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Installed the Homebrew Channel? Here is some stuff you can do!

This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do. Check out the Open Shop Channel to see what other homebrew apps are available.

Wii homebrew basics

Installing software - WAD files
Priiloader - Helpful utility and brick prevention tool
BootMii - A boot2 replacement
WiiMC-SS - Turn your Wii into a media center
Dumping games - Backup your discs for emulation or native backup loading

Game mods, save editing, cheats

Before you modify a game or its save, you should extract/back up your save data with SaveGame Manager GX.

Riivolution - Patch your disks to play ROM hacks of games you own
Gecko Codes - Learn how to use cheat codes for your favorite games

We have pages for games listing various game mods, save editors, and cheats available for them. Some examples:

See a full list at Category:Wii games, or use the search feature.

Playing games

Emulators (general overview) - The Wii can run emulators for various old consoles.
Wii games - Play backups of your Wii discs on your console from a USB drive or SD card
GameCube games - GameCube games can be run using the Wii's native hardware.
EmuNAND - Emulate the Wii's internal storage on your SD card or USB drive.

Extras

Manage GameCube saves - Keep GameCube progress safe
Manage Wii saves - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
FTP - Access files remotely
Theming - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
GBA Link Cable - Learn how to Dump GBA cartridges, load GBA homebrew, and more using the GBA GameCube Link Cable
Forwarders - Access homebrew apps directly from your Wii Menu
List of guides

Revival projects

Give new life to shutdown services.

WiiLink - A replacement for WiiConnect24 and Nintendo WFC
Wiimmfi - A replacement for Nintendo WFC

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 Installed the Homebrew Channel? Here is some stuff you can do!
-This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do.
+This is not a complete list, but it should give you a general idea on what you can do. Check out the [[Open Shop Channel]] to see what other homebrew apps are available.
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-*[[wiiguide:yawmme|Installing Software]] - WAD files
+*[[wiiguide:yawmme|Installing software]] - WAD files
 *[[wiiguide:priiloader|Priiloader]] - Helpful utility and brick prevention tool
 *[[wiiguide:bootmii|BootMii]] - A boot2 replacement
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 {{warning|Before you modify a game or its save, you should extract/back up your save data with [[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|SaveGame Manager GX]].}}
-*[[Wii:Riivolution|Riivolution]] - Patch your disks to play ROM Hacks of games you own
+*[[Wii:Riivolution|Riivolution]] - Patch your disks to play ROM hacks of games you own
 *[[Wii:Cheats|Gecko Codes]] - Learn how to use cheat codes for your favorite games
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 *[[Wii:Super_Smash_Bros_Brawl|Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
 *[[Wii:New Super Mario Bros. Wii|New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]
-See a full list at [[:Category:Wii games]]. Or use the search feature.
+See a full list at [[:Category:Wii games]], or use the search feature.
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-==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=|icon=Game controller icon.]] Playing Games</span>==
+==<span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=|icon=Game controller icon.]] Playing games</span>==
 *[[Wii:Emulators|Emulators (general overview)]] - The Wii can run emulators for various old consoles.
-*[[wiiguide:wii-loaders|Wii Games]] - Play backups of your Wii discs on your console from a USB drive or SD card
+*[[wiiguide:wii-loaders|Wii games]] - Play backups of your Wii discs on your console from a USB drive or SD card
 *[[Wii:Nintendont|GameCube games]] - GameCube games can be run using the Wii's native hardware.
 *[[Wii:EmuNAND|EmuNAND]] - Emulate the Wii's internal storage on your SD card or USB drive.
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 *[[Wii:Managing GCN Save Files|Manage GameCube saves]] - Keep GameCube progress safe
-*[[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|Manage Wii Saves]] - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
+*[[Wii:SaveGame ManagerGX|Manage Wii saves]] - Keep Wii game progress & Miis safe
 *[[Wii:FTP|FTP]] - Access files remotely
 *[[Wii:Custom themes|Theming]] - Customize your Wii menu, USB loaders, & HBC with themes
 *[[Wii:GBA Link Cable Usage|GBA Link Cable]] - Learn how to Dump GBA cartridges, load GBA homebrew, and more using the GBA GameCube Link Cable
+*[[Wii:Forwarders|Forwarders]] - Access homebrew apps directly from your Wii Menu
 *[[:Category:Wii guides|List of guides]]
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 Give new life to shutdown services.
-*[[Wii:WiiLink|WiiLink]] - A replacement for WiiConnect24, and Nintendo WFC
+*[[Wii:WiiLink|WiiLink]] - A replacement for WiiConnect24 and Nintendo WFC
 *[[wiiguide:wiimmfi|Wiimmfi]] - A replacement for Nintendo WFC
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