Run Homebrew on any Wii (v4.2)

 by conradev

Step 3: Running the Installer

There are currently 2 ways to Run Homebrew on a Wii (Pick one that matches your needs):

The Twilight Hack
Run From: Zelda Twilight Princess
System Menu versions: 3.4 and below
Extra Requirements: Zelda: Twilight Princess

Instructions:

1. Go here: http://hbc.hackmii.com/download/
2. Download the package you need (3.3 and earlier or 3.4)
3. Unzip the "twilight-hack-v0.1-beta_.zip" file you just downloaded
4. Copy the "private" directory to the root of the SD Card
5. For US Game Discs Only:
|||5a. Look at the inner ring of your Zelda game disc.
|||5b. You should see something like this: RVL-RZDE-0A-?
|||5c. Remember if the last digit is a 0 or a 2
6. Run Zelda and make a game save (Not necessary if you already have one)
7. On your Wii, go into Wii Settings=>Data Management=>Game Saves=>Wii
8. Erase the game save that's on your Wii.
9. Go to the SD Card Tab and copy the appropriate Twilight hack to the Wii (USA, EUR, JPN)
10. Run Twilight Princess

11a. For US Game Discs:
|||11a. Load the TwilightHack0_ save Corresponding to your last Serial # Digit.
11b. For Other Regions:
|||11b. Click on the TwilightHack game save

12. Either walk backwards or talk to the man in front of you
Words should now be scrolling down the screen
13. Goto the next step in this instructable


BannerBomb (Data Management Version)
Run From: System Menu
System Menu versions: 3.0 - 4.1

Instructions:

1. Go here: http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/index.old.php
2. Do every step except for step 3, because you just did that
3. When the Homebrew Channel installer pops up, go on to the next step in this instructable

BannerBomb v2 (SD Card Menu Version)
Run From: System Menu
System Menu versions: 4.2 only

Instructions:

1. Go here: http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/index.new.php
2. Do every step except for step 3, because you just did that
3. When the Homebrew Channel installer pops up, go on to the next step in this instructable

NOTE: Please comment if instructions are unclear and i will get back to you as soon as possible

 
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TSC says: Apr 22, 2012. 4:31 PM
What if you don't have Zelda Twilight Princess?
build52 says: Apr 22, 2012. 4:23 PM
What if you don't have Zelda Twilight Princess?
Wii_User says: Feb 5, 2010. 4:05 PM
i accidently formatted my wii n i think its 4.3 now...anyone no how 2 downgrade so that i cud put homebrew bak on?
mike!!! in reply to Wii_UserOct 3, 2011. 1:11 AM
try letterbomb
http://please.hackmii.com/
and select 4.3
Ahmendo in reply to Wii_UserMar 16, 2010. 11:50 AM
m8,

go to youtube and search for 'how to downgrade your wii from a 4.3.to 3.3

It should work but if it doesn't e-mail back, i will find a solution ASAP and reply
Kindhamster in reply to AhmendoJun 2, 2010. 9:41 AM
I ran new super mario bros. wii on my wii and it said that it iupdated software (it also deleted my homebrew channel :P) is this version 4.3?
asdfps2123 in reply to KindhamsterJan 8, 2011. 7:38 AM
yes its called smash stack and it works with 4.3. just google smash stack wiibrew and click download under links.
asdfps2123 in reply to asdfps2123Jan 8, 2011. 7:40 AM
indiana pwns also works but smash stack is easier.
Wii_User in reply to AhmendoMar 20, 2010. 12:06 AM
thanks but i already got it to wrk n found that it was the same version still
silvrmunky says: Oct 27, 2009. 2:28 PM
 Hum ok well hopefuly someone can help.. I have tried the above, copied the boot.elf file and son to the sd card. But when I put the card in and such it just doesnt do anything at all, just shows empty blocks.. I have tried differnt versions and what not and it wont even load or freeze..
grahamrsweeting in reply to silvrmunkyJun 26, 2010. 9:56 PM
I dont know if any body has replied to your problem, I looked on you tube one said it is very important that you should click on wii icon, click on data management, click on wii channel then sd card, it still didnt work any way, it said that it could not this data.
sweetsak says: Jul 26, 2009. 10:00 AM
Unable to Access the BannerBomb Website..
http://bannerbomb.qoid.us/

Getting 403 Forbidden Error while accessing Webpage
You don't have permission to access / on this server.
conradev (author) in reply to sweetsakAug 11, 2009. 8:31 AM
I had that issue too, it was offline probably for some maintenance
Solderguy in reply to sweetsakJul 29, 2009. 12:09 PM
Here's an alternate website with bannerbomb.
http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Bannerbomb
sweetsak in reply to SolderguyJul 30, 2009. 4:01 PM
Thanks and it Worked!
wiihackr says: Aug 3, 2009. 12:47 PM
i dont get step 11a. are there 2 files on TwilightHack0_ ?
conradev (author) in reply to wiihackrAug 11, 2009. 8:30 AM
sorry i'll fix that. When you load up the save, there are two Save Game Slots, TwilightHack0 and TwilightHack2. load up your corresponding save
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