Softmod Any Wii
Warning: NEVER Update Your Wii Thru Nintendo!
Updating May Remove cIOS's, WAD's and the Homebrew Channel
Part 1 - Install HBC & Bootmii
1. Format SD Card
Use a standard SD Card, up to 2GB, SDHC will NOT work
(I recommend SanDisk)
If you have issues formatting, Download and use SD Formatter V2.0
http://phcorner.net/1198556/sd-formatter
Use WinRar to extract archive files:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/winrar
For the new häçkMii Installer 0.8, ios58 must be installed prior to the HBC
for all Wii's 4.2 and less
Below you will find many methods for loading the häçkMii Installer.
Bannerbomb is the best method and it's supported on Wii System Menu 4.2 -
3.0
2. Choose a method compatible with your Wii
Method 1 - Update HBC & WADs
If you already have a softmod with HBC installed, you can update your
softmod with this method
Wii's 4.3 can skip installation of ios58 and 61, and load the häçkMii
Installer from the HBC
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/update
2. Load the HomeBrew Channel
3. Launch Multi Mod Manager
4. Select Wad Manager - Press A
5. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
6. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
7. Select App Manager
8. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 2 - LetterBomb - 4.3
1. Go to http://phcorner.net/1198556/pleasehäçkmii
2. Select your System Menu Version
(4.3U 4.3E 4.3J 4.3K)
-Enter your Mac Address
(Wii Options, Wii Settings, Internet, Console Information)
-Select Bundle the häçkMii Installer for me!
-Enter the Captcha
-Cut the red wire
3. Download & Extract LetterBomb
4. Copy boot.elf & private folder to the SD Card 5. Insert the SD Card into
Wii
6. Go to the Wii Message Board, Go to yesterday
7. Select LetterBomb
häçkmii Installer Loads
Method 3 - Bannerbomb - 3.0 - 4.2
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
4.1 - 3.0:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bannerbomb-v1
4.2:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bannerbomb-v2
2. Insert SD Card into Wii
4.1 - 3.0:
Go to Wii Settings, Data Managment, Channels, SD, Load the boot.dol
4.2:
Select the SD Card Icon from the Wii Main Menu, Load the boot.dolMulti Mod
Manager will load
3. Select WAD Manager - Press A
4. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
5. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
6. Select App Manager
7. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 4 - Smash Stacks - 4.3
You will need Super Smash Bros Brawl game.
4.3U Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/indiana-pwns-smash-stacks
4.3J Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/smash-stacks-japan
1. Start Super Smash Bros Brawl game, with SD Card removed
2. Go to the Stage Builder, Delete all Custom Stages, Exit the stage builder
3. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go back to Stage Builder
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 5 - Indiana PWNS - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Indiana Jones Original Adventure game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/indiana-pwns-smash-stacks
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Indiana PWNS save data for your region
4. Start LEGO Indiana Jones Original Adventure game, load save game slot 1
5. When the game loads, you will be in Barnett College. Walk through the
Courtyard to the Art Room, approach the left character on the podium. When
it zooms on him, choose the two silhouettes, staggered, with an arrow
pointing between them
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 6 - Yu-Gi-OWNED!/Yu-Gi-Vah - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
4.3U Download
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-vah
4.3E Download
PAL 50hrz
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-owned-50hz
PAL 60hrz
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-owned-60hz
4.3J Download:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-vah-japan
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Savegames,
Wii, SD
3. Copy the Yu-Gi-OWNED!/Yu-Gi-Vah save data
4. Start Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers game
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 7 - BatHaxx - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Batman game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bat-haxx-1
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Bat Haxx for your region
4. Start Lego Batman, load save game
5. 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. Choose the last enabled one in
the lowest row.
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 8 - Return of the Jodi - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/return-of-the-jodi-1
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Retun of the Jodi for your region
4. Start Lego Star Wars, load save game
5. When the game loads, Go to the bar on the right and choose the character
named "Return of Jodi".
