Nintendo Wii U Homebrew & Apps

Aroma setup, ready Wii U WUHB and WPS downloads, save tools, homebrew games, native emulators and clear legacy compatibility notes.

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Start with your Wii U environment

Follow the maintained setup guideUse the Wii U Hacks Guide for initial access, NAND backups, EnvironmentLoader and Aroma. It covers all Wii U models/regions through 5.5.6 in North America and 5.5.5 in other regions. Follow its migration steps for an existing legacy CFW setup. These firmware bounds describe setup, not a promise that every app supports every version.
Prepare SD storageBack up the card before formatting it. The guide specifies FAT32 with 32 KiB allocation units; do not name its volume wiiu. A 32 GB card is enough for most initial setups. Preserve existing environments and saves; merge complete SD-layout packages at the SD root rather than copying the ZIP onto the card.
Install an app or pluginUse a WUHB at the path shown below for Aroma, or preserve the supplied app folder. WPS plugins belong in the Aroma plugins directory. Bundles containing WMS modules must retain those modules as well.
Launch in the correct environmentOpen WUHB apps from the Wii U Menu with Aroma’s homebrew integration. Restart the environment after adding plugins. Use a documented legacy environment for cards labelled legacy RPX; an extension alone does not guarantee Aroma support.
Configure the app and test one taskKeep save backups before restores or file operations. Network clients need the host/service named by their project. Ports/interpreters require the separately supplied game data named by their card; emulators may also need your own BIOS. Keep each app’s complete companion assets.
Remove an app reversiblyPower off, back up its app folder and move it off the SD card. Disable an unwanted Aroma plugin in its configuration menu before moving its WPS off the card. Keep shared WMS dependencies needed by other plugins and retain save/configuration folders. For themes, use the separate theme recovery instructions.

Wii U setup guide SD preparation Aroma features & limitations Official Aroma packages

SD:/
├── wiiu/
│   ├── apps/
│   │   ├── appstore/
│   │   │   └── appstore.wuhb
│   │   └── NooDS/
│   │       └── noods.wuhb
│   ├── environments/
│   │   └── aroma/
│   │       ├── plugins/
│   │       │   └── ftpiiu.wps
│   │       └── modules/
│   │           └── [required modules]
│   └── sdcafiine/
│       └── <TITLEID>/<MODPACK>/
│           └── content/
└── retroarch/
    └── [legacy core/data folders]

Wii U apps, plugins, games & emulators

Wii U builds for an established homebrew setup. Aroma, legacy RPX/Homebrew Launcher and vWii are different launch environments; use the requirements on each card. Store builds remain pinned to the checked package metadata; a linked upstream release may be newer.

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Homebrew App Store

Essentials

Browse and install Wii U community apps directly from your console.

Build: 2.3.2
Format: WUHB
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/appstore/appstore.wuhb
Requires: A homebrew-enabled Wii U and internet access. Prefer the official WUHB on Aroma; the RPX is the separate launcher variant.

app store
downloads
Aroma
WUHB

Download WUHB (3.3 MiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Copy the WUHB to sd:/wiiu/apps/appstore/appstore.wuhb for Aroma, or extract the complete store ZIP preserving its app folder.

appstore.wuhb3.3 MiBSHA-256: 3f77152d5d962ed9ac6e8f773a1ee14f3a1cd2030c3e0e9b532f6f72707cea08Download file · Original file

appstore-sd-package.zip9.7 MiBSHA-256: fe71165319cad94296bd18df96ce3da81de3a88fab8907e5811bbb3010605d04Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/appstore/appstore.wuhb
wiiu/apps/appstore/appstore.rpx

Aroma Updater

Essentials

Download or update the modular packages provided by the Aroma project.

Build: 0.2.3
Format: WUHB
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/AromaUpdater/AromaUpdater.wuhb
Requires: An existing Aroma setup and internet connection. This updates Aroma packages; it does not perform initial CFW installation.

Aroma
updater
packages

Download WUHB (1.6 MiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Keep the supplied Wii U folders, then launch AromaUpdater from the Wii U Menu. Its official Aroma release uses AromaUpdater.wuhb.

AromaUpdater.wuhb1.6 MiBSHA-256: 8b2520b4a03acaa2a8bc928d8b0430a2971c59c89b457343d89673a956ed3143Download file · Original file

AromaUpdater-sd-package.zip2.9 MiBSHA-256: cad80a4b61b321295d657ad3a18fdb4efa9293360be19e88221415f1829d6520Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/AromaUpdater/AromaUpdater.wuhb
wiiu/apps/AromaUpdater/AromaUpdater.rpx

WiiUIdent

Saves & system

View console hardware, storage, system software and board identification details.

