This is a step-by-step guide of how to install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii console. The methods described in this tutorial covers the Smash Stack, Yu-Gi-OWNED!, Bathaxx, Return of the Jodi, Indiana Pwns, Eri HaKawai and Letterbomb exploits as these are the only methods working for 4.3; other methods of installing the Homebrew Channel for users with older System Menus are Bannerbomb and Twilight Hack.
This tutorial applies to versions of the Wii System Menu ranging from 3.0 to 4.3. Older Korean Wiis can use Bannerbomb . The latest version of Wii System Menu is 4.3, therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, Korean and PAL Wiis.
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Smash Stack requires a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl, and will work on all wiis.Indiana Pwns requires a copy of Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis.Yu-Gi-OWNED! requires a copy of Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers, it will only work on PAL Wiis. For NTSC-U and NTSC-J use Yu-Gi-Vah.Bathaxx requires a copy of LEGO Batman, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis.Return of the Jodi requires a copy of the original Lego Star Wars game or the newer (1.01) release (NTSC or PAL).Eri HaKawai requires a copy of Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, and will work for NTSC-U, NTSC-J and PAL Wiis.Letterbomb requires no game, and will work with any 4.3 wii.
The Homebrew Channel is a self-updating (discontinued) application created by Team Twiizers, which allows users to easily load and use homebrew applications, without having to use exploits such as Bannerbomb or Twilight Hack every time they run a new application. After installation, the channel is accessible from the Wii Menu just like any other Wii channel. The channel can be deleted at any time through the Wii's 'Data Management' menu. The Homebrew Channel does not show up in the console's play logs, however this does not affect the Wii in any way whatsoever.
Note: SDHC cards can only be used by the Letterbomb exploit. Otherwise you must have an SD card that is 2GB or less.
(Smash Stack only): If you have any custom stages saved on the Wii (including the default ones), move them to the SD card or delete them. Then rename your private folder to privateold.
If you already have an SD card that is compatible with your Wii, you may be able to put all necessary files alongside the already existing files on your SD card given you have enough room. The Wii directory is called private, and you need to use a folder called private containing Indiana Pwns, Yu-Gi-OWNED!, Bathaxx, Return of the Jodi or Smash Stack to trick your Wii into thinking that it made the file these exploits use.
If you would like, you may rename your current private directory to any name. (I renamed mine privateold) Therefore, when you are finished with the hack, you can delete all hack files and rename privateold back to private to access all of your files again.
If you already have a compatible SD Card that has already been used in your Wii with a renamed private directory, you DO NOT have to format your SD card. Skip to the next step.
If you have a new SD card, or an SD card with no Wii files, it is recommended that you format it using the instructions below.
Important! This process will erase the data on the card and it is therefore recommended that you make a back-up copy of any data you may currently have on your SD card before continuing.
Contents That Should Be On Your SD Card:
Extract the files to your Desktop
Copy boot.elf to your SD card
Copy folder private to your SD card
Your SD card should look like this in the end
In order to install the Homebrew Channel, you must first use an exploit of some kind. Use the chart below to determine what you will need to use:
Exploit Name | Game Required | USA | JPN | EUR | KOR | Compatible with.. |
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Twilight Hack | Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 3.4 or earlier |
Bannerbomb | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | System Menu 4.2 or earlier |
Indiana Pwns | LEGO Indiana Jones | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 4.3 or earlier |
Smash Stack | Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | All firmwares |
Yu-Gi-OWNED! | Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 4.3 or earlier |
Bathaxx | LEGO Batman | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 4.3 or earlier |
Return of the Jodi | Lego Star Wars | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 4.3 or earlier |
Eri HaKawai | Tales of Symphonia | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | System Menu 4.3 or earlier |
LetterBomb | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | System Menu 4.3 |
Before inserting your SD card, boot the game and go to the stage builder and make sure to erase all the custom sample stages.
Can Install BootMii as boot2
Cannot install BootMii as boot2 (newer Wii consoles)
If you're one of the late-comers to the Wii party you may have had to install BootMii via IOS.In that case you have to run BootMii by going into The HBC and hit the 'Home' button on your Wii Remote.Place your cursor onto the 'Launch BootMii' selection and press A.C
Extra Note
While in BootMii, you should back up your NAND memory. This is mainly for those who have installed bootmii as Boot2, but should still be done when installed as IOS. If you brick your Wii and have BootMii installed as IOS and have Priiloader installed, you might be able to recover your NAND by loading BootMii through Priiloader.When in BootMii, you will not have access to the wii-mote, so you will have to use a gamecube controller, or the buttons on the Wii itself. (power button is move cursor, reset button is select option.) THIS ONLY APPLIES TO THE BOOTMII APPLICATION ITSELF, THE HACKMII INSTALLER DOES SUPPORT THE WIIMOTE.
Select the 4th option then hit A/Reset, then you are taken to a new option.
The first corresponds to the backing up of NAND memory, the second; 'injecting' NAND back into memory..
Select the first option (you must have at least 512MB of space on SD card to do so) to back up NAND.
To restore a corrupt NAND with an IOS BootMii:
When I insert my SD card to start the process nothing happens!
OMG!! One of the selections is purple and says I can't install BootMii!!
My Wiimote quit working when i loaded up BootMii! Why? and Can this be fixed?
Both state that you have to use a Gamecube controller or the Power/Reset/Eject buttons on the console.In order for this to be fixed a lot of coding will have to be done to make a custom Bluetooth stack and drivers for BootMii. This isn't on the top of the priority list.
I get Error -2 trying to install The Homebrew Channel or DVDx and Error -1 trying to install BootMii
Will my Wavebird wireless controller work?
Any other questions should be directed to the WiiBrew:FAQ. I'm human after all and can't remember every question that is asked but will update as necessary
Can Install BootMii as boot2
Can not install BootMii as boot2
If everything went as planned you should have everything installed and should select 'exit' and your Wii will load into the Homebrew Channel, Or into the system menu with The Homebrew Channel on the menu.