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How to Update Wii Fit U

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In this article, you'll learn how to install the Wii Fit U update.

Note
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • If the system's Standby Functions are enabled, the update will download and install automatically.

On June 19, 2014, new update data for Wii Fit U became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Wii U console is connected to the Internet.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect the Wii U console to the Internet.
  2. Return to the Wii U Menu and launch Wii Fit U.
  3. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
  4. Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update history

Click the version number below for information about the update. Each update also includes all previous updates.

Ver. 1.3.0 (Released June 9, 2014)

  • Fit Meter data can be transferred in the Main Menu.
  • Added 12 courses to the Walking Challenge. (4 from North America, 4 from Japan, and 4 from Europe)
  • Added 12 courses to the Altitude Challenge. (4 from North America, 4 from Japan, and 4 from Europe)
  • Added Mii costumes to the game as prizes for completing the courses in the Walking and Altitude Challenges.
  • When choosing a Set Menu, the game will automatically switch to the new training without having to control it.
  • Added a button to display the Altitude in the Fit Meter graph for a more detailed view of altitude changes.
  • When displaying a year's worth of data in the weight graph, the daily data will be displayed rather than a monthly average.
  • The previous goal will become the next desired goal when the goal was set to "maintain current status."
  • Miiverse image posts will be allowed in more locations.

Ver. 1.2.0 (Released March 13, 2014)

  • Users that have a Fit Meter registered can now access their own data immediately after starting Wii Fit U from the Fit Meter transfer screen.
  • Users can now post their Fit Meter activity screen to Miiverse after starting Miiverse from the Home Menu.
  • At the Piggy Bank screen, after transitioning from the Fit Meter, users can now display the consumed calorie value that was just transferred.
  • An error was resolved that could cause miscalculation of Fit Meter Challenge data if it was transferred from the Fit Meter at the exact time the date changes.

Ver. 1.1.0 (Released November 12, 2013)

  • We repaired the bug that disabled users from advancing in the game when attempting to transfer data from Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus. If this issue is already occurring, the update data can be downloaded to successfully transfer data.
  • We repaired the bug that in some instances caused the data measured in the Fit Meter to reflect incorrectly when the data is transferred.

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