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@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ While these caveats leave the Wii in a particularly dangerous situation, **it is
This brick will appear identical to a low-level brick due to a Wii Menu failure via IOS; however there is not a full low-level NAND corruption, or a low-level hardware failure.
#### Cause
This brick most often happens when the Wii Menu's IOS is a [stub](http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Stub_IOS). This is usually the consequence of attempting to downgrade your Wii menu. If this error began happening after installing a normal IOS80 to a Wii mini, see [Wi-Fi brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick).
This brick most often happens when the Wii Menu's IOS is a [stub](http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Stub_IOS), or if the wrong kind of IOS is installed to the console. A stubbed system menu IOS is usually the consequence of attempting to downgrade your Wii menu. If this error began happening after installing a normal IOS80 to a Wii mini, see [Wi-Fi brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick).
#### Solutions
[Recovery mode](recovery-mode) may or may not be accessible due to the nature of the brick, but Priiloader will almost always not work. If you cannot reach recovery mode, you must have BootMii as boot2 to fix this. If these conditions are not met, see [low-level brick](bricks#low-level-brick).
@ -185,6 +185,8 @@ You can either restore a NAND backup, or do this:
1. Use [NUS Downloader](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/NUSD) to pack a WAD of your original Wii Menu.
1. Use BootMii to enter the Homebrew Channel, and use a WAD manager to install the Wii Menu WAD.
For vWii, See [Recover a vWii IOS/Channel](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/recover-vwii-ioses-channels)
## Wi-Fi brick
#### Symptoms

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@ -9,10 +9,13 @@ If you need help with anything regarding this tutorial, please join [the Wii min
While [cIOS](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Custom_IOS) has largely been supplanted by AHBPROT, which gives complete hardware access, it still has useful applications. For example, this enables the functionality of USB loaders like USB Loader GX and WiiFlow, alongside other pieces of homebrew like SaveGame Manager GX. You can skip this process if you want, but generally it extends your Wii with little to no downsides.
This guide is only intended for Wii mini users. If you have a Wii, follow [this guide](cios) instead.
If you have a Wii, use [this](cios) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on a Wii will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
Do not attempt to install a Wii IOS or System Menu on the Wii mini. Doing so will likely [brick](bricks#ios-brick) your console.
If you have a Wii U (vWii), use [this](cios-vwii) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on the vWii will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
Do not attempt to install a Wii/vWii IOS or System Menu on the Wii mini. Doing so will likely [brick](bricks#ios-brick) your console.
{: .notice--warning}
This d2x cIOS installer was originally developed for the Wii U's vWii by DaveBaol and custom cIOS was created by Leseratte for the Wii mini. The original download page can be found [here](https://wii.leseratte10.de/d2xl-cIOS/). Leseratte's GitHub page can be found [here](https://github.com/Leseratte10/d2xl-cios). Please note that this cIOS is still experimental, though no problem with functionality has been reported.

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---
title: "d2x cIOS for vWii"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
While [cIOS](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Custom_IOS) has largely been supplanted by AHBPROT, which gives complete hardware access, it still has useful applications. For example, this enables the functionality of USB loaders like USB Loader GX and WiiFlow, alongside other pieces of homebrew like SaveGame Manager GX. You can skip this process if you want, but generally it extends your Wii with little to no downsides.
If you have a Wii, use [this](cios) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on a Wii will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
If you have a Wii mini, use [this](cios-mini) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on a Wii mini will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
Do not attempt to install a Wii/Wii mini IOS or System Menu on the vWii. Doing so will likely [brick](bricks#ios-brick) your console.
{: .notice--warning}
### Requirements
- A Wii U with the Homebrew channel installed on the vWii
- An SD card
- The [d2x cIOS Installer](/assets/files/d2x_cIOS_Installer-vWii.zip).
- (Optional) The [Patched IOS 80 Installer for vWii](/assets/files/Patched_IOS80_Installer_for_vWii.zip)
Ensure that if you are using an SD card, the lock switch is in the unlocked position, otherwise you will not be able to select the correct options in the installer.
{: .notice--warning}
### Instructions
#### Section I - Installing
1. Insert the SD into the Wii U.
2. Power on your Wii U and launch vWii.
3. Launch The Homebrew Channel.
4. Launch d2x cIOS Installer.
5. Set everything to match the following:
- Select cIOS: `d2x-v11-beta1-vWii`
- Select cIOS base: `56`
- Select cIOS slot: `249`
6. Press the `A` button to install.
7. Set everything to match the following:
- Select cIOS: `d2x-v11-beta1-vWii`
- Select cIOS base: `57`
- Select cIOS slot: `250`
8. Press the `A` button to install.
9. Set everything to match the following:
- Select cIOS: `d2x-v11-beta1-vWii`
- Select cIOS base: `58`
- Select cIOS slot: `251`
10. Press the `A` button to install.
11. Press the `B` button to exit.
- Once you have finished with all 4 cIOSes, press B to return to the Homebrew Channel.
