Hacking Wii U Hacking & Homebrew Discussion

[Deleted member 342493]

What do you mean? I am confused.

They aren't focusing in that.

 

[Skeet1983]

Darn

 

[NWPlayer123]

What do you mean? I am confused.

Actually I take that back, there are a few things you can do with it on the Wii U, one thing being able to transfer saves/data from an external drive. That should give you a hint.

 

[Skeet1983]

Could there be game cheats down the road?

 

[NWPlayer123]

Could there be game cheats down the road?

Not with what I'm talking about, you still need a kernel exploit to unprotect memory and be able to switch between the browser and games.

 

[Skeet1983]

Ok. Thanks for clarifying. What could be done with saves?

 

[NWPlayer123]

Well you can transfer any data, including save data, from the 8/32GB on the Wii U to an external hard drive, so once we're able to decrypt the drive to access the raw data, then it should be possible to transfer it to another hard drive and re-encrypt.

 

[Skeet1983]

Well you can transfer any data, including save data, from the 8/32GB on the Wii U to an external hard drive, so once we're able to decrypt the drive to access the raw data, then it should be possible to transfer it to another hard drive and re-encrypt.

Could this lead to Save sharing/downloading?

 

[NWPlayer123]

Probably

 

[IgortheMii]

WARNING! Nintendo are now forcing us to update to the latest version to use online services, we don't know 100% how yet.

Introduction

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This thread is created for us Hackers/Developers to discuss possible hacking vectors and possibly in the future enable real homebrew. The exploit is currently almost completely useless if not fully useless for the normal consumer, however check back here often we will sooner or latter find a Kernel exploit and developer a Homebrew launcher(Probably Kernel Exploit before launcher, but I can be wrong). Under this block of text so will you find useful information, if you want something added please contact me either via this topic (if its relevant to the discussion) or via PM. Have a nice discussion

Useful Links

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(New Server)Official Exploit Website: http://wiiu-hb.com
(last updated: 2014/08/12)


The Official BitBucket Repo(For the webkit exploit)
The Official BitBucket Repo(For the Website POST YOUR CONSUMER APPS HERE!)
Wii U Versions(Latest Safe: 5.1.0, 5.1.1+ IS NOT SUPPORTED)

Block Auto Updates

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Go into the router and block the following ip's:

• 96.17.161.145
• 184.50.229.158
• 184.50.229.137
• 192.195.204.136
• nus.cdn.wup.shop.nintendo.net

Tools/Homebrew By The Community

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• Build modification by @Snailface to remove cygwin from the process(4.0.0-4.1.0).
• Bypass the use of Cygwin by @filfat (5.0.0-5.1.0)
• WiiUExplorer @celcoidoc.

Current Public *Useful* Exploits

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• 4.0.0-5.1.0 Webkit Exploit. *Patched*

Developer References

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RPC References
Website to help you convert IP to HEX

Spoiler: RPC Commands

• rpc.read32(address, num_words) - Read num_words words starting at address, returning a list of words

• rpc.write32(address, words) - Write each word in the list words to memory starting at address

• symbol(rplname, symname) - Get the symbol symname from RPL rplname and turn it into a callable Python function

• rpc.exit() - Exit the browser and go back to the menu

Development References:

Spoiler: Common RPL Files

• snd_core.rpl - Audio
• gx2.rpl - Graphics
• avm.rpl
• vpad.rpl - Gamepad
• vpadbase.rpl
• dc.rpl
• dmae.rpl - DMA Engine
• nn_pdm.rpl
• tcl.rpl
• uvc.rpl
• nsysnet.rpl - BSD Sockets
• nsysccr.rpl
• tve.rpl
• coreinit.rpl - OS

Hacker References:

Spoiler: Wii U's Ram Memory

• 0x01000000 - 0x01800000 Read only OS Code (Usermode)
• 0x01800000 - 0x02000000 JIT code buffer (Either read-write, or read-execute, but never read-write-execute)
• 0x0d800000 - 0x10000000 Read only browser code
• 0x10000000 - 0x10?????? OS Data (Usermode)
• 0x10?????? - 0x27800000 Browser data
• 0xe0000000 - 0xe4000000 Some sort of hardware communication area
• 0xf4000000 - 0xf6000000 Unknown
• 0xf6000000 - 0xf6800000 Unknown
• 0xf8000000 - 0xfb000000 Read only shared data (system fonts mostly)
• 0xffee0000 - 0xfff20000 Kernel code

"WARNING! Nintendo are now forcing us to update to the latest version to use online services, we don't know 100% how yet."
Wouldn't That to stop homebrew?

