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{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
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{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
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For installing the Homebrew Channel, [we recommend using ModMii](https://sourceforge.net/projects/modmii/). It's a good tool, and you can get a guide generated with instructions.<br>
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For installing the Homebrew Channel, we recommend using [ModMii](https://sourceforge.net/projects/modmii/). It's a good tool, and you can get a guide generated with instructions.<br>
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[SetMiiUp](https://gbatemp.net/threads/setmiiup-from-stock-to-latest-softmod-in-less-then-5-10-minutes.459416/) is also a good tool to get you started.<br>
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[SetMiiUp](https://gbatemp.net/threads/setmiiup-from-stock-to-latest-softmod-in-less-then-5-10-minutes.459416/) is also a good tool to get you started.<br>
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These tools require a PC running Windows.<br>
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These tools require a PC running Windows.<br>
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However, these tools do not give instructions on how to install RiiConnect24 or Wiimmfi, so use the guide here to install those if you want to.
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However, these tools do not give instructions on how to install RiiConnect24 or Wiimmfi, so use the guide here to install those if you want to.
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This guide is for the original Wii only, assuming you're using the latest firmware (4.3). Do not use this on vWii (Wii Mode on a Wii U)!
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This guide is for the original Wii only, with the latest firmware (4.3). Do not use this on a Wii U (vWii)!
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If you want to install homebrew on vWii, [follow this tutorial](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/vwii-modding).
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If you want to install homebrew on vWii, [follow this tutorial](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/vwii-modding).
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## What is "homebrew"?
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## What is "homebrew"?
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[**Homebrew**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_video_games) usually refers to software that is not authorized by Nintendo. It allows you to run homebrew games, tools like save editing and backup, and emulators for various older systems.
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[**Homebrew**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_homebrew_video_games) refers to unofficial software for your Wii. It allows you to run homebrew games and programs, including emulators and tools, as well as using homebrew services.
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In most cases, running homebrew on your device is 100% free using the LetterBomb or Wilbrand exploit. There are also various other exploits in commercial games to get homebrew running.
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In most cases, running homebrew on your device is 100% free using the LetterBomb or FlashHax exploit. There are also various other exploits in commercial games to get homebrew running.
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## What can I do with homebrew?
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## What can I do with homebrew?
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Here's a list of things you can do with it. Our guide is meant for you to easily get started (and install [RiiConnect24](riiconnect24) and [Wiimmfi](wiimmfi), but we have links associated with the things on the list to help you get started.
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Here's a list of things you can do with it. Our guide is meant for you to easily get started, but we have links associated with the things on the list to help you get started.
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+ Use homebrew apps;
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+ Use homebrew apps
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+ Play games online again with [Wiimmfi](https://wiimmfi.de), a fan-made service which replaces much of Nintendo's discontinued Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service (it works with many DS games too);
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+ Play games online again with [Wiimmfi](https://wiimmfi.de), a fan-made service which replaces much of Nintendo's discontinued Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service (it works with many DS games too)
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+ Be able to use Wii Mail along with Forecast, News and the Everybody Votes Channel again with [RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz) after the discontinuation of WiiConnect24;
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+ Be able to use Wii Mail along with Forecast, News and the Everybody Votes Channel again with [RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz) after the discontinuation of WiiConnect24;
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+ Load your Wii games from a USB hard drive using a USB loader;
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+ Load your Wii games from a USB hard drive using a USB loader;
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+ Play mods of games such as New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Mario Kart Wii;
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+ Play mods of games such as New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Mario Kart Wii;
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+ Be able to use cheat codes in games;
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+ Change the theme of your Wii Menu;
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+ Change the theme of your Wii Menu;
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+ Play retro games with emulators made specifically for the Wii - three good ones are [FCE Ultra GX for NES games](https://github.com/dborth/fceugx/releases), [Snes9xGX for SNES games](https://github.com/dborth/snes9xgx/releases), and [VBA GX for Game Boy (Color/Advance) games](https://github.com/dborth/vbagx/releases);
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+ Play retro games with emulators ported to Wii, such as [FCE Ultra GX for NES games](https://github.com/dborth/fceugx/releases), [Snes9x GX for SNES games](https://github.com/dborth/snes9xgx/releases), and [Not64 for Nintendo 64 games](https://github.com/Extrems/Not64/releases);
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+ Backup your saves and Miis with [SaveGame Manager GX](https://sourceforge.net/projects/savegame-manager-gx/files/HBC_SetUp_R127.zip/download), and restore other peoples' saves and Miis too;
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+ Backup your saves and Miis with [SaveGame Manager GX](https://sourceforge.net/projects/savegame-manager-gx/files/HBC_SetUp_R127.zip/download), and restore other peoples' saves and Miis too;
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+ Load GameCube games from a USB hard drive or SD card with [Nintendont](https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendont.349258/).
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+ Load GameCube games from a USB hard drive or SD card with [Nintendont](https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendont.349258/).
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+ Make 1:1 backups of your Wii/GameCube games with [CleanRip](http://wiibrew.org/wiki/CleanRip).
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+ Make backups of your Wii/GameCube games with [CleanRip](http://wiibrew.org/wiki/CleanRip).
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+ Backup and restore a copy of your Wii System Memory (NAND) with [BootMii](http://bootmii.org);
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+ Backup and restore a copy of your Wii system memory (NAND) with [BootMii](http://bootmii.org);
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+ Protect your Wii from bricks with [Priiloader](https://wii.guide/priiloader); [(Download)](/assets/files/Priiloader_v0_8_2.zip)
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+ Protect your Wii from bricks with [Priiloader](https://wii.guide/priiloader);
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+ Listen to music, watch movies and view photos with [WiiMC](http://www.wiimc.org/), and watch YouTube videos with [a special version](/assets/files/WiiMC.1.3.4.YT.zip);
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+ Listen to music, watch movies and view photos with [WiiMC](http://www.wiimc.org/), and watch YouTube videos with [a special version](/assets/files/WiiMC.1.3.4.YT.zip);
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+ Launch your favorite homebrew apps from your Wii Menu with a "forwarder";
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+ Launch your favorite homebrew apps from your Wii Menu with "forwarders";
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+ Participate in Mario Kart Wii competitions again using [Wiimmfi Competitions](https://competitions.wiimmfi.de)
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+ Participate in Mario Kart Wii competitions again using [Wiimmfi Competitions](https://competitions.wiimmfi.de)
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+ And so much more that can't be listed!
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+ And more!
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