Wii U Hacks Guide

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Unblocking Updates ​

This is needed if you ever need to perform a System Update.

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If you are running Aroma and have deleted the update folder, you need to disable both autobooting and recreate the update folder.

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Users with ISFShax must have at least v4 of the wafel_isfshax_patch.ipx/5isfshax.ipx stroopwafel plugin on the SD Card or SLC in order to update.

Instructions ​

Recreating Update Folder ​

  1. Make sure you have the latest Aroma beta.
  2. Boot Aroma while holding + (Plus).
  3. Hold + (Plus) and - (Minus) until it says "Updates not blocked!".

Removing Aroma Autoboot ​

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When autobooting into the PayloadLoader, updates are automatically blocked. Follow the guide below to disable it.

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Users with ISFShax will have to remove the wafel_payloader.ipx/5payldr.ipx (if used) from the SD Card (sd:/wiiu/ios_plugins) or SLC (slc:/sys/hax/ios_plugins) to stop autobooting into Aroma.

  1. Launch the PayloadLoader Installer from the Wii U Menu.
  2. Press A to select Check.
  3. Select Boot options.
  4. You will be asked if you want to switch the boot title. Press A to select Switch back to Wii U Menu.
  5. When the process finished, press A to shutdown the console.
  6. Perform the System Update.
  7. Follow this to re-enable autobooting.

Removing DNS Blocks ​

  1. Enter the Wii U's system settings and navigate to Internet > Connect to the Internet > Connection List >Your WiFi connection > Change Settings > DNS and set the option to Auto-obtain.
  2. You are no longer blocking system updates.