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Can I use external WiiU on another WiiU if I re-encrypt it ??

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ConsoleKid69

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Today at 2:02 PM

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I have a very dead WiiU which is NOT recoverable but I do have all the files backed up for nand etc.
Also I have a decent external drive with which is filled with games etc.

Now if I get another WiiU can I basically decrypt the drive and re-encrypt it to the new WiiU/Nand?

Any ideas?

siahisaforker

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pretty sure only the Wii U that the hdd was used on can read the usb contents

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