Homebrew Channel
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Wii Homebrew Channel
A custom Wii channel created by Team Twiizers, the same people responsible for the Twilight Hack.
It is available for download here: http://hbc.hackmii.com
Installation
Assuming the Twilight Hack is already installed on your Wii;
- Download the installer from the link above.
- Place the installer file on the root of your SD card.
- Rename the file to boot.elf
- Run the Twilight Hack, and allow the installer to load.
- READ THE DISCLAIMER! In the very unlikely case your Wii should be bricked by the installer, this will let you know where you stand in regards to Team Twiizers.
- Press the RESET button on your Wii.
The installation should be automatic from this point on, and your Wii will reboot.
Removal
- removing the channel can be done with the channel management in the wii system software.
Known bugs
- Pressing reset doesn't work
- Returning to the Wii Systemmenu doesn't work
- Network doesn't work when a something is inserted into the GCMemcard slot
FAQ
- The SD access of some emus/... doesn't when loaded through the HBC!
- Those emus/... are using a bugged version, bug the authors to fix it, it's not the fault of the HBC!
- Network doesn't work, why?
- Remove anything from the GC-Memcard ports and it should work.
- The IP displayed is different from the one in the Wii settings!
- This is just a visual bug, the string is just cut.
- Will this void my Wii's warranty?
- Yes.
- Will future updates break the HBC or even brick my Wii ?
- If they just fix the sign bug, the HBC still will work, but you won't be able to install it.
- BUT(!) you can never be sure, when a new update comes out be sure to check the wiki or other websites before updating!!!
- Do SDHC or >2GB SD cards work ?
- No, this is currently limited by Starlet(IOS), and won't come soon.
- How much space does the chan need ?
- 22 blocks, ~3mB
- What's up with the Wiimote pointer ?
- Intentional live with it.
- Does the HBC leave traces in the system if uninstalled ?
- Yes, with current methods not everything is removed, ie play history...
- The HBC could totally need feature XZY !!
- Yes, maybe ... we don't care.