#### Optional - IOS 80 Patch
The purpose of this patch is to patch the vWii's system menu IOS (IOS 80) to be able to run custom channels on the SD card menu.
1. Launch Patched IOS 80 Installer for vWii.
2. Read the warning screen and wait 30 seconds.
3. Press any buttons to install.
4. Wait until it says IOS80 Installation is complete!.
5. Press any button to exit.
Continue to [Open Shop Channel Installation](osc) <br>
Now that your vWii has adequate brick protection, you can install the Open Shop Channel, a trusted repository for homebrew that can be accessed both on and off the Wii.
{: .notice--info}

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While [cIOS](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Custom_IOS) has largely been supplanted by AHBPROT, which gives complete hardware access, it still has useful applications. For example, this enables the functionality of USB loaders like USB Loader GX and WiiFlow, alongside other pieces of homebrew like SaveGame Manager GX. You can skip this process if you want, but generally it extends your Wii with little to no downsides.
If you have a Wii U (vWii), use [this](cios-vwii) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on the vWii will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
If you have a Wii mini, use [this](cios-mini) guide for cIOS instead. Attempting to install other cIOS on a Wii mini will not work.
{: .notice--warning}
Do not attempt to install a vWii/Wii mini IOS or System Menu on the Wii. Doing so will likely [brick](bricks#ios-brick) your console.
{: .notice--warning}
### Requirements
* A Wii

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### Dumping a GameCube Disc
Wii Family Editions, Wii minis, and the Wii U's vWii are not capable of dumping GameCube games. The Wii Family Edition can dump GameCube games if the disk drive is swapped with one made for an original model Wii.
{: .notice--info}
1. When prompted, select if your disc is an unlicensed Datel disc. If unsure, select `No`.
![](/images/homebrew/CleanRip/dateldisc.png)
@ -94,4 +97,4 @@ Proceed to [Managing Wii Backups](wii-backups) to join the PART files that are o
![](/images/homebrew/CleanRip/gcdumpcomplete.png)
Proceed to [Managing GameCube Backups](gc-backups) to shrink the size of your output file, and manage your dumped games.
{: .notice--info}
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| ----------------- | ------------------- |
| Wii/Wii Family Edition | If you can use a Windows PC:<br> Automatic Setup: Proceed to [ModMii](modmii)<br> If you can use an SD card:<br> Manual Setup: Proceed to [Wilbrand](wilbrand)<br> If you cannot use an SD card:<br> Manual Setup: Proceed to [str2hax](str2hax)<br> |
| Wii mini | Proceed to [Bluebomb](bluebomb) |
| Wii U (vWii) | If you have not modded your Wii U yet:<br> Proceed to [Introduction (wiiu.hacks.guide)](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/)<br> If your Wii U is already modded:<br> Proceed to [vWii Modding (wiiu.hacks.guide)](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/vwii/sd-preparation) |
| Wii U (vWii) | If you have already modded your Wii U:<br> Proceed to [Modding the vWii](vwii-homebrew-channel)<br> If you havent modded the Wii U but want to:<br> Proceed to [Modding the Wii U](https://wiiu.hacks.guide)<br> If you do not want to mod the Wii U:<br> Proceed to [Modding the vWii Without Wii U Mods](wiiu-nand-dumper) |
| Dolphin Emulator | Proceed to [Homebrew Channel on Dolphin](homebrew-dolphin) |

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overlay_image: /images/main-pages/home-page-feature.jpg
overlay_filter: 0.5
caption:
excerpt: "The complete guide to modding your Wii (and Wii mini)."
excerpt: "The complete guide to modding your Wii, vWii, and Wii mini."
---
Since this guide has just been published, translations are a work-in-progress. Thank you for your patience!

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{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
This page lists different exploits that were/can still be used on the Wii to hack the console, but are no longer recommended.
This page lists different exploits that were/can still be used on the Wii and vWii to hack the console, but are no longer recommended.
