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I've already done all of this but when I downloaded GX file loader and Gecko and started them, my Wii remote stopped working. What can I do?

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I think it's because the remote is a new model. If it came out around the time the Wii U came out, or if it has Wii Motion Plus built in, then it probably won't work.

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When should I remove my SD card?

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Only remove it when you are 100% done using the Homebrew software. If not, the Wii U could freeze or corrupt your files. The apps always run off of the SD card.

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If I download the Homebrew channel on my Wii U, will the normal programs still work?

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Yes, eShop and other programs will still work.

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Where can I find the American version of the game Smash Stack?

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Smash Stack isn't a game. The true game is Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Smash stack uses that game to install itself. It should be fairly easy to find an American version of SSBB online.

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I am receiving the following message when trying to install: could not load file /wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher/homeberw_launcher.elf. What does this mean?

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It means your console couldn't load launcher.elf. This might mean you have a bad launcher.elf file.

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I keep getting the error message "Could not load file /wiiu/apps/homebrew_launcher." What can I do?

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Please verify that you downloaded the .elf version and not the .rpx version.

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Can the virtual Wii method be done on the GamePad?

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No, as you can't use vWii with the GamePad. It has to be done with a Wii remote.

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Is a Wii U game pad necessary for this to work?

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No, it's not necessary as long as you can start the browser without it.

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Can I use the SD card that came with my Wii U for the hack?

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As long as it is a SD card and not a SDHC or SDXC card, yes you can. It will not work if it is over 2 GB, so be mindful of that.

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Does this now work on 5.5.2?

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Yes, it does, but the new exploit is unstable and you have to try it a couple times to make it work.

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How do I figure out which version of the Wii I'm using?

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Open system settings. In the top right corner it will show what version of the Wii U you have.

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What is the zip file I need to download to install the Homebrew channel?

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The rpx file is what this wikiHow article is talking about, but you can download the other one if you are experienced.

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What if I have Project M on my SD card?

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Take all your Project M files and put them on your desktop in a folder so you won't have to delete it. When you're done installing the homebrew channel, delete the installation files since you won't need them anymore and put your PM files back on.

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Can a USB drive be used for this?

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No. It has to be an SD card of 2 GB or less.

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How do I do this without downloading anything?

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You don't. The exploits require you to download the files in order to run them, because they aren't already on the system.

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Can I use the Super Smash Brothers that is already installed on my Wii U?

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No, you can't. You have to have SSB Brawl.

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Could I use a USB thumb drive instead of a SD card? My computer doesn't have an SD card port.

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No, this won't work. However, you can get an SD card adapter very inexpensively, which will go into the USB slot on your computer to allow you to read/write to the SD card.

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Does it effect my data on SSBB if I play it again?

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It shouldn't, since the only data of note is the map data you moved to your SD card. You should be able to restore your old maps by backtracking and undoing the changes you made to the folder names. Then you should be able to transfer your maps from your SD card back into your console.

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Can I use a micro SD card with an adapter?

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No. You have to use a normal 2 gigabyte SD card.

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If the firmware is too updated for this method, how do I downgrade it?

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It's not too updated. Update it to 5.5.5 or 5.5.6 depending on your country.

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If I do this, will it delete the games that are already downloaded on my Wii U?

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No, it will not. Your eShop games will still work just fine. Nothing to worry about.

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