This tutorial will tell you how to install cIOS (custom IOS). This is required if you want to load games with a USB Loader. Some homebrew might work better using cIOS.

If you have a Wii mini, Install this cIOS instead. Attempting to install any other cIOS on a Wii mini won’t work.

What you need

A Wii with an Internet connection

An SD card or USB drive

d2x cIOS Installer

Instructions

Section I - Downloading

Download d2x cIOS Installer and extract it to the apps folder on your SD card or USB drive. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch d2x cIOS Installer from the Homebrew Channel.

Section II - Installing

Press continue, then set the options to the following: Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52 Select cIOS base: 56 Select cIOS slot: 249 Select cIOS version: 65535 Once set, press A twice to install. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following: Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52 Select cIOS base: 57 Select cIOS slot: 250 Select cIOS version: 65535 Once set, press A twice to install. When done installing, press A to return, and set the options to the following: Select cIOS: v10 beta52 d2x-v10-beta52 Select cIOS base: 58 Select cIOS slot: 251 Select cIOS version: 65535 Run it again, then exit once done.

Options once complete

You can now use homebrew such as USB Loader GX.

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The Homebrew Browser is a good place to get homebrew on your Wii. This is optional to install.

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