diff --git a/docs/bricks.md b/docs/bricks.md index 70be78f8f22..3e618b9b87c 100644 --- a/docs/bricks.md +++ b/docs/bricks.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Preventing a brick involves many rules that range between common sense and fail- + **Do NOT attempt region changing methods meant for Wii on the vWii or Wii mini** + **Do NOT use a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service unless it is known to be RCE patched (such as [Wiimmfi](wiimmfi)). Doing otherwise could allow a malicious actor to BRICK your Console!** + **Only install updates for your own region!**. - + Installing updates from another region could have no effect at best, but result in a [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#korean-kiierror-003-brick) brick at worst. To prevent this from happening if you bought a pre-owned Wii, run [SysCheck](syscheck) to verify the original region of your console. If it is Korean, be EXTREMELY careful with applying system updates to your console, and consider seeking support for further assistance. + + Installing updates from another region could have no effect at best, but result in a [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#koreankii-error-003-brick) brick at worst. To prevent this from happening if you bought a pre-owned Wii, run [SysCheck](syscheck) to verify the original region of your console. If it is Korean, be EXTREMELY careful with applying system updates to your console, and consider seeking support for further assistance. + **Do NOT delete or modify system files, install old versions of your Wii Menu or IOS, and do NOT install any system file mods unless you know what you are doing!** + An example of modifying files going wrong is replacing IOS80 on Wii mini, which may result in a [Wi-Fi Brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick). + **Do NOT install homebrew from untrustworthy sources or if the source code is not available.** @@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ Preventing a brick involves many rules that range between common sense and fail- + **Ensure that you know what you are doing when running homebrew apps - especially those with the ability to modify system files. Be ESPECIALLY careful when using applications such as:** + AnyTitle Deleter + AnyRegion Changer - + KoreanKii (secondary cause of [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#korean-kiierror-003-brick) brick) + + KoreanKii (secondary cause of [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#koreankii-error-003-brick) brick) + Firmware Downgraders + Any other app that modifies critical NAND files + **DO NOT TOUCH THE WII'S POWER SOURCE OR POWER BUTTONS WHEN INSTALLING OR MODIFYING CRITICAL SYSTEM CONTENT**. @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ This is a section intended to help you diagnose a potential brick, in order by l + If this randomly started happening, and you can access Maintenance Mode by holding +/- on the health/warning screen, see [mail brick](bricks#mail-brick). + Wii starts, and you see the health/warning screen, but upon pressing A to start, the screen goes black and/or freezes and does not continue. Maintenance mode is accessible. See [mail brick](bricks#mail-brick). + Wii starts, BUT you INSTANTLY see an error that resembles the Opera web browser. See [Wii Menu/Opera brick](bricks#wii-menuopera-brick). -+ Error 003. See [Korean Kii/Error 003 brick](bricks#error-003-brick). ++ Error 003. See [Korean Kii/Error 003 brick](bricks#koreankii-error-003-brick). + Nothing happens, black screen, BUT BootMii as boot2 is accessible. See [IOS brick](bricks#ios-brick). + Nothing happens, black screen, BUT Wii can be turned on with a Wiimote/Recovery Mode can be accessed. See [Wi-Fi brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick). + Nothing happens, black screen. Wii cannot be turned on with a Wiimote, Recovery Mode cannot be started, and BootMii as boot2 is not accessible. See [low-level brick](bricks#low-level-brick). diff --git a/docs/index.md b/docs/index.md index ce719a1a3ed..10d258c87ab 100644 --- a/docs/index.md +++ b/docs/index.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ This guide aims to do the following, including optional sections: + **This guide applies to retail/consumer Wiis ONLY!** This means that development units are not covered. + Depending on what you intend to do with your modded Wii, you may have to make some modifications to the system memory that have a risk of bricking (rendering the console inoperable). As long as you follow this guide exactly, you should be fine, but for general brick prevention tips see [this](bricks#brick-prevention) page. + The differences between the Wii and Wii mini are quite significant. This means that in some cases, something that is normally harmless to the Wii could cause a [severe brick](bricks#wi-fi-brick) to the Wii mini. Tread carefully if you are planning to mod one! -+ Be extremely careful when modifying a [Korean Wii](bricks#korean-kiierror-003-brick). ++ Be extremely careful when modifying a [Korean Wii](bricks#koreankii-error-003-brick). ## Ready? diff --git a/docs/recommended-homebrew.md b/docs/recommended-homebrew.md index b0c0acec58e..7562a0052c5 100644 --- a/docs/recommended-homebrew.md +++ b/docs/recommended-homebrew.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Homebrew that has the ability to make permanant changes to your Wii are highligh + [**YAWM ModMii Edition**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/yawmME) - An extensively supported WAD manager with additional features. Recommended over any other WAD manager due to its extensive anti-brick protection. + [SysCheck ModMii Edition](https://oscwii.org/library/app/SysCheckME) - A homebrew application which checks information about your Wii and pastes it back in a readable, sendable format. Think of it like a "System Information" app but for the Wii. + [**CDBackup**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/cdbackup) - Backup, restore, and delete Wii Message Board data. -+ [**AnyRegion Changer ME**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/ARCME) - ModMii edition of AnyRegion Changer. While a powerful tool for changing region settings, it can also lead to severe bricks like [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#korean-kiierror-003-brick) so **only use this app if you know what you are doing**. ++ [**AnyRegion Changer ME**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/ARCME) - ModMii edition of AnyRegion Changer. While a powerful tool for changing region settings, it can also lead to severe bricks like [Korean Kii/Error 003](bricks#koreankii-error-003-brick) so **only use this app if you know what you are doing**. + [**WiiXplorer-SS**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/wiixplorer-ss) - A modified and updated version of WiiXplorer. A file manager for the Wii, it allows you to view and customize files both on an SD card, a USB device, and the internal Wii memory. For this reason it is a very powerful but also dangerous tool - don't modify files on the system NAND unless you know what you are doing, as it can lead to various types of [bricks](bricks). + [**SaveGame Manager GX**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/SaveGame_Manager_GX) - A savegame/Mii extractor for the Wii. It supports GameCube memory cards (physical and virtual), emuNANDs, normal and protected saves, themes, and more. + [**csm-installer**](https://oscwii.org/library/app/csm-installer) - An application that allows you to theme the Wii Menu. While quite useful to make your Wii unique, it also has the ability to cause a [minor brick](bricks#theme-brick), so make sure to read our [theme guide](themes) for safe usage instructions.