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cIOS

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This tutorial will tell you how to install cIOS (custom IOS). This is required if you want to load games with a USB Loader. Some homebrew might work better using cIOS.

If you have a Wii mini, install this cIOS instead. Attempting to install any other cIOS on a Wii mini won't work. {: .notice--info}

What you need

• A Wii with an Internet connection
• An SD card or USB drive
• d2x cIOS Installer

Ensure that if you are using an SD card, the lock switch is in the unlocked position, otherwise you will not be able to select the correct options in the installer {: .notice--warning}

Instructions

Section I - Downloading

1. Download d2x cIOS Installer and extract it to the apps folder on your SD card or USB drive.
2. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch d2x cIOS Installer from the Homebrew Channel.

Section II - Installing

1. Press continue, then set the options to the following:

Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 57
Select cIOS slot: 249
Select cIOS version: 65535

1. Once set, press A twice to install.
2. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following:

Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 56
Select cIOS slot: 250
Select cIOS version: 65535

1. Once set, press A twice to install.
2. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following:

Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52
Select cIOS base: 38
Select cIOS slot: 251
Select cIOS version: 65535

1. Once set, press A twice again to install, and then exit once done.

{% capture bruh %} Although the majority of games should work straight away with the defaults, some may require using a specific cIOS to function, or to utilize certain features within the game.
Examples include:

• Using a keyboard in Animal Crossing: City Folk.
• Running SpongeBob's Boating Bash.

A more comprehensive (although still incomplete) list can be found here
To change the cIOS used for a specific game, follow these instructions: {% endcapture %}

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USB Loader GX WiiFlow

1. Select the game that isn't working. 1. Click Settings. 1. Select `Game Load`. 1. Scroll down to `Game IOS`. 1. Enter the IOS slot to use. - Try using 250 or 251, if 249 doesn't work. 1. Press ok and try to load the game.

1. Select the game that isn't working. 1. Click the gear icon. 1. Go to cIOS and use the arrows to select the IOS slot to use. - Try using 250 or 251, if 249 doesn't work. 1. Press Save and try to load the game.

##### Options once complete

Continue to the Homebrew Browser
The Homebrew Browser is a good place to get homebrew on your Wii. This is optional to install. {: .notice--info}

Continue to site navigation
We have many other tutorials that you might like. {: .notice--info}

You can now use homebrew such as USB Loader GX and WiiFlow. {: .notice--info}