Note for vWii: if one of these exploits is planned to be used, it is recommended to [update the Homebrew Channel](https://github.com/FIX94/hbc/releases/tag/1.1.4-1) afterwards using a [WAD manager](yawmme) because it provides some fixes specific to the vWii. Additionally, Bootmii is not supported on the vWii, so the NAND would either have to be dumped via the [WiiU NAND Dumper](wiiu-nand-dumper), or [Dump Mii NAND](https://oscwii.org/library/app/DmpMiNND) on the vWii.
{: .notice--info}
### Game Exploits
#### Smash Stack
+ Loads directly from files on the SD card through Super Smash Bros. Brawl
+ Requires an SD card under the original SD specification, 2GB or less
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3, as well as on Korean Wiis
+ Can be used as a means of recovering an Error 003 console in Recovery Mode
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Smash_Stack)
+ Loads directly from files on the SD card through Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
+ Requires an SD card under the original SD specification, 2GB or less.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3, as well as on Korean Wiis.
+ Can be used as a means of recovering a Wii Error 003 console in Recovery Mode.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb, and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Smash_Stack)
#### Twilight Hack
#### Twilight Hack (Wii only)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
+ Works only on system menu versions up to 3.4
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, or by updating to 4.3 and using LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Twilight_Hack)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
+ Works only on Wii system menu versions up to 3.4. There is no system menu 1.0-3.4 on vWii.
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, or by updating to 4.3 and using Letterbomb and Bluebomb.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Twilight_Hack)
#### Indiana Pwns
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Indiana Jones
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Indiana_Pwns)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Indiana Jones.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Indiana_Pwns)
#### Bathaxx
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Batman
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bathaxx)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Batman.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bathaxx)
#### Return of the Jodi
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jodi)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Return_of_the_Jodi)
#### Eri HaKawai
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Eri_HaKawai)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory through Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Eri_HaKawai)
#### Yu-Gi-OWNED!
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory on the PAL version of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-OWNED!)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory on the PAL version of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-OWNED!)
#### Yu-Gi-Vah
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory on the NTSC-U/J versions of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3
+ Superceded mostly by LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Vah)
+ Loads a hacked game save on the Wii System Memory on the NTSC-U/J versions of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers.
+ Works on all system menu versions, even 4.3.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Title Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Vah)
### Other Exploits
#### Bannerbomb
#### Bannerbomb (Wii only)
+ Crashes the Wii Menu by exploiting an oversight in Wii banner loading
+ Works on system menu versions 3.0-4.1 on v1, and 4.2 on v2 (attempting to load Bannerbomb on 4.3 will result in an `Error#004 The system files are corrupted`)
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, or by updating to 4.3 and using LetterBomb and BlueBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bannerbomb)
+ Crashes the Wii Menu by exploiting an oversight in Wii banner loading.
+ Works on Wii system menu versions 3.0-4.1 on v1, and 4.2 on v2. Attempting to load Bannerbomb on 4.3 will display `Error#004 The system files are corrupted`. There is no system menu 3.0-4.2 on vWii.
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, or by updating to 4.3 and using Letterbomb and Bluebomb.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bannerbomb)
#### LetterBomb
#### Letterbomb (Wii only)
+ Crashes the Wii Menu by exploiting an oversight in the Wii Message Board
+ Works on system menu version 4.3 ONLY
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, functionality remains the same but Wilbrand has wider support
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/LetterBomb) or [Exploit Page](letterbomb)
+ Crashes the Wii Menu by exploiting an oversight in the Wii Message Board.
+ Works on Wii system menu version 4.3 ONLY. on vWii, there is no access to Wii system settings.
+ Superceded by Wilbrand, functionality remains the same but Wilbrand has wider support.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/LetterBomb)
#### FlashHax
#### FlashHax (Wii only)
+ Executes the chainloader via a web page in the Internet Channel.
+ Works regardless of system menu version, only requirement is patience as exploit is extremely unreliable. vWii was not capable of installing internet channel via the Wii Shop Channel.
+ Superceded by str2hax, or by using an SD card for Letterbomb.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Flashhax) or [Exploit Page](flashhax)
#### Wuphax (vWii only)
+ Uses Wii U custom firmware to modify the vWii Mii Channel. Takes a backup of the original Mii Channel.
+ Works on all vWii system menu versions.
+ Superceded by the Compat Title Installer, which does not require modifying the Mii Channel.
+ [WiiUbrew Page](https://wiiubrew.org/wiki/Wuphax)
+ Executes the chainloader via a web page in the Internet Channel
+ Works regardless of system menu version, only requirement is patience as exploit is extremely unreliable
+ Superceded by str2hax, or by using an SD card for LetterBomb
+ [WiiBrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/FlashHax) or [Exploit Page](flashhax)

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### Wii mini: Next Steps
Continue to [Wii mini cIOS](cios-mini)<br>
This guide provides installation instructions for cIOS on Wii minis.
