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The alternate .dol method is needed to make a few games work.
Warning: This is the old version of this page kept for posterity. It is no longer actively maintained. It is now much easier to do this...
The alternative .dol method is needed to make a few games work.
Some Wii games reload a different executable file at some point throughout the game. This eliminates the hook to the hard drive and...
Region Free Gaming and Avoiding Disc-Based Updates
This page discusses StartPatch which allows you to make your Wii region free and to avoid disc-based updates on games such as New Super Mario...
Avoiding Disc-Based Updates
This page is obsolete and is only kept for posterity. It is very possible it never worked at all. The new method can be found here.
This page discusses how to avoid...
Guarding against bricking your Wii with BootMii
BootMii allows you to make a backup of your Wii's NAND so that you can recover from almost any type of brick1. It does this by installing as boot2 on...
Configurable USB Loader's options explained
This page provides a list of all Configurable USB Loader's options with notes about how to use them. Each entry will be given with the definition from...
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A Forwarder channel allows you to access your USB Loader from the Wii Menu
By installing a Forwarder channel for Configurable USB Loader, you will be able to access the channel directly from the...
FTPii is a homebrew FTP server for the Nintendo Wii.
FTPii sets up an FTP server on your Wii. Using an FTP client from you computer, you will be able to access various aspects of your Wii's...
Using Gecko OS for import games and update blocking
Gecko OS has many uses, but the most important ones for the beginner are for playing imported retail games and for ignoring updates on discs of...
Partitioning your drive with GParted Live CD
Note: these instructions are for adding a WBFS partition to your drive. As of v36 of Configurable, this is no longer needed as FAT partitions are now...
Installing Hermes' IOS 222/223 for use with USB Loader
Hermes' IOS222 and 223 are alternatives to using Waninkoko's IOS249. There are some compatibility differences that may make you wish to try...
Installing Hermes' IOS 222/223 for use with USB Loader
Warning: This is the old version of this page kept for posterity. This page is no longer actively maintained. It is now suggested you install...
So you want to use the Homebrew Browser?
The Homebrew Browser is a homebrew application that lets you find and download other homebrew apps right to your SD card on the Wii. It is the easiest way...
So you want to install the Homebrew Channel?
The Homebrew Channel lets you execute other homebrew applications stored on an SD Card. It is necessary for almost all homebrew you need to run.
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Installing Waninkoko's IOS249 for use with USB Loader
Custom IOSes such as IOS249 (aka cIOS36, cIOS38 and cIOSx) augment the way the Wii accesses data. For instance, in order to access a hard drive...
Installing Waninkoko's IOS249 for use with USB Loader
Warning: This is the old version of this page kept for posterity. It is no longer maintained. The new method is simpler, faster and safer to...
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Applications to play games from any region and block disc updates
This page lists several applications that allow import gaming and their uses. Read the information and choose the app that seems...
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Dr Clipper
Known as Clipper on the NeoGAF and N-Sider forums.
He created the initial version of GWHT to help answer the questions of GAF, inspired by the original...
This page will link you to the appropriate pages you need, to do what you want to do. Follow the instructions under whatever question/s describe what you'd like to be able to do.
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TinyLoad for import games and update blocking
TinyLoad simply launches the disc in the drive. No options, no menus. A very simple region free app that does not require installation to your...
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FAQ for Upgrading your Wii
This page provides some useful information about upgrading the Wii. It shows you how to avoid bricks1 and so on.
I'm scared of bricking my console with an update. How do...
Upgrading your firmware without the official update
Warning: This is the old version of this page kept for posterity. It is no longer actively maintained. A 4.2 method is available which is easier,...
Upgrading your Wii without losing Homebrew
Warning: This is the old version of this page kept for posterity. It is no longer actively maintained and may contain false information. DO NOT UPGRADE...
Upgrading to 4.2 easily without the issues of the official update.
This page gives you instructions on how to update your firmware to 4.2. This lets you get the features of those updates without...
Upgrading to 4.2 easily without the issues of the official update.
This page gives you instructions on how to update your firmware to 4.2. This lets you get the features of those updates without...
Configurable USB Loader will copy your games to hard drive and let you play them
USB Loaders allow you to rip your own discs to an external USB hard drive and then run them from there. This will...
Transfer your games on an old WBFS partition to a FAT partition
Games on the FAT partition are easier to manage and you can store other things on the same drive, unlike WBFS. Transferring your...
Welcome to the tutorial
Bookmark or start watching our What's New page which details the major additions to the site.
This site provides a very simple tutorial to perform the following actions on...
What's New in GAF's Wii Homebrew Tutorial Wiki
This page will be updated whenever the site changes in a significant way, such as the release of a new tool or a new page being added. Use it to find...
Wii Shop Update without updating Wii
This page lets you know how to upgrade your Wii Shop so you can buy and download games without updating your Wii's firmware. This is useful whenever the latest...
