DNSpresso is a Wii U DNS exploit.
Your console will now start a connection test which should freeze after a few seconds.After waiting for a few more seconds you should be greeted by the DNSpresso splash screen and your console will boot the launch.rpx.
More info:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/DNSpresso (Source code and bug tracker)
https://garyodernichts.blogspot.com/2023/10/exploiting-dns-response-parsing-on-wii-u.html (Technical write-up)
Instructions
- Place all files required for booting into your homebrew environment on your SD Card (for example from aroma.foryour.cafe).
- Place a RPX you want to boot on the root of your SD Card and rename it to launch.rpx (for example PayloadFromRPX).
- On your Wii U head over to System Settings -> Internet -> Connect to the Internet and setup a new connection (Recommended!).
- Go to (X) Connection List and select your newly created connection.
- Select Change Settings -> DNS -> Do not auto-obtain.
- Enter 85.215.57.182 as the Primary DNS and select Confirm.
- Press (B) Back and select Connection Test.
Your console will now start a connection test which should freeze after a few seconds.After waiting for a few more seconds you should be greeted by the DNSpresso splash screen and your console will boot the launch.rpx.
More info:
https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/DNSpresso (Source code and bug tracker)
https://garyodernichts.blogspot.com/2023/10/exploiting-dns-response-parsing-on-wii-u.html (Technical write-up)