This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on your Wii mini, enabling functionality on apps like USB loaders..
{: .notice--info}
### Wii: Next Steps
If you have made it to this point, congrats! You are finished with the required section of the main guide! You can continue if you want to learn more, but anything past this point is optional.
{: .notice--success}
Continue to [cIOS](cios)<br>
This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on your Wii, enabling functionality on apps like USB loaders.
{: .notice--info}
@ -117,3 +114,10 @@ This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on your Wi
[View the Brick Prevention Guidelines](bricks#brick-prevention)<br>
These guidelines list ways that will help avoid bricking your Wii, beyond just having BootMii and Priiloader installed.
{: .notice--info}
### vWii: Next Steps
Continue to [vWii cIOS](cios-vwii)<br>
This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on the vWii, enabling functionality on apps like USB loaders.
{: .notice--info}

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+ [Open Shop Channel](osc)
+ [Priiloader](priiloader)
+ [Relaunching the HackMii Installer](hackmii)
+ [Restoring The Wii NAND to Stock](wii-factory-reset)
+ [Updating Wii Menu to v4.3](update)
+ [Restoring the Wii NAND to Stock](wii-factory-reset)
+ [Wii mini NAND Dumper](wnd-mini)
+ [YAWM ModMii Edition](yawmme)
{% endcapture %}
<div class="notice--primary">{{ notice-4 | markdownify }}</div>
@ -63,15 +62,25 @@ sitemap: false
+ [Recommended Homebrew](recommended-homebrew)
+ [RSSMii](rssmii)
+ [Transferring Save Games](transfer-saves)
+ [USB Loaders](wii-loaders)
+ [Wii Backup Loaders](wii-loaders)
+ [Using SysCheck](syscheck)
+ [Wii Themes Guide](themes)
{% endcapture %}
<div class="notice--primary">{{ notice-5 | markdownify }}</div>
{% capture notice-6 %}
**vWii**
+ [Installing the Homebrew Channel on the vWii](vwii-homebrew-channel)
+ [Wii U NAND Dumper](wiiu-nand-dumper)
+ [Installing the Homebrew Channel on the vWii Without Modding the Wii U Side](vwii-homebrew-channel-no-wiiu-mods)
+ [Installing cIOS on the vWii](cios-vwii)
{% endcapture %}
<div class="notice--primary">{{ notice-6 | markdownify }}</div>
{% capture notice-7 %}
**Wii mini**
+ [Installing the Homebrew Channel on the Wii mini](hbc-mini)
+ [Installing cIOS on the Wii mini](cios-mini)
+ [Wii mini NAND Dumper](wnd-mini)
{% endcapture %}
<div class="notice--primary">{{ notice-6 | markdownify }}</div>
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### Wii Menu Theming
DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS GUIDE UNLESS YOU HAVE ADEQUATE BRICK PROTECTION, SPECIFICALLY [BOOTMII](bootmii) AND [PRIILOADER](priiloader)!
DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THIS GUIDE UNLESS YOU HAVE ADEQUATE BRICK PROTECTION, SPECIFICALLY [BOOTMII](bootmii) (Wii only) AND [PRIILOADER](priiloader)!
{: .notice--danger}
This tutorial does not work on the Wii mini. Do not attempt this tutorial on the Wii mini or it will cause a [brick](bricks#theme-brick).
@ -31,38 +31,88 @@ Before proceeding, it helps to know the difference between .MYM and .CSM as file
+ [Wii Theme Team Creations](https://gbatemp.net/threads/wii-theme-team-creations.260327/) (.mym file distribution)
+ [Wii Theme Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H8bKkZa5Nwy7tBmDvKEVXhoZStucpUr3) (.mym file distribution)
+ [GBAtemp Other Files for Wii](https://gbatemp.net/download/categories/other-files.166/) (.mym file distribution)
+ [Wii Themer](http://www.wiithemer.org/) (online theme builder for specific versions and regions, ready to install .csm themes)
+ [Wii Themer](http://www.wiithemer.org/) (Wii only, online theme builder for specific versions and regions, ready to install .csm themes)
#### Requirements
##### Wii
* A modded Wii
* An SD card or USB device
* A Windows/macOS/Linux PC with an Internet connection
* [csm-installer](https://oscwii.org/library/app/csm-installer)
* [ThemeMii Mod](/assets/files/New_ThemeMii_MOD.zip)
##### vWii
* A modded vWii
* An SD card or USB device
* A Windows/macOS/Linux PC with an Internet connection
* [csm-installer](https://oscwii.org/library/app/csm-installer)
* [ThemeMii Mod](/assets/files/New_ThemeMii_MOD.zip)
* [NUS Downloader (vWii)](/assets/files/NUSDownloader-vwii.zip)
#### Building a Theme
##### Wii
If you don't want to go through the hassle of using an external program to build a theme, you can also download a prebuilt theme from Wii Themer and skip to [Theme Installation](themes#theme-installation).
