BluUBomb exploits the Wii U's bluetooth stack to gain IOSU kernel access via bluetooth.

Not to be confused with BlueBomb for the Wii and Wii Mini.

What does this mean?
This means you can get IOSU code execution by only pairing an emulated Wii Remote to the system.

This should be useful to fix a few softbricks on the Wii U side.
You don't need a working browser or Mii Maker.
if you've messed up with regionhax and can no longer access the browser, BluUBomb can fix this as well.

The BluUBomb repository contains a few different kernel binaries for different purposes:

loadrpx.bin
Launches a launch.rpx from the root of your SD card on the next application launch.

regionfree.bin
Applies IOSU patches to temporarily remove region restrictions.
This should be helpful if you've locked yourself out of your applications due to permanent region modifications.

wupserver.bin
Launches a wupserver instance directly after using bluubomb.
This gets you full system access remotely via wupclient (replace the IP in line 29 with the one of your Wii U).
This works without having to leave the controller pairing screen.

Check out the repository for additional instructions:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/bluubomb

The write-up and technical details can be found here:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/bluubomb/blob/master/WRITEUP.md

Credits

• GaryOderNichts - bluUbomb
• rnconrad for the WiimoteEmulator
• dimok789 and everyone else who made mocha possible

 

[leseratte]

Well the Wii browser doesn't work anymore, seems feasible the Wii U browser could one day become useless as well.

The Wii browser still works just fine. It's just outdated and doesn't properly support newer SSL types, but you can access HTTP webpages just fine.

 

[shano]

Great stuff Gary.

Regarding the buying a DS game for Haxchi Isn't there already an alternative in development already for this I remember hearing about a little while ago?

 

[HarveyHouston]

Amazing! Now we can unbrick the Wii U too! Homebrew is AWESOME!

 

[kisamesama]

this means if you get bricked with Cold Boot, you will be able to unbrick it now?

 

[GaryOderNichts]

this means if you get bricked with Cold Boot, you will be able to unbrick it now?

No, this is only useful if you can't access the Browser or Mii Maker.

 

[testing_this]

I guess this isn't a solution for a SSL brick (I tried with no luck, connects but nothing changes on the console). Great work nonethless.

 

[GaryOderNichts]

I guess this isn't a solution for a SSL brick (I tried with no luck, connects but nothing changes on the console). Great work nonethless.

After the initial pairing the exploit might fail. Try running it again and put the displayed bluetooth device address behind the command.
If you've used the loadfile payload the title will be launched on the next application change. So start up an application like Mii Maker.

Edit: if you aren't able to access an application you might be able to unbrick with a custom kernel bin. I'll take a look at this.

 

[eyeliner]

Helpful tools like this is what homebrew is about.
Too bad those of us wanting a WiiU, now. Prices will soar even for soft bricked ones.

Good job, guys.

 

[GerbilSoft]

Great stuff Gary.

Regarding the buying a DS game for Haxchi Isn't there already an alternative in development already for this I remember hearing about a little while ago?

That's FailST, and while the exploit is technically already out, a convenient installer is not available yet.

On that note, I wonder how long it'll be until a certain someone starts claiming BluUBomb is the "last thing" needed to "fully unlock" the Wii U.

 

[godreborn]

That's FailST, and while the exploit is technically already out, a convenient installer is not available yet.

On that note, I wonder how long it'll be until a certain someone starts claiming BluUBomb is the "last thing" needed to "fully unlock" the Wii U.

I think I know which person you're talking about.

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btw, is failst the same thing as aroma or is aroma using that exploit?

 

[huma_dawii]

who have a Wii U.

That's FailST, and while the exploit is technically already out, a convenient installer is not available yet.

On that note, I wonder how long it'll be until a certain someone starts claiming BluUBomb is the "last thing" needed to "fully unlock" the Wii U.

hahhahahhaha the guy that says USB can be unlocked and get SSD SPEEDS!! haahaha i remember that guy. Good times.

