Tutorial: How to soft mod a Wii

Software modding is the most simple way to soft mod your wii but it doesnt require a chip or tools or opening the console and its 100% legal. You put some software on an SD card and transfer it to the wii. Its pretty easy and everyone can do it in a matter of minutes. What do you get from it?
-play downloaded and imported Wii games
-you dont void the warranty
-play games from other consoles (N64, GameCube, SNES, SEGA, PS1, etc)
-you can use it with any wii version
-play DVDs, MP3 music and homebrew applications

That being said lets get started on the guide.

The SD cards are very common and you probably already have one in your phone or camera (or both). If not you need to get one of these cards because you need to transfer a little piece of software to the wii to softmod it. Note that you dont need a 2 GB, it can be much smaller. It costs around $5 dollars or less I believe and you can find one in a lot of places (electronic store, computer store, cell phone store, etc).

DVD Discs
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You will need blank DVDs for your burned games (you dont need them now to soft mod). It doesnt matter which kind: DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL. Make sure your computer has a DVD burner and you have a DVD-burning software. If you dont download from [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Wii Unlocking Software
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This is the software that you need to soft mod your wii with. After you download this software you will receive some files that you put on the SD Card. So make sure you are able to transfer data from your computer to the SD Card. Most laptops have built-in Card Reader, but if you dont have one you can use an USB SD Card Reader or a camera/cell phone connected to the PC and then put the SD Card in the camera/cell phone (you probably already know how to transfer data but I have to make sure).

The Software Links:



Step by Step Instructions To soft mod Wii

Step 1- Preparation
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1. Get the software

2. Unrar the content of the download to your computer.

3. If you cant do this you might need to download the free [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] first.

4. Format the SD Card: the SD card needs to be empty!

5. Copy the content of the unlocking software onto the SD Card.


Step 2- Installation
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1. First download both folders to your desktop

2. Once you've downloaded them extract both folders

3. Open up the hackmii installer folder, look for the file that says "boot.elf" and place it on the root of your SD card

4. Open up the smashstack folder, look for the "private" folder and place it on the root of your SD card (if you already have a private folder rename it to "privateold").

5. Go to wii but don't insert SD card yet.

6. Load brawl and go to stage builder.

7. Delete any custom stages on there.

8. Exit out and insert SD card.

9. Go back to stage builder.

10. elf file will load and you should see the scam message (push 1).

11. Put "install homebrew channel" and you should have it on your wii menu now.

Helpful Video for putting files on SD Card




Step 3- The Homebrew Channel
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You have installed the homebrew channel. This is the channel you will have to use when youll want to play burned games, movies,etc. But first you need to install an application to this channel and after that you can start downloading games and playing.


Step 4- Installing the Backup Launcher
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1. Run the homebrew channel.

2. Click the cIOS_installer.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions and then wait until the Wii reboots.

4. And now youre done.

5. Put the DVD in the Wii when you want to play a burned game.

6. Launch Backup Launcher from the Homebrew Channel Menu.

7. Play and have fun.


Downloading & Burning Games To Your Wii
Downloading From Warez-BB
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This is one of the ways to download Wii games. Join the forum (free) at [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] and then search for the game you want to download. They use Rapid Share to download so if youre a free Rapid Share user it might take more time to download. You could consider the option of getting a premium membership.


Burning Wii Games to DVD
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After you download the .iso games you need to burn it to a DVD disc. As I said above you need that free program ImgBurn. So make sure you have that. Install ImgBurn and open it and then choose the .iso game you want to burn. Insert a blank DVD in your computer/laptop and wait for it to finish. And now youre ready to play. Just put the DVD in the Wii and run the Backup Launcher from the homebrew channel as I said earlier.

Step By Step How to Burn .iso to ImgBurn
Tutorial:

Step 1: Insert a blank DVD+Doubled Layered 8.5GB Disks And they need to be atleast 2X Speed.

Picture of what they look like:



Step 2: Open ImgBurn. You should see a screen like this:
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Step 3: Click "Browse for a File":
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Step 4: Select the .ISO file you have downloaded. Click "Open":
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Step 5: In ImgBurn, set the Write Speed to either 2x or 2.4x:
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Step 6: Click "Write":
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Step 7: Congratulations, your game is now burning! It should look like this:
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Full Video Tutorial


F.A.Q
What is soft modding?

soft modding is a term that refers to any method that allows you to install unauthorized, third-party software onto a device, and to access parts of the file structure that are not typically available to end users. Prior to soft modding, users are only able to run games and apps licensed officially. The primary objective of soft modding your device is to add a third-party loader or installer that lets you install games from sources other than the official ones.

Is soft modding illegal?

soft modding is not illegal. You own the wii console so you can jump on it, paint it a different color or bury it if you wish. However, if you alter your wii console in such a way that it allows you to steal a service, content or use software without a license, this may fall into the realm of illegality. Furthermore, soft modding your device will void your warranty. Luckily, most soft mod methods are 100% reversible so if you cause your device to malfunction, you can simply restore it to the factory settings.

Will soft modding allow me to download apps for free?

Soft modded wiis are able to load third-party games that arent available in official stores. Some of these are free, while others are available for purchase. soft modding your wii does not alter your access or privileges to the official games or alter the functionality of official games, it merely adds more choices.

Will I be found out if I soft mod my wii?

Very unlikely unless you invite Satoru Iwata(CEO of Nintendo) over for a games night. Nintendo do not actively monitor millions of consoles sold, nor have they been known to punish anyone for soft modding their device. Note, that if you bring it in for technical support, the technician is likely to restore your device, thereby undoing your jailbroken status.

Why shouldnt I soft mod my wii?

soft modding your wii may make it less stable, since youll be adding third-party software that hasnt been approved and tested by Nintendo, however whenever Nintendo release an update, it effectively overrides any soft modding youve done.

How do I soft mod my wii console?

There are numerous methods for soft modding your wii console, and it also depends on your firmware version. Free downloads exist over the internet sometimes with viruses, trojans and spyware and most probably outdated. Because of the outdated nature of free downloads, most actually downgrade your console.

You first have to soft mod your console, to do so I recommend you download Wii Unlocker Ultra or BreWii both compatible with all wii versions, then follow the easy-to-follows steps that will unlock any console. The download contains everything you need to softmod your console easily, including videos, instructions and bonuses. I did it in less than 10 minutes, I have friends that have done it in less time it really is that easy and its done for you. You will need a SD card to upload the softmod software onto, then insert it into you console and follow the on-screen steps to unlock wii.

Can I soft mod for free?

Yes free downloads exist to soft mod, though not from this site as there is no comeback or technical support and some contain viruses. If you decide to do download a free version please run a virus scan before you do anything with it. In my experience the only free cheese is in the mouse trap.

How do I reset Wii to Factory Defaults?

To reset your Wii to the Factory settings, go to the Wii System Settings. Wii Options->Wii Settings->proceed to the Wii System Settings 3 screen. This screen has 4 options: Language, Country, Wii System Update and Format Wii System Memory. Select Format Wii System Memory to restore and reset your console. Please note that this will undo any wii soft mod you may have done and will shut down after the restore, on restarting the console, it will be back to the original settings.

Some of my Info is also found here: https://www.thetechgame.com/Forums/t=809634.html