WARNING: Do not update Wii - Read First-

[vampiricrogue]

http://kotaku.com/5372065/wii-update-42-is-killing-wiis-dead

The Nintendo support forums and our tips email alike are packed with reports that Wii system update 4.2 is doing horrible things to Wii consoles, and not just the modded ones.

A quick scan of the Nintendo tech support forum tells the tale of a system update gone slightly awry. The update is freezing halfway through. The update is giving system errors informing customers that their Wii has been modified and then failing to start. There are even reports of random disk read errors following the update. While some of the problems can be attributed to modified systems, customers are reporting issues with units right out of the box.

Kotakuite Crazy Weavile submitted a possible explanation for the problems on the Nintendo forums, suggesting that the latest update irresponsibly updated the system's bootloader, only to find himself banned shortly thereafter.

While no help is on the horizon for modded console owners, Nintendo tech Jane posted a message in the forums yesterday instructing owners of unmodded Wiis to send their units in for a free repair.

Some of you have reported problems with your Wii console after updating to the Wii System Menu 4.2. The symptoms most people are describing usually occur when the Wii has been modified. However, some of you also mention your system has never been modified.

We'd like to help get your system working properly again. If you're experiencing problems with your Wii console after downloading Wii System Menu 4.2, and you believe your system has not been modified, please give us a call. If we find that you have a normal system and the update caused your system to not work, we'll repair it at no charge.

Please call our Customer Service Department at your earliest convenience, 1-800-255-3700. We are open 6 AM to 7 PM, Pacific Time, 7 days a week.

 

[Rockman!]

You're a tad late dear.

I think someone already made a topic like this.

 

[-Aaron]

I wonder if I should risk it.

If it fails, I get a free repair, although I'm not sure if I'll get my memory intact.

 

[NikoKing]

Yep, and HBC still works on 4.2 too, funny enough. Apparently the .boot file for starting up the wii had an error in the process for about 60% of the wii's out there.

 

[Pokeman]

Mine Download it fine, what's it mean "modified systems?"

 

[-Aaron]

Mine Download it fine, what's it mean "modified systems?"

You took apart your system to install a special chip.

 

[vampiricrogue]

You're a tad late dear.

I think someone already made a topic like this.

Not that i seen.

 

[kalinn]

You're a tad late dear.

I think someone already made a topic like this.

Not that i seen.

http://forums.the-bell-tree.com?topic=7270810/1/

 

[Zex]

Hmm. Thats good. Too bad i dont play wii anymore.

 

[vampiricrogue]

You're a tad late dear.

I think someone already made a topic like this.

Not that i seen.

http://forums.the-bell-tree.com?topic=7270810/1/

Exactly. Completely different forum line. Fact an area i never even knew existed. Therefore: not seen, not posted.

Anycase it's here now so what does it matter?

 

[MrChuckman64]

I updated my console without a problem...

 

[Jrrj15]

Its only to Hacked wiis with homebrews -_-

 

[NikoKing]

Its only to Hacked wiis with homebrews -_-

Actually normal wiis can be affected by it since it's got the boot error file.

 

[Goaliegal49]

I just updated mine today...

 

[Rockman!]

Hopefully my Wii doesn't get bricked when I update it.

I don't wanna lose all of my Paper Mario progress.
DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD:

 

[Garrett x50 cal]

I'm scared : (((

 

[Anna]

I don't wanna download now :/

 

[SamXX]

Its only to Hacked wiis with homebrews -_-

I didn't get a problem with updating and I have HBC installed.

 

[PaJami]

What a bummer. I want to check if the new Pokemon WiiWare games are out, but I have to update my Wii to check. Guess I'll have to wait for Nintendo to fix this problem...

 

[Roachey#2]

the wii people r trying so hard just to get rid of outr homebrew