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 9 - Forwarder Channel
ONLY works on Wii's with a forwarder channel already installed, like USB
Loader GX or MPlayer CE or something
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/twilight-update
2. Replace the SD:\apps\(forwarder app dir)\boot.dol with the SD:\boot.dol
3. Launch the forwarder Channel
Multi Mod Manager will load
4. Select WAD Manager - Press A
5. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
5. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
6. Select App Manager
7. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Part 2 - Install HBC & Bootmii - Install WADs
After häçkmii Installer Loads
1. Press 1
2. Install the HomeBrew Channel
HW_AHBPROT automaticly installs instead of DVDX
3. Install Bootmii
Make A NAND Backup (Highly Recommended)
1. Load HBC, Press Home, Launch Bootmii
2. Make a NAND Backup
Press Power, Power, Power, Reset, Reset (or use GC Controller)
Power = Right, Eject = Left, Reset = Select
3. Once the Backup is complete, Exit Bootmii to HBC
4. Backup your Bootmii files to your PC
sd:\bootmii
sd:\nand.bin
sd:\key.bin
If you want to load bootmii again at a later date, Copy the bootmii folder
back to SD
You now have the Homebrew Channel and BootMii installed and are ready to
move on to Step 2. If you Bought/Rented/Borrowed a game to run these
exploits, You may now sell/return it.
Format the SD Card
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/häçk-pack
Warning: Never Uninstall IOS, You Will Brick Your Wii
1. Start HBC, Press Home, Launch Bootmii
Multi-Mod Manager Starts (via cboot2)
2. Select WAD Manager - Press A
3. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
Be sure all the WADs install without error
4. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
Warning: Never Uninstall IOS, You Will Brick Your Wii
Downgrade to System Menu 4.1 (Optional)
Do NOT do this before installing all WADs without error (you will brick)
Network Install
From the main menu,
1. Select Manage System Menu, Press A
2. Install System Menu 4.1
3. Press B - main menu
Offline Install
Download and a System Menu WAD for you region
Use NUS Downloader, or below
1. Download
4.1U NTSC USA System Menu-NUS-v449
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41u
4.1E PAL EU System Menu-NUS-v450
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41e
4.1J NTSC JAP System Menu-NUS-v448
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41j
2. Extract and Copy to SD:\wad
3. Select WAD Manager - Press A
4. Select System Menu-NUS-v4##.wad, Press A, Press A again to install
DO NOT Install The Wrong System Menu
5. Press B two times- main menu
Install Priiloader (Brick Protection)
1. In MMM Select App Manager - Press A
2. Select Priiloader - Press A
Priiloader Installer will load
3. Read the warning - Press +/A to install
After Priiloader installs, it may give error 106 or freeze - This is normal
4. Hold Reset - Priiloader will load
5. Select System Menu häçks - Press A
6. Enable Block Disk Updates, Block Online Updates and others if you want
7. Be sure to save
If MMM loads at boot, Select Manage Priiloader, Edit Priiloader häçks,
enable needed häçks
If you don't know what the häçk does - you do NOT need it
Your wii should now block Disk Udates and Online Updates
PriiLoader Settings (Optional)
You can set you wii to boot the System Menu, HomeBrew Channel, USB Loader GX
or any other app you want. Settings are found in Priiloader, Settings. Set
the autoboot and return to what you want.
Example: Set the autoboot and return to installed file, now your wii will
autoboot to your USB Loader GX or HBC
Excellent option for those with kids
Install DARKCORP (Optional)
DARKCORP enables backup disks to be loaded from the regular Wii Disk
Channel, without using a loader.
Newer Wii's Do Not Support DVD Media, This Will Not Fix This Limitation.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/darkcorp
2. Install DARKCORP from HBC
Install MIOS Patcher (Optional)
MIOS Patcher enables backup Gamecube disks to be loaded
Newer Wii's Do Not Support DVD Media, This Will Not Fix This Limitation.
1. Install MIOS Patcher from HBC
Part 3 - Final Step
Format your SD Card
Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/app-pack
Now you have some apps on your SD Card, Enjoy. Included apps: Homebrew
Browser, MPlayer CE, NeoGamma, GC Backup Launcher and USB Loader GX. All
apps install to the SD Card, or optionally you can install them to a FAT32
formatted USB device. Apps should be installed like this: SD:\apps\app name
\boot.dol otherwise they will NOT work.
Download Homebrew Apps, Emulators and Games
http://phcorner.net/1198556/wiibrew
Use WinRar to extract archive files
http://phcorner.net/1198556/winrar
WBFS Manager (Copy Wii Games to a WBFS Format USB Device)
http://phcorner.net/1198556/wbfs-manager
ImgBurn (Burn Wii or Gamecube Games to DVD-R Disk)
http://phcorner.net/1198556/imgburn
(I recomend Memorex DVD-R or Incremental-Verbatim DVD-R)
Warning: NEVER Update Your Wii Thru Nintendo!
