Wii Updates

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It has been proposed that Wii Updates be renamed and moved to Wii/Firmware/Version_list (Discuss).

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[edit] What's a Wii update?

  • A Wii System Update is an update to the code running on your Wii, which may include:
    • Firmware updates
    • Channel updates
    • Software Updates/Add-ons (such as Mii Channel or Virtual Console games)
  • It can be triggered multiple ways
    • Channels
    • Wii Menu
    • Nintendo WiiMail
    • Wii Game Discs
  • All updates released so far have required the user to ok them before they install

[edit] How do you read the version?

  • Go to the Wii settings and it's in the top right corner
  • The letter is your region and has to do with the region locking:
    • U: USA
    • E: Europe
    • J: Japan
    • A: Australia

[edit] Future Updates

[edit] Future (as Stated by Nintendo)

  • Wii Demo Channel
  • DVD Playback (Nintendo is able to do this through an update.)
  • Retool WFC friend system (Both Wii Number & Game Friend Code Systems)
  • Wii Speak Channel

[edit] Past Updates

[edit] November 18 2008

  • Update System Menu to 3.4
  • USB keyboard support in Mii Channel
  • Enhanced parental controls
  • Adds IOS50 (used by menu) and IOS254 (to block PatchMii)
  • Blocks Twlight Hack 0.1beta1 and PatchMii
  • Two other changes have been noted:
    • Improved SD card read/write speed
    • Improved disc reading

[edit] October 22 2008

  • Updated Wii Shop Channel.
  • Adds IOS51 which has the fakesign bug fixed.
  • Fixed fakesign bug in all IOSes that weren't already fixed (everything apart from IOS 30, 31, 37).
  • Blocks access to /dev/flash in all IOSes apart from IOS 30, 31, 37.
  • Old installations of channels and custom IOSes will keep working but new ones won't.

[edit] May 7 2008

Nintendo Channel Released. code named:Everybody's Nintendo Channel & DS Download Station Wii Edition

[edit] February 26 2008

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
  • Channel disk will inform if an update is available.
  • Version change to 3.2E/J/U
  • This update does not affect any prominently-used features or menus; however it does provide some behind the scenes updates that will improve system performance. as stated on Nintendo support page.

[edit] December 11 2007

  • Shop Channel:
    • You can gift programs and VC games to friends in your country
    • You can decide if you want to receive gifts or not
    • New channel image
  • Photo Channel 1.1 (optional update)
    • Replaces MP3 support with AAC (.M4A files)
    • The Photo channel can now post images to the channel preview.
    • If deleted from channel list, Photo Channel goes back to v.1.0 with MP3 support. Newest Wiis sold since Dec.2007 won't be able to uninstall it without Photo Channel 1.0 WAD, Twlight Hack, and WAD Installer
  • No version change. Still 3.1E/J/U

[edit] October 10 2007

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
  • Full USB keyboard support
  • Updated User Agreements
  • Ability to send links to others on the Wii Message Board
  • Ability to copy and paste text in the Internet Channel
  • Support for new Everybody Votes Channel update
  • Support for new Internet Channel update
  • Adds support for Check Mii Out Ch.
  • Firmware: version 3.1U/E/J

[edit] August 16 2007

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
    • Internet Channel reset bug fixed.
    • Stability issues with LAN adapter fixed.
  • No change in firmware version (still 3.0E/U/J)

[edit] August 7 2007

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
  • Decreases the load time of the channel menu
  • Adds clock display to channel menu
  • Changes color of the "Today's Accomplishments" envelope to white
  • Play time is no longer listed as a message on the calendar
  • Changes disk channel menu. The disk now spins left and right
  • Contacts can now be moved around in the address book
  • News headlines now scroll across the News Channel icon, and display when clicked on
  • The Forecast Channel icon now displays information without clicking on it
  • The blue tray light now turns on briefly when inserting or ejecting a disk
  • Adds a warning when you try to update, about future updates breaking modified consoles. So far, modded consoles still work fine.
  • Adds various features to the Wii Shop Channel
    • Search options are now available
    • "Recommended Titles" section added
    • Games can now be sorted by popularity (number of downloads)
    • Console list shows space for more consoles than 5 already available
  • USB keyboard support, only works in some places
  • Firmware: Version 3.0U (USA), 3.0E (EUR)
  • Support for using +/- to scroll in the settings menu
  • AOSS button on Wireless Configuration Menu
  • The Wii now has the hostname "Wii" on a network, instead of nothing
  • Added Wii Maintenance Mode (please confirm is not on previous firmwares)

Official Nintendo Update Description

Wii Menu

  • The weather forecast will now be displayed on the Forecast Channel icon in the Wii Menu.
  • Headline news will now be displayed on the News Channel icon in the Wii Menu.
  • The current time will now be displayed in the Wii Menu.
  • The area around the Wii Message Board button will now flash when a message arrives..

