That phone HDMI adapter is amazing and I honestly never even thought of that as an option for something like a Wii U, I might have to pick one up

I shared your video on this repair on GBAtemp and here on KZfaq. RIGHT NOW theres and explosion in the Wii u community Your repair will be sought for without question. Thank you for making this - everyone else was just talking shit about how to do this and YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE TO SHOW US! Make more Wii U content, there now 4 new firmwares, and soooo many new apps popping up now that folks aren't worried about big Nintendo. Thank YOU 😇

Oooooh subbed, can't ever have too many repair videos available. Thanks for sharing!

Finally a video on this error code! I have a Wii U that hadn’t been used since 2017. One day last year, I turned it on for the first time in 5 years and I got an error 160-103. Very frustrating. This happens whenever I launch system settings or almost any application. Games for the most part work except Super Smash Bros. and 3 others where they will crash and get this error code if I play them for a few minutes. I’m positive that the memory isn’t corrupted since I didn’t do any modding of any kind and literally the system went untouched for years. I’m unable to update it outright and I cannot even sign out of my Nintendo account / Mii or it will get me the error code again. All my save data and DLC are in that Wii U, which still can be accessed when I attempt to play any games, even new ones. Will trying your method you think allow me to override the system’s settings so I can connect to the internet / update the system / update the time and date and have full access to my console again? This is very urgent. I need to get to my save data and DLC content to back them up and play my system again for streaming.

Great videos! You've helped me troubleshoot these Wii U's!

Thank you! This was an awesome and detailed guide and following it resolved the error for me!

Mine has been plugged in and on standby since 2017, and has functioned properly through the occasional power-on, last power-on being as recent as January 2023. Is it necessary for me to mod my Wii U to avoid losing everything if/when 160-0103 inevitably comes around? And if so, which homebrew apps am I going to need for a restore process?

Thanks glad this work - hopefully it won’t happen to everyone but great to have a known solution.

Sorry, but that only fixes messed up CFW installs. Particularly Haxchi coldboot related issues. The typical corruption issue is caused by a bug in the eMMC firmware that can be triggered by corrupted files (IE failed auto saves) and essentially fill it with junk until it deadlocks. Only way to repair this is flashing a backup made before the chip corrupted on a fresh eMMC and replace the bad one. If no such backup exists, the console is done for. Only affects early models and can be avoided by using HDDs for saves and installs instead on the internal memory, though. Same goes for consoles that have been sitting for so long that the eMMC discharged and lost the files. In other words: if you don't wanna lose your Wii U, turn it on at least once every couple of years and make a NAND backup.

Will this work on blinking blue light with no video?

Omg you saved my life hopefully it works in my case either way you got my sub

Okay, so how do you fix one game that's downloaded onto the console, but won't play due to memory issues and you can't delete it either for the same reason and you can't reformat the console because you'll lose the ability to play the other games you downloaded onto external storage?

So I downloaded software to my SD card and Pico chip. I wait for the boot up process I plug in the chip and the console shuts off it won’t go into the black boot screen. Did I do something wrong? Possibly download the wrong software?

Any clue to fixing one that will boot, and operate all Up until you select a menu app and it freezes?

mine Says it has a disc drive error but the only thing i can think of it being damaged is that i had spilled some pop makeint a game ccase sticky and then without remembering i placed a disc on top of the case and then when i tried to put the disc in the wiiu it worrked but got permantly stuck on the loading screen it was splatoon one so the loading screen was moveing just never finished

hello, I have a Wii u with error 160-0103, it occurs when I turn on the console, I have already performed the recovery menu 0.4 steps but it did not work, do you have any solution?

Is there a way you can do it without a raspberry pi? Like could you some how do it from like a laptop?

What app are you using so you can use your phone as an HDMI input?

What app do you use on your phone to display and record the capture card ?

I have a wii u like this, it has parental lock and gets this exact same error when I try to access it. From the user screen I try to add new user and trying every password possible I still 3/4 to go trying to brute force the password. I can't do the parental lock workaround via online, nor can I try a system update because it's locked out of internet access. Any ideas how to fix both? Ideally using your method looks like exactly what I need. Where do you recommend I start? I have to buy a Pico and inject the software?

How are you able to use your cell phone as a controller? I assume there's a specific cable and software? Care to share? Thank you.

bless you, you saved mii from insanity I thought my Legend of Zelda: botw saves were gone!, thank you I liked and subed

I’m only seeing the error on the Health and Safety channel. I have a modded Wii U. What do I do?