Updating May Remove cIOS's, WAD's and the Homebrew Channel
Part 1 - Install HBC & Bootmii
1. Format SD Card
Use a standard SD Card, up to 2GB, SDHC will NOT work
(I recommend SanDisk)
If you have issues formatting, Download and use SD Formatter V2.0
http://phcorner.net/1198556/sd-formatter
Use WinRar to extract archive files:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/winrar
For the new häçkMii Installer 0.8, ios58 must be installed prior to the HBC
for all Wii's 4.2 and less
Below you will find many methods for loading the häçkMii Installer.
Bannerbomb is the best method and it's supported on Wii System Menu 4.2 -
3.0
2. Choose a method compatible with your Wii
Method 1 - Update HBC & WADs
If you already have a softmod with HBC installed, you can update your
softmod with this method
Wii's 4.3 can skip installation of ios58 and 61, and load the häçkMii
Installer from the HBC
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/update
2. Load the HomeBrew Channel
3. Launch Multi Mod Manager
4. Select Wad Manager - Press A
5. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
6. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
7. Select App Manager
8. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 2 - LetterBomb - 4.3
1. Go to http://phcorner.net/1198556/pleasehäçkmii
2. Select your System Menu Version
(4.3U 4.3E 4.3J 4.3K)
-Enter your Mac Address
(Wii Options, Wii Settings, Internet, Console Information)
-Select Bundle the häçkMii Installer for me!
-Enter the Captcha
-Cut the red wire
3. Download & Extract LetterBomb
4. Copy boot.elf & private folder to the SD Card 5. Insert the SD Card into
Wii
6. Go to the Wii Message Board, Go to yesterday
7. Select LetterBomb
häçkmii Installer Loads
Method 3 - Bannerbomb - 3.0 - 4.2
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
4.1 - 3.0:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bannerbomb-v1
4.2:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bannerbomb-v2
2. Insert SD Card into Wii
4.1 - 3.0:
Go to Wii Settings, Data Managment, Channels, SD, Load the boot.dol
4.2:
Select the SD Card Icon from the Wii Main Menu, Load the boot.dolMulti Mod
Manager will load
3. Select WAD Manager - Press A
4. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
5. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
6. Select App Manager
7. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 4 - Smash Stacks - 4.3
You will need Super Smash Bros Brawl game.
4.3U Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/indiana-pwns-smash-stacks
4.3J Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/smash-stacks-japan
1. Start Super Smash Bros Brawl game, with SD Card removed
2. Go to the Stage Builder, Delete all Custom Stages, Exit the stage builder
3. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go back to Stage Builder
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 5 - Indiana PWNS - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Indiana Jones Original Adventure game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/indiana-pwns-smash-stacks
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Indiana PWNS save data for your region
4. Start LEGO Indiana Jones Original Adventure game, load save game slot 1
5. When the game loads, you will be in Barnett College. Walk through the
Courtyard to the Art Room, approach the left character on the podium. When
it zooms on him, choose the two silhouettes, staggered, with an arrow
pointing between them
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 6 - Yu-Gi-OWNED!/Yu-Gi-Vah - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
4.3U Download
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-vah
4.3E Download
PAL 50hrz
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-owned-50hz
PAL 60hrz
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-owned-60hz
4.3J Download:
http://phcorner.net/1198556/yu-gi-vah-japan
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Savegames,
Wii, SD
3. Copy the Yu-Gi-OWNED!/Yu-Gi-Vah save data
4. Start Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's Wheelie Breakers game
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 7 - BatHaxx - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Batman game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/bat-haxx-1
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Bat Haxx for your region
4. Start Lego Batman, load save game
5. 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. Choose the last enabled one in
the lowest row.
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 8 - Return of the Jodi - 4.3U/4.3E/4.3J
You will need LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga game.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/return-of-the-jodi-1
2. Insert SD Card into Wii, Go to Wii Settings, Data Management, Save Games,
Wii, SD
3. Copy Retun of the Jodi for your region
4. Start Lego Star Wars, load save game
5. When the game loads, Go to the bar on the right and choose the character
named "Return of Jodi".
