Hacking The Definitive Guide to Wii U Hacking

[EclipseSin]

Right now I am dumping the content files for Mario Maker. Everything shows up in TCP Gecko and it is successfully extracting to my hard drive. However, a few of the folders show up as empty. Is this normal? Or else what steps need to be taken to ensure a complete dump?

The folders that show as empty:

Content > Env
Content > System > Agl
Content > System > FFL
Content > System > Font
Content > System > GSys
Content > System > Layout
Content > System > PrimitiveRenderer
Content > System > System > FFL

I thought to just check to see if the file sizes match up, but it doesn't seem able to do that.

This stuff should probably be posted in one of the loadiine threads, just so you know. This thread is for setting stuff up mainly.

Anyway, I don't have those folders at all (v64). It is normal for some games and even updates to have empty folders. You should have RomType.XML and SupportRegionLang.txt in Content/System.

 

[Elliander]

loadiine threads

Why there? I'm still getting things set up myself. Not even loading it yet. I didn't see any threads specifically for discussing dumping issues.

... and unfortunately, it looks like I have to take this game disc back to Gamestop for an exchange. It eventually stopped with a "Error Code: 150-1031 ; The disc could not be read." error which likely means that the disc had some damage that would eventually become apparent through game play, but not immediately. Exactly the reason why I like backup loaders.

I will have to double check the folders when I get it exchanged.

 

[EclipseSin]

Why there? I'm still getting things set up myself. Not even loading it yet. I didn't see any threads specifically for discussing dumping issues.

... and unfortunately, it looks like I have to take this game disc back to Gamestop for an exchange. It eventually stopped with a "Error Code: 150-1031 ; The disc could not be read." error which likely means that the disc had some damage that would eventually become apparent through game play, but not immediately. Exactly the reason why I like backup loaders.

I will have to double check the folders when I get it exchanged.

Why there?
Because of the question you asked has to do with the extracted files, not setting something up like loadiine or the web server, of which both are answered in the opening post. Many more people would probably be able to answer you there too. So it seems like the logical choice to me. Especially since you're making backups to use.

I wouldn't consider any errors that happen while using TCP Gecko to be real though personally, but that's my choice I suppose.

 

[Elliander]

Why there?
Because of the question you asked has to do with the extracted files, not setting something up like loadiine or the web server, of which both are answered in the opening post. Many more people would probably be able to answer you there too. So it seems like the logical choice to me. Especially since you're making backups to use.

I wouldn't consider any errors that happen while using TCP Gecko to be real though personally, but that's my choice I suppose.

I would think a thread dedicating to dumping would be better though. Oh, and the errors were from the console itself. Which I guess is a good sign since it means it's actually looking for files rather than outputting what is in memory.

Still looking for a way to dump the XML files though.

 

[hundshamer]

I don't know if you have any DLC installed, but this may happen because of it. I got empty folders when dumping NSMBU with Luigi DLC.

 

[xxmasal22xx]

so i have 2 wii u's. one on official 5.5.0 and one on 5.3.2 which i spoofed to 5.5.0. i have smash dlc on my legit console, can i do a system transfer now that the other is spoofed and not lose abillity to use hacks?

 

[Jowan_]

Is the Wii U Mario Maker Bundle on 5.3.2??

 

[aspire78]

Is the Wii U Mario Maker Bundle on 5.3.2??

Hello

I bought a Mario Kart8 Bundle, on the box there was a date 2014, and when I unpacking, boot and there was 5.4.0
I did not setup WiFi network. so on the box it was alery 5.4.0


cheers

 

[Net-KILLER]

Hello

I bought a Mario Kart8 Bundle, on the box there was a date 2014, and when I unpacking, boot and there was 5.4.0
I did not setup WiFi network. so on the box it was alery 5.4.0


cheers

The bundle with disc or download code ?

 

[aspire78]

"Pre-Installed"

 

[Net-KILLER]

"Pre-Installed"

AFAIK the disc bundles got the old firmwares

 

[hundshamer]

so i have 2 wii u's. one on official 5.5.0 and one on 5.3.2 which i spoofed to 5.5.0. i have smash dlc on my legit console, can i do a system transfer now that the other is spoofed and not lose abillity to use hacks?

Yes and no. I was able to redownload my DLC from a bricked WiiU by calling Nintendo and transferring the licenses. You cannot do a system to system transfer, so you will loose all your game saves and such. In my case it was better to have my paid DLC then leaving it on a bricked console.

 

[fiveighteen]

was with 5.2.0
went to 5.3.2

confirmed for me update 5.3.2 U
yoshi wolly wood case ( wup-p-ayce-usz 101216a ) made in japan
disc ( wup-p-ayce-usa-0 model no. wup-006 usa ) update 5.3.2 U

What does the bottom of the disc say?

ok, so no "re-hacking" etc. once done i am good to go...
So whats the deal with the server etc.

Server is just for output to see where a game crashes if it's incompatible. It's not needed for normal gameplay.