Hey there, I just purchased a second hand Wii U and went to clear the old users data. I then tried to perform a system update and it froze at 89%. After waiting a bit I impatiently turned it off and back on again. I was then hit with a 162-4065 error code. After turning it on and only getting a black screen I was able to hold down the power button to do a soft reset that got me back to the Wii U set-up screen. I went through the options to set up my nintendo account and tried updating again. It was unable to update and I was then hit with the 160-0103 error code and now that is all I get when trying to turn on the console. Do you know if this method will help fix this issue?

i've ordered a pico which will arrive tomorrow however my issue is different. literally everything else on the wii u works fine, except anything related to system settings. the system settings app crashes upon boot, and the parental controls app loads in a little bit and then crashes display 160-0103 i hope this would work but if not should i just get a replacement unit online for £30. everything else works fine. i cannot find any good information on when it only shows up in system settings

Hey so I'm having a no display issue. I try to get into the recovery menu, with no luck. I've tried to re cache the USA nand information but I don't think it's working. Does the disc drive try to eject when you press the eject button in the recovery menu?

Good afternoon, I have the 160-0103 Bougfht the Pico and all went fine. But once I reset to the USA and rebooted the system, I still get the same error. Could I be doing somethign wrong? I used the repair to the handheld in the menu and it worked fine. But I can't get read of the error. Please help if you can.

Does this method work on a Wii U that got this error "naturally"? I've never hacked/modded my system, however I started receiving this error today, and can't get past the wii u splash screen when it tries to boot.

Im having issues with a model with the hynix chip getting a 103 error. Ran through the process twice. Suggestions?

Hello, 6-8 years ago I used miiverse on my Wii u for the first time and it froze. I tried to switch it on and off but was still frozen. Once it ran out of battery, the console wouldn't connect to the gamepad (which was working) or the tv. Would this tutorial work for me?

My Wii U gets no error message but gets stuck on boot screen on the main console. It was in it's box for a few years but always in perfect condition. Out of nowhere it won't work. Any suggestions? I sent to a shop and nothing.

I tried turning on my Wii U for the first time in over 5 years last week to the surprise of it not working. Unfortunately, I am not getting any error code so I am blind as to what the issue is with my Wii U. I am going to attempt to use this method to try and fix it to see if it works again. I'll post an update after I attempt to fix it. UPDATE: Unfortunately this method did not work. The recovery menu would not boot up at all. I even tried recovery_menu_dc_init and it still did not work. I am at a loss for words. I have no idea why my Wii U suddenly stopped working as it was perfectly fine before and I took good care of it. There is no reason for it to have bricked at all. It doesn't help either that I don't get an error code so I don't know what the issue is. If anyone has any other suggestions for things I should try, throw them my way.

Do I have to reset it?

Which one should I get, the Raspberry Pico or the Raspberry Pico W

This works with a modded switch as well in case you do not have a pico.

Great video! My wii U failed during an update (the latest one 5.5.6), before everything went worng, it showed a message saying the update failed and it needed to restart, since then, it does not show anything on screen, it doesn't connect to the gamepad, when you try to turn it on, the red light goes blue, and stays constant blue, do you think this method would fix this issue? (It's unmodded)

Hi. I have the 160-0103 error on my WiiU and I did just exactly what you have done many times but it didn´t work. Any idea what could be happening? Thanks

Hello, in my case I installed the system to its factory specifications and I get error 160-0103, I don't know if this method will let me use the console again

Can i not use the PAL firmware ?

I have the 160-2215 error this method can fix the wii u ?

My Wii U stopped working too, it doesn't show any error code though. Like I can boot it and get to the menu, but when I try starting a game or an app (even the system settings) it just loads forever. Any idea how to fix that?

This worked!! Thank you so much ❤❤

I bricked my Wii U by trying to install CBHC using a pirated DS game from Wii U helper, will this tutorial fix it?

Hello, I’m unable to log into mine. Like I’m unable to make an offline mii without error 601 0103 and can’t log into my existing profiles offline. I know the system says it needs an update. Is this tutorial a fix for that? For clarification: If I make a new mii it crashes If I log into my exist accounts it says sign in failed and takes me back to the menu regardless of whether or not I’m trying to log in offline.

What is that hdmi adapter outputing video to your phone and where do I get one?

I have a Wii U and it works perfectly 👌 I'm still using it and I love it 😊❤ But now the problem is do I have to homebrew our console to keep it from bricking? 😨😱

can this recovery menu run on a normal usb?

What capture card you have?

Only for modified Wii U?

