Guide-WiiU/docs/user-guide/vwii/browser-exploit.md

Launching an Exploit

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To install the Homebrew Channel, we first need to create a NAND backup and be able to launch the Homebrew Launcher through an exploit, such as the Browser Exploit.

Make sure your Wii U has internet access for this step.

Instructions {docsify-ignore}

1. Launch an exploit of your choice:

   • If you've never run homebrew before, "launching the exploit" means run the Browser Exploit. To run the Browser Exploit launch the Internet Browser and navigate to the website wiiuexploit.xyz, then click on Run Exploit!

     • If your Wii U gets stuck on a white or otherwise frozen screen, wait a few seconds. If nothing happens, reboot the console, reset the browser's save data and try again.

   • If you're coldbooting into the PayloadLoader, "launching the exploit" means booting your console.

   • If you're launching into the PayloadLoader via the Health & Safety application, "launching the exploit" means launching the Health & Safety Application.

2. While launching the exploit of your choice, hold either the B button (if you're following the NAND Backup section) or the X button (if you're following the Installing the Homebrew Channel section).