Hacking The Definitive Guide to Wii U Hacking

[nexusmtz]

Is there a way to prevent the internet browser from automatically loading the last page you were on? Now everytime I load it tried to load the exploit and it freezes and I have to do a hard reset, and I don't even get the opportunity to delete cookies.

Easiest way is to disconnect your internet connection (in any manner) so the page will get an error. Then you'll be able to reconnect and reset user data or go to another page.

Some was to disconnect:
Change your WiiU wireless setting to use a bogus SSID
Turn off your modem
Turn off your router
Unplug the ethernet between your router and cable modem
Turn off the wireless radio in your router's settings

 

[EmulateLife]

Figured out the sd card was the problem, tried another one and it doesn't freeze.

 

[bees9998]

Guys any help here would be appreciated as i'm having a similar issue to the person previous to me the only big difference being - I've never been able to reach the exploit, it just hangs at the white screen with the WiiU logo on the bottom right whilst playing music. I've tried repeatedly (turning the WiiU off and on, going to internet explorer, clearing cookies (and sometimes resetting it completely)); replacing the folders on the root of my SD etc etc and nothing seems to work?

Help would be much appreciated as I seem to be going round in circles.

my SD card has been formatted to FAT32 via my mac and is 64gb and this is the folder layout:

• SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/homebrew_launcher.elf
• SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/icon.png
• SD:/wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/meta.xml
• SD:/wiiu/apps/loadiine_gx2/loadiine_gx2.elf
• SD:/wiiu/apps/loadiine_gx2/icon.png
• SD:/wiiu/apps/loadiine_gx2/meta.xml

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Have you tried different websites/self hosting?

 

[bees9998]

Have you tried different websites/self hosting?

I finally got it working after hours and hours of work

 

[TotalInsanity4]

I finally got it working after hours and hours of work

What did it?

 

[synce]

Am I missing something here or is there no way to extract your own disc images? I only see a few games mentioned in the guide. I'm talking about putting a disc in the WiiU, clicking a button, and creating a backup

EDIT: So it seems ddd is required for this, but it doesn't support 5.5.1. Is there an alternaive?

 

[nexusmtz]

So it seems ddd is required for this, but it doesn't support 5.5.1. Is there an alternaive?

Regarding compatibility, the ddd thread does say "ddd requires kernel access so it's currently compatible only with", but you have kernel access. It just looks like the ddd thread is out of date. @Cyan can't catch everything.

 

[bees9998]

What did it?

Don't name your SD 'WiiU' or anything of the like as the exploit is explicit and gets confused with the folder layout.

 

[Cyan]

Regarding compatibility, the ddd thread does say "ddd requires kernel access so it's currently compatible only with", but you have kernel access. It just looks like the ddd thread is out of date. @Cyan can't catch everything.

I don't remember writing this, as it was released after HBL, so it already worked on all version compatible with HBL.
I'll check and fix it.

You were right !
I edited and said it will work on all WiiU as long as you can launch HBL.
thanks for reporting it.

 

[synce]

I see, thanks Everything is working smoothly except I can't dump Splatoon. I see there's a small section in the FAQ about it:

Splatoon doesn't work because the 0xA0000000 virtual memory range must be reset to default value.

But that's it. I'm not sure what to do about it, how exactly can I dump the game? I'm on 5.5.1

 

[riseofdeth]

Hello, how do i connect my laptop to the wii u, when hosting the hack with moongose. I used to use an android device with no problem but in my laptop with windows 7 I dont know how to do the "hotspot" part. I already configure moongose, im just missing the connection between the two devices. thank you!

 

[bostonBC]

Is there any way to configure the Homebrew Launcher to autostart an elf? I'm trying to kid proof my setup as much as possible and after launching the browser exploit I would like it to run Loadiine automatically.

TIA.

 

[lafleche]

Is there any way to configure the Homebrew Launcher to autostart an elf? I'm trying to kid proof my setup as much as possible and after launching the browser exploit I would like it to run Loadiine automatically.

TIA.

Why don't you start loadiine directly from the exploit?
I thought that the Homebrew launcher is not a mandatory step.

 

[bostonBC]

Why don't you start loadiine directly from the exploit?
I thought that the Homebrew launcher is not a mandatory step.

Hummm, the exploit has to run something... Just replaced the homebrew launcher elf with Loadiine (and renamed it) and it worked fine directly from the exploit. Sweet, thanks!

 

[LanceToTheN]

Heyas, thx for the guide. Just got my WiiU and a game today and following the guide I got everything working perfectly. I do however have some questions:

1. Can I stay logged into my NintendoID and/or use the social features of the system while playing a backup?
2. Can I play a game online using my actual disc (Mons Hun 3), or does merely installing HBL on my WiiU permanently flags my NintendoID for banning and I should simply buy a second system?

 

[7Robins]

Heyas, thx for the guide. Just got my WiiU and a game today and following the guide I got everything working perfectly. I do however have some questions:

1. Can I stay logged into my NintendoID and/or use the social features of the system while playing a backup?
2. Can I play a game online using my actual disc (Mons Hun 3), or does merely installing HBL on my WiiU permanently flags my NintendoID for banning and I should simply buy a second system?

1. You can stay logged in (unless you're playing Minecraft) and use Loadiine. You can also access Miiverse while you're playing, but you can't make posts specified for the backup you have loaded; the system thinks its running Mii Maker. It's best to stay on the safe side and not use Miiverse, but if you must you can.

2. Yes, you can play online using legit retail discs and digital copies. No risk of ban. However, you can't play online using the backups.

 

[lafleche]

Hummm, the exploit has to run something... Just replaced the homebrew launcher elf with Loadiine (and renamed it) and it worked fine directly from the exploit. Sweet, thanks!

When i go to loadiine.ovh I can choose for Loadiine, homebrew browser and even more.... So I am not sure why you should rename?

 

[the_randomizer]

Okay, confession time; I 'm way behind the scene, like pathetically so, and I've seen numerous posts that 5.5.1 is no longer a problem for homebrew (like Loadiine GX2, etc). Is this true? If so, where can I read up on that reassurance?

 

[BIFFTAZ]

Okay, confession time; I 'm way behind the scene, like pathetically so, and I've seen numerous posts that 5.5.1 is no longer a problem for homebrew (like Loadiine GX2, etc). Is this true? If so, where can I read up on that reassurance?

See any posts complaining that they cant run any popular HB's because they're FW is not supported ? Seeing none of that nonsense anymore on the forum is enough proof itself.