Did you get the error because of Cbhc (coldboot haxchi)? If yes I also did and I feel so stupid however my mom ordered me the raspberry pi Pico so I can restore my wii u and I might also have installed cbhc so I could delete some files from my wii u's NAND with my pc using WinSCP and FTPiiU_everywhere because I used NUSspli to download games for free but I accidentally downloaded the install files to NAND and it's completely filling my storage my wii u is the same model 32 GB of memory capacity but I'll format it to factory settings does your method fix a wii u that has been bricked because of CBHC? (please tell me it does my friend just gifted me My wii u a week ago) I just got the master sword in Twilight princess HD ✋😔 P.S:i saw the CBHC app there and I realized the wii u probably came with this error because of Cbhc and the previous owner sold it so someone could probably fix it and keep it for themselves because I also installed CBHC In my wii u and I got that same error and since you fixed it your method could probably work with my case right? I'll do a status update when I get my Raspberry Pi Pico in hands P.S v2:CBHC (Coldboot Haxchi) is the app with the red ⚠️ icon on the menu STATUS UPDATE:My Pico just arrived and I'm gonna fix my wii u just need some minutes

hey what if i don’t have linux device can i use p regular pc or laptop??

The problem I have is when I load 4 games in my library I get this error messages, the other games seem to be fine as are the games I downloaded from E shop to the internal memory. So arg...I dunno if this is gonna fix it or not...

MY WIII U CAN BE SAVED THANK YOU FOR THIS HOLY SHIT

How do you know to do these steps?

Hi i just bought a pico and i have added all the necessary files both on the pico and on my 32 gb sd card, when i boot the console and insert the pico, the console always turns itself off after like 3 second. I've tried over and over again, before the drive spin, after the drive spin, and both before and after "wii u" pops up one the screen. All i need is to access this recovery menu but i can't. Any tips? :/ Update: I was able to get in to the menu but the fix did not work for me appearantly, can someone please explain why? I'm so dissapointed rn :(

This only works on a modded wii u, right ?

4:49 to me, I feel like it might have coldboot thing installed so factory reset might be bad

Whats the software you used as a capture card?

My "eject" button doesn't work, it's broken, what can I do?

Would this work on a WiiU that is stuck on the logo screen with no error code?

Wot version of pico boot am I looking for

Can you leave a link for the device so I can buy

thumbnail gives off an eminem feel Thanks Gary

The repair video itself is fine, I definitely want to try this RPi Pico debrick option myself, but the music during the waiting periods is horrendous. Not only is it rap, but it's so annoyingly loud compared go the regular talking.

Hello robed repairs I have a error code idk if ur familiar with it whenever I booted up smash bros or any other game like yoshis wooly world it goes to a error

I love how nearly every single Wii U brick is due to CBHC. People not reading the instructions right. The app is literally named "DO NOT TOUCH".

This is all well and good but why the dreadful music?

You had cbhc on there, the brick is related to cbhc

I recently brought batman arkham origins twice off Mercari and I'm getting error codes for that game for some reason

@Robed Repairs I flashed a bad version of coldboot which is 99% intact, should I try this or isn't it even worth a thought? sorry to bother and thx for any help, edit it doesn't even fucking boot 🎉 just for info

Does this work on ios?

To bad we cant just ...copy the app on an USB and then plug it in at the start.

I tried this fix with mine, no dice. Really sucks. I wish I had the same luck some other commenter had about calling Nintendo and getting a replacement. I tried calling their support about the issue and their response was basically, "The only info I have is what you found on our website. There's nothing we can do as far as repairs go."

Please help, my wii u has this error code only when trying to make a new mii or play a wii u disc game. Original wii games work just fine. Is it still safe to mod this thing?

Ty, i just used my wiiu 10 times in 7 years and after playing one mario game, it gave me the error code when i tried to change game discs. Im fking pissed off!! Its dead af and i babied this console as a collector

Anyone else getting worried watching this video? I am the sucker who bought 100+$ worth of Virtual Console GBA and NDS games recently.

Didn't know Daniel Thrasher was into electronics repair!

Goat

Just ordered a raspberri pi, if this works :D

if i had deleted my browser history youtube never wold have reccomended this wii u error code fix! Should consider going into tags and typing everything under the sun to get it RECCOMENDED if you havent already...

Guys my wii U just stuck on the WII U screen. I turned it on after 2 years and this happen. Can this fix it. Let me know guys.

Wow, I thought wii u's with this error were a dud. I guess not.

Gary is a Guy from Germany … bis name means Gary or nothing!

Robed Repairs the Wii U Reviver!

Was playing nintendo land then it got a error code and thats how i appeared here

Ist hier jemand aus Deutschland mit dem Wissen und der notwendigen Ausrüstung, der mir helfen kann, meine defekte Wii U zu reparieren? Ich würde über jegliche Hilfe sehr freuen. Vielen Dank und beste Grüße! Anyone from Germany here, with the knowledge and necessary equipment, who can help me fixing my broken Wii U? Would appreciate any help. Thanks and best regards!

Wiiu is best

well now i can make a profit off of this vid 😈😈

Jere

why do you need to brick a wii u? why are people still playing on wii u? what's the meaning of life and ffs why am I here?