Frequently asked questions
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Table of contents
- Files and privacy
- Applying a patch
- Creating a patch
- Bundles
- Devices, browsers, and offline
- CLI and support
Files and privacy
Are my ROMs or patches uploaded?
Does rom-weaver include games?
Games, patches, and the supplied homebrew samples.
Will it overwrite my original?
Browser input preservation and CLI exceptions.
Can I share the result?
Applying a patch
Which page should I use?
Apply a ROM patch, or practise with supplied files.
Which patch format should I choose?
Can I drop a ZIP or 7z without extracting it?
Add archives in the browser, or work with archives from the CLI.
Why does the expected filename not match?
Why does the checksum not match?
Work through Fix a checksum error.
Does patch order matter?
Why is Apply and Download disabled?
Check why Apply is unavailable.
Creating a patch
What are Original and Modified?
How do I know the patch really works?
What belongs in release notes?
Bundles
What is a bundle?
Does a bundle contain the ROM?
How do I make one?
Create and share a patch bundle, or from the CLI.
Can a link open my hosted bundle?
Open a hosted bundle in Apply.
Devices, browsers, and offline
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Browser memory, storage, and capability limits.
Does it work offline?
Which browser should I use?
Browser capabilities and limits.
Can I change the theme?
CLI and support
Should I use the browser or the CLI?
Browser and CLI compares them.
How does rom-weaver compare with the patcher I already use?
Comparison with similar tools.
How do I install the CLI?
Where can I report a bug?
Report a problem. For vulnerabilities, use the security policy.
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