Newbies must start here! Guide to answer all questions!!!!!!!!!
Ok this guide might help with some of the really easy questions that seem to get asked over and over again and again and again. You see my point :D If any of the links don't work PM me so I can fix them ;)
Ok if you are new, Then you must start here!!!!!
This contains all the terminology that you will most likely come across here at wiihacks, It will help you to better understand whats going on :D
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...otshot-xd.html
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http://www.wiihacks.com/wiihacks-irc...w-revised.html
Some terms and stuff to get you started
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...otshot-xd.html
Once you know the terms, Your gonna wanna get out there and start hackin! But as always theres some guides to read, I cannot stress that you MUST READ THESE GUIDES CAREFULLY if you don't and carelessly do whatever then there are chances that you will BRICK your wii!!!!
What is bricking?
Brick - WiiBrew
How do I prevent this??? Go to this thread ;)
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...-never-do.html
Now that you know what not to do, Follow these guides for hacking your wii, All you need to know 1st up is what firmware your wii is running
Softmodding Firmware 3.1-4.1 by Dogeggs, Follow guide exactly and you shouldn't have any problems
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...d-any-wii.html
For users of 4.2 firmware wiis: I think this guide by Shadow is quite easy as I have tried it on a friends wii and it worked flawlessly, There is also a guide by Messie :D
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...y-4-2-wii.html
Messies 4.2 Guide
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...tem-menus.html
WHAT? You screwed something up and want to remove the softmods??? Sure thing boss!
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...ii-virgin.html
Now, I’ve seen a lot of people say FREE WII POINTS!!!
There are no generators or anything, All you'll need to do is softmod your wii, get homebrew channel up and running, use a wad manager/installer to install the wads and bingo, Free channels. Now if you ask "How do I do that?" Then go here ;)
http://www.wiihacks.com/tutorial-arc...t-proof-o.html
What about DISC backup loaders??? Which one is best or which one should I use??? Try Neogamma Backup Loader for starters
http://www.wiihacks.com/software-bac...r-channel.html
What are the best methods for burning discs?
http://www.wiihacks.com/other-faq-gu...e-backups.html
Screw disc backups I want to play games off my USB hdd!!! Hey no worries, 1st check this thread for Hard drive compatibility
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...lity-list.html
Once you've confirmed yours is on there, Or want to try a new one not listed out you need to format it to WBFS and get crackin, How?
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...s-usb-hdd.html
But but but, IM ON A MAC!!!! How do I get it setup???
http://www.wiihacks.com/other-faq-gu...-mac-os-x.html
Configurable USB Loader
http://www.wiihacks.com/wii-custom-s...oader-v39.html
USB Loader GX
http://www.wiihacks.com/software-bac...-settings.html
Wiiflow USB Loader
http://www.wiihacks.com/submit-artic...-settings.html
What is cIOS and IOS???
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...explained.html
HELP WHEN I PLAY A GAME IT JUST BLACK SCREENS AND HANGS WTF DO I DO???? You might need to install some required ios for the game :D
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...s-use-run.html
Modchip section
Wii Modchip
Wode Stuff
Wode FAQ
http://www.wiihacks.com/wode/43919-w...neral-faq.html
Wode Install Guide
http://www.wiihacks.com/wode/43388-w...all-guide.html
Ok, What other stuff should I know about?
I need help with the "No vulnerable IOS" error when installing homebrew
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...lling-hbc.html
Im getting errors when I try and install wads and stuff
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...tion-here.html
getting NSMB to work:
http://www.wiihacks.com/wii-games/28...ario-bros.html
Playing Wii Sports Resort
http://www.wiihacks.com/general-home...ts-resort.html
What about Guitar Hero 5???
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...o-5-guide.html
I prefer Rock Band 2, I want my instruments to work!!!!
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...wont-work.html
Also FREE RB2 DLC!!!
http://www.wiihacks.com/other-faq-gu...-band-2-a.html
I'm pretty cool now, Can I make my own channels???
http://www.wiihacks.com/other-faq-gu...ls-wadder.html
Also some pre-made Homebrew apps into channels
http://www.wiihacks.com/recommended-...-channels.html
How to get the best search results!!!!
http://www.wiihacks.com/submit-artic...-wiihacks.html
This guide is never finished, If you feel it needs more or is missing somethign, Please PM me with the guide as the topic.
Props to all the guide makers out there, I thought this might organise them all for the newbies to find stuff easier :D Without you Wiihacks would not be around.
