Hacking Wii U NOOB PARADISE - Ask & Answer questions here.

[LongLiveTheKing]

I'm using cfw booter and the eur release of zelda with the v16 update how do i get the new update?

 

[killmister2]

I have a couple of questions and I hope you can push me a little forward.

I have been using what I believe is called the 'Brazilian method'. It seems that there quite a few benefits by using CFW - even though I am a noob.

1. If I choose the go the CFW route what will happen to the games already installed? Will the still be playable when not in "CFW-mode"?
2. If I want the install DLC (which I understand is possible when using CFW), do I have to reinstall the games already on my console or can I add the DLC. If so should I first delete the games through the Wii U settings?
3. If I have to reinstall the games, what precautions should I take considering my game saves?
4. What do you think would be the best way to utilize game backups considering I am a noob? I am thinking RedNand Mocha etc...
5. Is it possible to install BOTW using the 'Brazilian method' only?

Thank you in advance.

My reply is based on my experience with Haxchi CFW (don't know Mocha besides what I read here on GBATEMP):
1. Games already installed are fine. Games that require a CFW (i.e. VC or eShop only titles) wont be playable without CFW on).
2. You can add DLC to already installed games. Just remember to activate your CFW before starting the game.
3. You shouldn't need to reinstall, so no stress there.
4. Both Mocha and Haxchi/CBHC are great CFW.
5. Dunno (waiting for USA version )

 

[muzak]

My reply is based on my experience with Haxchi CFW (don't know Mocha besides what I read here on GBATEMP):
1. Games already installed are fine. Games that require a CFW (i.e. VC or eShop only titles) wont be playable without CFW on).
2. You can add DLC to already installed games. Just remember to activate your CFW before starting the game.
3. You shouldn't need to reinstall, so no stress there.
4. Both Mocha and Haxchi/CBHC are great CFW.
5. Dunno (waiting for USA version )

Thank you very much.

2. What will happen to games already installed (Brazilian method) with added/updated DLC if I run them without CFW? Are they not gonna run at all or are they booting without the DLC? Also if I install DLC though WUP it shouldn't overwrite anything as long as I activate CFW beforehand?
4. I'll consider Mocha and CBHC. I don't think I dare using coldboot at this time.
5. Yeah. Probably not many experiences at this time.

 

[killmister2]

Thank you very much.

2. What will happen to games already installed (Brazilian method) with added/updated DLC if I run them without CFW? Are they not gonna run at all or are they booting without the DLC? Also if I install DLC though WUP it shouldn't overwrite anything as long as I activate CFW beforehand?
4. I'll consider Mocha and CBHC. I don't think I dare using coldboot at this time.
5. Yeah. Probably not many experiences at this time.

2. Never tried for real, but AFAIK the game will run without the DLC content. Just not sure if the DLC itself will be deleted or not due to fakesigned... Installing DLC doesn't overwrite something else. Worst case is that you replace a previously installed DLC for the same game. Remember that game, DLC, update and savegame are 4 different things based on the same title ID.

4. If you don't care for coldboot, then it's Mocha or Haxchi (since CBHC means ColdBoot HaxChi ).

 

[Svejk]

Been trying to use FunkiiU... It opened the first time, but now it doesn't open.. On top of that, the install folder I got from it, I placed in my install folder on my SD card... when opening Wup installer, it does not show anything in the folder. There's hundreds of pages on this site, but starting from the beginning of each thread is out dated. Is there anything else besides FunkiiU? NUSGrabber simply won't open on my PC.. Is there not anything that converts loadiine to eup install ready?

 

[Quantumcat]

Been trying to use FunkiiU... It opened the first time, but now it doesn't open.. On top of that, the install folder I got from it, I placed in my install folder on my SD card... when opening Wup installer, it does not show anything in the folder. There's hundreds of pages on this site, but starting from the beginning of each thread is out dated. Is there anything else besides FunkiiU? NUSGrabber simply won't open on my PC.. Is there not anything that converts loadiine to eup install ready?

You can try Wii U USB Helper?

 

[Svejk]

Wii U USB Helper

Will do. Thank you! From what I'm getting, is the Python FunkiiU/NUSGrabber a discontinued method already?

 

[Quantumcat]

Will do. Thank you! From what I'm getting, is the Python FunkiiU/NUSGrabber a discontinued method already?

Well, there's so many tools, and they all do things slightly differently - maybe you'll find an older tool that does something that Wii U USB Helper doesn't. No harm in using it if you want to.

