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There's a new system update for the Wii U for version 5.5.5U

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Are you ready for a system software update? No, not for the Nintendo Switch, but the Wii U! It's been quite a while since we've seen one of these--the last update was issued in September of 2018, in fact. A brand new firmware update is available for the console, bringing it to version number 5.5.5. The official changelog is helpful as usual, giving us that magical sentence we can always expect from Nintendo. Keep an eye on this thread and hopefully we'll find out what exactly this update actually brings to the table.

Improvements to system stability and usability
  • Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.
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ShadowOne333 said:
I think I have them blocked too.
But the thing is, I can't remember how I blocked them lol.
I tried updating to 5.5.5, but it fails as soon as the Downloading bar appears, then sends the error immediately.

Anyone remenbers what methods there were for blocking updates on WiiU?
I might go ahead and update just for shits and giggles.
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Could have also deleted the update folder. I did that and dns.
 
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Codemastershock said:
but at least on PS3 it made sense: the blu ray keys need to be updated yearly or newer movie discs stop working.
The 360 had some nonsensical updates as well but in reality they had some real improvements like the 16GB limit for USB drives was lifted or how the Xbox emulation was slightly improved because these same games were being sold to Xbox One and Series devices..
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The Wii U has an internet browser as well, SSL encryption keys expire and also need to be updated, else many websites stop working.
 
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godreborn said:
Just recreate it with right privileges. The privileges are in the tutorial for it. I think it's 777.
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Turns out I did have it there, but I think it didn't have the right privileges, hence the error.
Used UFDiine to re-create it, and now I'm updated :)
HBL works fine!
 
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Reminds me that I have to plug in the gamepad again since they designed it to drain itself. I just hope this update doesn't cause issues since I probably would end up being forced to update if I turn on my Wii U. I'll probably do the delete folder method when I get home.
 
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Lilith Valentine said:
I am sure all 2 people still playing the Wii U are chuffed to bits right now for this update.
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1 of the two people here, still use my Wii U to play Fatal Frame IV and V and Xenoblade X from time to time...

.....until Nintendo finally decides to port those over to Switch :P
 
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sonicvssilver22 said:
1 of the two people here, still use my Wii U to play Fatal Frame IV and V and Xenoblade X from time to time...

.....until Nintendo finally decides to port those over to Switch :P
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Hey mate, the only 2 people still using their WiiUs have finally met online \o/
This is a historical event!
 
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