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IOS history

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This page is intended to track changes in IOS ( the operating system that runs on Starlet) such as: added features, bug fixes, etc.

It will also cover what different minor versions are known to exist.


Major Minor(s) Notes
IOS4 0.3 only has minimal drivers; possibly used during manufacturing and/or updating
IOS9 2.4 Has only one LED pattern: blinking. first "normal" IOS version
IOS11 0.10 Internal timestamp says Nov 14 2006 16:26:01
IOS12 0.6
IOS13 0.10
IOS14 1.1
IOS15 1.1, 1.4 contains NAND BOOT PROGRAM
IOS16 only used for Wii Backup Disc
IOS17 2.0
IOS20 0.12 Feb 22 2007 04:25:59
IOS21 2.2, 2.5 contains NAND BOOT PROGRAM. most debugging messages are removed.
IOS22 3.4
IOS28 5.8
IOS30 4.15, 4.16 starting with IOS30, firmware is divided into 15 modules. Added USB Keyboard support.
IOS31 4.15, 4.16
IOS33 4.16
IOS34 4.15
IOS35 4.16
IOS36 4.18
IOS37 8.22 fixes the signature-checking function bug
IOS38 14.19 Introduced with Animal Crossing: City Folk. Not yet analyzed but may have something to do with WiiSpeak.