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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 '''[[Wilbrand]]''' 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 is a step-by-step guide of how to install the '''[[Homebrew Channel]]''' on your Wii console. The methods described in this tutorial cover the '''[[Smash Stack]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''', '''[[Return of the Jodi]]''', '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''', '''[[Eri HaKawai]]''' and '''[[Wilbrand]]''' 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 the [[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 [[System Menu 4.3|4.3]], therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, Korean and PAL Wiis.

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 the Wii System Menu is [[System Menu 4.3|4.3]], therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, Korean and PAL Wiis.

[[Smash Stack]] requires a copy of Super Smash Bros Brawl, and will work on all wiis.

[[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.

[[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]].

[[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.

[[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).

[[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.

[[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.

[[Wilbrand]] requires no game, and will work with any 4.3 wii.

[[Wilbrand]] requires no game, and will work with any Wii running [[4.3]].

== About the Homebrew Channel ==

== About the Homebrew Channel ==

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.

The [[Homebrew Channel]] is an application created by [[fail0verflow]], which allows users to easily load and use [[homebrew applications]], without having to use exploits such as Bannerbomb or the 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.

== Setting up Homebrew Channel ==

== Setting up Homebrew Channel ==

'''Note:''' SDHC cards can only be used by the [[Wilbrand]] exploit. Otherwise you must have an ''SD card'' that is 2GB or less.

'''Note:''' SDHC cards can only be used by the [[Wilbrand]] exploit. Otherwise you must have an ''SD card'' that is 2GB or less.

* The [http://bootmii.org/download/ HackMii installer]

* The [http://bootmii.org/download/ HackMii installer]

* An exploit that matches your wii's version (and the game required to launch it, if necessary)

* An exploit that matches your Wii's version (and the game required to launch it, if necessary)

* A computer (Windows, Linux, or MacOS)

* A computer (Windows, Linux, or macOS)

* An SD card reader for your computer

* An SD card reader for your computer

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 '''<tt>private</tt>''', and you need to use a folder called '''<tt>private</tt>''' 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 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 '''<tt>private</tt>''', and you need to use a folder called '''<tt>private</tt>''' 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 '''<tt>private</tt>''' directory to any name. (I renamed mine '''<tt>privateold</tt>''') Therefore, when you are finished with the hack, you can delete all hack files and rename '''<tt>privateold</tt>''' back to '''<tt>private</tt>''' to access all of your files again.

If you would like, you may rename your current '''<tt>private</tt>''' directory to any name. (for example '''<tt>privateold</tt>''') Then, when you are finished with the hack, you can delete all hack files and rename '''<tt>privateold</tt>''' back to '''<tt>private</tt>''' 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 '''<tt>private</tt>''' directory, you DO NOT have to format your SD card. Skip to the next step.

If you already have a compatible SD Card that has already been used in your Wii with a renamed '''<tt>private</tt>''' 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.

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 '''<span style="color:#dc382c">erase the data on the card</span>''' 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.

'''Important!''' This process will '''<span style="color:#dc382c">erase the data on the SD card</span>''' 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.

===== Windows =====

===== Windows =====

# After the formatting is finished proceed to the next step.

# After the formatting is finished proceed to the next step.

===== Mac OS =====

===== macOS =====

# Open up '''Disk Utility'''

# Open up '''Disk Utility'''

# Find your SD card in the navigation.

# Find your SD card in the navigation.

=== Part 2: Copying files to SD card ===

=== Part 2: Copying files to SD card ===

# Ensure that the SD card slider is not in the Lock position.

# Ensure that the SD card slider is not in the locked position.

# Download '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''', '''[[Return of the Jodi]]''' or '''[[Smash Stack]]''' (make sure you have the correct version for your Wii System Menu) and the '''[http://bootmii.org/download/ HackMii installer]'''.

# Download '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''', '''[[Return of the Jodi]]''' or '''[[Smash Stack]]''' (make sure you have the correct version for your Wii System Menu) and the '''[http://bootmii.org/download/ HackMii installer]'''.

# Extract both the exploit and HackMii installer in an easily accessible folder, such as your Desktop (pic. 1).

# Extract both the exploit and HackMii installer in an easily accessible folder, such as your Desktop (pic. 1).