Wii U

You can connect your Wii U to Pretendo using one of 2 methods. Inkay is recommended unless you have some reason to avoid modding your console (e.g. you live in Japan where is is legally gray).

• Inkay (homebrew - recommended)
• SSSL (hackless)

Inkay

Pros:

• All services supported
• Contains additional features and patches
• Works regardless of ISP
• Easy toggle on and off

Cons:

• Requires homebrew

Installation

Locate the Aroma Updater icon on your Wii U Menu and open it.

On the welcome screen, press A to check for updates.

Wait for the update check to complete. Your screen may look slightly different to this image if newer updates have been released when you're reading this - that's okay.

Press R to move to Page 2.

Use the D-Pad to move the cursor down to Inkay, then press A to select it.

Press + to begin the installation, then press A to confirm the changes. You may have additional updates listed in addition to Inkay - that's okay.

Wait for the installation to complete, then press A to restart your console.

Once the console restarts, you'll see a notification in the top-left informing you that Pretendo will be used. The notification disappears after a few moments.

Inkay is now installed and working. You can proceed to PNID Setup to create an account.

SSSL

Pros:

• Does not require homebrew
• Very easy to setup

Cons:

• Only a subset of services are supported
• Lacks additional features and patches
• Does not work on some ISPs
• Hard to switch on or off

SSSL is a (limited) hackless method of accessing most services by exploiting a bug in the Wii U's SSL module. All Nintendo Network games produced by Nintendo are supported by SSSL, as are the in-game Miiverse features. The main Miiverse app, in-game posting app, and any game which uses its own SSL stack (YouTube, WATCHDOGS, etc.), are **_NOT** supported by this method, as they are unaffected by the SSL exploit.

Installation

Locate the System Settings icon on your Wii U Menu and open it.

Open the Internet category.

Select Connect to the Internet.

Select Connection List in the top-right.

Locate the connection with a "Wii U" logo. This is the one your system will use by default. Press A to edit it.

Select Change Settings.

Navigate to the right and down to the DNS button, and press A to edit.

Select Do not auto-obtain. We will provide our own DNS for SSSL to work.

This brings up the DNS input. We will change both the Primary and Secondary DNS settings.

For the Primary DNS, enter 88.198.140.154. This is the SSSL server.

For the Secondary DNS, enter 9.9.9.9 (or another public DNS of your choice). This will serve as a fallback if Pretendo's SSSL server should go offline, allowing your console to still access the Internet. If Pretendo is offline and the fallback is used, however, the console will access Nintendo Network rather than Pretendo Network. If this is undesirable to you, leave this field blank.

Review the final settings and ensure you typed them correctly. The Wii U will add leading zeroes to each number - this is okay. If they are correct, press Confirm.

Press B to save the connection. You may perform a connection test and set the connection as default. Then, press B until System Settings exits.

SSSL is now installed and working. You can proceed to PNID Setup to create an account.

To disconnect from Pretendo Network (e.g. to access the Nintendo eShop) repeat this process, but select Auto-obtain for the DNS.

PNID Setup

After installing Pretendo, you must register a Pretendo Network ID (PNID). There is currently two ways of creating a PNID: Creating an account with the website and linking it, or creating it on your Wii U.

Website

You will want to register an account from here and click Don't have an account? to register.

Once your account is registered, link it to your console as you would a Nintendo Network ID.

Your PNID is now set up and ready to use. You may continue reading to learn about optional extras, like Inkay's features and transferring save data, or you can stop here.

Wii U

Create the Pretendo Network ID as you would a Nintendo Network ID.

Using Inkay

If you're using Inkay rather than SSSL, there are some additional features you may find helpful.

Using Nintendo Network

You might need to switch back to Nintendo Network to access the Nintendo eShop or other services.

Press L + Down + SELECT on the Wii U GamePad to open the Aroma plugin menu. Use the D-pad to highlight Inkay then press A to select.

Press A to enter the Network Selection area.

Press A on Connect to Pretendo network to toggle it to false.

Press B three times to exit the Aroma plugin menu. Your console will restart. Once it does, a notification will appear showing that you are now using Nintendo Network.

You may now use your NNID to access the eShop or other Nintendo services. To return to Pretendo Network, repeat the process and set Connect to Pretendo network to true.

Resetting WaraWara Plaza

If you're having issues with WaraWara Plaza (where the Miis run around on the TV), resetting it can help.

Exit any games or software such that you're on the Wii U Menu, then press L + Down + SELECT on the Wii U GamePad to open the Aroma plugin menu. Use the D-pad to highlight Inkay then press A to select.

Use the D-pad to select Other Settings and press A to enter it.

Press A on Reset Wara Wara Plaza to perform the reset.

The button will change to indicate the console must be restarted.

Press B three times to exit the Aroma plugin menu. Your console will restart. Once it does, the process is complete.

Transferring save data to your Pretendo Network account

Pretendo Network is not compatible with existing Nintendo Network IDs. This means you must create a new account. Because of this, you may want to move existing game save data to your new account. This is optional.

To move your save data, you will need a save data backup homebrew application. This guide will use the WUT port of SaveMii for Aroma. To begin, download the latest GitHub release of SaveMii or download it from the Homebrew App Store.

Once installed, open the application from the HOME Menu. You should see a menu for Wii U and vWii saves.

Select Wii U Save Management. You should now see a list of installed games. Find and select the game you would like to transfer the save data of.

Select Backup savedata.

Select a new slot to backup the save data to. If you select a non-empty slot, the backup data in that slot will be overwritten.

Select the profile to backup the save data from. This should be your Nintendo Network ID.

Optionally you may select to backup "common" save data. This save data should be shared by all users, and is not required to be backed up. Though you may still do so if you choose.

Press the A button when ready to backup your save data.

Once the backup has completed, press the B button to return to the games menu. Select Restore savedata.

Select the backup slot you just backed the save data up to.

Select the profile to restore the save data to. This should be your Pretendo Network ID.

When ready, press the A button to transfer your data. Press A again to confirm your actions. If you get a message about backing up your data on your Pretendo profile, ignore. Your screen may briefly flash as the data is copied over.

Once completed, exit SaveMii and ensure the game you transferred works properly on your Pretendo profile.

Repeat this process for any other save data you'd like to transfer to your Pretendo profile.