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This is a step-by-step guide of how to install the '''[[Homebrew Channel]]''' on your Wii console. The method described in this tutorial is based on '''[[Smash Stack]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''', and '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''' 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 method described in this tutorial is based on '''[[Smash Stack]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''', '''[[Return of the Jodi]]''',and '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''' 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'''. Only NTSC-U, NTSC-J, and PAL Wiis are supported by these exploits. For Korean Wiis, you cannot install HBC on 4.3, and for lower System Menus you should use [[bannerbomb]].  The lastest version of Wii System Menu is [[System Menu 4.3|4.3]], therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, and PAL Wiis.

This tutorial applies to versions of the Wii System Menu ranging from '''3.0 to 4.3'''. Only NTSC-U, NTSC-J, and PAL Wiis are supported by these exploits. For Korean Wiis, you cannot install HBC on 4.3, and for lower System Menus you should use [[bannerbomb]].  The lastest version of Wii System Menu is [[System Menu 4.3|4.3]], therefore, this method should work for ALL USA, Japanese, 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.

== About the Homebrew Channel ==

== About the Homebrew Channel ==

'''Note:''' SDHC cards are not compatible with the Smash Stack exploit. You must have an ''SD card'' that is 2GB or less.

'''Note:''' SDHC cards are not compatible with the Smash Stack exploit. 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]

* The [[Indiana Pwns]] exploit, [[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]] exploit, [[Bathaxx]] exploit, or [[Smash Stack]] exploit

* The [[Indiana Pwns]] exploit, [[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]] exploit, [[Bathaxx]] exploit, [[Return of the Jodi]] exploit, or [[Smash Stack]] exploit

* A computer (Windows, Linux, or MacOS)

* A computer (Windows, Linux, or MacOS)

* And SD card reader for your computer

* And SD card reader for your computer

(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 '''<tt>private</tt>''' folder to '''<tt>privateold</tt>'''.

(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 '''<tt>private</tt>''' folder to '''<tt>privateold</tt>'''.

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, 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. (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.

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

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

# Download '''[[Indiana Pwns]]''', '''[[Yu-Gi-OWNED!]]''', '''[[Bathaxx]]''' 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).

# Open up the folder called '''<tt>hackmii_installer_X</tt>''' ( where X relates to your version as shown in pic. 2).

# Open up the folder called '''<tt>hackmii_installer_X</tt>''' ( where X relates to your version as shown in pic. 2).

Contents That Should Be On Your SD Card:

Contents That Should Be On Your SD Card:

* '''<tt>private</tt>''' - Extracted From Indiana Pwns, Yu-Gi-OWNED!, Bathaxx, or Smash Stack

* '''<tt>private</tt>''' - Extracted From Indiana Pwns, Yu-Gi-OWNED!, Bathaxx, Return of the Jodi or Smash Stack

* '''<tt>boot.elf</tt>''' - Extracted From The Hackmii Installer

* '''<tt>boot.elf</tt>''' - Extracted From The Hackmii Installer

* (optional) '''<tt>privateold</tt>''' - The Wii's existing files renamed temporarily. (see "Preparing the SD Card")

* (optional) '''<tt>privateold</tt>''' - The Wii's existing files renamed temporarily. (see "Preparing the SD Card")

| LEGO Batman

| LEGO Batman

| NTSC-U, PAL, NTSC-J

| NTSC-U, PAL, NTSC-J

| Yes

| Yes

|}

|}

# Load the saved game you just copied to the Wii.

# Load the saved game you just copied to the Wii.

# When the game loads, you will be in the batcave, take the elevator on the right side. Then in the trophy room, go to the upper corner and go through the door in order to enter the "Wayne Manor". Now you can select a character. Choose the last enabled one in the lowest row.

# When the game loads, you will be in the batcave, take the elevator on the right side. Then in the trophy room, go to the upper corner and go through the door in order to enter the "Wayne Manor". Now you can select a character. Choose the last enabled one in the lowest row.

# boot.elf from your SD card should now load

# boot.elf from your SD card should now load