Blocking Updates

All currently known Wii U exploits can, unlike e.g. the Nintendo Switch RCM exploit, be patched by a system update. Although the Wii U is no longer officially supported, Nintendo may still release updates for it. Namely, the updates 5.5.3 up to 5.5.6 were all released after the Wii U was discontinued, so blocking updates is still a recommended action.

While Aroma's PayloadLoader already has built-in update blocking functionality, it is recommended to delete the update folder to effectively block system updates. If you get a yellow warning screen while booting into Aroma, the update folder still exists and it is recommended to delete it using the guide below.

Instructions

Currently, one way exists to effectively block updates on the Wii U system:

1. Make sure you have the latest Aroma beta.
2. Boot into Aroma.
   • If you got the yellow warning screen, press X to block updates.
   • If you didn't get the warning, but the AutobootMenu says "Updates not blocked!", press and hold + (Plus) and - (Minus) at the same time until it says they are blocked.