PicoBoot v0.5.0

Warning

Some people are experiencing issues with this version such as GameCube booting to stock menu. In such cases it's recommended to use v0.3.1 firmware instead. The issue is being investigated.

Changes in this release

• Updated payload to gekkoboot r9.4
• Improved compatibility with SanDisk SD cards
• Faster booting time
• New hardware support:
  • Raspberry Pi Pico W
  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2
  • Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W
• Enabled debug output via USB Serial

Useful Links

✨ Software features | 🚀 Installation Guide | ⬆️ Update Guide | 🛠️ Troubleshooting

Available files

• picoboot_full_pico.uf2: Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico and Raspberry Pi Pico W.
• picoboot_full_pico2.uf2: Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico 2 and Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W.

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PicoBoot v0.4

Warning

Some people are experiencing issues with v0.4 firmware, in such cases it's recommended to use v0.3 instead. The issue is being investigated.

This release introduced a few important improvements to the modchip code:

• Pins GP6 and 7 no longer need to be connected together. New installations should use GP6 only. You are not required to update your existing wiring as the firmware is backwards compatible.
• Split modchip code from injectable payload. This enforces better interoperability with payload providers (gekkoboot, cubeboot).
• Firmware file is now 80% smaller

Full features list: https://github.com/redolution/gekkoboot/
Installation guide: https://support.webhdx.dev/gc/picoboot/installation-guide
Update guide: https://support.webhdx.dev/gc/picoboot/update-picoboot
Troubleshooting: https://support.webhdx.dev/gc/picoboot/troubleshooting

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PicoBoot v0.3.1

Warning

Firmware v0.3.x is not recommended for new installations. Always use the latest release.

This version has been released to introduce critical SD card compatibility improvements from gekkoboot r9.4.
It is only recommended for users experiencing stability issues with firmware v0.4 or newer. There are no new features in this release.

Changes in this release

• Payload updated to gekkoboot r9.4

Useful Links

✨ Software features | 🚀 Installation Guide | ⬆️ Update Guide | 🛠️ Troubleshooting

Available files

• picoboot.uf2: Compatible with Raspberry Pi Pico

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PicoBoot v0.3

New firmware version released in anticipation of M.2 Loader launch. It's now based on my iplboot fork. There are no changes to PicoBoot code itself. Consider it as highly experimental.

Some noteworthy changes from stock iplboot:

• load executables from M.2 Loader

Go to https://github.com/webhdx/iplboot for user guide and full explanation on how to use features like button shortcuts or stock IPL booting.

See Updating PicoBoot page for instructions on how to update your PicoBoot.

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PicoBoot v0.3-beta1

Beta of the upcoming firmware update adding booting from M.2 Loader option. It's currently using custom iplboot build based on iplboot r7. There are no changes to PicoBoot code itself. Consider it as highly experimental.

Some noteworthy changes from stock iplboot r7:

• load executables from M.2 Loader

Go to https://github.com/redolution/iplboot for user guide and full explanation on how to use these features.

See Updating PicoBoot page for instructions on how to update your PicoBoot.

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PicoBoot v0.2

This is a new release which comes with new iplboot r7 (redolution/iplboot). There are no changes to PicoBoot code itself. Consider it as highly experimental.

Some noteworthy changes from iplboot r7:

• no more green garbage showing before chain loading DOL file
• overall reliability improvements (updated FatFs, better relocation stub, fixed Arena1 location)
• you can assign even more DOL files to different buttons (A, B, X, Y, Z, START)
• hold D-Down to see debug output from iplboot, makes troubleshooting PicoBoot installation much easier!

Go to https://github.com/redolution/iplboot for user guide and full explanation on how to use these features.

See Updating PicoBoot page for instructions on how to update your PicoBoot.

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PicoBoot v0.1

This is the first release of PicoBoot. It comes with iplboot r7 (modified by seewood and EnterpriseFreak) included. Consider it as highly experimental.

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