Hacking Wii U System Update 5.0 released

[Huntereb]

However I don't know how to block nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net.

You have to block it as a range of 23.66.230.0 through 23.66.230.255.

 

[the_randomizer]

You have to block it as a range of 23.66.230.0 through 23.66.230.255.

That nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net is the eShop correct, but those other two are the actual update servers?

 

[Huntereb]

That nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net is the eShop correct, but those other two are the actual update servers?

One is the server the Wii U uses to check for an update, and I dunno what the other is. The one above is where it downloads the update data from.

 

[Rinnux]

You have to block it as a range of 23.66.230.0 through 23.66.230.255.

Thanks for the information. I blocked every other suggested IP and my Wii u was unable to download the update

 

[Huntereb]

Thanks for the information. I blocked every other suggested IP and my Wii u was unable to download the update

Remember that you won't be able to access the eShop with these IP's blocked. If you want to get a game really quick, you can un-block them for a second while you do so. However, once an update for 5.0 is released, you should never do this (For obvious reasons).

 

[Rinnux]

Remember that you won't be able to access the eShop with these IP's blocked. If you want to get a game really quick, you can un-block them for a second while you do so. However, once an update for 5.0 is released, you should never do this (For obvious reasons).

I'm just going to stay on 4.1 for now. I have no need for eshop access.

 

[Ainatar]

One noob question. Supposing i'm on a earlier firmware, 2.0 for example, if i update the console, it will upgrade directly from the 2.0 to the last firmware available (5.0) or it will upgrade one by one (3.x, etc..., 4.x, etc..., 5.0)?

Thanks and sorry for my poor english :-)

 

[the_randomizer]

Remember that you won't be able to access the eShop with these IP's blocked. If you want to get a game really quick, you can un-block them for a second while you do so. However, once an update for 5.0 is released, you should never do this (For obvious reasons).

That doesn't affect actual online gaming itself does it, like for Mario Kart 8? I personally don't care about the eShop really, just want to ensure that I can block those sneaky updates but still enjoy online battling.

One noob question. Supposing i'm on a earlier firmware, 2.0 for example, if i update the console, it will upgrade directly from the 2.0 to the last firmware available (5.0) or it will upgrade one by one (3.x, etc..., 4.x, etc..., 5.0)?


Thanks and sorry for my poor english :-)

Unless you have a game that has a specified firmware update, like Mario Kart 8, which is 4.0.1 or whatever it is, then no, it will skip to 5.0.0

 

[Ainatar]

Thanks for the info :-)

 

[Huntereb]

That doesn't affect actual online gaming itself does it, like for Mario Kart 8? I personally don't care about the eShop really, just want to ensure that I can block those sneaky updates but still enjoy online battling.

Nerp, online play works fine for me.

 

[the_randomizer]

Nerp, online play works fine for me.

Awesome, just gotta peer into the network box settings (Google Fiber, 5 mbps version) since I'm the admin and dink around with the IP blacklist. Good, I can have the best of both worlds

 

[Goku Junior]

Hi!, I want to ask something, people, what kind of router I can buy to block all the IP? Some user told me to update my old router with some firmware, but it bricked, so I want to buy a new one, could somebody tell me what router I need to buy? thanks!

 

[the_randomizer]

Hi!, I want to ask something, people, what kind of router I can buy to block all the IP? Some user told me to update my old router with some firmware, but it bricked, so I want to buy a new one, could somebody tell me what router I need to buy? thanks!

Most routers now have blacklisting or site blocking options in the advanced settings. I've seen some Netgear routers that have guides for doing so.

 

[Goku Junior]

Most routers now have blacklisting or site blocking options in the advanced settings. I've seen some Netgear routers that have guides for doing so.

OK, I'll but a TP-Link router then, thanks for the reply!

 

[Spidey_BR]

Didn't anybody have boot problems with the WiiU after this update? I can't boot mine on the first try, it doesn't show anything on my television, I have to forcefully (press power button for 5 seconds) shut it down, and then in the next boot up there is a warning but the console works alright.

