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This '''frequently asked questions''' page lists the most common problems associated with using Wii homebrew and does its best to provide solutions for you the reader. If you are having problems, chances are the solution to your problem(s) is present in this guide. Please at least skim through this guide before you ask your question to other people. Because, like I said before, the answers to your problems are most likely in here.

This '''frequently asked questions''' page lists the most common problems associated with using Wii U homebrew and does its best to provide solutions for you the reader. If you are having problems, chances are the solution to your problem(s) is present in this guide. Please at least skim through this guide before you ask your question to other people. Because, like I said before, the answers to your problems are most likely in here.

==Before Installing Homebrew==

==Before Installing Homebrew==

No. Everything is absolutely free. If you have paid for homebrew, you have been scammed.

No. Everything is absolutely free. If you have paid for homebrew, you have been scammed.

===Will installing the Homebrew Channel hurt (brick) my Wii?===

===Will using the Homebrew Launcher hurt (brick) my Wii U?===

There is rare chance to brick (when you are patching IOS , for example) , Team Twiizers may not be held responsible.

There is rare chance to brick (when you are patching IOS , for example) , Dimok and others may not be held responsible.

===Is it illegal to install the Homebrew Channel?===

===Is it illegal to use the Homebrew Launcher?===

No. But it will void your Wii's warranty, and Nintendo may refuse to do in and out of warranty repairs on it, such as disc drive replacements.

No, and it usually doesn’t even void your Wii U’s warranty, because it does not make any permanent changes. However, some homebrew, such as [[Haxchi]], may void your warranty. Always read the disclaimers.

===Will you help me install my modchip?===

===Will you help me install my modchip?===

A place on your SD card that is not inside any folders.

A place on your SD card that is not inside any folders.

===In general, how do I install homebrew?===

===In general, how do I run homebrew?===

First, you run an exploit. The exploit crashes the Wii and runs unsigned code in the form of a .dol/.elf file on the root of your SD Card. If that unsigned code is the hackmii installer, you can then install the Homebrew Channel to run homebrew without the need to use an exploit

First, you run a browser exploit. The exploit crashes the Wii U and runs the [[Homebrew Launcher]], assuming it can be found. Then, you are free to launch anything you want.

===Does Homebrew work on the Wii U?===

===Does Homebrew work on the Wii U?===

===How can I install homebrew in Wii mode?===

===How can I install homebrew in Wii mode?===

You must use a savegame exploit, like Smash Stack of Bathaxx or use wuphax , to run code. You can run the hackmii installer to install the Homebrew Channel using one of these exploits.

You must use a savegame exploit, like Smash Stack of Bathaxx or use [[Wuphax]] , to run code. You can run the hackmii installer to install the Homebrew Channel using one of these exploits.

===How safe is it to install Homebrew in Wii Mode?===

===How safe is it to install Homebrew in Wii Mode?===

===Is there a list of compatible exploits for Wii Mode?===

===Is there a list of compatible exploits for Wii Mode?===

Yes, take a look at the Wii Mode page.

Yes, take a look at the Wii Mode page.

== Homebrew Channel Questions ==  

== Homebrew Channel Questions ==  

== After Homebrew Installation ==

== After Homebrew Installation ==

=== Is it safe to update my Wii? ===

=== Is it safe to update my Wii U? ===

Yes. The current updates will not ruin (brick) or hurt your Wii in any way on account of homebrew being installed on your Wii.

It is recommended to block system updates on your Wii U by changing the DNS server to something that blocks updates, as Nintendo might patch browserhax or Haxchi in an update.

=== I am looking for an app that... ===

=== I am looking for an app that... ===

Please refer to the complete list of Wii Homebrew Applications here: [[List of homebrew applications|Homebrew Applications List]] If you can not find an application that does what you are looking for it is either 1) Not supported by WiiBrew or 2) It doesn't exist. NOTE: New applications are being created just about every week so check back often.

Please refer to the complete list of Wii U Homebrew Applications here: [[List of homebrew applications|Homebrew Applications List]] If you can not find an application that does what you are looking for it is either 1) Not supported by WiiBrew or 2) It doesn't exist. NOTE: New applications are being created just about every week so check back often.

=== Downgrading? ===

=== Downgrading? ===

Downgrading is '''not''' recommended. Every Wii system menu version will work equally well with homebrew at the moment and the risk of downgrading is not worth the reward.

Downgrading is '''not''' recommended. Every Wii U system menu version will work equally well with homebrew at the moment and the risk of downgrading is not worth the reward.

== For Even More Help ==

== For Even More Help ==

=== This FAQ stinks! It didn't solve my problems! ===

=== This FAQ stinks! It didn't solve my problems! ===

Please refer to all of these WiiBrew pages for further assistance:

Please refer to all of these WiiUBrew pages for further assistance:

 

* [[Homebrew Launcher]]

[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Indiana_Pwns Indiana Pwns‎]

* [[WiiuBru Go]]

 

* [[Haxchi]]

[[Bathaxx]]

* [[CBHC]]

 

* [[Wuphax]]

[[Smash Stack]]

 

[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_Channel Homebrew Channel]

 

[http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Homebrew_setup Homebrew setup]

=== I still have problems/questions/concerns ===

=== I still have problems/questions/concerns ===