Build: 1.1
Format: WUHB
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/WiiUIdent/wiiuident.wuhb
Requires: MochaPayload as provided by a supported Aroma or Tiramisu environment. Choose the WUHB for Aroma. Optional database uploads are a separate in-app choice.

hardware
diagnostics
storage
WUHB

Download WUHB (2.0 MiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Upstream release wiiuident-v1.1

Installation & file details

Place wiiuident.wuhb under /wiiu/apps/ or preserve the supplied app folder, then launch from the Wii U Menu.

wiiuident.wuhb2.0 MiBSHA-256: d8e1fdcf9a14d63af92fa37655a34499bb512b253771f4ec92f5322ba630f920Download file · Original file

WiiUIdent-sd-package.zip3.9 MiBSHA-256: 6b2f7352ad1845c46da36d57e229ee2dee0e781a1474d3cd8627783a9745ef00Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/WiiUIdent/wiiuident.rpx
wiiu/apps/WiiUIdent/wiiuident.wuhb

SaveMii /ProcessMod

Saves & system

Back up and restore Wii U and vWii saves and Mii databases, with batch operations.

Build: 1.8.1i
Format: WUHB
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/SaveMiiProcessMod/savemii.wuhb
Requires: A supported Wii U homebrew environment. Use the Aroma variant for Aroma and the HBL variant for a legacy launcher. Keep backups before restores.

save manager
Mii
backup
restore

Download WUHB (1.8 MiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Upstream release 1.9.0

Installation & file details

For Aroma, copy the self-contained savemii.wuhb to sd:/wiiu/apps/SaveMiiProcessMod/savemii.wuhb and launch it from the Wii U Menu. Alternatively extract the complete store ZIP to the SD root and select the executable for your environment. Back up saves before restoring, deleting or transferring data.

savemii.wuhb1.8 MiBSHA-256: ec4d50283d4fbb4d6359f7e6ee69c38cbc7751a1d376df11f0c2b0de6d1e224dDownload file · Original file

SaveMiiProcessMod-sd-package.zip3.4 MiBSHA-256: 00ad64b99c4f6c7f46e381ec6123a48a12ad08f8b33c251ec606ea6ece508f64Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/SaveMiiProcessMod/savemii.wuhb
wiiu/apps/SaveMiiProcessMod/savemii.rpx

SDCafiine

Plugins & mods

Redirect game and DLC file reads to compatible modifications on your SD card.

Build: 0.1.5
Format: WPS
SD path: sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/sdcafiine.wps
Requires: Aroma with WiiUPluginLoaderBackend and ContentRedirectionModule. Mods must match the exact Wii U game title ID and game version.

Aroma
WPS
game mods
file replacement

Download WPS (106 KiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Upstream release v0.1.6

Installation & file details

Extract the plugin bundle to the SD root. The plugin belongs in /wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/. Store mods under /wiiu/sdcafiine/<TITLEID>/<MODPACK>/content/ or aoc/ as documented.

sdcafiine.wps106 KiBSHA-256: f51fd2e9ebebe5546a795722e6eceded7d8238b7ff6eda9973ab6d85454d7a8fDownload file · Original file

SDCafiine_WUPS-sd-package.zip106 KiBSHA-256: 8b293949e4fb214c2ffbd17b245b4dd27763762fa213e240528030c2d79dbc76Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/sdcafiine.wps

Inkay

Plugins & mods

Apply the Pretendo Network redirection patches used by a supported Aroma setup.

Build: 3.0.0
Format: SD ZIP · WPS / WMS
SD path: sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/Inkay-pretendo.wps · sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/modules/Inkay-pretendo.wms
Requires: Release Aroma configured for autoboot/coldboot, plus the Pretendo setup and a separate Pretendo account. Support depends on the game/service.

Pretendo
Aroma
network
WPS

Download SD bundle (210 KiB)

Store entry Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Extract the complete plugin bundle to the SD root, reboot into Aroma and follow Pretendo’s Wii U account and service setup.

Inkay-sd-package.zip210 KiBSHA-256: 9ab0c49648d75fffb1c735ece7a2123954d04f342cc0802a5558bdc9a5735daaDownload file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/Inkay-pretendo.wps
wiiu/environments/aroma/modules/Inkay-pretendo.wms

evWii

Plugins & mods

Adjust Wii U virtual-Wii display and power-button behavior from an Aroma plugin.

Build: 0.4
Format: WPS
SD path: sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/evwii.wps
Requires: Aroma. The plugin runs on the Wii U side and is not a vWii homebrew installer. It does not apply when booting vWii through Boot Selector.

Aroma
vWii
viewport
WPS

Download WPS (113 KiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Copy the supplied plugin to /wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/ and configure it in the Aroma plugin menu before opening vWii.

evwii.wps113 KiBSHA-256: 6479d81af069843554e333983805691e33616ad0cb999aafed6322a2a86304d6Download file · Original file

evWii-sd-package.zip113 KiBSHA-256: f77bb869322a03963c6be54abe22b8cbb3c327a862e615259ed5b14c6bc7d8cfDownload file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/evwii.wps

FTPiiU Plugin

Media & network

Transfer files over your local network using an FTP server running in the Aroma environment.

Build: v0.4.5
Format: WPS
SD path: sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/ftpiiu.wps
Requires: Aroma with WiiUPluginLoaderBackend and a trusted local network. The server runs while the plugin is loaded; its configuration menu shows the console IP and port. System-file access is disabled by default.

