Wii on 3.2e, should I update?

[kevwatkins]

Hello all, I've just dusted my Wii off after being put to rest for the past 18 months. I have a Wiikey 2 installed and I notice I have 3.2e firmware and just wondered if you'd be able to give me some advice on what I should do with regards to updating the firmware etc. Ideally, I'd like to use it for BBC iplayer but when I tried to access the Wii Shop Channel, it said I needed to upgrade to 4.2. Should I do this? I was afraid to just in case I messed it up, so I tought I'd come on here for some advice first.

Thanks in advance!

[ck-ok]

Hello all, I've just dusted my Wii off after being put to rest for the past 18 months. I have a Wiikey 2 installed and I notice I have 3.2e firmware and just wondered if you'd be able to give me some advice on what I should do with regards to updating the firmware etc. Ideally, I'd like to use it for BBC iplayer but when I tried to access the Wii Shop Channel, it said I needed to upgrade to 4.2. Should I do this? I was afraid to just in case I messed it up, so I tought I'd come on here for some advice first.

Thanks in advance!

is it already softmodded?

[kevwatkins]

No it isn't, I've just got the chip installed and the homebrew channel

[ck-ok]

No it isn't, I've just got the chip installed and the homebrew channel

you can use this Digital Kaos - Downloads - v4.2 safe firmware updater to get you to 4.2 safely or you can use the shop channel installer http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums...ler-rar-87643/ which will keepyou at 3.2 but let you install bbc iplayer

[bugaloo41]

Ck or anyone else for that matter - looking to upgrade my wii at some point this weekend ideally.

Had the zelda mod for ages so I am on 3.2e. Also installed usb configurable and play all the games from the usb drive which is excellent. Also have BBc iplayer.

Would now like to upgrade to 4.2e which looks like its the best version to be on. Have downloaded the complete zip from the sticky at the top. So will use that with the instructions when I eventually get to 4.2e.

What is the best (safest) way to get on to 4.2?

Is it just through a normal system update, or the v4.2 safe firmware update which I have downloaded from ck link or is there something better?

Grateful for the heads up guys.

[short360uk]

yes use the safe firmware updater in the link ck posted

[bugaloo41]

Sorry guys just installed safe 4.2 firmware updater and everything seemed to download and install ok but firmware still showing in settings at 3.2e? Would have thought that this ought to have updated should it not?

[ck-ok]

Sorry guys just installed safe 4.2 firmware updater and everything seemed to download and install ok but firmware still showing in settings at 3.2e? Would have thought that this ought to have updated should it not?

have you rebooted it?

[bugaloo41]

Ck yes I have mate. Just tried again and think I know whats wrongs.

Using the link in the 4th post downloaded and extracted to sd. It installs the various ios fine up until the wii shop updater. completes 2 of 18 then says "hash bad" and boots back to homebrew screen.

Anyone have another copy?

[ck-ok]

Ck yes I have mate. Just tried again and think I know whats wrongs.

Using the link in the 4th post downloaded and extracted to sd. It installs the various ios fine up until the wii shop updater. completes 2 of 18 then says "hash bad" and boots back to homebrew screen.

Anyone have another copy?

have you tried the shop installer first from same post?

[bugaloo41]

No mate is that what you have to do? I already have the shop channel and bbc iplayer?

[ck-ok]

No mate is that what you have to do? I already have the shop channel and bbc iplayer?

the safe 4.2 updater is the best way to go cause if you update via internet you will need to remod,try deleting the shop channel and run 4.2 updater again

[bugaloo41]

ok mate thanks for your help.

[gazza21]

just checkin'

i take it this will work for softmodded 3.2e wii with homebrew

[ck-ok]

i take it this will work for softmodded 3.2e wii with homebrew

yes if you want to get to 4.2 then use the safe firmware updater from post number 4