Update the update blocking steps (#141)

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All currently known Wii U exploits can, unlike e.g. the Nintendo Switch RCM exploit, be patched by a system update. Although the Wii U is no longer officially supported, Nintendo may still release updates for it. Namely, the updates 5.5.3 up to 5.5.6 were all released after the Wii U was discontinued, so blocking updates is still a recommended action. All currently known Wii U exploits can, unlike e.g. the Nintendo Switch RCM exploit, be patched by a system update. Although the Wii U is no longer officially supported, Nintendo may still release updates for it. Namely, the updates 5.5.3 up to 5.5.6 were all released after the Wii U was discontinued, so blocking updates is still a recommended action.
While Tiramisu already has built-in update blocking functionality, it is recommended to delete the update folder to effectively block system updates.
If you get a red warning screen while booting into Tiramisu, the update folder still exists and it is recommended to delete it using the guide below.
### Instructions {docsify-ignore} ### Instructions {docsify-ignore}
Currently, three ways exist to block updates on the Wii U system: Currently, two ways exist to effectively block updates on the Wii U system:
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#### **Tiramisu Autoboot**
### Tiramisu Autoboot
?> When autobooting into the the PayloadLoader, updates are automatically blocked. To enable autobooting into the PayloadLoader follow [this](../docs/user-guide/tiramisu/autoboot).
#### **Deleting Update Folder** #### **Deleting Update Folder**
### Deleting Update Folder ### Deleting Update Folder

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This is needed if you ever need to perform a System Update. This is needed if you ever need to perform a System Update.
?> If you are running Tiramisu and have deleted the update folder, you need to disable both autobooting and recreate the update folder.
### Instructions {docsify-ignore} ### Instructions {docsify-ignore}
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1. Turn on your Wii U. 1. Turn on your Wii U.
- The Environment Loader should show up. - The Environment Loader should show up.
1. Using the D-Pad, navigate to `tiramisu` and press Y to set this to your default envrionment, then press A to launch into Tiramisu. 1. Using the D-Pad, navigate to `tiramisu` and press Y to set this to your default envrionment, then press A to launch into Tiramisu.
- You might get a red warning screen telling you that updates aren't blocked properly. Press A to continue anyways. We're going to block updates in the "Blocking Updates" section below.
- To open the Environment Loader selector in the future, you have hold X while your Wii U is booting up. - To open the Environment Loader selector in the future, you have hold X while your Wii U is booting up.
1. On the Tiramisu Boot Selector, the `Wii U Menu` should already be selected, press Y to set this to your default autobooting option, then press A to launch into the Wii U Menu. 1. On the Tiramisu Boot Selector, the `Wii U Menu` should already be selected, press Y to set this to your default autobooting option, then press A to launch into the Wii U Menu.
- To open the Tiramisu Boot Selector in the future, you have hold START (+) while your Wii U is booting up. - To open the Tiramisu Boot Selector in the future, you have hold START (+) while your Wii U is booting up.
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?> Once you're booted into the Tiramisu environment, you can open the Mii Maker at any time to get into the Homebrew Launcher. ?> Once you're booted into the Tiramisu environment, you can open the Mii Maker at any time to get into the Homebrew Launcher.
<br>To get back into the Mii Maker, simply press the HOME button while in the Homebrew Launcher. <br>To get back into the Mii Maker, simply press the HOME button while in the Homebrew Launcher.
### Blocking Updates
While Tiramisu already has built-in update blocking functionality, it is recommended to delete the update folder to effectively block system updates.
If you get a red warning screen while booting into Tiramisu, the update folder still exists and it is recommended to delete it using [this guide](../block-updates).
### Additional Homebrew Apps ### Additional Homebrew Apps
- **SaveMii mod** is a homebrew app that lets you manage your Wii U and vWii save data. - **SaveMii mod** is a homebrew app that lets you manage your Wii U and vWii save data.

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1. You'll be asked if you are sure you want to install the PayloadLoader. Use the D-Pad to select `Install` and press A. 1. You'll be asked if you are sure you want to install the PayloadLoader. Use the D-Pad to select `Install` and press A.
1. After installing finishes, press A to shut down the console. 1. After installing finishes, press A to shut down the console.
!> If you do not wish to autoboot Tiramisu on your console, you can skip the `Autobooting Tiramisu` part. </br> But you need to be aware that system updates won't be blocked and will need to be blocked by following [this guide](../block-updates). This is not required but it's highly recommended. !> If you do not wish to autoboot Tiramisu on your console, you can skip the `Autobooting Tiramisu` part and head directly to [Finalizing Setup](finalizing-setup).