Can anyone confirm that Shovel Knight (EUR disc) comes with 5.3.2 before I buy it?

EDIT - I got the Smash Wii U bundle, with the Wii U coming on 4.0.2E
However, when I search up the code on the dis for Smash, I can never find it so I dont know what update is contained on it. I want to play smash without going over 5.3.2, and the EUR one comes with 5.2 (that has a differrent code)

The disc codes are

Top: WUP-P-AXFP-01 JPN 50
Bottom - 614K1202

Does anyone know what update comes with that? We may have a new revision on our hands...

At least for USA,
Disc Bottom: WUP-P-AXFE 00 USA S0 = Firmware: 5.2.0
Disc Bottom: WUP-P-AXFE 02 USA S0 = Firmware: ??? (5.3.0, 5.3.1, or 5.3.2)
Disc Bottom: WUP-P-AXFE 04 JPN S0 = Firmware: 5.4.0

So I guess it could be assumed that with AXFP 01, you're between 5.2.0 and 5.3.2. Let me know if/when you decide to try it so I can note it for other users!

So after all the information I read am I right in saying that the Wii U loadiine does not read dlc that you bought? If this is right is there way to install dlc or no?

Also are you able to update games to the latest version?

No DLC through Loadiine yet, but if you have a legit disc game you can still purchase/use DLC for that if you're on 5.3.2 spoofed to 5.5.0 by using WUP Installer and NNU-Patcher.

OK, that's the part I didn't realize. Thanks. I also found that it worked better in Mii Maker mode than Smash Bros mode (for loading up) because half the time going into Smash Bros mode would just load Smash bros instead.



Can you please link me to the XML dumper? I tried googling it, but nothing is showing up.

http://gbatemp.net/threads/download...nly-no-5-4-no-5-5.398623/page-97#post-5819154

Is the Wii U Mario Maker Bundle on 5.3.2??

Mario Maker bundle is 5.4.0, as is the disc.

 

[Ashvanale]

So i am sorry if this is kind of an looked down upon but i just wanna clarify a few things

If i wanna "hack" my Wii U what do i need (i downloaded the all in one file) and if so can i use a external hard drive or is it exclusive to SD card. also I am having a hard time on finding the filtering thing so i'm gonna use TubeHax (i dont use internet on my wiiU) i am wondering if that is enough, Thank you Btw sorry again if this has been asked but the information can be a bit overwhelming

 

[EclipseSin]

if so can i use a external hard drive or is it exclusive to SD card.

SD. That's why everything says SD. We'd all be using and recommending USB if we could use them.

also I am having a hard time on finding the filtering thing so i'm gonna use TubeHax (i dont use internet on my wiiU) i am wondering if that is enough

Yes, just use tubehax dns, and set secondary to all zeroes. Seems like it will be easiest for you.

Everything you need to know is in the first post though. I think fiveighteen is revamping the guide, but I'm not sure when it will be done.

 

[Ashvanale]

Okay thank you i guess i'll just buy those SDHC cards, Thank you again~

 

[fiveighteen]

I think fiveighteen is revamping the guide, but I'm not sure when it will be done.

Meh, I'm basically done unless anyone has other suggestions. I just had a running list of small tweaks and things to add from the last couple weeks that I wanted to get in there.

Only think still on my list is starting a wiki for serial #'s to see if it's a viable method to buying a system under 5.4.0.

Okay thank you i guess i'll just buy those SDHC cards, Thank you again~

Good timing for some Cyber Monday deals I picked up a 32GB micro SD at Best Buy for $10 on Black Friday.

 

[worm28]

Meh, I'm basically done unless anyone has other suggestions.

Maybe add loadiine xml dump to the OP and to the definitive package.

 

[fiveighteen]

Maybe add loadiine xml dump to the OP and the definitive package.

It's in the OP with a download link, but not yet in the Definitive Package. Now that I think about it, it would be useful to put a blank template for the cos.xml and app.xml in that section and the Definitive Package as well.

 

[Sivelki De Ante]

Guys
I would appreciate some help with blocking the updates on my Wii U. So, my Wii U is on 5.5.0, and I don't want it to update when 5.6 comes out. So, i blocked the URLs specified in this topic in my router's settings. The thing is, when I check if the URLs are indeed blocked using this website http://www.kloth.net/services/nslookup.php, I always get a message like this

DNS server handling your query: localhost
DNS server's address: 127.0.0.1#53

Non-authoritative answer:
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net canonical name = nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net.edgesuite.net.
nus.cdn.c.shop.nintendowifi.net.edgesuite.net canonical name = a743.d.akamai.net.
Name: a743.d.akamai.net
Address: 195.138.255.11
Name: a743.d.akamai.net
Address: 195.138.255.8

According to this topic, that message means that the blocking failed.

But on the other hand, since I blocked the URLs, I don't have access to the Eshop on my Wii U, and I always get a red cross on the downloads icon in the Wii U menu. So, am I safe from updates or not?

Also, is there any alternatives to Tubehax? Because, I use Youtube all the time...

Thanks everyone