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# Aroma {docsify-ignore-all}
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Aroma is a work-in-progress environment and a possible successor for Tiramisu.
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!> **Aroma is currently in beta and still experimental!**
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Expect potential issues and make sure to report them, if you encounter any.
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If you still want to proceed, make sure to fully read this page.
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?> This guide will not remove Tiramisu. After following this guide you can still choose to boot into Tiramisu.
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### What is Aroma?
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Aroma is an environment like Tiramisu, which can be booted through the Environment Loader.
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Aroma, just like Tiramisu, uses the same Mocha version, support for setup modules, and comes with the Autoboot Module, which includes the boot selector and Quick Start support.
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Aroma comes with several additional features, including a plugin system and a new way of launching homebrews.
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### What can I do with Aroma?
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For a detailed overview check out [this blogpost](https://maschell.github.io/homebrew/2022/09/05/aroma.html). A quick summary is given below.
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#### Modules
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Aroma supports modules, which unlike setup modules, always run in the background.
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This allows further extending the functionality of the console.
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#### Plugins
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Plugins, similarly to modules, are also running in the background.
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They can enhance the experience of the console by changing and providing additional features.
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Plugins can be configured using a configuration menu, which can be opened using a button combination.
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#### Wii U Homebrew Bundles
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Wii U Homebrew Bundles (WUHB) are a new way of launching homebrew.
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These `.wuhb` files contain the main executable and can directly include icon and banner images and additional content.
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With the `homebrew_on_menu` plugin, WUHB files can be directly launched from the Wii U menu, just like official channels.
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### What are the limitations?
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Due to technical limitations, a lot of old homebrew applications will no longer work with Aroma.
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This includes all `.elf` homebrews, but also some `.rpx` homebrews, which don't implement necessary functionality properly.
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These homebrews need to be updated with support for Aroma. To run old homebrews you need to boot the Tiramisu environment.
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Launching homebrews through the now outdated Homebrew Launcher is no longer possible with Aroma.
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Besides the limitations mentioned above, note that Aroma is still a beta release. Not everything has been tested yet, and additional issues might be discovered.
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### Getting started
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Before continuing to the next page, make sure to install the PayloadLoader.
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This can be done by following the [Tiramisu guide](../tiramisu/sd-preparation).
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