Wii U:Hardmod unbrick - Revision history

ManiacOfHomebrew at 21:01, 15 August 2024

2024-08-15T21:01:10Z

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	{{ombox\|type=speedy\|text=This guide is now outdated since there is a software exploit that allows unbricking without soldering! There is a guide for it [https://gbatemp.net/threads/cbhc-unbrick-guide-without-soldering.613371/ here]. UDPIH not work if you somehow deleted OSv10 (00050010-1000400A), so you ''must'' hardmod the system.}}		{{ombox\|type=speedy\|text=This guide is now outdated since there is a software exploit that allows unbricking without soldering! There is a guide for it [https://gbatemp.net/threads/cbhc-unbrick-guide-without-soldering.613371/ here]. UDPIH will not work if you somehow deleted OSv10 (00050010-1000400A), so you ''must'' hardmod the system.}}

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Lazr: Make credits less cringe

2023-12-20T09:57:25Z

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	*[https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick] - Created this guide.		*[https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick] - Created this guide.
	*[https://github.com/rw-r-r-0664 rw-r-r-0644] - sending me an edited pinand and fixing it.		*[https://github.com/rw-r-r-0664 rw-r-r-0644] - sending me an edited pinand and fixing it.
	*[https://github.com/GaryOderNichts GaryOderNichts] ~~- Emotional support while doing the hardmod.~~		*[https://github.com/GaryOderNichts GaryOderNichts], [https://github.com/Nightkingale Nightkingale], and agilly1989 - Emotional support while doing this.
	*[https://github.com/~~NoahAbc12345 NoahAbc12345~~] - ~~Same thing as Gary~~.		*[https://discord.com/invite/F2PKpEj The 4TU Discord server] - Letting me clog up their wiiu channel over this.
	*[https://discord.com/invite/F2PKpEj The 4TU Discord server] - ~~For being awesome~~. ;)
	*[https://forums.raspberrypi.com/ RPi Forums] - Having a thread on [https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=16775 Bit-Banging a TSOP NAND.]		*[https://forums.raspberrypi.com/ RPi Forums] - Having a thread on [https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=16775 Bit-Banging a TSOP NAND.]
	*agilly1989 - Sent me the forum and emotional support.
	*All of my other friends on Discord - You know who you are.

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2023-01-20T01:04:27Z

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	*agilly1989 - Sent me the forum and emotional support.		*agilly1989 - Sent me the forum and emotional support.
	*All of my other friends on Discord - You know who you are.		*All of my other friends on Discord - You know who you are.

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Lazr: Sync with the github pages guide.

2022-12-29T05:42:15Z

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	[[File:WiiU-hardmod-RPI-solder.jpg\|600px]]		[[File:WiiU-hardmod-RPI-solder.jpg\|600px]]

	It should look like this when finished. ~~Use that pad off to the side as <code>GND</code>.~~		It should look like this when finished.
	~~(Taken from Kaflukes CBHC Hardmod Guide)~~

	[[File:WiiU-hardmod-done.png\|600px]]		[[File:WiiU-hardmod-done.png\|600px]]
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	== Fixing the NAND ==		== Fixing the NAND ==

	Note: Now depending on what the hell you did, you could be doing something WAY different. We will be ~~fixing a CBHC brick and~~ flashing back ~~the~~ entire SLC here.		Note: Now depending on what the hell you did, you could be doing something WAY different (ie. only restoring certain pages). We will be flashing back an entire SLC image here.

	<span id="fixing-the-nand-with-only-otp.bin"></span>		<span id="fixing-the-nand-with-only-otp.bin"></span>
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	== Credits: ==		== Credits: ==

			*[https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick] - Created this guide.
	*[https://github.com/rw-r-r-0664 rw-r-r-0644] - sending me an edited pinand and fixing it.		*[https://github.com/rw-r-r-0664 rw-r-r-0644] - sending me an edited pinand and fixing it.
	*[https://github.com/GaryOderNichts GaryOderNichts] - Emotional support while doing the hardmod.		*[https://github.com/GaryOderNichts GaryOderNichts] - Emotional support while doing the hardmod.

Lazr: Change readid images to use the png.

