str2hax

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Note that if your ISP or networking environment prevents using custom DNS servers, str2hax will not work and you should choose another exploit to use.

str2hax is an exploit for the Wii that is triggered by loading the Wii’s End User License Agreement. It requires nothing but an Internet connection that lets you change the DNS on your Wii.

If you have installed a mod like CTGP Revolution or Project+, str2hax may load that instead. If it does, restart your Wii and try again without your SD card inserted.

Requirements

  • A Wii with an Internet connection

Instructions

Section I - Connecting

This exploit requires you to set your DNS in order to connect to a server that contains the exploit.

  1. Power on your console.

  2. Go to Wii Options.

  3. Go to Wii Settings.

  4. Navigate to Page 2 -> Internet -> Connection Settings.

  5. Click on your network connection slot and navigate to Change Settings.

  6. Set Auto-Obtain DNS to No, then click Advanced Settings.

  7. Set the Primary DNS to 18.188.135.9.

    If there are 3 fields instead of 2 (like above), go back and make sure you are on the Auto-Obtain DNS page.

  8. Click Confirm, then click Save.

  9. When prompted, click OK to perform the connection test.

    • If the connection test was successful, select No to skip the Wii System Update.
    • If it fails with error code 521xx, please verify that you have entered the DNS correctly.
    • If it is still unsuccessful, please use another exploit.

Section II - Triggering the Exploit

  1. Navigate to Internet -> User Agreements or Agreement/Contact.
  2. Select Yes.
  3. Click on Next.
    • You should be greeted with the following screen:

    • If you get the normal User Agreements, your ISP blocks the use of custom DNS. Try another connection, or use another exploit.
  4. Give the exploit 1-2 minutes to download (and don’t press I ACCEPT/I DO NOT ACCEPT).

  5. If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the HackMii Installer.

    • If the HackMii Installer doesn’t load after more than 2 minutes, or you receive an error like Hanging. or ERROR! if_config (ret = ...), please restart your Wii and try again.

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