häçkMii Installer Loads
Method 9 - Forwarder Channel
ONLY works on Wii's with a forwarder channel already installed, like USB
Loader GX or MPlayer CE or something
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/twilight-update
2. Replace the SD:\apps\(forwarder app dir)\boot.dol with the SD:\boot.dol
3. Launch the forwarder Channel
Multi Mod Manager will load
4. Select WAD Manager - Press A
5. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
IOS58 and IOS61 should install
5. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
6. Select App Manager
7. Select häçkmii_installer_v0.8 - Press A
häçkMii Installer Loads
Part 2 - Install HBC & Bootmii - Install WADs
After häçkmii Installer Loads
1. Press 1
2. Install the HomeBrew Channel
HW_AHBPROT automaticly installs instead of DVDX
3. Install Bootmii
Make A NAND Backup (Highly Recommended)
1. Load HBC, Press Home, Launch Bootmii
2. Make a NAND Backup
Press Power, Power, Power, Reset, Reset (or use GC Controller)
Power = Right, Eject = Left, Reset = Select
3. Once the Backup is complete, Exit Bootmii to HBC
4. Backup your Bootmii files to your PC
sd:\bootmii
sd:\nand.bin
sd:\key.bin
If you want to load bootmii again at a later date, Copy the bootmii folder
back to SD
You now have the Homebrew Channel and BootMii installed and are ready to
move on to Step 2. If you Bought/Rented/Borrowed a game to run these
exploits, You may now sell/return it.
Format the SD Card
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/häçk-pack
Warning: Never Uninstall IOS, You Will Brick Your Wii
1. Start HBC, Press Home, Launch Bootmii
Multi-Mod Manager Starts (via cboot2)
2. Select WAD Manager - Press A
3. Press 1 to Install all WADs - Press A
Be sure all the WADs install without error
4. Press B two times - MMM Main Menu
Warning: Never Uninstall IOS, You Will Brick Your Wii
Downgrade to System Menu 4.1 (Optional)
Do NOT do this before installing all WADs without error (you will brick)
Network Install
From the main menu,
1. Select Manage System Menu, Press A
2. Install System Menu 4.1
3. Press B - main menu
Offline Install
Download and a System Menu WAD for you region
Use NUS Downloader, or below
1. Download
4.1U NTSC USA System Menu-NUS-v449
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41u
4.1E PAL EU System Menu-NUS-v450
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41e
4.1J NTSC JAP System Menu-NUS-v448
http://phcorner.net/1198556/offline-downgrade-41j
2. Extract and Copy to SD:\wad
3. Select WAD Manager - Press A
4. Select System Menu-NUS-v4##.wad, Press A, Press A again to install
DO NOT Install The Wrong System Menu
5. Press B two times- main menu
Install Priiloader (Brick Protection)
1. In MMM Select App Manager - Press A
2. Select Priiloader - Press A
Priiloader Installer will load
3. Read the warning - Press +/A to install
After Priiloader installs, it may give error 106 or freeze - This is normal
4. Hold Reset - Priiloader will load
5. Select System Menu häçks - Press A
6. Enable Block Disk Updates, Block Online Updates and others if you want
7. Be sure to save
If MMM loads at boot, Select Manage Priiloader, Edit Priiloader häçks,
enable needed häçks
If you don't know what the häçk does - you do NOT need it
Your wii should now block Disk Udates and Online Updates
PriiLoader Settings (Optional)
You can set you wii to boot the System Menu, HomeBrew Channel, USB Loader GX
or any other app you want. Settings are found in Priiloader, Settings. Set
the autoboot and return to what you want.
Example: Set the autoboot and return to installed file, now your wii will
autoboot to your USB Loader GX or HBC
Excellent option for those with kids
Install DARKCORP (Optional)
DARKCORP enables backup disks to be loaded from the regular Wii Disk
Channel, without using a loader.
Newer Wii's Do Not Support DVD Media, This Will Not Fix This Limitation.
1. Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/darkcorp
2. Install DARKCORP from HBC
Install MIOS Patcher (Optional)
MIOS Patcher enables backup Gamecube disks to be loaded
Newer Wii's Do Not Support DVD Media, This Will Not Fix This Limitation.
1. Install MIOS Patcher from HBC
Part 3 - Final Step
Format your SD Card
Download & Extract to SD Card
http://phcorner.net/1198556/app-pack
Now you have some apps on your SD Card, Enjoy. Included apps: Homebrew
Browser, MPlayer CE, NeoGamma, GC Backup Launcher and USB Loader GX. All
apps install to the SD Card, or optionally you can install them to a FAT32
formatted USB device. Apps should be installed like this: SD:\apps\app name
\boot.dol otherwise they will NOT work.
Download Homebrew Apps, Emulators and Games
http://phcorner.net/1198556/wiibrew
Use WinRar to extract archive files
http://phcorner.net/1198556/winrar
WBFS Manager (Copy Wii Games to a WBFS Format USB Device)
http://phcorner.net/1198556/wbfs-manager
ImgBurn (Burn Wii or Gamecube Games to DVD-R Disk)
http://phcorner.net/1198556/imgburn
(I recomend Memorex DVD-R or Incremental-Verbatim DVD-R)