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1. Once you download the theme you want and double-check that you have the right one for your system menu version and region, extract the .zip file for ThemeMii Mod and open the application.
1. Go to `Tools` > `Download Base App` > `Version of your Wii Menu` > `Region of your Wii Menu`.
1. A dialog box will pop-up asking you to enter in a value to create a key. Enter what it says, and it will create a key that will be used to decrypt the Wii Menu contents from Nintendo's servers.
1. A file selection box will ask you where to save the .app file (that is the Wii Menu content file that it downloaded). Save it to the directory where ThemeMii is in.
1. Go to `File` > `Open`, then browse for where your .mym file is.
1. Press `Create csm`, then browse for a directory you want to save the theme in. Give it a moment to build the theme.
1. A dialog box will pop up asking you if you want to save the .mym. Press `No`.
2. Go to `Tools` > `Download Base App` > `Version of your Wii Menu` > `Region of your Wii Menu`.
3. A dialog box will pop-up asking you to enter in a value to create a key. Enter what it says, and it will create a key that will be used to decrypt the Wii Menu contents from Nintendo's servers.
4. A file selection box will ask you where to save the .app file (that is the Wii Menu content file that it downloaded). Save it to the directory where ThemeMii is in.
5. Go to `File` > `Open`, then browse for where your .mym file is.
6. Press `Create csm`, then browse for a directory you want to save the theme in. Give it a moment to build the theme.
7. A dialog box will pop up asking you if you want to save the .mym. Press `No`.
##### vWii
Themes from [Wii Themer](http://www.wiithemer.org/) cannot be built automatically for you on the vWii, since it does not use the correct base app. However, you may still download the .mym files from their [theme database](http://wiithemer.org/mym/) to build manually.
Some themes are compatible with the Wii system menu, but aren't compatible with the vWii System Menu, and may result in graphical glitches or even a full [theme brick](bricks#theme-brick).
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1. Extract the .zip file for NUS Downloader vWii and open the application
2. Click on `Database...`
3. Go to `System` > `System Menu` and select the version corresponding to your region as shown in the table below.
| Region | vWii Menu version |
| --------- | -------------------- |
| Japan | v608 |
| USA | v609 |
| Europe | v610 |
4. After selecting the correct version to download, check the box for `Create Decrypted Contents (*.app)`. Then, press the `Start NUS Download` Button on the top of the window.
![The database menu in NUS Downloader.](/images/Themes/NUSD-vWii_preview-database.png)
![The main menu of NUS downloader without the database menu open.](/images/Themes/NUSD-vWii_sysmenu-versions.png)
5. When the download has finished, search for the .app file corresponding to your region in the folder where NUS Downloader is.
| Region | .app file for your region |
| --------- | ------------------------- |
| Japan | 0000001c.app |
| USA | 0000001f.app |
| Europe | 00000022.app |
6. Once you have found the .app file, copy it to the main directory of the folder containing ThemeMii. Then, copy a version of it to the theme folder in your SD card.
If you can't find the .app file, it's possible you have downloaded the wrong version of the Wii Menu and you'll need to try again.
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#### Theme Installation
1. Extract the csm-installer `.zip` file to the root of your SD card or USB device.
1. Create a new directory on your SD card or USB device called `themes` if it does not already exist.
1. Copy your `.csm` file to the `themes` directory.
1. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch the Homebrew Channel.
1. Launch csm-installer, and wait for it to load.
1. Select the theme you would like to install with `A`. Be absolutely sure at this point that you have downloaded the correct theme for your system menu version and region.
1. Press `+` to install the theme.
1. Reboot into the Wii Menu, and see if the theme successfully installed. If all goes well, you will have a result similar to the below!
2. Create a new directory on your SD card or USB device called `themes` if it does not already exist.
3. Copy your `.csm` file to the `themes` directory.
4. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii/Wii U, and launch the Homebrew Channel.
