel possible through forwarding GeeXbox's boot.elf

- No injection of a dol needed when an app/emu is updated through Homebrew Browser

- Less Wii memory storage is used when using Forwarders. Example: MPlayerWii's boot.dol is approx. 5MB, where the MPlayerWii Forwarder is under 1MB!


Elf/Dol Forwarder Generic

This is a little app that automatically loads a dol/elf file from front sd. The Elf/Dol Forwarder is to be injected into a wad and installed. When launching the channel the Elf/Dol Forwarder automatically loads the said elf/dol file. Advantages of this method are that less space of the Wii's internal memory is needed compared to injecting the apps directly and if a new version of an app is released you don't have to inject it. Just replace the old boot.dol/elf.

Changes

- v0.1: initial release, seperate versions for loading elfs and dols, which are loaded from a directory on sd

- v0.2: elf and dol forwarder merged into one application (auto-detection of elf or dol), location of loaded elf or dol read from a config file on root of sd

- v0.2.1: fixed the bug when the path in the config file has white spaces

Usage

1. Inject "elf_dol_forwarder_v02.dol" from the archieve into a wad and install it using WadManager

2. Copy the file "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" into the root of the sd

3. Edit "elf_dol_forwarder.conf" and change the path to the elf/dol you want to be loaded (only one boot.dol allowed)

3. Put your SD card back into the Wii and launch the installed channel from 1. It will load the elf/dol specified in the config file

Credits

svpe - The creator of Front SD Loader and TCPLoad: He helped me out and gave permission for using some of his functions.

Downloads

- Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1

- Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1 wad with white banner. Preview: Forwarder white small.jpg


- Download Elf/Dol Forwarder v0.2.1 wad with black banner. Preview: Forwarder black small.jpg

(Banners by Master Mo, wads compiled by Banjosancho)

App Specific Versions

As mentioned in the description, you can find here several Forwarders for specific apps such as GeeXboX and other apps /emulators.


GeeXboX Version

Ever thought a GeeXboX Channel would be useful but it wasn't possible before? Than you will find the GeeXbox Forwarder useful. It loads /apps/geexbox/boot.elf.

Downloads

- Elf Forwarder for GeeXboX for injecting into wads

- Download as wad with sound (Banner provided by Blue-K, sound by djdynamite123, wad compiled by me) or without sound (thanks Banjosancho)

Preview: Geexbox banner small.jpg


MPlayerWii Version

Loads /apps/MPlayerWii/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for MPlayerWii for injecting into wads

- Download as wad (thanks djdynamite123)

Preview: MPlayerWii preview.jpg


MPlayerWii Twiizer Version

Loads /apps/MPlayer/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for MPlayer Twiizer for injecting into wads


snes9xGX Version

Loads /apps/snes9xgx/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for snes9xGX for injecting into wads

- Download as wad


fceuGX Version

Loads /apps/fceugx/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for fceuGX for injecting into wads


Genplus Version

Loads /apps/genplus/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for Genplus for injecting into wads

- Download as wad (thanks Banjosancho)


SMSPlus Version

Loads /apps/smsplus/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for SMSPlus for injecting into wads

- Download as wad (thanks Banjosancho)


vbaGX Version

Loads /apps/vbagx/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for vbaGX for injecting into wads

- Download as wad


ScummVM Version

Loads /apps/scummvm/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for ScummVM for injecting into wads

- Download as wad (thanks Banjosancho)


SoftChip Version

Loads /SoftChip/loader.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for SoftChip for injecting into wads

- Download as wad (thanks WiiShizzza)


Pong2 Version

Loads /apps/pong2/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for Pong2 for injecting into wads


Quake Version

Loads /apps/quake/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for Quake for injecting into wads

- Download as wad


PCEngine Version

Loads /apps/pcengine/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for PCEngine for injecting into wads

- Download as wad


DMP Version

Loads /apps/dmp/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for DMP for injecting into wads


FTPii Version

Loads /apps/FTPii/boot.dol from SD.

Downloads

- Dol Forwarder for FTPii for injecting into wads


Taking Requests

If you need a Forwarder for a specific app, feel free to request it in the Elf/Dol Forwarder GBAtemp thread.


Current Development

- I'm working on a "Media Forwarder", which combines the different Wii Media Player apps in one channel (more Info soon)

- Dol Forwarder for gxgeo

- Elf Forwarder for Linux Kernel

- Dol Forwarder for GeckoOS

- Dol Forwarder for Homebrew Browser (is there a greater homebrew app?)