Update To Photo Channel (1.1)

As most have already found out, the update to the photo channel has been released. Unfortunately, this update will cause your Wii to lose its ability to play MP3 files. You do, however, gain the ability to play AAC files. I don’t personally know of anyone who uses the Photo Channel, but I’m sure there are plenty of people out there who do.

If you downloaded the update not knowing that you were going to lose your MP3 playback, there is a way to downgrade to version 1.0. Just follow the downgrade instructions at brought to you via Nintendo. If you bought your Wii with version 1.1 of the Photo Channel already installed (Dec. 07), your out of luck. You can’t rollback the photo channel on those Wii.

Going back to Photo Channel 1.0
If you updated to Photo Channel 1.1, but have decided you prefer Photo Channel 1.0 (for instance if you’d rather have MP3 compatibility instead of AAC), going back is easy. All you have to do is select the Wii button from the Wii menu, choose Data Management, and select “Channels.” Select the Photo Channel icon and confirm you wish to delete it. After that, Photo Channel 1.0 will automatically be available again from your Wii menu. If you ever change your mind, simply go back to the Wii Shop Channel and re-download Photo Channel 1.1!

Please note that Wii consoles that come with Photo Channel 1.1 pre-installed at the factory will not have the ability to delete that version and downgrade to Photo Channel 1.0 (these consoles became available at retail in December, 2007).

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