You should find a file called “settings.xml”, open this file in notepad or any text editing document and change the server value from “0” to “1”, for more details click here.
Always install it as boot2 if your wii can. Note: If after you open the homebrew browser it says it cannot access the server, Insert your SD card back into your computer and go to the homebrew browser folder inside the ‘apps’ folder. Having the Homebrew Channel onto your Wii will enable to run these custom made programs. Make sure to install Homebrew Channel and Bootmii as an IOS and/or boot2. Click on this application to open the hombrew browser. Note down your MAC Address, you are going to need it later.
Go to Console Information, and then MAC Address. Scroll to page 2 of Wii Options, then Internet. Once the homebrew channel has loaded up, you should see a new application. Tap on the button on the bottom left corner of the screen, then Wii Options. After you have done this, insert your SD card into your Nintendo Wii and head on over to the homebrew channel. This is where you will copy the homebrew browser files. if you can install bootmii/boot2, you'll ultimately want to rename the bootmii folder on the SD card to something else (i use: bootmii) or bootmii will load everytime you turn the wii on. Click install the Homebrew Channel to begin. install bootmii/boot2 if you can.either way, make a NAND backup. BootMii as boot2 is recommended, but only available to install on early Wiis. Click continue when you’re ready to proceed. Connect your HDD to the Wii and start WiiXplorer from the Homebrew channel. It allows you to do two things, install the all-important HBC and optionally, BootMii. Download the homebrew browser by clicking the download button at the bottom of the pageĪfter downloading the homebrew browser files, insert your SD card into your computer and make a new folder called “apps” on the root of your SD card. Installing the Homebrew Channel and BootMii The HackMii installer is currently at version 1.2.
The homebrew browser is one of the most useful homebrew applications, it allows you to access and download an abundance of homebrew applications all from your Nintendo Wii.