diff --git a/getting-started.md b/getting-started.md index 340083f3e..d13396ac9 100644 --- a/getting-started.md +++ b/getting-started.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ ### Different CFWs +?> Before starting, make sure to update your Wii U console to the latest firmware (5.5.4 for European consoles, 5.5.3 for all other regions) if you haven't already. + The first thing to decide is what CFW you want to use. There are two main CFWs: diff --git a/installing-hbc.md b/installing-hbc.md index b6df08055..9ac75e15d 100644 --- a/installing-hbc.md +++ b/installing-hbc.md @@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ This page will install the Homebrew Channel as an application directly to your H > 6. Select NAND as the installation destination. This will install the Homebrew Channel to the Wii U Menu. > 7. Once the process is finished, press the Home button until you're back at the Wii U Menu. > 8. You will now see the Homebrew Channel installed on your Wii U Menu. Keep in mind you will need to launch cfw every reboot to run this channel. -> 9. You can now re-attach any USB devices you had attached before starting the guide. + ### **CBHC** > 1. Power on your console @@ -29,5 +29,5 @@ This page will install the Homebrew Channel as an application directly to your H > 6. Select NAND as the installation destination. This will install the Homebrew Channel to the Wii U Menu. > 7. Once the process is finished, press the Home button until you're back at the Wii U Menu. > 8. You will now see the Homebrew Channel installed on your Wii U Menu. -> 9. You can now re-attach any USB devices you had attached before starting the guide. + diff --git a/introduction.md b/introduction.md index 320c615b6..5ce6ef649 100644 --- a/introduction.md +++ b/introduction.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ For live support with this guide please visit us in **#wiiu-assistance** on [Nin > * Play games for older systems with various emulators, using RetroArch or other standalone emulators > * Play out-of-region games > -> CFW can be set up on any console on any version (but will require additional software). +> CFW can be set up on any console on the latest version (but will require additional software). ### End Goal > This guide has the end goal of taking a completely unmodified Wii U from Stock to Custom Firmware. @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ For live support with this guide please visit us in **#wiiu-assistance** on [Nin If everything goes according to plan, you will lose no data and end up with everything that you started with (games, NNID, saves, etc will be preserved). -Keep your device plugged in and charged throughout the entire process to avoid data loss or damage from an unexpected power-off. +Keep your device plugged in throughout the entire process to avoid data loss or damage from an unexpected power-off. Custom Firmware is not permanent with current methods, and will be unloaded upon rebooting the system. diff --git a/launching-cfw.md b/launching-cfw.md index 799f8277d..e442d5769 100644 --- a/launching-cfw.md +++ b/launching-cfw.md @@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ Unlike systems such as the DSi, Wii, or 3DS, Wii U CFW is temporary. This means > 6. Once the installation has finished, your console will launch the system menu. You will see your game replaced by a haxchi icon. > 7. Run the modified DS game. This will reboot the console and enable CFW. > 8. You will need to run your Haxchi DS game every reboot to launch CFW. +> 9. You can now re-attach any USB devices you had attached before starting the guide. #### **Haxchi and CBHC** @@ -36,6 +37,7 @@ Unlike systems such as the DSi, Wii, or 3DS, Wii U CFW is temporary. This means > 13. Use the DPAD to navigate to `Autoboot: Disabled` and press the A button until it says `Autoboot: System Menu`. > 14. Use the DPAD to navigate to `Boot System Menu` and press the A button. This will launch the Wii U Menu with CFW enabled. > 15. Your console now automatically boots into CFW every reboot. +> 16. You can now re-attach any USB devices you had attached before starting the guide. #### **Mocha** diff --git a/nand-backup.md b/nand-backup.md index 973d8aa86..5d50817be 100644 --- a/nand-backup.md +++ b/nand-backup.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ In case anything should go wrong in the later process and your Wii U ends up bri ### Instructions -?> The Wii U NAND is (depending on your model) either 8 or 32gb. As a result of this, to create a full backup of your console's NAND, your SD Card has to be larger than the size of your NAND. If you do not have a large enough SD Card, you can skip the optional `MLC` section which includes save files and game data. +?> The Wii U NAND is (depending on your model) either 8 or 32gb. As a result of this, to create a full backup of your console's NAND, your SD Card has to be larger than the size of your NAND. If you do not have a large enough SD Card, you can skip the optional `MLC` section which includes save files and game data and is not needed to recover most types of bricks. > 1. Navigate through the Homebrew Launcher and launch the `Wii U NAND Dumper` app. > 2. Use the Wii U Gamepad's DPAD to enter the following configuration: diff --git a/sidebar.md b/sidebar.md index 160e91535..87bc951a1 100644 --- a/sidebar.md +++ b/sidebar.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ - [Browser Exploit](browser-exploit) - [Making a NAND Backup](nand-backup) - [Launching CFW](launching-cfw) -- [Installing the Homebrew Channel](installing-hbc) +- [Installing the Homebrew Channel (optional)](installing-hbc) - [FAQ](faq) - **Extras** - [Themes](themes)