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Split first section into “homebrew safety” and “getting started” to make homebrew sound less scary to newcomers
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We have a glossary of terms here: [[Glossary]]+
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+Homebrew unlocks a wide variety of things, such as emulators and custom games. A list of apps that can be run can be found [[List of homebrew applications|here]].+I have never seen it happen. Having said that, in the extremely unlikely event that it does happen, Team Twiizers may not be held responsible.+No. But it will void your Wii's warranty, and Nintendo may refuse to do in and out of warranty repairs on it, such as disc drive replacements.+
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This '''frequently asked questions''' page lists the most common problems associated with using Wii homebrew and does its best to provide solutions for you the reader. If you are having problems, chances are the solution to your problem(s) is present in this guide. Please at least skim through this guide before you ask your question to other people. Because, like I said before, the answers to your problems are most likely in here.
This '''frequently asked questions''' page lists the most common problems associated with using Wii homebrew and does its best to provide solutions for you the reader. If you are having problems, chances are the solution to your problem(s) is present in this guide. Please at least skim through this guide before you ask your question to other people. Because, like I said before, the answers to your problems are most likely in here.
−== Before Installing Homebrew ==
+== Homebrew safety ==
+=== Will installing homebrew damage my Wii? ===
+There have been no known cases of the [[Homebrew Channel]] or [[BootMii]] directly causing any problems, and even if they did cause a [[brick]], it should be fixable.
−=== What does this word mean? ===
+Homebrew will not result in a ban from online services either (even when installed to internal memory), and all data prior to installing homebrew will remain intact.
−Do note, however, that other software (namely [[cIOS]] installers and WAD managers) may cause issues, and should not be run. Such software is not documented on this wiki.
+=== Will Nintendo refuse to fix my Wii if I have homebrew installed? ===
+Yes. However, they no longer fix Wii's in the first place, and homebrew users generally fix hardware issues themselves to avoid having to deal with Nintendo.
+=== Can homebrew be uninstalled? ===
+Yes. If any software refuses to uninstall, it can always be manually deleted.
−=== What will homebrew unlock? ===
+=== Is it illegal to install homebrew? ===
−No. However, downloading pirated games is. Playing backups is also illegal under the DMCA and EUCD, as it breaks the Wii's copy protection. Neither downloading nor playing backups is supported here.
=== Does Homebrew cost money? ===
=== Does Homebrew cost money? ===
No. Everything is absolutely free. If you have paid for homebrew, you have been '''scammed'''.
No. Everything is absolutely free. If you have paid for homebrew, you have been '''scammed'''.
−=== Will installing the Homebrew Channel hurt (brick) my Wii? ===
+=== So, what will I gain from installing homebrew? ===
−Homebrew unlocks a wide variety of things, such as emulators and custom games. A list of apps that can be run can be found [[List of homebrew applications|here]].
−=== Is it illegal to install the Homebrew Channel? ===
+== Getting started ==
−=== What does this word mean? ===
+We have a glossary of terms here: [[Glossary]]
=== What System version do I need to install homebrew? ===
=== What System version do I need to install homebrew? ===