Simple question

I don't see an answer to this anywhere. So, if a new update for the Wii is up, I just refuse it, right? If they find a way to enable homebrew on the new update, would it be safe to uninstall the Homebrew Channel and update the Wii, then reinstall the Homebrew Channel? I just have Homebrew Channel, no BootMii or DVDX.

Go ahead and update. It will delete your HBC (unless you're using the latest version), but you can just re-install it. There is no disadvantage of having 4.2 (AFAIK)

I already do have 4.2U and HBC installed. I'm asking about a possible future update. Do I still need BootMii in the Wii, or, should they release a new update, would it be safe to uninstall HBC and upgrade when they crack it?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 07:10AM by Mestizo.

I don't think its ever safe to update until you get information about the update from Hackmii. But thats just my opinion. Also, I would say having bootmii is a good idea.

Well, I'd have to install it as an IOS. What does it do exactly?

Oh, well, as an IOS, its kind of useless ATM....

So, don't bother with BootMii and DVDx? I don't plan to use my Wii as a DVD player (seeing as though I have a PS2 and a VCR/DVD player), and I only plan on playing NES, SNES, GBA, and Genesis roms, meaning Wii games will be the actual disks.

So, do I run the risk of bricking at all other than a Wii system update? Also, when I try to go to my SD card channels menu, the system locks. Any workaround to that?



Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 07:32AM by Mestizo.

Well, are the channels legitimate shop channel downloads?

Also, you shouldn't be worried about bricking unless you install themes, delete IOSs, etc. The only reason you could brick from a system update is if you shut down the power during the update process...Or if nintendo puts malicious code in their updates that bricks peoples wiis that have HBC installed....But I don't even think thats legal.

There's nothing on the SD card other than my homebrew and the boot.elf. Do I still need that file in my SD card? And the channels on the Wii system right now is the disk channel, Mii channel, Wii Shop, Photo, Homebrew, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Mega Man 9.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 08:26AM by Mestizo.

No, you can delete it.

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Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Mega Man 9.

And are they legitimate games? Sorry, I'd just like to make sure before i give you any advice.

Yes, they are legit. No channels at all other than the apps for HBC in my SD card. Why is the Wii locking up when I go to the SD channels panel?

EDIT: NVM, the lock-up was probably from boot.elf. I deleted it, and it no longer locks. Since I don't need BootMii as an IOS or DVDx, do I really even need that file, or the Bannerbomb X:\private directory?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 08:36AM by Mestizo.

Hmm...Did you use bannerbomb to install the HBC? If so, do you still have the bannerbomb (private folder) folder on your SD card?

Yes, I have Bannerbomb. The only disks I have for Wii are the Wii Sports and Punchout. Do I still need Bannerbomb in my private directory and boot.elf?



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 08:41AM by Mestizo.

I believe thats whats causing the problem. Delete your bannerbomb folder, and it should quit freezing up.

Yes, it worked. What about the bootmii folder? If I'm not gonna install BootMii, should I still keep that folder?

Also, that comment about malicious code causing a brick in modded systems is illegal. Malicious code in anything could easily damage a system, even without modifications. If they did that, they'd have to repair all systems, even ones with mods.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 08:50AM by Mestizo.

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Yes, it worked. What about the bootmii folder? If I'm not gonna install BootMii, should I still keep that folder?

No, you don't need it.

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Malicious code in anything could easily damage a system, even without modifications.

Thats true, but what I meant was that they could specifically make code designed to ruin systems with modified content. :P
But as you said, thats not legal, so no worries! :D

I'm glad you fixed your problem. Just ask if you need more help. :)



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 08:53AM by WaxyPumpkin72.

One more thing. Should there be a new update in the future, should I decline it until HackMii says there's a new method to reinstall HBC? And, when/if there is, should I uninstall HBC and run the update, then reinstall HBC without the risk of Nintendo bricking my Wii?



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 09:02AM by Mestizo.

If there is a new update, I would suggest waiting until you hear some news from hackmii. If they give an OK, then just update. There's no need to delete/reinstall the HBC first, I don't think.

Okay, I can't answer any more questions now. I'm goin' to sleep.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2009 09:06AM by WaxyPumpkin72.