Hacking Just got myself a Wii U - 5.2.0 FW

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Greetings folks, finally picked myself up a Wii U (NSMB bundle) and powered it on to find out its running 5.2.0 firmware.

Could someone please point me toward the best guide to follow in order to get the most out of this machine in terms of CFW/exploits/emulators etc?

Many thanks - rS
 

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Dear replicashooter,

Recently people have been asking questions. We usually point them in the direction of the search bar. A magical place.
I sincerely hope this helps.

- Warm Fricks,
JailMiner
 

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Dear replicashooter,

Recently people have been asking questions. We usually point them in the direction of the search bar. A magical place.
I sincerely hope this helps.

- Warm Fricks,
JailMiner

Dear jailminer,

Many thanks for your courteous response detailing this fantastic land of information that exists just beyond this "search bar" you mention. I hope to visit it one day.
That surely will help but the reason why I asked is the stickies and guides are all over place and appear to be aimed at seasoned Wii U hackers who know what to do.

I require something a bit simpler if possible, preferably step by step, with pretty pictures of how to get my Wii U singing and dancing that funky homebrew tune and whether its worth staying at 5.2 and all that jazz.

- Lukewarm Saveloys,
replicashooter
 

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Do not update it :P IOSU is supported for 5.2.0 and under. Just needs to be built by someone who cares. Devs are working on it right now, but if you want the easiest route to IOSU, stay on that firmware, it's perfect <3
Wasn't supposed it was supported til 5.5?? :mellow::unsure:
 

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You can't hack the "Wii U 5.5.2", just in "5.5.0 / 5.5.1", if you want to know how to hack your system, watch this video:

 

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Would it be best for me to upgrade to 5.3.2 and exploit from there or just dive into 5.5.1? Are both exploits the same in terms of ease of execution and reliability? Also what's this about hosting a Wifi SD card? I ask as I have no internet at home.
 
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Would it be best for me to upgrade to 5.3.2 and exploit from there or just dive into 5.5.1? Are both exploits the same in terms of ease of execution and reliability? Also what's this about hosting a Wifi SD card? I ask as I have no internet at home.


You can have 5.3.2 or 5.5.1 and have a basic Wii u rom loader that plays a converted disc rip, or stay where you are and wait for the emunand and the rest of the goodies that got blocked on firmwares higher then yours. If I remember rightly the rom loader got back ported to lower firmwares like down to 3.1.0 so have a look around. You may not need to update at all.
 

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You can have 5.3.2 or 5.5.1 and have a basic Wii u rom loader that plays a converted disc rip, or stay where you are and wait for the emunand and the rest of the goodies that got blocked on firmwares higher then yours. If I remember rightly the rom loader got back ported to lower firmwares like down to 3.1.0 so have a look around. You may not need to update at all.

What difference would that bring compared to going to 5.3.2? Also according to post 10 wasn't most of the same stuff blocked on the 5.2.0 update as well rendering it a moot point to remain there?

One thing I've noticed is diving into a "scene" once its well established like this is a straight up clusterfuck of information as there are so many threads running in so many directions which are easy to discern for those that have grown along with the developments but make little to no sense to those standing outside with their nose pressed up against the window pane just wishing to join the party :yayu:
 

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Decided to mod my vWii first and then do the Wii U at a later date, does it matter if I install homebrew on the vWii using 5.2.0 before updating to 5.3.2?
 

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