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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.

"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.

"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)

"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:
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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:

The solution:
Downgrade to the 3.2 firmware. Please follow this guide:
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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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admiral victorinox

theres also decensored games =P

djpoa

I updated my Wii to 3.3 as soon as I bought it, but I have a lot of "scrubbed" and "RegionFriid" games working.
How´s it possible?

skylab1

Question:

I have 3.4 already with D2pro D2E installed, so far all my burn games both NTSC and PAL are working. What if I disable the wireless network connection, since I don't really needed then Nintendo can't push the 3.5 to my console without my permission, correct?

e39

They can install it via disc too. Pop in a hypothetical Mario Galaxy 2 and it'll install whatever it wants.

Brickblock it and the 3.3 update (part of the 3.4) won't run the disc unless you're IOS51 / Shop patched.

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coolboy20062

So your saying that the only bad thing about having v 3.3 is that you have to "scrub" every game you burn? It wont auto update to 3.4+, only 3.4 auto updates right?

smity_oz

Ok this is my first post as I am pretty new to the wii scene and I think by saying "scrub" you mean to put the dummy data back onto any iso not being exactly 4,699,979,776 bytes in size? If my perception of scrubbing is correct and scrubbing removes all the dummy data?

From all my reading by installing firmware 3.4 you have accepted the terms and conditions stating nintendo can update your wii at any point without letting you know. Before 3.4 ie 3.3 or 3.2 etc they could not do this.

Im not fully familar with the Trucha signing etc but basically any disc that has been customed signed is disabled in 3.3 if my understanding are correct and Gecko OS is required to load Trucha signed discs on 3.3.

Vylker

Greetings,

First, I want to say thanks for all the precious info you provide to all of us.

I am sorry if my question is already repeated and answered, I would like to ask one simple thing only,
I have the 3.4 firmwire version unfortunatelly, could I downgrade to 3.2 and enjoy original and backup games, homebrew channels etc. without a change of damaging my console? Is it safe 100%?

p.s what the things you can do with the homebrew channel?

Thanks in advance!

Rossy

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how can i find out which version my wii is?
also, i have the homebrew channel so i don't wish to update my wii cuz i wanna keep playing fake games...but i saw that if i don't update i cannot connect to the internet...

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