Which firmware version introduced the Auto-update (and brick until update performed) function?

Modernized YouTube for Wii U

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YouTube SR Wii U (Modernized YouTube) I'm excited to announce a mini-project I've been working on: YouTube SR Wii U! It's the familiar YouTube app, but with modern graphics. I not only updated the initial graphics displayed when you launch the app (The images are at the end of the post so you can see a preview of what I did.), but also several internal elements, such as the boot sound, etc. I'll let you discover the rest for yourself! This app is based on the latest version of YouTube for Wii U and is region-free, so it doesn't matter if you have a US, Japanese, or European console; it will all work. The app is packaged in WUP format, so you can install it like any other app or game using your preferred installer. Please leave any feedback in the comments of this post. (Note: You still need to use the GiveMiiYouTube plugin. This is a graphics update, so the code remains unchanged. I encourage you to read the README for the release on GitHub to understand everything.) GBATemp won't let me upload the file directly because it has a very low file size limit, so you'll have to go to GitHub to download it. I know it's something very simple, but I wanted to contribute to the community; for me, it's an achievement to be able to share it. Edit: Due to intellectual property reasons and to avoid future problems, I decided to remove this mod while I investigate the matter further, I will probably make the modified files available for download soon, so as not to distribute the complete application. You will need to have your Wii U modifiedI'll make a tutorial since you'll need to use FTPii to replace application files.

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I've looked at this page but I can't seem to find where it started auto-updating (and bricking system until updated).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_U_system_software

Version 3.0 says:

"Addition of Standby Functions Feature
This feature enables data for purchased software, system updates and software updates to be downloaded and installed automatically even after the console has been turned off."

Does that mean that this is when it starts to force updates? Or that this is just when you have Standby mode enabled?

However, 3.1.0 says this:

Improvements to Standby Functions
The standby functions will now regularly connect to the Internet when the Wii U is powered down to check for available SpotPass data or software and system updates. Software updates will be installed while the Wii U is powered down, and system updates will be installed the next time the Wii U is powered on.

The reason I ask is because I may be getting a Wii U on Black Friday ( http://wiiudaily.com/2014/11/best-b...-on-black-friday-15-off-nintendo-eshop-cards/ ), but would want to keep it open for Wii U homebrew.

Any idea what firmware version the SM3DW bundle would come with?

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