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title: "Priiloader"
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{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
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[Priiloader](https://github.com/DacoTaco/priiloader) is an essential tool authored by [DacoTaco](https://github.com/DacoTaco) that adds a level of brick protection to your Wii. It loads before the Wii System Menu does. The tool can also apply hacks that are used to enhance, unlock, and/or fix many System Menu features.
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Additionally, it can be used to quickly launch any Title or Homebrew, or change the way Wii autoboots.
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For more information about Priiloader and its options, you can see the [Priiloader Usage](priiloader-usage) page.
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{: .notice--info}
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### Requirements
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* An SD card or USB drive
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* [Priiloader Installer](https://oscwii.org/library/app/priiloader) (the `.zip` file)
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* [Load Priiloader](https://oscwii.org/library/app/loadpriiloader) (the `.zip` file)
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#### Optional Requirements for vWii (highly recommended)
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* An SD card
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* [Priiloader Wii U Forwarder](https://github.com/DacoTaco/priiloader/releases/download/0.10.0/PriiloaderWiiUForwarder.zip) (direct download)
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* [Aroma](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/aroma/getting-started) must be installed on your console for Priiloader Wii U Forwarder to function.
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### Instructions
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{% capture vwii-notes %}
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If you are using a vWii:
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+ Do NOT install a theme after installing Priiloader, or you will BRICK your vWii!
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+ Priiloader does not have any impact on Wii U VC titles.
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{% endcapture %}
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<div class="notice--danger">{{ vwii-notes | markdownify }}</div>
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#### Section I - Prep Work
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1. Power off your console.
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1. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your computer.
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1. Copy the `apps` folder from the LoadPriiloader `.zip` to the root of your SD card or USB drive.
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1. Copy the `apps` folder from the priiloader `.zip` to the root of your SD card or USB drive.
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1. (vWii only) Copy the `wiiu` folder from the PriiloaderWiiUForwarder `.zip` to the root of your SD card.
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1. Reinsert your SD card or USB drive into your console.
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#### Section II - Installing Priiloader
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1. Power on your console.
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1. Launch the Homebrew Channel.
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1. Launch Priiloader installer from the list of homebrew.
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1. Press the + Button on Wii Remote or the A Button on a GameCube controller.
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1. Press A to return to the Homebrew Channel.
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#### Section III - Entering Priiloader
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1. Press the HOME button, then select Exit to System Menu to exit the Homebrew Channel.
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1. Your device will have loaded the Priiloader menu.
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Later on, to enter it you can:
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+ Hold the RESET on a Wii while turning it on
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+ Wii Only
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+ Hold the ESC key on a connected USB keyboard while turning on the console
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+ Wii, vWii and Mini
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+ Run the "Load Priiloader" tool from the HBC
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+ Wii, vWii and Mini
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+ Run the "Priiloader Wii U Forwarder" tool
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+ vWii Only
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#### Section IV - Configuring Priiloader
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1. Scroll down to `System Menu Hacks` and press `A`.
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If you have put the Priiloader installer on your USB drive, make sure you do not have an SD card inserted at the same time. <br>
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Doing so will cause Priiloader to fail to find the `hacks_hash.ini` file.
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{: .notice--warning}
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1. Scroll down to each of the following options and press `A`:
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+ `Block Online Updates`
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+ If you are NOT using a CRT display: `Remove Deflicker`
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1. For the following options, enable the options according to your console:
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+ Wii:
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+ If you are using 480p mode: `480p graphics fix in the system menu`
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+ Block Disc Updates
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+ Wii mini:
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+ Block Disc Updates
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1. Scroll down to `save settings` and press A.
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1. Press `B` to return to the main menu.
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### Wii mini: Next Steps
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Continue to [Wii mini cIOS](cios-mini)<br>
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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..
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{: .notice--info}
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### Wii: Next Steps
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Continue to [cIOS](cios)<br>
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This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on your Wii, enabling functionality on apps like USB loaders.
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{: .notice--info}
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[View the Brick Prevention Guidelines](bricks#brick-prevention)<br>
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These guidelines list ways that will help avoid bricking your Wii, beyond just having BootMii and Priiloader installed.
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{: .notice--info}
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### vWii: Next Steps
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Continue to [vWii cIOS](cios-vwii)<br>
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This guide provides steps on how to get a basic set of cIOS installed on the vWii, enabling functionality on apps like USB loaders.
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{: .notice--info}
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