Hacking Is it safe to use USB helper on 5.5.2 or do i have to downgrade somehow?

[Acryex]

So being a dumbass i forgot to use the DNS hack to block updates on my system, now it's upgraded to the latest firmware and i want to test out some games before i actually buy them honestly.

Is it safe to use the Wii U USB Helper tool and install everything as before?
Or do i have to downgrade my firmware to be completely safe and not brick the entire console?

I'm so unsure about this, any help is appreciated.

 

[Lacius]

First, it is not currently possible to downgrade. You're stuck on 5.5.2.

Second, you can use Wii U USB Helper with 5.5.2, so there's no need to downgrade. If you are using the 5.5.2 internet browser on your Wii U as your entry point, it's going to crash a lot. It could take several tries with the web browser before it loads homebrew. If you have issues with using the internet browser as your entry point, it is recommended that you use the web browser to install Haxchi.

If you are installing disc-based games and won't be loading CFW a lot (or if the web browser works fine), then there's no need for Haxchi.

 

[Acryex]

First, it is not currently possible to downgrade. You're stuck on 5.5.2.

Second, you can use Wii U USB Helper with 5.5.2, so there's no need to downgrade. If you are using the internet browser on your Wii U as your entry point, it's going to crash a lot. It could take several tries with the web browser before it loads homebrew. If you have issues with using the internet browser as your entry point, it is recommended that you use the web browser to install Haxchi.

If you are installing disc-based games and won't be loading CFW a lot (or if the web browser works fine), then there's no need for Haxchi.

Thanks, i'm going to be installing disc-based games actually.

Good to hear that it works then.

The homebrew crashing, is that a new thing since the 5.5.2 update?

 

[Lacius]

Thanks, i'm going to be installing disc-based games actually.

Good to hear that it works then.

The homebrew crashing, is that a new thing since the 5.5.2 update?

Yes, the 5.5.2 browser exploit is unreliable and crashes a lot. On 5.5.1, it has a near 100% success rate.

I didn't mention it in my above post, but you should follow this guide to block future system updates, just in case.