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| A Black Screen of Death happens when the System Menu and its corresponding IOS are uninstalled, thus making the Bluetooth Module turn off, and freezing before the Health and Safety Screen shows. | | A Black Screen of Death happens when the System Menu and its corresponding IOS are uninstalled, thus making the Bluetooth Module turn off, and freezing before the Health and Safety Screen shows. |
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− | == Prevention ==
| + | = Prevention = |
| * '''Only install updates for your own region.''' | | * '''Only install updates for your own region.''' |
− | * Play your own region. Generally, playing games or using Wii Menu channels from other regions shouldn't cause any problems, but in exceptional circumstances something could go wrong. (Note that games and channels from other regions will not function without modification.) | + | * Play your own region |
− | * DO NOT delete critical system files. | + | ** Playing games or using Wii Menu channels from other regions shouldn't cause any problems, but in exceptional circumstances something could go wrong |
− | * DO NOT install modified versions of system files, unless you have a '''very''' good reason to do so. | + | ** Games and Channels from other regions will not function without modification |
− | * DO NOT install unofficial channels unless they come from a '''trusted''' source and really serve a useful function. Malformed channels (especially the banner part) can make your System Menu crash on boot. Loading applications from SD is much safer. | + | * '''DO NOT DELETE CRITICAL SYSTEM FILES''' |
− | * Ensure that you know what you are doing when installing/running homebrew applications, especially those with the "Homebrew Dangerous if Misused" banner on their page. | + | * '''DO NOT INSTALL SYSTEM FILE MODS''' |
− | * Be VERY careful with applications such as [[AnyRegion Changer]], [[Starfall]], downgraders and any other applications which obviously mess about with the system files. | + | ** Unless, you have a '''VERY''' good reason |
− | * Don't touch your Wii's power or power button while doing any updating or installation of system content. Definitely don't do those during an electrical storm. | + | * '''DO NOT INSTALL UNOFFICIAL CHANNELS''' |
| + | ** Unless, they come from a '''TRUSTED''' source and '''REALLY''' serve a useful function |
| + | ** Malformed channels (especially the banner part) can make your System Menu crash on boot |
| + | ** Loading apps from a SD Card is much safer |
| + | * Ensure that you know what you're doing before you install or run any homebrew apps |
| + | ** Especially, those with the "Homebrew Dangerous if Misused" banner on their page |
| + | * '''BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN USING:''' |
| + | ** '''[[AnyRegion Changer]]''' |
| + | ** '''[[Starfall]]''' |
| + | ** '''FirmWare Downgraders''' |
| + | ** '''Any Other System Tools''' |
| + | * '''DO NOT TOUCH YOUR Wii's POWER SOURCE/BUTTON WHILE UPDATING/INSTALLING SYSTEM CONTENT''' |
| + | ** '''(e.g. BootMii NAND backup)''' |
| + | ** '''ESPECIALLY DURING AN ELECTRICAL STORM''' |
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| = Recovering From a Brick = | | = Recovering From a Brick = |