Homebrew WiiU Usb helper discontinued? Now what?

[Glyptofane]

Can you point me at the work Arround you're refering to? Thank you.

I can't since the link contains copyrighted material. Just Google "wii u usb helper" and it's the first result.

 

[Leobgood]

Why do people still ask why something is discontinued? Let's see...for the same reason you can't draw the mouse, make copies of your VHS movies, or stream movies before they reach the theater. Because it is the same as breaking into someone's car, mugging defenseless woman, and threatening someone menacingly with a crowbar. If you cross the big N you'll be swimming with the fishes!

 

[bostonBC]

The reddit 'fix' shows up as a Trojan:Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn.

I wouldn't use it unless they make their new launcher open source and I can compile it myself.

 

[huma_dawii]

It continues to function for most people if it was already installed before being discontinued, but you won't be able to migrate or reinstall it.

There are plenty of other options, including the workaround on Reddit, so no need to freak out, guys. The party ain't over yet, but I'd advise to start getting what you need.

I WAS ABLE to migrate my installation to my other computer so that is very possible.

 

[Panic.exe]

The reddit 'fix' shows up as a Trojan:Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn.

I wouldn't use it unless they make their new launcher open source and I can compile it myself.

The source is on github.

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The reddit 'fix' shows up as a Trojan:Win32/Bluteal.B!rfn.

I wouldn't use it unless they make their new launcher open source and I can compile it myself.

https://github.com/FailedShack/USBHelperLauncher/tree/master/USBHelperLauncher

 

[bostonBC]

The source is on github.

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https://github.com/FailedShack/USBHelperLauncher/tree/master/USBHelperLauncher

Sweet, thanks!

 

[Glyptofane]

I WAS ABLE to migrate my installation to my other computer so that is very possible.

Ah, that's good to know. Did you just have to copy the appdata from Users or what?

 

[huma_dawii]

Ah, that's good to know. Did you just have to copy the appdata from Users or what?

I can just send the zip file to you xD I always had this installed on my Desktop so it was easier to keep an eye on it

 

[SecureBoot]

I use Funkii U

 

[RareKirby]

Good thing i never got rid of my utikdownloadhelper. everyone trying to be a saint now. It's stupid lol

 

[Superman321]

What? I can still Download Games

 

[pdiddy007]

Can you point me at the work Arround you're refering to? Thank you.

If you google "wii usb helper not working workaround" then it is the top hit - it is a reddit thread. There are two workarounds in the thread

 

[bostonBC]

Has anyone been able to get the fix to work?

Running the USBHelperLauncher.exe fails and running it from the updater.exe results in no new titles/updates being shown.

I'm most interested in getting new updates.

 

[pdiddy007]

Has anyone been able to get the fix to work?

Running the USBHelperLauncher.exe fails and running it from the updater.exe results in no new titles/updates being shown.

I got it running using the link I have referred to in the post above.

 

[bostonBC]

Getting it running isn't the problem. It isn't showing new games or updates for me.

 

[koenergy]

Which of these programs are good alternatives for WiiU USB helper? Or should i stick with this program? Also, is the procedure in installing these games the same as USB Helper?

btw I saw this in this thread: https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-u-usb-loading-install-wiiu-games-to-usb-or-internal-memory.445514/

 

[PotatisKnug]

So I had Wii U USB helper for a few days then when I open it its discontinued. Now how do I download and install games?

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It works tho? <piracy pic> https://i.imgur.com/l5sJQwI.png </piracy pic>

 

[Grimgolde]

Wow, what? I was not aware this happened.

Luckily mine still works and I had the idea to start downloading everything available on the eShop to prepare for the day when Nintendo shuts down the Wii U servers. Not done yet, but just about half finished.

 

[pudink]

Wow, what? I was not aware this happened.

Luckily mine still works and I had the idea to start downloading everything available on the eShop to prepare for the day when Nintendo shuts down the Wii U servers. Not done yet, but just about half finished.

how much space does that require and what are you downloading exactly?
The whole wii u library?

 

[Grimgolde]

how much space does that require and what are you downloading exactly?
The whole wii u library?

Not sure yet, was busy and haven't gotten around to finishing the downloading. So far as exceeded 750GBs, I think it will max out at around 1.5TB or so.

Specifically, I am downloading the entire contents of the NTSC WiiU eShop. Games, apps, updates.