Softmode Wii

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How to Softmod Wii version 4.3e or 4.3u takes moderate technical ability.  You will require a SD card (formatted in FAT32). but not an SDHC card and one of the following games LEGO Indiana Jones (The Original Adventures).

This method how to Softmod Wii will not work on the Korean Wii with the 4.3 system menu.  Kindly note that softmodding does void your warranty.  There is a minimal risk of bricking your Wii, but if you use guides from trusted sites you should not encounter any problems. Once you know how to softmod Wii, you will be able play free downloaded games, retro game and backup your expensive Wii games.  You will convert your console into a Media centre.  Once softmodding your Wii it is advised that you do not undo the process it will not gain you your warranty.

Softmod for Nintendo Wii

Here are the steps How to Softmod Wii. Download your initial softmod files 4.3-HackMii-Installer.zip. (Use search engine for file link)Next you will ensure that you SD card is formatted to FAT32 copy the downloaded files onto your SD card.  Play the first level of Indiana Jones and save the game.  Click on SD card and copy Indiana PWNs save game for your region to your Wii console.  Note do not have the nun chuck attached when playing Indiana Jones,  Load save game slot 1 when the game comes up you will be in Barnett College, walk to the Art Room via the Courtyard, go toward the left character that is on the podium, as soon as it zooms in on him pick the switch to option.  The Hackmii installer should then load.  

Select Hackmii installer and press A on your controls, read the Hack Mii message regarding it being free and press 1. That is the first step how to softmod Wii complete.  Install the Homebrew Channel and install BootMIi (boot 2 if you can and not IOS).  Go out of Hackmii Installer, the homebrew channel should be loading now.  Select HOME on your menu and launch BootMii.  Next you make a NAND backup.  BootMii does not enable your wiimote.  Press Power, Power, Power, reset, reset.   BootMii controls are Reset=Select, Power=Right and Eject=Left. 

Once the NAND Backup is complete you must back the files up to your pc, don't lose these files as if anything goes wrong with your Wii which you may require these files to bring back your settings.  Store the files under SD:key.bin.  Now go to the Homebrew Channel.  Reformat your SD card. 

Download a second set of softmod files 4.3-Mod_Pack.zip (use search engine for link).  Copy the files to your SD card keeping the file structure.  In the Homebrew Channel Press HOME and Load Boot Mii.  After this Multi-Mod manager should start via cboot2.  Now select "WAD Manager" and Press A.  Press "1" to Install all Wads and then Press A, 19 wads should install without any problems.  Now press any button to continue.

All the WADs must be installed in the right way if any WAD fails to install, install them one at a time.  Press B two times and go back to the Main Menu.   Now for the final step how to softmod wii, install Priiloader in the Homebrew Challel choose Priiloader and Press A.  Read the warning message before Pressing A to load. Priiloader will give two error messages but they are not an issue.  Reboot your Wii and Priiloader will load.  Chose Hacks and then Press "A".   Next you enable "Block Disk Updates" and "Block Online Updates" and save the settings.  Rest your Wii to get back to the System Menu. 

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