2022-12-29T05:33:33Z

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	# Power on the Wii U.		# Power on the Wii U.
	# Turn on the RPI.		# Turn on the RPI.
	# Open up a terminal and run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>, you should get something like this.<br>[[File:WiiU-hardmod-readid.~~jpg~~\|600px]]		# Open up a terminal and run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>, you should get something like this.<br>[[File:WiiU-hardmod-readid.png\|600px]]
	# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>.		# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>.
	# Wait for it to finish reading. (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WII U OR RPI.)		# Wait for it to finish reading. (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WII U OR RPI.)
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	# Turn on the Wii U.		# Turn on the Wii U.
	# Turn on the RPI.		# Turn on the RPI.
	# Open a terminal and type in <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>. You should get something like this.<br>[[File:WiiU-hardmod-readid.~~jpg~~\|600px]]		# Open a terminal and type in <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>. You should get something like this.<br>[[File:WiiU-hardmod-readid.png\|600px]]
	# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 erase_blocks 0 4096 && sudo ./pinand 50 write_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>.		# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 erase_blocks 0 4096 && sudo ./pinand 50 write_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>.
	# Wait for it to finish, this will take a LONG time (around 2 days for an RPi0). (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WIIU OR THE RPI.)		# Wait for it to finish, this will take a LONG time (around 2 days for an RPi0). (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WIIU OR THE RPI.)

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2022-07-06T21:04:19Z

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	= ~~Read this!!!~~ =		{{ombox\|type=speedy\|text=This guide is now outdated since there is a software exploit that allows unbricking without soldering! There is a guide for it [https://gbatemp.net/threads/cbhc-unbrick-guide-without-soldering.613371/ here]. UDPIH not work if you somehow deleted OSv10 (00050010-1000400A), so you ''must'' hardmod the system.}}

	This guide is now outdated since there is a software exploit that allows unbricking without soldering! There is a guide for it [https://gbatemp.net/threads/cbhc-unbrick-guide-without-soldering.613371/ here]. UDPIH not work if you somehow deleted OSv10 (00050010-1000400A), so you ''must'' hardmod the system.

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Ihaveahax at 02:26, 12 June 2022

2022-06-12T02:26:20Z

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Ihaveahax: imported from https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick and used pandoc

2022-06-12T02:19:27Z

imported from https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick and used pandoc

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= Read this!!! =

This guide is now outdated since there is a software exploit that allows unbricking without soldering! There is a guide for it [https://gbatemp.net/threads/cbhc-unbrick-guide-without-soldering.613371/ here]. UDPIH not work if you somehow deleted OSv10 (00050010-1000400A), so you ''must'' hardmod the system.


== Start ==

Hello and welcome to the new and improved <s>freddy fazbears pizza</s> Wii U Unbrick Guide. This Guide only covers the SLC (Wii U).

Usually if you need to restore vWii NAND, there is [https://gbatemp.net/threads/release-vwii-nand-restorer.560948/ vWii NAND Restorer] (Needs backup) or [https://gbatemp.net/threads/vwii-decaffeinator-restore-vwii-without-a-nand-backup.566252/ vWii Decaffenator] (Doesn’t need backup)

Wii U doesnt have something like that yet though. so we have to open up the console and solder some wires to the NAND.

To unbrick the Wii U we will use an Rasberry Pi. I have only ever used an RPi0 but the pinouts should be the same on every RPi. If you want to use a Teensy to unbrick, refer to [https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-kaflukes-hardmod-cbhc-unbrick-guide.476725/ this guide]


== What you need ==

* An slc.bin dump from ''before'' the brick, or an otp.bin dump. 

* A Raspberry Pi and MicroSD for the Raspberry Pi. 

* Decent soldering equipment. 

* Decent soldering skills. 

* Ability to follow instructions. 

* A Lot of time. 

* A Decent understanding of Linux.
* Last but not least, A Brain.


=== Setting up the software ===

# Set up RPIOS on a MicroSD. (Guide: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/getting-started.html)
# Power on your RPI and connect it to the internet. 

# Open up a terminal (<code>CTRL ALT T</code>) and run <code>wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Lazr1026/unbrick/main/pinand.sh && chmod +x pinand.sh</code>
# Now run <code>./pinand.sh</code>.


