Hacking PSA: The upcoming kernel exploit works on ALL firmware versions!

[FaTaL_ErRoR]

So, exactly which firmware is it safe to update to? On kernel and web exploits.

 

[Marionumber1]

So, exactly which firmware is it safe to update to? On kernel and web exploits.

If you don't need to use it immediately, the latest version is almost certainly safe for both.

 

[mckenziesdaddy]

If you don't need to use it immediately, the latest version is almost certainly safe for both.

I hate to ask this, But is there an ETA for a release? Because then non-programmer in me is saying maybe 3 or less months. Since you are announcing what it works on and doesn't. But I feel thinking that makes me an ass.

 

[mat128]

So WiiU 5.1.1 is a bad place to be at right?

 

[JVC2]

I hate to ask this, But is there an ETA for a release? Because then non-programmer in me is saying maybe 3 or less months. Since you are announcing what it works on and doesn't. But I feel thinking that makes me an ass.

Its possible that it could be this month,but dont take my word,check the hacking discussion forums.

So WiiU 5.1.1 is a bad place to be at right?

Might as well update,that is what the thread says,just update to the latest and stay there.

 

[keven3477]

hope Nintendo dosnt releas a new update before all the dlc goodies come out. mewtwo, mk8 200cc dlc

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Nice. I will disable update blocking on my router and update now I guess

hope Nintendo dosnt releas a new update before all the dlc goodies come out. mewtwo, mk8 200cc dlc

Agreed, I want to grab the MK8 DLC first at least.

 

[Thomas83Lin]

So it is currently recommended to update to the latest before another update comes out. My Wiiu hasn't seen the light of day since MK8 came out

 

[razielleonhart]

o.O ok i am at 4.1.0 should i update so i can download some things and kill my network setting again

 

[TotalInsanity4]

o.O ok i am at 4.1.0 should i update so i can download some things and kill my network setting again

If you want to download stuff, yes, otherwise stay where you are if you're under 5.1.0

 

[razielleonhart]

If you want to download stuff, yes, otherwise stay where you are if you're under 5.1.0

wow i just checked the update list for the Wii U and its been over a year when i killed all my network settings. there are a few things i want to buy from the Eshop but if i am at a good firmware i will stick here. I just wanted to ask what i should do as i dont want to be screwed out of anything cool that may come out

 

[TotalInsanity4]

wow i just checked the update list for the Wii U and its been over a year when i killed all my network settings. there are a few things i want to buy from the Eshop but if i am at a good firmware i will stick here. I just wanted to ask what i should do as i dont want to be screwed out of anything cool that may come out

It really depends on how early you want to access homebrew, from what I understand

 

[razielleonhart]

It really depends on how early you want to access homebrew, from what I understand

then i shall stay put. i waited a year i can wait a bit more. thanks for the info

 

[FF777]

This is excellent news if it actually comes to fruitition soon.. I have almost literally not even touched my wii-u since I bought it; Still on 4.0.2.. It has just been sitting there doing nothing.. But I am hesitant to update the firmware yet.. I am still going to wait and see what happens.. If I need a certain firmware version later, I can always use a physical game disc to update it I guess..

Keep in mind that of course nintendo will try to patch all of this stuff as soon as possible, just like they do with the 3DS updates.. So be careful, but also, keep up the miraculous work guys!..(@￣ω￣)ｂ

 

[RiiLoad]

Nice. I will disable update blocking on my router and update now I guess

Agreed, I want to grab the MK8 DLC first at least.

How? I also tried to block several nus Domains on my router but it all was no good... They still detect that my Firmware isn't up to date.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

How? I also tried to block several nus Domains on my router but it all was no good... They still detect that my Firmware isn't up to date.

It still detects it, but it's not able to download the update, it just fails.

I blocked these URLs:


nus.cdn.shop.wii.com
nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net
nus.c.shop.nintendowifi.net
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net
nus.wup.shop.nintendo.net

 

[NWPlayer123]

Based on how we're going about things (5.3.2 Webkit exploit is main priority), the "how early you want access" isn't even valid (also considering the fact that we're probably going to release everything at once). Everything we're doing is targeted for the latest version because it's the latest version, so please update and get whatever you want off the eShop.

 

[EmceeKerser]

I love how the entire point of this thread is to let people know that they can update to the latest FW. And people are still asking

How are you this dumb

 

[mckenziesdaddy]

Based on how we're going about things (5.3.2 Webkit exploit is main priority), the "how early you want access" isn't even valid (also considering the fact that we're probably going to release everything at once). Everything we're doing is targeted for the latest version because it's the latest version, so please update and get whatever you want off the eShop.

IS there a forums, To go to and follow the progress? Because I do enjoy following this type of stuff.

 

[SirByte]

Browser and Kernel exploits are one thing, the IOSU exploit quite another. The one known to exist works on 3.0.1 and was somehow magically fixed in 3.1.0.