None of you have a router with url blocking built in? If you do that is all you need
That setting doesn't matter in this case. Whether or not the Spotpass setting it turned on, a properly setup DNS will block the update, and not effectively blocking updates will result in the automatic download and installation of the new update.Do you have SpotPass on? I remember a long time ago when I was setting up my 3DS, it said something about being able to receive system updates using SpotPass. Maybe it's the same deal here.
Oh, I thought this would make it connect to open networks in sleep mode and download updates through them. If that was the case, I doubt that a DNS block would help, because the network would set its own DNS server.That setting doesn't matter in this case. Whether or not the Spotpass setting it turned on, a properly setup DNS will block the update, and not effectively blocking updates will result in the automatic download and installation of the new update.
Trust me, some of us users have been following the Wii U hacking scene for years now. We would know by now that automatic updates can be turned off. Not even sys config tool has any options to disable it. It's not a hidden option, there's literally no way to disable it and it was intentional by Nintendo for it to be this way.Oh, I thought this would make it connect to open networks in sleep mode and download updates through them. If that was the case, I doubt that a DNS block would help, because the network would set its own DNS server.
It's been common knowledge for years that the Wii U can and will install updates without giving the user a choice once the update has been completely downloaded. If one doesn't wish to be forcibly updated to 5.5.2, one should use the correct DNS servers, and one should delete the update folder from the Wii U's NAND.I'm confused as to how this has happened. My Wii U is on 5.5.1 and it always asks before installing the update. I have standby and quick start disabled. I had those "update ready to install" pop ups but simply circumvented them by turning the system off then back on. My young niece even snuck on the system and I was sure it would be updated but even she somehow managed to avoid updating. I've only recently changed the DNS because those occasional pop ups were annoying.
Very confused as to how these updates are getting stealthily installed for some. Considering installing haxchi just in case.
I know the Wii U does rather aggressively install updates while turned off. But how can it happen with Standby disabled? Or the DNS blocked? The popup says it's ready to install, the pop up doesn't let you decline but you can circumvent it. It shouldn't be able to install since it needs permission unless it's during standby.It's been common knowledge for years that the Wii U can and will install updates without giving the user a choice once the update has been completely downloaded. If one doesn't wish to be forcibly updated to 5.5.2, one should use the correct DNS servers, and one should delete the update folder from the Wii U's NAND.
With the proper DNS settings, the Wii U cannot download the update. Without a way to block downloading updates, the Wii U will download the update in the background, and then it will give you a prompt saying it's going to update with no way to cancel aside from powering off the system. It doesn't matter if you have Standby turned off.I know the Wii U does rather aggressively install updates while turned off. But how can it happen with Standby disabled? Or the DNS blocked? The popup says it's ready to install, the pop up doesn't let you decline but you can circumvent it. It shouldn't be able to install since it needs permission unless it's during standby.
I sure hope the Switch isn't like this, it has battery life and a possible lack of wifi signals to deal with.
That's good enough, you can circumvent by booting into Wii mode or power cycling the system. It's just really annoying. Speaking of which, there is a bouncing "X" on the Download Management icon which is also annoying. This is normal right?With the proper DNS settings, the Wii U cannot download the update. Without a way to block downloading updates, the Wii U will download the update in the background, and then it will give you a prompt saying it's going to update with no way to cancel aside from powering off the system. It doesn't matter if you have Standby turned off.
The bouncing red X is normal if you're using the DNS blocking method.That's good enough, you can circumvent by booting into Wii mode or power cycling the system. It's just really annoying. Speaking of which, there is a bouncing "X" on the Download Management icon which is also annoying. This is normal right?
If one knows what he or she is doing, there's no real need for Haxchi, and CBHC would just be for convenience. For people who don't know what they're doing, I recommend Haxchi since they're likely to accidentally update to 5.5.2.I'm just confused as to why people don't just use Haxchi - $7 and you don't have to deal with this stuff. You just update and nothing changes. The browser sucks, I honestly can't believe people use it as a primary exploit.
Because for some it's just not that easy they may not own a credit card they may not know anyone who has a credit card to borrow they may not be able to buy a wiiu points card(not sure what they are called in rest of the world. For instance no shop in my area sells them the nearest shop that does is 240 miles away from me and they don't deliver. They may stay in one of the countries that does not have the eshop yes there are a few. There are a number of reasons why someone can't or doesn't want to use haxchi.I'm just confused as to why people don't just use Haxchi - $7 and you don't have to deal with this stuff. You just update and nothing changes. The browser sucks, I honestly can't believe people use it as a primary exploit.