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Update 4.1U softmodded Wii to 4.2U
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AfterDawn Addict
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14. May 2010 @ 01:35 |
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I have a 4.1U Wii that I just softmodded. As I understand, the latest software update is 4.2U. Is there a way to update to this with the softmodded system?
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12137
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14. May 2010 @ 04:23 |
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Unfortunately, the 4.2 update erases all homebrew, & can create problems re-softmodding. I suggest you stay on 4.1, but if you want to go to 4.2, you will have to softmod again. Make sure your console wasn't originally a korean system or you will brick indefinitely when you update!!
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14. May 2010 @ 10:21 |
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What's new on 4.2?
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12137
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14. May 2010 @ 21:22 |
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Intended solely to block hacking/piracy attempts. Among the changes were a fix for Bannerbomb v1, overwriting BootMii (as boot2) with boot2v4, blacklisting the title IDs "HAXX" and "DVDX", and several preventative IOSes (222, 223, 249, 250). Region-free hacks were blocked (now fixed), and Wiis converted to and from the Korean region were bricked with Error 003. Among other things that no one needs.
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14. May 2010 @ 21:34 |
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Well I just got my new one to work beautifully on 4.1 so I'm not even going to touch it.
Anyways, do you all know how to get DVDX working? I installed it but I don't see anything on the disc channel.
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14. May 2010 @ 21:39 |
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14. May 2010 @ 21:42 |
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So do you need DVDX along with MPlayer?
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12137
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14. May 2010 @ 21:50 |
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Yes. DVDX Gives you DVD Capability, & MPlayer Launches them.
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15. May 2010 @ 01:28 |
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I heard somewhere that using the Wii for DVDs harms the laser. Is that true? Should I just prevent from doing that? This is my 2nd Wii (First had a GPU failure, black dots and lagging), I don't want to have to go for a third. Also does using the Wii for AVI files mess it up over time?
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12137
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15. May 2010 @ 01:34 |
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I'm not exactly sure, I imagine you can get replacement parts for things like the GPU. Otherwise, the Mplayer Channel can still be used to play movies off an sd card if that's what you want.
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15. May 2010 @ 01:37 |
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Well you can't get a new GPU, you have to get a new motherboard. It's not like a computer where the GPU is removable, it's soldered onto the motherboard and I believe it also has a key which is linked to the motherboard. Getting a new motherboard for a Wii is hard and not even worth it, better off getting another Wii.
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sutran
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15. May 2010 @ 16:44 |
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why would you want to play DVDs on Wii? You are saving money on games cant afford a real DVD player
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15. May 2010 @ 16:54 |
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Originally posted by sutran:
why would you want to play DVDs on Wii? You are saving money on games cant afford a real DVD player
That comment isn't helpful here at all so why do you bother posting?
I don't know what you do with softmodded systems but softmodding isn't for piracy. It's for unlocking the true features of the console such as being able to play emulators, third party games, copies of your STORE BOUGHT SCRATCHED OR UNREADABLE GAMES, or in my case play DVDs and movies. I own a DVD player, I own probably 10 or more of them. It's all about convenience though. Can a DVD player play AVI files off a flash drive? Yes but they are usually expensive. Does a DVD player take up extra space and require a second component input on the TV? Yes. I'd rather have one unit in my dorm that can do everything than having several separate units. I also hate having to switch component inputs and I'd rather not buy a auto switcher since I'll have to find a place to keep that.
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sutran
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15. May 2010 @ 17:07 |
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lol
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AfterDawn Addict
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15. May 2010 @ 17:18 |
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Sutran, please don't post here again.
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sutran
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15. May 2010 @ 18:40 |
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or else...?
get a life
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12137
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15. May 2010 @ 18:51 |
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Yeah, anyway I think DVD's can wear down the laser, but the laser and/or DVD Drive can be replaced.
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15. May 2010 @ 18:53 |
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A forum is meant so people can post problems or questions and get answers. If you don't have a solution, then there's no reason to post and waste forum space.
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15. May 2010 @ 18:54 |
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Originally posted by 12137:
Yeah, anyway I think DVD's can wear down the laser, but the laser and/or DVD Drive can be replaced.
Thats true but better to avoid it if it will ruin it in the future. I think I'll use it for AVI files and Netflix more.
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12137
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15. May 2010 @ 18:56 |
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I don't see how using AVI files should mess up anything at all, it should be perfectly safe to use. Mplayer Channel can be used to run movies off a USB or SD Card.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 15. May 2010 @ 18:57
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15. May 2010 @ 19:00 |
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No, sorry. My comments about shutting up and not posting here were directed to the user sutran. I will try AVI files and see how they work. Do you know how to tell how old the Wii is? I bought it used with an LU5xx serial number. Is it like the PS2 where SCPH-3x and SCPH-5x etc?
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12137
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15. May 2010 @ 19:08 |
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ooh, Unfortunately I don't know that. If your worried that some of the newer wiis don't run AVI's or DVD's, you can only really tell by using trial-and-error. Someone with more hardware expertise might be able to help you.
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15. May 2010 @ 19:43 |
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15. May 2010 @ 23:12 |
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All homebrew is installed on IOS249 right?
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12137
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15. May 2010 @ 23:32 |
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Mostly. There are other cases where you'd use IOS60 or something like that, it really depends on what you want to install. What do you want to install?
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