5. Launch csm-installer, and wait for it to load.
6. Select the theme you would like to install with `A`. Be absolutely sure at this point that you have downloaded the correct theme for your system menu version and region.
7. Press `+` to install the theme.
8. Reboot into the Wii Menu, and see if the theme successfully installed. If all goes well, you will have a result similar to the below!
![](/images/themes/themed-wii-menu.png)
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#### Instructions
1. Have the storage device that holds WiiFlow Lite connected to your PC.
1. Download the Rhapsodii Shima archive, either version of the theme works and can be installed side-by-side with no issues.
1. Extract and copy the `wiiflow` folder to the root of your storage device, merge all folders and overwrite all files when requested.
1. Follow the theme setup and theme configuration instructions in `installation.txt`. Enjoy the theme!
2. Download the Rhapsodii Shima archive, either version of the theme works and can be installed side-by-side with no issues.
3. Extract and copy the `wiiflow` folder to the root of your storage device, merge all folders and overwrite all files when requested.
4. Follow the theme setup and theme configuration instructions in `installation.txt`. Enjoy the theme!
### USB Loader GX Theming
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#### Instructions
1. Download a theme `.zip` file from the website linked above, or anywhere else you can get a proper theme.
1. Unpack the `.zip` file's contents into the `apps\usbloader_gx` directory on the storage device where you installed USB Loader GX.
1. Put the storage medium in your Wii and boot it up.
1. Start USB Loader GX, go to the `Settings` menu, and then go to `Theme Menu`.
1. Open the theme and install it.
2. Unpack the `.zip` file's contents into the `apps\usbloader_gx` directory on the storage device where you installed USB Loader GX.
3. Put the storage medium in your Wii and boot it up.
4. Start USB Loader GX, go to the `Settings` menu, and then go to `Theme Menu`.
5. Open the theme and install it.
### Homebrew Channel Theming
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![](/images/themes/homebrew-channel-example-theme.png)
1. Paste the `.zip` into the `apps` folder on your storage device where you load homebrew.
2. Paste the `.zip` into the `apps` folder on your storage device where you load homebrew.
![](/images/themes/homebrew-channel-paste-zip.png)
1. Extract the contents of the `.zip` into the `apps` folder, and delete the archive.
3. Extract the contents of the `.zip` into the `apps` folder, and delete the archive.
![](/images/themes/homebrew-channel-extract-theme.png)
1. Reinsert the storage device into your Wii and enter the Homebrew Channel.
1. The theme you just installed can be loaded in the same way that you access a standard app.
4. Reinsert the storage device into your Wii and enter the Homebrew Channel.
5. The theme you just installed can be loaded in the same way that you access a standard app.
![](/images/themes/homebrew-channel-load-theme.png)
1. The theme should now be loaded, enjoy!
6. The theme should now be loaded, enjoy!
![](/images/themes/homebrew-channel-theme-done.png)

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---
title: "Installing the Homebrew Channel"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
This page will guide you through the process of installing the Homebrew Channel to the vWii without modding the Wii U side.
#### Section I - booting into Aroma
1. Execute the web browser exploit as [previously explained](wiiu-nand-dumper) but this time, you will need to hold the X button to open the Environment Loader menu.
2. Once you are there, boot into the Aroma enviornemnt by selecting it inside the payload loader.
#### Section II - Installing the Homebrew Channel
1. Launch the vWii Compat Installer on the Wii U menu.
2. Press `A` to install the Homebrew Channel and wait until you see `Install succeeded`. Then press the HOME button to return to the Wii U Menu.
3. Launch vWii (the Wii Menu icon).
- If the installation has succeeded, you should see the Homebrew Channel in your Wii Menu.
You may delete the `wiiu` folder on your SD card if you so choose.
### Required Reading
You can now use the Homebrew Channel to launch Wii homebrew apps.
Note: When installing homebrew applications on your SD Card or USB drive, your folder structure should look like this:
```
💾 SD Card
┗ 📁 apps
┣ 📁 AppName1
┃ ┣ 📄 boot.dol
┃ ┣ 📄 meta.xml
┃ ┗ 📄 icon.png
┗ 📁 AppName2
┣ 📄 boot.dol
┣ 📄 meta.xml
┗ 📄 icon.png
```
`AppName1` and `AppName2` are placeholder names. Do not nest multiple `apps` folders inside the `apps` folder itself.
Do not Get confused with the `apps` folder inside of the `wiiu` folder and the `apps` folder on the root of the SD card.
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title: "vWii Modding Guide"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
This page will guide you through the process of modding your vWii.
