Firmware 3.3
Released: June 18th, 2008
The problem:
When a game is finalized by the publisher, it is security signed. The Wii looks for the signature as a part of its authentication check when booting a game. The 3.3 version prevented "trucha" (fake) signed discs from running.
The details:
What does this mean? Games that are "fake signed" are often .ISO images modified for various reasons. They're also very prevalent on Torrent sites.
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Scrubbed" - A game publisher needs to make their title exactly 4.37 GB or 4,699,979,776 bytes (exception being Super Smash Bros. Brawl). Not every game will be of this exact size, so empty / dummy data blocks are placed on the disc as fillers. Wii Scrubber is an application that will remove dummy blocks from the game, thus making it a smaller file to transfer.
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RegionFrii" - Wii games are Region specific. This application will change the region code of a .ISO game image so it's playable on any of the 3 consoles (NTSC-U, NTSC-J, PAL)
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BrickBlocked" - This is the removal / patching of a game's disc embedded update. This is a safety to prevent mixed region updating, thus saving your console from a firmware brick.
As you can see, fake signed games are useful and most likely already in your library. By using the 3.3 firmware, you might render previously working games, useless.
The solution:
If you already have the HomeBrew Channel installed, install the IOS51 / Shop Channel fix.
If you do not have the HomeBrew Channel installed, please follow this guide:
[Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register]
You will be downgrading to the 3.2 firmware, along with installing many useful applications such as Wad Manager and StarFall. This is highly suggested.
3.3 Notes:
Do you have to downgrade? The answer is "no". If your backups are 1:1 copies with no alterations, they will still play. If you're not interested in the Wad Manager and installing channels to your dashboard, "no".
Firmware 3.4
Released: November 17, 2008
The problem:
When Nintendo issues a firmware update, they prompt the user if they'd like to install it. A part of the 3.4 user agreement is longer being prompted permission. When a 3.5 is released, it will get installed without your knowing.
The details:
Quote:
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Originally Posted by Old Policy
To ensure that your Wii Console is operating properly and efficiently, we may download updates, patches, upgrades and similar software to your Wii Console. In addition, we may disable unauthorized or illegal software that has been placed on your Wii Console without notifying you where necessary, in order to comply with applicable laws, assist law enforcement, protect us and our customers, and prevent the use and distribution of software obtained through improper channels."
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Originally Posted by New Policy
We may without notifying you, download updates, patches, upgrades and similar software to your Wii Console and may disable unauthorized or illegal software placed on your Wii Console to ensure that your Wii Console is operating properly and efficiently, comply with applicable laws, assist law enforcement, protect us and our customers, or prevent the use and distribution of software obtained through improper channels.
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The solution:
Downgrade to the 3.2 firmware. Please follow this guide:
[Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register]
3.4 Notes:
Do I have to downgrade? The answer is "no". If you're comfortable with idea of Nintendo controlling your system, you do not have to downgrade. Your 1:1 copies will still work, for now.
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