 

[Deleted member 342493]

"WARNING! Nintendo are now forcing us to update to the latest version to use online services, we don't know 100% how yet."
Wouldn't That to stop homebrew?

Err... No, since the exploit and web browser are still working (if you are in exploitable firmware, of course)

 

[Ray Lewis]

I am on the latest firmware. I won't consider doing anything unless I could back up and recover. The wife would kill me if I bricked the Wii U. I think I am probably out for a lot of "stuff" given that I've updated. I have this stupid error.

When I turn on the Wii U with the gamepad it says "Device not connected to the Wii U." For a while I turned on the Wii U without the gamepad and then it worked. Meaning, the Wii U came on and then turned on the gamepad. Now it always gives that error. If I unplug the Wii U and plug it back in (power ) it works!!! I updated trying to see if it fixed this error.

My brother in law has the black version and it is doing the same thing!!! I have vWii modified so I have no warranty. I've Googled and found that turning it on at the Wii U fixed it. Yep, for about a week. At 5.3.2 I am probably out. Decrypt, common key, see external drive info, got it, lol. Maybe save mods could be cool if it does not crash games.

 

[Deleted member 342493]

I am on the latest firmware. I won't consider doing anything unless I could back up and recover. The wife would kill me if I bricked the Wii U. I think I am probably out for a lot of "stuff" given that I've updated. I have this stupid error.

When I turn on the Wii U with the gamepad it says "Device not connected to the Wii U." For a while I turned on the Wii U without the gamepad and then it worked. Meaning, the Wii U came on and then turned on the gamepad. Now it always gives that error. If I unplug the Wii U and plug it back in (power ) it works!!! I updated trying to see if it fixed this error.

My brother in law has the black version and it is doing the same thing!!! I have vWii modified so I have no warranty. I've Googled and found that turning it on at the Wii U fixed it. Yep, for about a week. At 5.3.2 I am probably out. Decrypt, common key, see external drive info, got it, lol. Maybe save mods could be cool if it does not crash games.

What? That you said is strange... my parents would kill me if I broke my Wii U xD, in the past, I Bricked 2 Wiis, now I won't do the same to my third Wii, and my First (and hope last) Wii U won't pass the same, anyway, I'm still in 5.0.0 and never got any problem.

 

[Ray Lewis]

What? That you said is strange... my parents would kill me if I broke my Wii U xD, in the past, I Bricked 2 Wiis, now I won't do the same to my third Wii, and my First (and hope last) Wii U won't pass the same, anyway, I'm still in 5.0.0 and never got any problem.

I did not break it. The error began with the update that added the standby function. I turned those off and turned off the background services. That helped a liytle. Then the next step was to go to turning the system on with the gamepad. I am going to try using the pro controller to turn to turn it on in a few minutes. Very odd error. So that is why I tried to update.

Edit: the quick start menu, that was when it began. A little while after I took that update.

 

[Skeet1983]

Will there be more info coming soon?

 

[keine]

Super excited. Sounds like I can update to 5.2.0 and still be able to poke around with at least another user-land exploit. I envy and admire the team's RE skills.

 

[Gruntzer]

if the OP gets an edit ,even by a Mod ,it would be really amazing

 

[Deleted member 342493]

Super excited. Sounds like I can update to 5.2.0 and still be able to poke around with at least another user-land exploit. I envy and admire the team's RE skills.

Yeah, but still, think that they would need to make another exploit in the WebKit for that, it takes some time, I recommend you (if you still in a exploitable firm) to stay in there, so you will have kernel exploit access and no wait for another exploit in 5.2.0 (since Nintendo patched the WebKit exploit in 5.1.1)

 

[jammybudga777]

I think everyones still spectulating abit too much. How does anyone know its a kernel exploit being released?? I am excited but by the hints in some comments im curiouse if this "achievement" is for homebrew or piracy?

 

[Ryanrocks462]

I think everyones still spectulating abit too much. How does anyone know its a kernel exploit being released?? I am excited but by the hints in some comments im curiouse if this "achievement" is for homebrew or piracy?

NWPlayer123 and Marionumber1 have both stated its strictly for home-brew , that is until one of the piracy teams take it over ;3 <3 especially if one of those teams knows the common key from someone who supports piracy ;3