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Note that if your ISP or networking environment prevents using custom DNS servers, str2hax will not work and you should [choose another exploit to use](get-started).
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str2hax is an exploit for the Wii that is triggered by loading the Wii's End User License Agreement. It requires nothing but an Internet connection that lets you change the DNS on your Wii.

### Requirements

* A Wii with an Internet connection

### Instructions

#### Common issues

If you get the normal User Agreements, your ISP blocks the use of custom DNS. Please [use another exploit](get-started).
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If the HackMii Installer doesn't load after more than 2 minutes, or you receive an error like `Hanging.` or `ERROR! if_config (ret = ...)`, please restart your Wii and try again.
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If you have installed a mod like CTGP Revolution or Project+, str2hax may load that instead. If it does, restart your Wii and try again without your SD card inserted.
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#### Section I - Connecting

This exploit requires you to set your DNS in order to connect to a server that contains the exploit.

1. Power on your console.
1. Go to `Wii Options`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_1.png)

1. Go to `Wii Settings`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_2.png)

1. Navigate to `Page 2` -> `Internet` -> `Connection Settings`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_3.png)

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_4.png)

1. Click on your network connection slot and navigate to `Change Settings`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_5.png)

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_6.png)

1. Set `Auto-Obtain DNS` to `No`, then click `Advanced Settings`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_7.png)

1. Set the Primary DNS to `18.188.135.9`.

    ![](/images/exploits/str2hax/dns.png)

    If there are 3 fields instead of 2 (like above), go back and make sure you are on the `Auto-Obtain DNS` page.
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1. Click `Confirm`, then click `Save`.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_10.png)

1. When prompted, click `OK` to perform the connection test.

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_11.png)

    ![](/images/riiconnect24/Internet_12.png)

    + If the connection test was successful, select `No` to skip the Wii System Update.
    + If it fails with error code `521xx`, please verify that you have entered the DNS correctly.
    + If it is still unsuccessful, please [use another exploit](get-started).

#### Section II - Triggering the Exploit

1. Navigate to `Internet` -> `User Agreements` or `Agreement/Contact`.
1. Select `Yes`.
1. Click on `Next`. 
    + You should be greeted with the following screen:

    ![](/images/exploits/str2hax/EULA.png)

1. Give the exploit 1-2 minutes to download (and don't press `I ACCEPT`/`I DO NOT ACCEPT`).
1. If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the HackMii Installer.

    ![](/images/hackmii/scam.png)

[Continue to Homebrew Channel and BootMii Installation](hbc)
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