 

[JorgeSalgado]

Hello everyone! Hope this doesn't sound stupid but I decided to ask anyway. Do I have to block all the IP's on the router or is it enough to delete all the Wifi networks on my WiiU? Will I eventually need an Internet connection later to perform the exploit? Hope I made myself clear, this is not really my area, and I just want to stop my console from automatically updating.

 

[TeamScriptKiddies]

Didn't anybody have boot problems with the WiiU after this update? I can't boot mine on the first try, it doesn't show anything on my television, I have to forcefully (press power button for 5 seconds) shut it down, and then in the next boot up there is a warning but the console works alright.

This isn't normal. Its possible that something could've gone horribly wrong during the update installation. I'm willing to bet, if your on this forum, you've probably already voided your warranty at this point lmao, so Nintendo won't be much help to you. Unfortunately, you might just have to wait it out until the next update is released as we have no means of (unofficially) writing to the Wii U's NAND yet :/

Hello everyone! Hope this doesn't sound stupid but I decided to ask anyway. Do I have to block all the IP's on the router or is it enough to delete all the Wifi networks on my WiiU? Will I eventually need an Internet connection later to perform the exploit? Hope I made myself clear, this is not really my area, and I just want to stop my console from automatically updating.

Jorge, you can do it either way. You can wipe out all your wifi settings or block all the appropriate IP addresses. However if your console has already downloaded the update (in the background) and just hasn't installed it yet, you will still be nagged intermittently for the update. It will pop up (when you turn on the console) saying "Preparing To Update" THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If it says this, rip the plug out of the back of your Wii U console BEFORE THE ACTUAL UPDATING PROCESS BEGINS. If it actually starts installing the update, just let it go, otherwise you could brick your Wii U entirely. After you rip the plug out you can plug it back in, and fire it up again. Usually you won't be nagged again for a bit (couple or several days...???).

Sometimes the method mentioned in this thread works for bypassing the nag issue (although as of lately it seems to only work intermittently, like the nag issue itself ): http://gbatemp.net/threads/bypass-system-updates-and-still-access-wii-u-mode.364211/

As for the exploit, you will need internet access to use it unfortunately, as the only way we have "into" the console (in Wii U mode) is through the browser at this point in time.

Best of luck!

 

[digipimp75]

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Jorge, you can do it either way. You can wipe out all your wifi settings or block all the appropriate IP addresses. However if your console has already downloaded the update (in the background) and just hasn't installed it yet, you will still be nagged intermittently for the update. It will pop up (when you turn on the console) saying "Preparing To Update" THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If it says this, rip the plug out of the back of your Wii U console BEFORE THE ACTUAL UPDATING PROCESS BEGINS. If it actually starts installing the update, just let it go, otherwise you could brick your Wii U entirely. After you rip the plug out you can plug it back in, and fire it up again. Usually you won't be nagged again for a bit (couple or several days...???).

Sometimes the method mentioned in this thread works for bypassing the nag issue (although as of lately it seems to only work intermittently, like the nag issue itself ): http://gbatemp.net/threads/bypass-system-updates-and-still-access-wii-u-mode.364211/

As for the exploit, you will need internet access to use it unfortunately, as the only way we have "into" the console (in Wii U mode) is through the browser at this point in time.

Best of luck!

Is it necessary to rip the plug out though? I just shutdown from the gamepad when the "preparing to update" message appears, then after reboot it's gone for a few days or so.

 

[Ninotramp]

Just got a fresh Wii U and I'm wondering if it's safe to hack it with vWii and Homebrew Channel and what exploit I should use? I got 5.0 update.

Thanks!

 

[uyjulian]

Just got a fresh Wii U and I'm wondering if it's safe to hack it with vWii and Homebrew Channel and what exploit I should use? I got 5.0 update.

Thanks!

Yeah it's safe.