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Hacking So what does REDNand do?

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Somehow with all this news, I seem to can't find what exactly is this used for?

What does this new ISOU hack do? Do we already have a custom firmware we are installing?
Will I still need the boot HBL from the web app like i have been doing? I have all my games on my menu from the brazillian hack would this change that ?

Thanks in advance guys
 
karloz25 said:
Somehow with all this news, I seem to can't find what exactly is this used for?
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Right now? Not much.
karloz25 said:
What does this new ISOU hack do? Do we already have a custom firmware we are installing?
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You're pretty much loading the NAND off an SD card, rather than internal memory. This is called "redNAND".
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Will I still need the boot HBL from the web app like i have been doing?
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Yes, each time you turn off the console you will need to boot redNAND via the HBL.
karloz25 said:
I have all my games on my menu from the brazillian hack would this change that ?
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Not really, things will stay the same unless you format sysNAND, which I wouldn't really recommend doing at the moment.
 
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Supster131 said:
Right now? Not much.

You're pretty much loading the NAND off an SD card, rather than internal memory. This is called "redNAND".

Yes, each time you turn off the console you will need to boot redNAND via the HBL.

Not really, things will stay the same unless you format sysNAND, which I wouldn't really recommend doing at the moment.
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Answered all my questions, thanks.
I guess i'm in no hurry to use then, until a custom firmware or useful app is released. correct?
 
karloz25 said:
Answered all my questions, thanks.
I guess i'm in no hurry to use then, until a custom firmware or useful app is released. correct?
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The biggest thing is that it allows you (through signature patching) to install vc, eshop, dlc, and homebrew apps to the system menu.
 
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The biggest thing is that it allows you (through signature patching) to install vc, eshop, dlc, and homebrew apps to the system menu.
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That's all well and good, the process to set this all up, unfortunately, is not exactly user-friendly and potentially dangerous and has a risk of bricking the Wii U. Will it stay non-user friendly to those who don't know what they're doing? No one knows. Maybe if/when permanent CFW is possible.
 
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I think CFW requires modified sysNAND, otherwise you'll always have to run some program first. If this is like 3DS then RedNAND is basically a backup of your sysNAND that your console will use so the sysNAND itself doesn't get screwed up. Correct me if I'm wrong though
 
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synce said:
I think CFW requires modified sysNAND, otherwise you'll always have to run some program first. If this is like 3DS then RedNAND is basically a backup of your sysNAND that your console will use so the sysNAND itself doesn't get screwed up. Correct me if I'm wrong though
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Custom Firmware (CFW) does not require modifications to your console, it can be done entirely through temporary exploits (web browser and kernel exploit to boot HBL, then exploit IOSU and boot CFW from there)

Other than that, you are correct. RedNAND is indeed a backup of your sysNAND, that while certain CFWs are booted, will be used instead of your sysNAND. This means that if you perform some potentially dangerous operations and end up bricking your redNAND, your sysNAND is still functional and you can simply re-dump.
 
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I have the same thoughts right now. With no ability to install DLC and stuff at the moment, it's pretty much useless for people who don't know what they're exactly doing.
 
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PagaN said:
Right now rednand do nothing useful for common user.
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Bimmel said:
I have the same thoughts right now. With no ability to install DLC and stuff at the moment, it's pretty much useless for people who don't know what they're exactly doing.
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These people understand.
If you don't feel comfortable setting up compiler toolchains and downloading images and whatnot, wait for everything to become a little more user-friendly first.
 
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It's not entirely pointless. The sysconfig tool is interesting to play with and it also lets you launch out of region games. For example, you can do a legit install of Taiko No Tatsujin and use the tool to launch it. Not much advantage over loadiine I guess but it's there.

You can also use fake tickets to install eShop only games and homebrew and launch those straight from the home screen.
 
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subcon959 said:
It's not entirely pointless. The sysconfig tool is interesting to play with and it also lets you launch out of region games. For example, you can do a legit install of Taiko No Tatsujin and use the tool to launch it. Not much advantage over loadiine I guess but it's there.

You can also use fake tickets to install eShop only games and homebrew and launch those straight from the home screen.
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Now that is interesting. Did not know that.
 
Bimmel said:
Now that is interesting. Did not know that.
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Yeah, the sig patches really do work. The only downside I guess is that there are extra steps to take to get there first. The Brazilian USB thing really did give us a nice clean way and it's going to be a while before this catches up.
 
So is it possible to install Brazillian USB games that are from another region than my own using REDNand? and will they launch from the maina menu with out running any exploits first?
 
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The biggest thing is that it allows you (through signature patching) to install vc, eshop, dlc, and homebrew apps to the system menu.
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Other region titles too, right?

RedNAND is great, but its not without its irritants, needing to go to the browser to launch it, is annoying, especially when all the retail titles from your region loading off your USB will load fine without needing to utilize the browser at all.
 
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