wiiu recovery menu v.0.6

A new update for Wii U Recovery Menu is published, the Wii U console recovery menu can be used, among other things, to repair bricks caused by improper use of Coldboot Haxchi.

This new version introduces the “Load BOOT1 payload” option, which allows you to load a payload from the root of the named SD card boot1.imgand run it from boot1boot1.

If the file is named boot1now.img, is automatically loaded at the start of the recovery-menu after a timeout of 5 seconds, thus allowing you to start minute-minute.

Also improved the “Install WUP” option, which now requires confirmation before installation and shows progress during the process. In addition, the recovery-menu now provides feedback via the LED for buttons and errors (thanks to ?V10lator).

Finally, the “Load Network Configuration” option has been moved over “Start wupserver” to allow you to load a network configuration and start wupserver without having to navigate the menu again.

Wii U Recovery Menu must be started via UDPIH using a Raspberry Pi Pico, Raspberry Pi Zero or

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Instructions

Raspberry Pi Pico

Download the latest version of the file udpih.uf2from this address.
Hold the button down BOOTSELon the board and connect the Raspberry Pi Pico to the PC.
The PC will detect the Raspberry Pi as a storage device.
Copying the file .uf2on the Raspberry Pi Pico. He’ll disconnect after a few seconds.

The Pico is now flashed and can be used for udpih. Continue with boot from Recovery Menu at the bottom.

Raspberry Pi Zero (Linux)

Install the required dependencies:

sudo apt install build-essential raspberrypi-kernel-headers

Cloning the repository:

git clone https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/udpih.git
cd udpih

Download the latest version of the file arm_kernel.bin.hfrom this address and copy it to the directory arm_kernel. .
Build the kernel module:

cd linux
make

Now it is possible to run sudo insmod udpih.koto insert the kernel module into the kernel.

Now you can use the Raspberry Pi Zero with udpih. Note that you will need to re-enter the module after restarting the Raspberry. You’ll need 2 USB cables, one to power it and one that can be connected to the Wii U console.

Nintendo Switch

Download the payload on PC and inject it on the Switch console via Fusée Gelée, once done this select the item “Run UDPIH gadget” by pressing the “POWER” button.
Place the recovery menu inside the SD card of the Wii U console, turn it on, and as soon as you see the Wii U logo appear, connect the Switch console to one of the console’s front USB ports.

Boot from Recovery Menu

Important Notes to make it work

Make sure no other USB device is connected to the console. Use only USB ports on the front of the console, the rear ports will not work.

If the console has standby mode enabled, disconnect the power plug and turn it on from a full cold start state.

Copy the latest version of recovery-menu within the FAT32 formatted SD card.
Insert the SD card into the console and turn it on.
As soon as you see the “Wii U” logo on the TV or gamepad, connect the Zero/Pico device.
- This timing is important. If you are already on the menu, the exploit will not work.
After a few seconds you should be in the recovery menu.

Check the README of the recovery-menu for more information on this menu.

Changelog

Added the “Load BOOT1 payload” option.
- Upload a payload from the root of the SD card called boot1.imgand perform it from boot1boot1.
- If the file is named boot1now.img, it is automatically loaded when the restore menu starts after a 5 second timeout.
- This allows the start of minute-minute.
Improved the “Install WUP” option.
- The installation of a WUP must now be confirmed.
- During the installation, progress is shown.
The recovery-menu now shows the feedback of the buttons and errors via the LED (thanks the V10lator).
Moved “Load Network Configuration” over “Start wupserver”, to allow you to load a network configuration and start wupserver without having to navigate the entire menu again.