Get Started

If your Wii is already softmodded and you would like to update the softmods, follow this guide to upgrade your setup.

All of the exploits listed here are different methods of achieving the same end-result (getting to the HackMii installer).

INFO

It is recommended to at least have an SD card on hand after the initial hack process, as this will enable you to make a NAND backup using BootMii and install many types of homebrew.

Identify your console revision:

Wii

Wii Mini

Wii U

Select your exploit

Select the exploit that corresponds to your console and situation the best.

Console Revision	Recommended Exploit
Wii/Wii Family Edition	If you can use a Windows PC: Automatic Setup — Exploit with ModMii If you can use an SD card: Manual Setup — Exploit with Wilbrand If you cannot use an SD card: Manual Setup — Exploit with str2hax
Wii mini	Manual Setup — Exploit with Bluebomb
Wii U (vWii)	If you can use a Windows PC: Automatic Setup — Exploit with ModMii If you have not modded the Wii U, but want to: Manual Setup — Exploiting the Wii U If you have already modded your Wii U, or don't want to: Manual Setup — Exploiting the vWii
Dolphin Emulator	Manual Setup — Utilizing Homebrew Channel on Dolphin

Alternate Methods

If possible, you should follow the methods given above.

If the recommended option does not work for you, or if you are curious about other exploits, check out Legacy Exploits.