The file IOS38-64-v4123.wad is a system file for the Nintendo Wii. In the context of Wii homebrew and modification, it is a critical component often required for certain applications to function correctly.
If you are performing a full cIOS setup, you typically need these files together on your SD root: IOS38-64-v4123.wad IOS56-64-v5661.wad IOS57-64-v5918.wad IOS58-64-v6175.wad cIOS - Wii Hacks Guide Ios38-64-v4123.wad
Fixing "Stubbed" IOSNintendo occasionally released updates that "stubbed" certain IOS versions. A stubbed IOS is essentially an empty file that prevents homebrew from using that slot. Users often reinstall the original v4123 to restore functionality to that slot. The file IOS38-64-v4123
IOS38 , v4123 , and the desired slot (often 249 or 250) to install the base. 18;write_to_target_document7;default0;100b;18;write_to_target_document1a;_6ALuacjPM_uanesP_orn0AI_20;2a; 0;145;0;a71; A stubbed IOS is essentially an empty file
If you found this file on your SD card or PC, it is safe to it unless you are maintaining a very old Wii setup (cIOS rev17–21). For new setups, obtain the latest d2x cIOS from the official source.
If you install this WAD incorrectly (wrong region or corrupted file), you (though BootMii and Priiloader make that rare).
| Field | Value | Meaning | |-------|-------|---------| | | 38 | Base official IOS slot | | Type/Architecture | 64 | Indicates 64KB flash page size (common for IOS30/31/34/35/36/37/38) | | Version | 4123 | This is not a Nintendo official version. |