[OUTDATED] Install/uninstall a WAD file

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[OUTDATED] Install/uninstall a WAD file

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2026 update: this topic dates from 2008 and the tools have changed since. The up-to-date method is in our tutorial Wii: install WADs and channels safely in 2026 (YAWMME, NUSGet).
[DEPASSE] Installer/désinstaller un fichier WAD Here's a little tutorial explaining how to install a WAD file on your Wii console.

IMPORTANT: Neither me nor the Tgames forum can be held responsible for any problems resulting from using this tutorial. So know that you're using it at your own risk.

PS: No need to install the cIOS if you already have cIOS 0.3 Gamma or cIOS Rev7


Required hardware:

- An SD card.
- The homebrew channel. (See HERE to install it)
- A way to read your SD card via your computer.
- The pack to download.
- An internet connection on your Wii.


The pack contains: (Download the pack:Pack Ready To Use By Wantose.rar - 0.49MB)


- Channel file Manager 0.2B.
- cIOS Rev7.


I) Preparing the SD card.

- Put your SD card into your computer.
- Copy/paste the folders: "Channel File Manger" and "cIOS Rev7" into the "apps" folder of your SD card.
- Copy/paste your WAD file into the "WAD" folder of your SD card.


II) Installing cIOS Rev7.

- Put your SD card into your Wii.

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- Turn on your Wii then launch the homebrew channel.

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- Launch the "cIOS Rev7" homebrew.
- Choose "Network" when it asks you which method you want to choose.
- Follow the instructions.


III) Installing/uninstalling your WAD file.

- Put your SD card into your Wii.

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- Turn on your Wii then go to the homebrew channel.

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- Launch the "Channel File Manager" homebrew.

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- Follow the instructions.
- To install your file press (+) and (-) to uninstall your file.
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Re: [OUTDATED] Install/uninstall a WAD file

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Thanks for this tutorial Wantose, luckily we didn't lose it :93: (you'll understand ^^)
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Re: [OUTDATED] Install/uninstall a WAD file

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You're welcome Tgames. :angel:

Yes, luckily we didn't lose it. :93:
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