Wii U hangs - you can do that

If you have problems with your Wii U and it freezes, you can find possible solutions here. We'll show you how to get rid of still images and jerks on the Wii U permanently.

Reasons why the Wii U hangs

A common problem with consoles is an unfavorable position of the device on the shelf. Make sure that there is enough space around the Wii U for ventilation and that no heat can build up. Otherwise, this often leads to system crashes and errors. Also remove dust from the fan. The Wii U can also hang due to outdated system software. In the next paragraph we will show you what you can do about these and other causes.

Wii U hangs up - troubleshooting

• Sometimes the latest firmware update from Nintendo fixes crashes and still images. You can find it in the system settings.
• Alternatively, try a hard reset. To do this, pull out the plug of the Wii U and wait 10 seconds. Then restart the device.
• Adjust the screen resolution of your TV to rule out that it is due to the picture.
• Test if the Wii U only freezes on certain games. If so, avoid these games or contact Nintendo Support. If you can, check if the game is causing errors on other Wii Us. There may be scratches on the disc.
• Depending on the error behavior and age of the console, you can send the Nintendo Wii back under warranty.
• Playing online and your router suddenly fails can also cause the Wii U to freeze. So check whether your internet connection is intact.

In another article, you can read how to turn off the gamepad on the Wii U.