## SD Preparations
If you have hacked your Wii U in the past, you can use the same SD Card for this process.
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If you haven't already, make sure you did a [nand backup](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/aroma/nand-backup) and have the [Aroma Enviorment](https://aroma.foryour.cafe/) installed on your Wii U. Otherwise, proceed to [Installing Aroma](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/aroma/getting-started) or [Modding the vWii without modding the Wii U side](wiiu-nand-dumper)
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### Requirements
- A modded Wii U
- The [Aroma Enviorment](https://aroma.foryour.cafe/)
- The latest release of the [Compat Title Installer](https://hb-app.store/wiiu/CompatTitleInstaller).
- (Optional) The [Enhanced vWii Aroma Plugin](https://hb-app.store/wiiu/evWii)
### Instructions
#### Section I - Files
1. Insert your Wii U's SD Card into your PC.
2. Copy the contents of the `CompatTitleInstaller.zip` file to the root of your SD Card.
3. Copy the contents of the `evWii.zip` file to the root of your SD Card.
#### Section II - Installing the Homebrew Channel
1. Boot into [Aroma](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/aroma/finalizing-setup).
2. Launch the vWii Compat Installer on the Wii U menu.
3. Press `A` to install the Homebrew Channel and wait until you see `Install succeeded`. Then press the HOME button to return to the Wii U Menu.
4. Launch vWii (the Wii Menu icon).
- If the installation has succeeded, you should see the Homebrew Channel in your Wii Menu.
### Required Reading
You can now use the Homebrew Channel to launch Wii homebrew apps.
Note: When installing Wii homebrew applications on your SD Card or USB drive, your folder structure should look like this:
```
💾 SD Card
┗ 📁 apps
┣ 📁 AppName1
┃ ┣ 📄 boot.dol
┃ ┣ 📄 meta.xml
┃ ┗ 📄 icon.png
┗ 📁 AppName2
┣ 📄 boot.dol
┣ 📄 meta.xml
┗ 📄 icon.png
```
`AppName1` and `AppName2` are placeholder names. Do not nest multiple `apps` folders inside the `apps` folder itself.
Do not Get confused with the `apps` folder inside of the `wiiu` folder and the `apps` folder on the root of the SD card.
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Please note that this program **needs** an existing (even bricked!) NAND backup to function, as it needs to have a copy of the first 8 blocks of NAND, a bad blocks list, and AES/HMAC keys.
Do not attempt this tutorial on the Wii U's vWii.
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{% capture here-be-dragons %}
The instructions detailed in this guide WILL ERASE YOUR WII SYSTEM MEMORY and should only be considered as a LAST RESORT or if you are trying to do any of the following:
@ -86,4 +89,4 @@ If you are trying to [update your Wii to 4.3U](update) with homebrew or update o
[Continue to BootMii Recovery](bootmiirecover)
Now that you have a blank NAND, you can restore it on your Wii using BootMii.
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### Updating RTC Clock
### Wii
#### What you need
+ A working Internet connection on your Wii
+ The Homebrew Channel
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1. Use the +Control Pad to select the current time.
1. Press the HOME Button to exit.
### vWii
#### What you need
+ The Homebrew Channel
+ An SD card
+ [Priiloader](priiloader)
#### Instructions
1. Visit the [UTC Patch Generator](https://garyodernichts.github.io/priiloader-patch-gen/) website and fill out the information.
2. Select generate and copy the information.
3. On your SD Card, navigate to `SD:/apps/priiloader` and open `hacks_hash.ini` with a text editor such as notepad.
4. Paste the patch at the bottom of the `hacks_hash.ini` and save the changes.
5. Insert your SD card into your Wii U.
6. [Boot Priiloader](priiloader#section-iii---entering-priiloader) on the vWii.
7. Select hacks, and scroll down to enable the Fix NWC24iSetUniversalTime hack.
8. Return to the vWii menu.
[Proceed to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection](wiimmfi)<br>
This guide takes the process of regaining online functionality to your Wii a step further - by allowing the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection services to function yet again on certain games like Mario Kart Wii. While there are different private servers and services that allow this, the one covered here will be Wiimmfi.
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![](/images/desktop-apps/wiigsc/wiigsc-home.png)
1. Select the path to the ISO or WBFS file on your USB drive, and select the USB Loader you use. The other options should be fine the way they are.
2. Select the path to the ISO or WBFS file on your USB drive, and select the USB Loader you use. The other options should be fine the way they are.
