Regionhax Installer Wii U

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Regionhax Installer
File:Wiiu.png
General
Authorvickdu31
TypePC Utilities
Version1.0
LicenseMixed
Last Updated2016/11/10
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A simple script to enable region-free functionality on your Wii U.

Note: IOSUHAX includes region-free support as of 20 Nov 2016, this tool is no longer required.

User guide

Included files:

  • Modified wupclient.py.
  • A tool to discover your Wii U IP address (Windows only).
  • You can review the changes made by the script by opening sys_prod.xml (the new version) and sys_prod.xml.bak (the original version).

Requirements:

  • Python 2.7 installed on the PC.
  • A Wii U on firmware 5.5.1 EUR/JAP/USA.
  • fw.img (sysnand or rednand) on the root of your SD card along with HBL and CFW Booter.

How to use:

  • (Note: Reboot your Wii U if you've used the haxchi installer just before or after running this tool.)
  • Boot your fw.img.
  • Extract regionhax_installer_v1.0.zip into a folder.
  • Double-click regionhax_installer_v1.0.py.
  • Follow the instructions.
  • After the program closes, reboot your Wii U.

Important notes/warnings:

Be very careful when selecting the region; it must match your console's region. The author is not responsible for any Wii U bricking. The script has undergone multiple tests to ensure safety. Do not modify the script. Reasons for possible brick:

  • Wi-Fi or PC crash during file upload (0.1s).
  • You modify the script for fun.

Credits

  • NETOOBUNTU for the discovery.
  • Smealum for iosuhax/wupserver.

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