4.0/4.1 update

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Um, I am ADHD, so I need all the explanations to my questions in one neat little post if ever possible. I apologize for my lack of patience. ^^;

I have only softmodded it. The only things I have are HBC and two Gecko OS's and savestate loader/unloaders. If I update my Wii, will I still be able to hack Animal crossing, and use codes for that and other games with my SD card?

And if I update to 4.0, will I be able to hack VC games without the danger of having to downgrade my Wii? (Doing lots of fancy stuff like this to my expensive and beloved Wii makes my brain feel like teeth rubbing on a dinner plate, since I am generally poor.)

Again, sorry for asking anything that was already asked... I just need special explaining at times.

If your Wii is virgin other than HBC.. then updating to 4.1 will not top HBC and Gecko OS from working (Hacking Animal Crossing will work) however, hacking channels will only work if you use a custom IOS!

[WiiKirby]

1.) Aww, rightious!!!

2.) Is a custom IOS downloaded or is it a hardware chip? If it's downloaded, I would love to do so. Because I keep fearing my memories of the Gameshark Pro would be just memories. If not, will there be a soft way to do so? If I have to wait until the right stuff is achieved first, I will. But will it be possible?


Edit: I looked around the internet and it seems the IOS is handled like an actual ROM is as far as legality. What I want to know is though, is that what KINDS of custom IOS are there? Is there one specific one just for old games hacking?

[Codyk]

@ssbbdude found this maybe it could help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KEJl5JwBmg&feature=related check the description
Post Merge: September 14, 2009, 07:12:32 PMi used winiakos firmware updater it says i have 2.2u now instead of 4.0 lol