Unlink other accounts on the console

[Exatio]

So basically, whenever I try to connect to my user on my Wii U, it asks for the Nintendo Network password (even if the console is offline).
The problem is, the tool only provides a way to unlink / swap the current user.
Did I miss anything, or is the account done ?
I know I can just create a new account, but then I'd want deleting the current one, which is not possible without logging in

[Nightkingale]

Hey, thanks for asking!

I know this is a pretty common issue, but I have intentionally held off on adding this as a feature (at least for now). In theory, adding such a feature would mean one could use the homebrew to unlink another user's password-protected Nintendo Network ID so they could have access to it. It's only a Wii U, so it's not like anything super critical would be locked behind the password, but it's not something that sits right with me.

I would have to debate with myself about including it within Wii U Account Swap. It's a good feature on paper, but I don't want it to be a feature so readily accessible that it could be abused.

As for the issue you have at hand, I'd like to help you out. I assume you have Aroma (I think you should, I don't include .rpx binaries for releases, only .wuhb.) and ftpiiu.

• Connect to your Wii U through your favorite FTP client.
• Navigate to storage_mlc:/usr/save/system/act/[PERSISTENT_ID]/, and do your best to locate the directory corresponding to the Network ID you want to delete.
  • Hint: You should look at the account.dat within the directories to confirm. You'll be editing it anyway.
• Leave the first seven or so lines (everything down to the IsMiiUpdated key), but replace all values listed by NinStar here with their default values.
• Reboot your console, then go ahead and see if it's a local user now.
• If so, profit! Delete the account through the Wii U Menu and User Settings.

You might be able to get away with just deleting the directory entirely, but I wouldn't recommend it. Let the system delete it so it can clean everything up properly.

I am going to go ahead and leave this issue open for now. I would love to get some feedback on whether I should add this as a feature, despite my concerns.

[Exatio]

First of all, thanks for your reply!
To my surprise, rebooting the Wii U after changing the file (which I made sure was the correct one) deleted the user directly.
It's not a problem for me, since this was my intention anyway, but I thought I'd notify it since it's not the expected behaviour.
I don't believe I made a mistake editing the file either.

[bamhm182]

Came across this while looking for something else, but I had an account I wanted to delete, but couldn't. Followed the instructions and I was able to get the Wii U to delete the user. It was not deleted automatically for me, so maybe it's hit or miss.

[00cedke]

I think this is the best way out which helps to easily delete these unnecessary accounts🤓