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title: "Homebrew Channel Installation"
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#### Instructions
1. You will see a scam warning screen: Wait 30 seconds for the text "Press 1 to continue" to appear, then press 1.
1. When at the HackMii installer, you will be able to install the Homebrew Channel, and/or BootMii.
1. Press Continue, then select the Homebrew Channel, and press install.
1. Press Continue when finished.
1. Once installed, press back and go to BootMii. If the main screen says you can install as boot2, install as boot2, otherwise IOS - boot2 can save your bacon.
1. Once done, exit.
[Continue to cIOS](cios)
You only need to install cIOS if you want to use a USB Loader to play your games.
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