![](/images/desktop-apps/wiigsc/wiigsc-selection.png)
1. Install the generated WAD with your WAD manager.
If you are on vWii, use the [Wiiforwarder2vWii](https://gbatemp.net/download/wiiforwarder2vwii-wii-forwarder-to-vwii-wii-u-forwarder-converter-beta-version.37254/) tool to convert the WAD for use on the vWii.
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3. Install the generated WAD with your WAD manager.
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title: "vWii Modding Guide"
---
{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
This page will guide you through the process of modding your vWii without modding the Wii U side. Wii U custom firmware will be used for this guide, however, nothing will actually be installed onto the Wii U side itself. You can also visit the [legacy exploits](legacy-exploits) page for more exploits that work on the vWii.
If your Wii U side is already modded, proceed to [Installing the Homebrew Channel](vwii-homebrew-channel)
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Your SD Card will need to be formatted as FAT32. If your SD Card is not formatted to FAT32, use [GUIFormat](http://ridgecrop.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm) with 32k (32768) Allocation unit size to format it. **Do not** label the SD Card as `wiiu` or it will cause issues with homebrew.
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### Requirements
- The latest files from [Aroma for your café](https://aroma.foryour.cafe/).
- Review the preliminal steps, then check all 4 boxes.
- Double check that nanddumper is selected.
- Click on `Download Payloads`.
- Click on `Download Base Aroma`.
- The latest release of the [Compat Title Installer](https://hb-app.store/wiiu/CompatTitleInstaller).
### Instructions
#### Section I - SD Preparations
1. Insert your Wii U's SD Card into your PC.
2. Copy the contents of the downloaded Aroma *`.zip`* files to the root of your SD Card.
3. Copy the contents of the `CompatTitleInstaller.zip` file to the root of your SD Card.
SD Card Layout
<details id="Aroma Layout" class="notice--info" markdown="1">
<summary><a>Click here to show the final SD Card layout.</a></summary>
```
💾sd:
┗ 📁 wiiu
┣ 📁 apps
┃ ┣ 📄 AromaUpdater.wuhb
┃ ┗ 📄 PayloadLoaderInstaller.wuhb
┣ 📁 environments
┃ ┗ 📁 aroma
┃ ┣ 📁 modules
┃ ┃ ┗ 📁 setup
┃ ┃ ┣ 📄 00_mocha.rpx
┃ ┃ ┣ 📄 10_wums_loader.rpx
┃ ┃ ┗ 📄 99_autoboot.rpx
┃ ┣ 📁 plugins
┃ ┃ ┣ 📄 AromaBasePlugin.wps
┃ ┃ ┣ 📄 drc_region_free.wps
┃ ┃ ┣ 📄 homebrew_on_menu.wps
┃ ┃ ┗ 📄 regionfree.wps
┃ ┗ 📄 root.rpx
┣ 📁 payloads
┃ ┣ 📁 default
┃ ┃ ┗ 📁 payload.elf
┃ ┗ 📁 nanddumper
┃ ┗ 📄 payload.elf
┣ 📄 payload.rpx
┗ 📄 payload.elf
```
</details>
#### Section II - Launching the Exploit
Make sure your Wii U has internet access for this step.
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1. Take the SD Card out of your computer and plug it into your Wii U console.
2. Launch the Internet Browser and navigate to the website `wiiuexploit.xyz`.
3. Click on `Run Exploit!` and hold the B button until you see a screen that says `Please choose your payload:`, this will be necessary for the next steps.
- 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](https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1507/~/how-to-delete-the-internet-browser-history) and try again.
- If you see the EnvironmentLoader, you did not hold down B long enough. Try again.
#### Section III - NAND Backup
In case anything goes wrong in the later process and your vWii ends up bricked, restoring a previously made NAND backup can fix it.
1. Use the Wii U GamePad's D-Pad to enter the following configuration:
- Dump SLC: **optional**
- Dump SLCCMPT: **yes**
- Dump MLC: **optional**
- Dump OTP: **yes**
- Dump SEEPROM: **optional**
2. Press the A button to start the dumping process.
3. When the process completed, power off your Wii U, take your SD Card out of the Wii U and plug it into your PC.
4. To make sure you don't lose the files, copy the `slccmpt.bin` and `otp.bin` files (and if you chose to go with a full backup, `seeprom.bin`, `slc.bin`, and `every mlc.bin.part` file) to your computer.
5. Delete the files from your SD Card to free up space.
6. Take the SD Card out of your computer and plug it into your Wii U console.
[Continue to installing the Homebrew Channel](vwii-homebrew-channel-no-wiiu-mods)<br>

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