Homebrew Game update question

[Col1661]

Hi, my wii u is on 5.5.2 - i have installed a few games to my usb hard drive via browserhax / wii u helper / wup installer. Im currently not running any cfw.

My question is, when i run a game it is prompting me to update. (i have blocked the wii u from updating via dns). I understand i can download game updates via wii u helper, but how do you install it? Do you drop them into the install folder then install in wup loader just like a normal game file.

Also, i havent installed any cfw as i only want to save a few games to the hard drive then no longer need access to the homebrew channel. So when i have installed all the games and updates i require, can i reset the connection settings and use the wii u as normal, can i play online without getting blocked?

Thanks

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Correct, updates install exactly like normal games

 

[Col1661]

Hi @TotalInsanity4 I have installed a game and an update and it worked. So once I have installed all the games and updates that I require, I will no longer need homebrew - so baring in mind I have no cfw installed is it ok to reset the internet settings so I'm no linger using dns. Also if the wii decides to update will I still be able to play the games on and offline? Thanks

 

[godreborn]

if the game is a non-retail game, it won't work without cfw. I'm not sure if updates count, but they do have tickets as well.

 

[Col1661]

I have only installed retail games, no dlc or vc games. I was just wanting to know I they will continue to work on and offline once I no longer need homebrew and reset my internet settings. Thanks

 

[godreborn]

I'm thinking yes, but I don't know for sure. updates have a separate ticket from the game. you could always try it.

 

[Col1661]

Ok was just wanting to know for sure as I didn't want the console to get blocked from online or update and not let me play the games

 

[Ryccardo]

if the game is a non-retail game, it won't work without cfw. I'm not sure if updates count, but they do have tickets as well.

What ultimately matters is whether the title(s) have a valid license compatible with your console (meaning either "only for yours" or "for everyone")...

On the WiiU as a rule of thumb bluray games, game update titles, and free DLC are of the latter kind

 

[godreborn]

afaik, Nintendo only bans cheaters/hackers.

 

[Col1661]

Ok thanks for clarifying. Can the usb hard drive with the games installed be used on any other wii u console or just the 1 you downloaded the games from. Also can you copy the hard drive? Thanks

 

[godreborn]

What ultimately matters is whether the title(s) have a valid license compatible with your console (meaning either "only for yours" or "for everyone")...

On the WiiU as a rule of thumb bluray games, game update titles, and free DLC are of the latter kind

you can check for sure with tik2sd and a hex editor.

Ok thanks for clarifying. Can the usb hard drive with the games installed be used on any other wii u console or just the 1 you downloaded the games from. Also can you copy the hard drive? Thanks

cloning the drive - possibly. you can't use the drive on another wii due to encryption.