Guide_Wii/_pages/en_US/hbb.txt

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![HBC Logo](/images/hbc.png)

The Homebrew Browser is where you can go to get homebrew apps. It has been revived and is also now referred to as the "Open Shop Channel"

#### What you need
* An SD card or USB drive
* [Homebrew Browser](/assets/files/homebrew_browser_v0.3.9e.zip)

#### Instructions

##### Section I - Downloading/Installing

1. Extract the Homebrew Browser and put it in the `apps` folder on your SD card or USB drive.
2. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii. You can now launch the Homebrew Browser from the Homebrew Channel if you want to.

[Continue to RiiConnect24](riiconnect24)<br>
RiiConnect24 will let you use WiiConnect24 features again, such as Wii Mail and certain channel. This is optional to install.
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Included in the Homebrew Browser download is a guide on how to use the Homebrew Browser.
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You can swap out ShopChannel.ogg with loop.ogg to have the Homebrew Browser play the Wii Shop Channel music.
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