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ISFShax + Decaffeinator recovery help: vWii won't boot, vWii NAND Restorer "Error determining NAND type", Wii U now 160-0101

ieatsoap113 · 2026-07-15T03:53:18+00:00

Hi everyone, I'm looking for help from someone experienced with ISFShax, Decaffeinator, and vWii recovery. I've reached a point where I'm not comfortable trying anything else without advice. System setup: Wii U (USA) ISFShax installed Tiramisu/Aroma installed Full NAND OG backup Backup files: otp.bin seeprom.bin slc.bin slccmpt.bin What happened: I was working on my vWii while setting up WiiLink. After making those changes, the vWii stopped booting. Selecting "Wii Menu" from the Wii U Menu shows a black screen for a few seconds before returning to the Wii U Menu. Priiloader is no longer accessible. What I've already tried: Ran vWii Decaffeinator. Initially it failed because FTPiiU was enabled. After disabling FTPiiU, Decaffeinator launched normally. My usual recovery method is: Run Decaffeinator. Let it remove the required files. Boot into Wii U System Settings. Remove the SD card. Perform a Wii U system update to reinstall the missing vWii titles. Unfortunately, that workflow is now broken due to a 160-0101 error being thrown at me if I attempt to access the default WiiU meny (which has forced me to boot around it into tiramisu) I also tried vWii NAND Restorer (the Wii U application), using my original slccmpt.bin and matching otp.bin from this same console. The files are in the correct location, but the application always reports: Error determining NAND type After the Decaffeinator attempt, the Wii U now throws: 160-0101 ISFShax is still functioning/installed, but not aware of any button combos I can access. My questions: What causes vWii NAND Restorer to report "Error determining NAND type" when using a valid backup from the same console? Is there a recommended recovery procedure using ISFShax for this situation? Should I be restoring only slccmpt.bin, or is there another recovery method I should be using instead? Is there a way to force the Wii U to reinstall the required vWii titles if the normal Decaffeinator update workflow can no longer be completed? I'm trying to avoid making the situation worse, so I haven't continued experimenting beyond this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Thread starter KingVamp
Start date Apr 15, 2013
Views 1,108
Replies 5

KingVamp

Haaah-hahahaha!

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Apr 15, 2013

The game’s official Twitter account posted an image of the title displayed on the GamePad, along with the message: “QUBE running on Wii U!”

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Can't believe I didn't know about this game until now. It really does remind me of Portal.

Rydian

Resident Furvert™

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Apr 15, 2013

Not sure if I'm tired of the whole minimalist deal or not... but it does look like not-your-average puzzle game, what with the environmental interaction.

nukeboy95

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Apr 15, 2013

portal with the gravity gun is what i think

The Real Jdbye

Le derg

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Apr 15, 2013

This game looks fun. I'll have to try it out if I can remember to.

pwsincd

Garage Flower

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Apr 15, 2013

looks interesting , ~~a quick google shows the 2011 PC version is free on most sites~~ (lol no they dont), think ill check it out for gameplay pre WiiU version.Trying Steam DEMO

Edit : Played and completed the Steam DEMO . Its addicting enough for a purchase if the price is inline with other eshop indie titles.