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How to Restore Old Wii System Versions

The Nintendo Wii is constantly connected to the internet through WiiConnect24 and this connect provides users with system news and updates including new operating system versions. Some new system versions may change things that users do not like. If you want to restore an old Wii system version, you must follow a multi-step process that only takes around an hour to complete. With this process you can choose any Wii system version and the process is always reversible by updating the Wii system once again.

Things You'll Need

Wireless internet connection
Copy of "Zelda: Twilight Princess"
Wii remote
SD card

Instructions

- 1
  Access a copy of ̶0;Zelda: Twilight Princess.̶1; You can rent, purchase, or borrow the game from a friend.
- 2
  Use an SD card to download the ̶0;Twilight Hack̶1; saved game files. This allows you to run the ̶0;Twilight Hack̶1; and download the ̶0;Homebrew Channel.̶1; Follow the specific directions on the official website to complete the hack and install the ̶0;Homebrew Channel̶1; (see Resources below.)
- 3
  Restart the Wii after completing the ̶0;Twilight Hack̶1; and load the ̶0;Homebrew Channel̶1;. Scroll through the channel until you find the ̶0;Homebrew Browser̶1;. Press ̶0;A̶1; on the Wii remote twice to update and load the ̶0;Homebrew Browser̶1;.
- 4
  Point the Wii remote towards the ̶0;Utilities̶1; section of the ̶0;Homebrew Browser̶1; and press ̶0;A̶1; on the remote. Use the arrow keys on the remote to scroll down and select the ̶0;Update Downloader̶1;. Point at and download this application.
- 5
  Exit the ̶0;Homebrew Browser̶1; by using the ̶0;Home̶1; button on the Wii remote and select the ̶0;Homebrew Channel̶1; again. Scroll through and select the ̶0;Update Downloader̶1;.
- 6
  Press ̶0;A̶1; when the program launches to accept the terms and proceed with the downgrade. Use the arrow keys on the controller to scroll through and select a previous Wii System. Choosing one too far away may cause you to lose data, so do not downgrade too far.
- 7
  Press ̶0;A̶1; when you have selected the system version you want. Press ̶0;A̶1; again to confirm the selection and watch the progress bar as the new system is being downloaded. The Wii will automatically restart when the downgrade has completed.

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