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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.
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### 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 a Wii Error 003 console in Recovery Mode.
+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb, and the Compat Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Smash_Stack)

#### Twilight Hack (Wii only)

+ 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+ Superceded by Wilbrand, or by updating to 4.3 and using Letterbomb and Bluebomb.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+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Installer.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+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Installer.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+ Superceded mostly by Letterbomb, Bluebomb and the Compat Installer.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, Bluebomb and the Compat 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, Bluebomb and the Compat 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, Bluebomb and the Compat Installer.
+ [Wiibrew Page](https://wiibrew.org/wiki/Yu-Gi-Vah)

### Other Exploits

#### Bannerbomb (Wii only)

+ 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 (Wii only)

+ 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 (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 Installer, which does not require modifying the Mii Channel.
+ [WiiUbrew Page](https://wiiubrew.org/wiki/Wuphax)