 

[Funkymon]

With no sign of a 5.6.0 update, is it worth waiting for a low level hack, or should I just install CBHC?

 

[fowler002]

With no sign of a 5.6.0 update, is it worth waiting for a low level hack, or should I just install CBHC?

You can uninstall it if they ever realise a low level hack so as long as you're careful no reason not to install cbhc

 

[Chris_Highwind]

Is there a program that one can use to download game from the eShop server directly onto an SD card in the Wii U to install to internal or USB? I don't have a computer or space in my phone for really big .wuds.

 

[pelago]

Is there an "official" thread for CBHC? I.e. one where the first post gets updated with changelogs etc. I haven't been able to find one.

 

[LuigiXL]

Are Wii U game saves transferable to a new/different console?

 

[yungtoad]

Question. When I update BOTW to legit ticket from the old version with fake ticket, will I be able to launch without Mocha?
Of course I did uninstall the old fake ticket update. asking for science. US wiiu running EUR BOTW

 

[keine]

Are wii virtual console games working on Wii U now?
Is there anything different about installing them and playing them?

 

[Quantumcat]

Are wii virtual console games working on Wii U now?
Is there anything different about installing them and playing them?

Yes.
I don't think so - I installed Super Mario Galaxy as normal.

 

[Lothaen]

My EUR WiiU 5.5.1 is pretty vanilla. My disc drive broke so I installed some stuff to my sdcard (32gb) and booted to loadiine gx to play my Mario 3D world game.
I run via internet channel each boot btw. No things installed or patched.. just boot from internet to sdcard HBC and then run loadliine at the moment - done nothing else to the wiiu


All was fine... I'd like to play Zelda.
My system memory is also pretty full (Zelda wind waker, Rayman, Nintendo land, pikmin3 and a few VC games. 500mb free space). No external hard drives.

Is there anyway to play Zelda BotW from sdcard?
I tried the same as Mario loading it to sdcard and booting (with update 33) to loadiine and it just goes black... the TV display seems to go off (it says lost signal) the gamepad is just blank.

I can't justify a Switch just for Zelda at the moment - but also I know when the game disc arrives I can't play it currently - if i download it digitally I don't have enough space unless I get a HDD... rock and a hard place! I guess I need to get myself some external HDDs to clear up space and/or install games to the HDDs but in the meantime - can I boot it off my SDCard at all? or no hope and should give up now

TY

 

[AlBa]

Hi,
Installed the game using WUP Installer GX (after sig patcher), then the V33 update the same way.
Installed in Nand, 4 GB free there after installing game and update.
All installed fine, the game launches fine, but i get stuck on a white screen just after "Open your eyes".
The console is not frozen, i can switch from TV to Gamepad to TV well, just stays on that white screen.
Any lead to fix this ?
5.5.1 EUR console

 

[Svejk]

Is there anyway to play Zelda BotW from sdcard?
I tried the same as Mario loading it to sdcard and booting (with update 33) to loadiine and it just goes black... the TV display seems to go off (it says lost signal) the gamepad is just blank.

I can't justify a Switch just for Zelda at the moment - but also I know when the game disc arrives I can't play it currently - if i download it digitally I don't have enough space unless I get a HDD... rock and a hard place! I guess I need to get myself some external HDDs to clear up space and/or install games to the HDDs but in the meantime - can I boot it off my SDCard at all? or no hope and should give up now

TY

As far as I know, the only way to play it off an SD Card, would be through loadiine GX2, but apparently the load times are really really bad (like take 1 minute just to bring up/close the pause menu bad). If you've completed any of those game on your system memory, I'd delete some for now to clear up some space. Re-download them when later after getting a powered HDD. Your save data will be fine.

 

[Lothaen]

As far as I know, the only way to play it off an SD Card, would be through loadiine GX2, but apparently the load times are really really bad (like take 1 minute just to bring up/close the pause menu bad). If you've completed any of those game on your system memory, I'd delete some for now to clear up some space. Re-download them when later after getting a powered HDD. Your save data will be fine.

Ok - forgive me for being a newb... but I can just download the WUD Loader from the HBC and install the game to the NAND/external HDD via that app?

There's a whole load of options looking at it.. if i install to an external HDD do I need to use some app like Loadiine to access or will it show up on the WiiU normal Launcher screen? although arguably if i get external HDD i could just buy the digital app. seems Zelda takes up pretty much the majority of the internal storage for a 32GB wiiU on its own!