Uploaded April 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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*THIS ONLY WORKS ON 5.5.1* Are You On 5.5.2? Watch this: youtu.be/qyqv0F0AvVw
How to get Homebrew Launcher on 5.5.1 WiiU w/ a simple

Want to Install Semi-Permanent CFW That Doesn't Require an Internet Connection? Check Part 7: youtu.be/bWLFqSOJeCQ

Part 2 - How to Install Backups & Virtual Console Games:
youtube.com/watch?v=N-7av6wWwt8

------*What You Need*--------

- Nintendo WiiU: White/Black: Firmware 5.5.1 Eur or USA
(check the Current Official Firmware Version here: http://loadiine.ovh on your PC - *if its above 5.5.1 DONT UPDATE)

- 16 or 32 gig SD card: formatted Fat32: Do not Name SD "WiiU"
(You can use homebrew with a smaller SD card but you wont be able to Install Large backup games Later.)

------*Optional for Next Video PT 2*------
- Fat32 Thumbdrive or Blank External drive if you plan to install backups / Virtual Console Games later (32 Gigabytes or more)
*please note this Drive cannot be used for anything other then the WIIU once games are on it*

------*DOWNLOAD LINKS + Random Info*--------

[GUIFORMAT.EXE]: bit.ly/2Aab73U
ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm

[Wii U Setup Files]: bit.ly/2yUI2VL

DNS Info:
USA: Set the primary as 168.235.92.108 and the secondary as 81.4.127.20
EUR: Set the primary as 81.4.127.20 and the secondary as 168.235.92.108

How to Auto-Boot the Homebrew Launcher from Browser:
youtube.com/watch?v=L5G8wtg8sV8