Wii Message Board

  • You're now able to rearrange the order of your Wii Friends in the address book.
  • You're now able to go into the Wii Friends registration screen by pressing the A *Button on a blank spot in the address book.
  • Envelope message icons will now appear on the calendar only on the dates when a message is received.
  • Your message sending history will now be displayed in Today's Accomplishments.
  • You can now scroll the message text by pressing the B button on the message screen.

Wii Shop Channel

  • The search function on Virtual Console has been enhanced.

Found on Wii.Nintendo.com FAQ

[edit] April 11 2007

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
    • Internet Channel (final release) picture attached
    • An update button was on the mail
  • Adds more Parental Control options, Internet Channel
  • Adds Internet Channel Support (actual channel downloaded via Wii Shop Channel)
  • Firmware: Version 2.2U, 2.2E
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] February 14 2007

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
    • Everybody Votes Picture Attached
    • An Update button was on the mail
  • Adds More Parental Controls options, Everybody Votes Channel
  • Adds More Regional Settings
  • Adds Everybody Votes Channel Support (actual channel downloaded via Wii Shop Channel)
  • Firmware: Version 2.00U, 2.1E
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] January 26 2007 (Europe)

  • Adds: More Parental Control options, News-Channel.
  • Fixes: "Region-Change"-Glitch
  • Adds: News Channel to the Wii Menu
  • Firmware: v2.1E (Europe)
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] January 26 2007 (America)

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
    • News Channel Picture Attached
    • An Update button was on the mail
  • Adds: More Parental Control Options, News Channel.
  • Adds: News Channel to the Wii Menu
  • Firmware: Version 2.00U

[edit] January 10 2007 (Europe)

  • Adds: More Parental Control options.
  • Fixes: "Region-Change"-Glitch
  • Firmware: v2.1E (Europe)
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] December 22 2006 (Europe)

  • Adds Internet Channel (BETA) (Actual browser downloaded via Wii Shop)
  • Firmware: v2.1E? (Europe)
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] December 22 2006 (America)

  • Adds Internet Channel (BETA) (Actual browser downloaded via Wii Shop)
  • Firmware: v2.00U
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] December 19 2006

  • Notified via WiiMail from Nintendo
    • Forecast Channel Picture Attached
    • An Update button was on the mail
  • Added Forecast Channel
  • Added Parental Controls
  • Firmware: v2.00U
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] November 30

  • Supposedly added Parental Controls for Internet
  • Blocked Wii Shop channel hacks
    • Denies channel redirect via DNS
    • In the terms of service this is now forbidden
  • Firmware: v2.00U
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] WiiConnect24 (Launch)

  • Added Wii Menu Loading Screen (when Wii boxes fade across screen)
  • Added SD card saving
  • Added Channel Movement
  • Firmware: v2.00U
  • File(s): Unavailable

[edit] Wii

  • Firmware: v1.00?
  • Allowed Wii to be used

[edit] Pre Wii

  • Firmware: NA
  • Needed Wii Support CD
  • Generally was on Wii Kiosks
  • Some Wii came with this instead of the above firmware 
     Note: Files would be caught updates (Is that legal?)
     Firmware versions need to be found
     --Deburner 13:57, 20 December 2006 (EST)

[edit] Wii Update FAQ

[edit] If I reformat my Wii does it get the the firmware it was packaged with?

  • Not always! (confirmed, but exact details unknown.)

"There is a confirmation from someone, however I have formatted my US Wii and have not been taken back to the original firmware, this may not be the same for non-US Wiisl however, I'd assume it is." --Johnman239 21:32, 25 January 2007 (EST)

Anti-Confirmation: NTSC-U console with version 3.1U was formatted and after restart remained at version 3.1U --Cheshirekow 15:55, 12 December 2007 (EST)

[edit] If I reformatted it and returned to the original version would each update be applied individually?

  • Yes, This is also the case if you buy a new wii that hasn't up-to-date firmware.
    • I have evidence to the contrary. I got both access to the forecast channel, and access to download the Internet channel in one update, which this page lists as two. Nintendo might be making bundle updates.
      • Access to download the Internet Channel was an update to the Wii Store, not to the Wii itself. So you updated the Wii to get the Forecast channel but nothing changed for you to be able to download the Internet Channel from the store.
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