=== Solder the RPI to Wii U board ===

# Take apart the Wii U, look up a teardown. 

* Make sure you are VERY CAREFUL when soldering to these points. one mess up and your console may be dead for good. 
Solder Points: 
RPI: 
[[File:./assets/images/pinout.png]] 
[[File:./assets/images/back.png]] Wii U Board: 
[[File:./assets/images/solder.jpg]]
* It should look like this when finished. Use that pad off to the side as <code>GND</code>. 
(Taken from Kaflukes CBHC Hardmod Guide) 
[[File:./assets/images/done.png]]


== Fixing the NAND ==

Note: Now depending on what the hell you did, you could be doing something WAY different. We will be fixing a CBHC brick and flashing back the entire SLC here.


=== FIXING THE NAND WITH ONLY OTP.BIN ===

Download [https://github.com/koolkdev/wiiuqt/releases/tag/v0.2 Eyekeys NAND Tools] and extract the zip somewhere on your PC.

# Put the Wii U back together enough to get everything plugged in (Disc Drive, Power Button, Fan, Heatsink.) 

# Power on the Wii U. 

# Turn on the RPI. 

# Open up a terminal and run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>, you should get something like this. 
[[File:./assets/images/readid.jpg]]
# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>. 

# Wait for it to finish reading. (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WII U OR RPI.) 

# Turn off the Wii U and RPI, insert the RPI’ MicroSD in your PC. 

# Copy the <code>slc.bin</code> from <code>sd:/home/[USER]</code> to the NAND Tools folder on your PC. (Hint: Now would be a REALLY good time to copy otp.bin to the folder as well.) 

# Open a Command Prompt and run <code>nandCbhcRemover.exe slc.bin</code>. See the next section for flashing the NAND back to the Wii U.


=== FIXING THE NAND WITH ONLY SLC.BIN ===

# Insert the RPI’ MicroSD in your PC. 

# Copy <code>slc.bin</code> to <code>sd:/home/[USER]</code>. (OTP Only Users: Click <code>Replace</code> when asked.) 

# Insert the RPI’ MicroSD into the RPI. 

# Turn on the Wii U. 

# Turn on the RPI. 

# Open a terminal and type in <code>sudo ./pinand 50 read_id</code>. You should get something like this. 
[[File:./assets/images/readid.jpg]] 

# Run <code>sudo ./pinand 50 erase_blocks 0 4096 && sudo ./pinand 50 write_full 0 262144 slc.bin</code>. 

# Wait for it to finish, this will take a LONG time (around 2 days for an RPi0). (DO NOT UNPLUG THE WIIU OR THE RPI.)


== After Flashing ==

# Turn off the Wii U. 

# Turn off the RPI. 

# Put the Wii U back together enough to test if it boots, plug in Disc Drive, Power Button, Fan, Heatsink. 

# Turn on the Wii U, connect an HDMI or AV (or if your Gamepad is still paired, that works too).

* If it loads to Wii U Menu, congrats, desolder the wires on the Wii U Board and put the system back together. You have successfully done the RPI Hardmod Method. 

* If it does not load to Wii U Menu and Errors, then you did something wrong, or you used the wrong backup. Try Flashing again, or join [https://discord.gg/HNDcTEkcR3 Ivy’s Stuff] and ask for help in <code>#help</code>


== Credits: ==

[https://github.com/rw-r-r-0664 rw-r-r-0644] - sending me an edited pinand and fixing it. 
[https://github.com/GaryOderNichts GaryOderNichts] - Emotional support while doing the hardmod. 
[https://github.com/NoahAbc12345 NoahAbc12345] - Same thing as Gary. 
[https://discord.com/invite/F2PKpEj The 4TU Discord server] - For being awesome. ;) 
[https://forums.raspberrypi.com/ RPi Forums] - Having a thread on [https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=16775 Bit-Banging a TSOP NAND.] 
agilly1989 - Sent me the forum and emotional support. 
All of my other friends on Discord - You know who you are.

You can find the source on [https://github.com/Lazr1026/unbrick/ Github].