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Since this guide has just been published, translations are a work-in-progress. Thank you for your patience!
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To get the most out of this guide, you should read this page before proceeding.
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### What is "homebrew"?

[**Homebrew**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homebrew_(video_games)) refers to software not authorized by Nintendo. This can include games, utilities, emulators and much more!

Here's a list of things you can do using homebrew.

+ Backup and restore copies of your Wii system memory (NAND) using [BootMii](bootmii).
+ Protect your Wii from bricks using [Priiloader](priiloader) and BootMii.
+ Download new homebrew apps with the [Homebrew Browser](hbb)
+ Patch game disc contents (allowing you to load game modifications) using [Riivolution](http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Riivolution).
+ Install themes to your Wii Menu using [MyMenuify](themes).
+ Back up your discs with [CleanRip](/dump-games) and installed games and titles with [YABDM](dump-wads)
+ Install a USB Loader like [WiiFlow](wiiflow) or [USB Loader GX](usbloadergx) to launch all your favorite titles from a USB storage device and more.
+ Back up and restore your save files with [SaveGame Manager GX](https://wiidatabase.de/downloads/wii-tools/savegame-manager-gx-beta/)
+ Restore discontinued online services, such as [WiiConnect24](riiconnect24) & [Nintendo WFC services](wiimmfi).

### What does the guide install?

This guide aims to do the following, including optional sections:

+ Modify your Wii using one of many exploits, with the end goal of reaching the HackMii installer
+ Install BootMii and the Homebrew Channel
+ Make a backup of critical system files
+ Install Priiloader
+ Install the Open Shop Channel
+ Recommended homebrew to use on your Wii
+ Turn your Wii into a media player with [WiiMC](https://oscwii.org/library/app/wiimc-ss).

### What should I know before starting?

+ Running homebrew on your Nintendo Wii can be done for free by exploiting bugs in Wii's software. Anyone trying to convince you otherwise is likely attempting to [scam you](https://hbc.hackmii.com/scam).
+ This guide works on all system menu versions depending on the exploit, but **it is recommended that you update to 4.3 (the latest firmware)** if possible.
+ **This guide applies to retail/consumer Wiis ONLY!** This means that development units are not covered, nor is the Wii U's vWii.
+ Depending on what you intend to do with your modded Wii, you may have to make some modifications to the system memory that have a risk of bricking (rendering the console inoperable). As long as you follow this guide exactly, you should be fine, but for general brick prevention tips see [this](bricks#brick-prevention) page.
+ The differences between the Wii and Wii mini are quite significant. This means that in some cases, something that is normally harmless to the Wii could cause a [severe brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick) to the Wii mini. Tread carefully if you are planning to mod one!
+ Be extremely careful when modifying a [Korean Wii](bricks#korean-kiierror-003-brick).

### Ready?

The guide has nine sections in total. These are listed below:

1. Choosing and using an exploit (REQUIRED)
1. Installing the Homebrew Channel and BootMii (REQUIRED)
1. What can I do with homebrew?
1. Installing Priiloader (REQUIRED)
1. Installing the Open Shop Channel (RECOMMENDED)
1. Installing cIOS (RECOMMENDED)
1. Discovering Recommended Homebrew (RECOMMENDED)
1. Regaining WiiConnect24 Functionality (OPTIONAL)
1. Regaining Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Functionality (OPTIONAL)

Get started by [choosing your exploit](get-started)!
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