3.3

Update version 3.3 released on 16th June 2008 checks for and deletes Twilight Hack and any other Twilight Princess saves exploiting the same vulnerability. However, it does not affect existing Homebrew Channel installations. It does, however, fix the signing bug, which prevents any "trucha"-signed discs from running, including the Homebrew Channel installer ISO versions.

This update was actually compiled on March 6th. It has probably undergone months of testing before being out, hence why it does not target any of the newer hacks.

Users are advised not to update until more information is known.

More information at hackmii.com

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What is affected

Affected	Workaround
Twilight Hack 0.1alpha3b and below	Use 0.1beta1 or above
Homebrew Channel ISO	Install using the Twilight Hack instead
Freeloader	Gecko Region Free
Modified discs (Trucha, WiiFrii, etc)	Load the disc using Gecko Region Free
Installing backed up homebrew channels using the System Menu	Use the Twilight Hack and a real installer

Not affected

• The Homebrew Channel (and the Homebrew Channel updater) (if already installed)
• Other homebrew channels
• Other hacked saves
• Pirated VC/WW games
• Other region games
• Scrubbed games
• Drivechips

Message from Nintendo

USA

Wii Menu version 3.3 is now available for your Wii console. To update your Wii Menu to the latest version, please select the Update button at the bottom of the screen or select the System Update option in Wii System Settings.

With this update, you can now move a Mii from the Mii Plaza to the Mii Parade in the Mii Channel. To do this, simply pick up a Mii using the A and B Buttons and then release it over the Mii Parade icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Because unauthorized modifications to save files may impair game play or the Wii console, updating to Wii Menu version 3.3 will also check for and automatically remove such save files.

Thank you for updating your Wii console!

Nintendo[1]

UK

(If you have received this notice before, please disregard the following information.)

Dear Customer,

Nintendo would like to inform you that a Wii Menu update is now available. Select the UPDATE button on the lower-right to update your Wii console. You can also update by selecting SYSTEM UPDATE in the Wii Settings.

IMPORTANT

Save files created by unauthorised modifications may cause damage to your Wii console. This Wii Menu update will detect and automatically delete such files. Please note that these deletion measures will not affect Wii consoles that contain only normal save files.

This update also adds a new feature to the Mii Channel. You can now move a Mii from the Mii Plaza to the Mii Parade. To do this, pick up a Mii and release it over the Mii Parade icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Note: If you have already updated your Wii console since 17 June 2008, you do not need to update again.

Nintendo

Technical details

According to the post on HackMii, three functions have been added to the system menu.

1. ipl::utility::ESMisc::DeleteSavedata( (unsigned long long, EGG::Heap *))
2. ipl::utility::ESMisc::VerifySavedataZD( (unsigned long long, EGG::Heap *))
3. WADCheckSavedataZD

Based on disassembly of these functions, it seems that the SystemMenu will now check to see if the strings in all Twilight Princess save data (such as character names) are of correct length. This will essentially disallow a string-based stack smash for Twilight Princess.

Luckily, two of these functions have flaws in them that would allow a slightly modified (and somewhat malformed) Twilight Hack to be used to bypass both of the checks. More information can be found on HackMii.

Q & A

Will this brick my Wii?

No.

Can we reinstall the Twilight Hack after it deletes it?

Not until a new version of the Twilight Hack is released.

Will it delete the Homebrew Channel?

No, it won't delete it.

Is Homebrew Channel still working?

Yes. Only the Twilight Hack and things that exploit the signing bug are affected. However, if you copy the Homebrew Channel to an SD card, delete it from internal storage, and then try to copy it back, you will be unable to do so.

Can we make another hacked save file?

Yes. Nintendo's hack-checking code is buggy, and a workaround has been found. The Twilight Hack still works, after some simple changes, and an updated version will be released soon.

Can I install the Homebrew Channel if I updated my Wii?

Only if you already have some existing method of booting homebrew. So far, the two methods for installing the Homebrew Channel on an unhacked Wii have been blocked. This will change as soon as the updated Twilight Hack is out.