 

[Carlos_DobleC]

Can you fix a CBHC brick using this exploit?
edit: I just read that no, we'll have to keep waiting

 

[GerbilSoft]

btw, is failst the same thing as aroma or is aroma using that exploit?

Aroma is a new homebrew environment that IIRC uses FailST for the persistent installed title (instead of requiring a DS VC title). FailST itself can be used for "anything", though as mentioned before, there isn't a convenient installer yet.

 

[Deleted member 546149]

What could this lead up to?

 

[godreborn]

What could this lead up to?

it's a way to get into the homebrew channel (or any rpx, I think) if you've messed up the browser or region hax, etc. it doesn't need the browser to correct the problem. it's good for partial bricks, because that part of the system is no longer usable usually due to user error.

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iirc, the rpx is the main executable for games and apps on the wii u. I don't think they're all named the same though, just extension is the same.

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can't be used to fix a cbhc brick though (already asked), since the system won't sync a wiimote at the error screen. most other bricks should be fixable as long as you can get to the home screen.

edit: you should be able to install haxchi with it if the browser is too screwed up, so it's an alternative to having to use the browser to get your foot in the door.

 

[Deleted member 546149]

it's a way to get into the homebrew channel (or any rpx, I think) if you've messed up the browser or region hax, etc. it doesn't need the browser to correct the problem. it's good for partial bricks, because that part of the system is no longer usable usually due to user error.

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iirc, the rpx is the main executable for games and apps on the wii u. I don't think they're all named the same though, just extension is the same.

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can't be used to fix a cbhc brick though (already asked), since the system won't sync a wiimote at the error screen. most other bricks should be fixable as long as you can get to the home screen.

edit: you should be able to install haxchi with it if the browser is too screwed up, so it's an alternative to having to use the browser to get your foot in the door.

Can't wait for BluuuuuueBomb for the switch

 

[JaapDaniels]

Can't wait for BluuuuuueBomb for the switch

What about toothblast ps5?

 

[Deleted member 546149]

What about toothblast ps5?

What about Xbox One controller exploit?

 

[raxadian]

Well, give it a few years and the Wii Uh will be fully unlocked.

That being said, since the Xbox One is basically dead at this point, are there any hacks to it? Or everyone is just happy with developer mode?

 

[godreborn]

Can't wait for BluuuuuueBomb for the switch

it may happen. I think this exploit is named after the bluebomb on the wii. however, Nintendo seems to be at the top of their game with switch security, so who knows. I'm not a part of that scene, but after the first exploit coming out within days of release (pegaswitch or something, I think, then cdn working until they patched it), Nintendo has patched all loopholes it would seem. because the switch is even more a success than the wii, with both hardware and software, that may be why Nintendo is so aggressive with the lawsuits. that would be my guess/opinion anyway without knowing much about switch security or exploits.

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I don't know if the ps5 is this way, but both ps3 and ps4 require no verification when downloading, unlike the switch now, so you can download content on the pc, just can't use it without a license. I read that the ps4 is designed to use 4GB chunks, because that's the max it can, then it uses a manifest file to combine all chunks into a working pkg (learned that on psdevwiki thanks to a link by @KiiWii ). that's why games on psn for the ps4 are in 4GB chunks. the system can't read any larger for some reason, so it combines them using the manifest file. if you go to to the patch sites, they also have 4GB chunks at max due to this. I also remember downloading final fantasy vii remake via the pc, and it was the same way.

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I just had a thought with this exploit (don't think it will work), but I'm wondering, since I think it's an iosu hack, if you could wup server to fix a cbhc brick. you may have to be on the home menu, but what that does is it allows ftp while on the home menu. this is the original way to install haxchi. it's slow as hell though, but it works, just might have to be on the home menu to initiate it.

nm, I don't think it will work, because the wiimote won't connect, but it was just a traveling thought.