In fact, some people running off to install BootMii didn't even see it on WiiBrew or HackMii. Sure, Hackmii has posted about it 10 or 20 times by now, but not everyone has read those posts. However, I also don't think that people should immediately install it without truly knowing anything about it either. Don't misunderstand me BootMii is an incredible piece of software, and I think everyone should have it installed. => First install Priiloader for additional brick protection, then read up on MyMenuify, the app which allows you to change the system menu theme.Forward: The purpose of this post is to explain what BootMii is, what it does, the risks of installing it, and why or why not it is right for you to install it now (pros and cons folks). => Continue on to install a cIOS which will allow you to use these more advanced apps. I want to load backup games from a USB drive, install WADs: You can also view our Homebrew Channel page if you need help setting things up. => You are already done! Visit the list of Homebrew Applications on Wiibrew. I want to run basic homebrew applications: It mostly depends on what you want to do. If you don't want this, rename/move the 'bootmii' folder on the SD card.Īlternatively, you can enable Wii menu auto-boot in the configuration file. If you installed BootMii as Boot2, the BootMii menu will appear every time you boot your Wii.

You can learn about launching BootMii and making a backup on the BootMii page. This backup can be used to restore the Wii to a working state in case you brick it. If you installed BootMii, regardless whether it was as boot2 or IOS, it is recommended you use it to create a NAND backup. You can press Home to bring up the menu and reboot the Wii. Unless you already downloaded some apps, you will probably see just the background. It will automatically launch the Homebrew Channel. Once you're done, return to the Main menu and choose Exit. If you're one of the lucky winners, choose install BootMii as boot2, then Yes, continue and let it install. In the HackMii main menu, choose BootMii. Optional (Recommended) Steps: Installing BootMiiīootMii is a helps greatly with Brick protection and it is highly recommended to install it. The Homebrew Channel will now be installed on your Wii. Now we get to the main menu, where we can install everything.įirst install the Homebrew Channel (choose Yes, continue). If you see Can only be installed as an IOS, you can only get BootMii as IOS (which will give you NO brick protection on its own). If you see Can be installed, you can get BootMii as boot2 (which gives the best brick protection there is). Depending on your wii, it will show different things behind BootMii.

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