Aroma
FTP
file transfer
WPS

Download WPS (296 KiB)Complete ZIP

Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Extract the official ZIP, then copy ftpiiu.wps to sd:/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/ftpiiu.wps. The ZIP is flat: copying its contents only to the SD root is insufficient. Reboot Aroma, open its plugin menu with L + D-pad Down + Minus, then connect an FTP client to the displayed address. Keep system-file access disabled unless you specifically need it.

ftpiiu.wps296 KiBSHA-256: 42e3942ada23c7d7ec7aea3bb312c653072d5704426c3341a61d366e7aa8899bDownload file · Original file

ftpiiu-plugin-sd-package.zip294 KiBSHA-256: 36afd4ca2583ff9a6b1f37fd8dd7961223739cda5fe5fd4393c2c0147788a702Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

ftpiiu.wps

RetroArch

Emulators

A Wii U multi-system package containing mGBA, Gambatte, Snes9x and Nestopia cores.

Build: 1.22.1
Format: SD ZIP · RPX
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/retroarch/retroarch.rpx
Requires: This pinned RPX package uses a compatible legacy Homebrew Launcher/Tiramisu route. The maintained guide identifies legacy RetroArch RPX incompatibility with Aroma. Add your own games and any core-required BIOS.

emulators
GBA
Game Boy
SNES
NES
legacy RPX

Download SD bundle (32.6 MiB) (Upstream version may change; archived 1.22.1 kept locally)

Store entry Official project Upstream release v1.22.2

Installation & file details

Extract the entire bundle to the SD root, keeping /retroarch/ and /wiiu/apps/retroarch/ intact. Launch using its supported legacy environment; choose a bundled core and your own content.

The checked store bundle includes four cores: mGBA, Gambatte, Snes9x and Nestopia. It is distinct from a complete upstream core collection.

retroarch-sd-package.zip32.6 MiBSHA-256: 0efb679f0938fc462d10c664b0a6709dcd9fb7d3452025786d11af3557a24eccDownload file (Upstream version may change; archived 1.22.1 kept locally) · Original file (Upstream version may change; archived 1.22.1 kept locally)

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/retroarch/retroarch.rpx
retroarch/cores/nestopia_libretro.rpx
retroarch/cores/snes9x_libretro.rpx
retroarch/cores/gambatte_libretro.rpx
retroarch/cores/mgba_libretro.rpx

NooDS

Emulators

Run Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance software using a native Wii U emulator.

Build: release
Format: WUHB
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/NooDS/noods.wuhb
Requires: The store provides a Wii U WUHB for Aroma. Use your own game dumps. DS BIOS and original-DS firmware are needed to boot the DS system menu; a GBA BIOS is optional.

emulators
DS
GBA
WUHB

Download WUHB (1.0 MiB)Complete ZIP

Store entry Official project Release notes

Installation & file details

Keep the package layout under /wiiu/apps/NooDS/ and launch the WUHB from the Wii U Menu. Configure your own ROM and optional BIOS/firmware paths in the app.

noods.wuhb1.0 MiBSHA-256: b39f57c59d9b270dcb22e14026a2be8ac5e2ae131690683549a2ca29131c5ca4Download file · Original file

NooDS-sd-package.zip929 KiBSHA-256: 337863b22e869acde0b0d6bcc60a0dc92b7d9a77e06872b437e3b7996fc0f2b0Download file · Original file

Console files inside the original package:

wiiu/apps/NooDS/noods.wuhb

FAKE-08

Emulators

Play supported PICO-8 cartridges using a native Wii U homebrew interpreter.

Build: 0.0.2.20
Format: RPX
SD path: sd:/wiiu/apps/Fake-08/FAKE-08.rpx
Requires: The store marks this RPX build as legacy; use a compatible Tiramisu/Homebrew Launcher setup. Cartridge compatibility varies, and no commercial PICO-8 package is included.

PICO-8
emulators
interpreter
legacy RPX

Format	Installation
WUHB	Wii U Homebrew Bundle for supported Aroma home-menu launching. It can contain its executable and app resources in one file. Put it under `sd:/wiiu/apps/` at the documented path.
RPX / ELF	Wii U executables. Some RPX builds support Aroma; others and legacy ELF homebrew need Tiramisu/Homebrew Launcher. Check the specific build, rather than assuming every RPX is compatible.
WPS / WMS	Plugins and modules, not app-menu executables. Preserve the complete package layout under `/wiiu/environments/aroma/plugins/` and `modules/`. Inkay’s bundle here includes both.
SD ZIP	Extract the required app files to their documented folders. Most store bundles mirror the SD-root layout; FTPiiU’s official release ZIP is flat, so its WPS must be copied into the plugin folder explicitly.
Wii / vWii DOL	Runs in the separate Wii environment. Follow the vWii guide before adding those apps; continue to the Wii resources for Wii-format tools.
Source / PC helper	Source archives require building, and desktop/mobile binaries run on another device. The downloads here are Wii U console builds, not a PC Wii U emulator.

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