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![HBC Logo](/images/hbc.png)

The Homebrew Channel is where you will go to launch homebrew applications.

#### Instructions
This page is **only** intended for users of the Wii mini. If you have a regular Wii, follow [this guide](hbc) instead. This page is **only** intended for users of the Wii mini. If you have a regular Wii, follow [this guide](hbc) instead. If you have a regular Wii, follow [this guide](hbc) instead.
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While it is possible to install BootMii on a Wii mini, you will need to solder an SD card slot. That requires opening up your Wii mini and using special tools, so it is not recommended. That requires opening up your Wii mini and using special tools, so it is not recommended. That requires opening up your Wii mini and using special tools, so it is not recommended.
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1. You will see a scam warning screen. You will see a scam warning screen. You will see a scam warning screen. Wait 30 seconds for the text "Press 1 to continue" to appear, then press 1. ![Scam Screen](/images/Wii/ScamScreen.png)

1. Press Continue, then select Install The Homebrew Channel, and press install. ![Install the Homebrew Channel](/images/Wii/InstallHomebrewChannel.png)

1. Press Continue when finished. ![Success Installing the Homebrew Channel](/images/Wii/SuccessHBC.png)

1. Once done, select `Exit` to exit the HackMii installer.

[Continue to installing Priiloader](priiloader) Priiloader offers protection from bricks, and is highly recommended to install.
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