Because of this, standard Wii homebrew can sometimes cause bricks. For this reason, (e.g., "IOS236 Installer Mod v6 Special vWii Edition"). It is essential to use a vWii-specific version of any installer or patcher to avoid corrupting the vWii's NAND.
Do not attempt to uninstall or delete IOS236 using a system tool like AnyTitle Deleter without professional guidance – doing so can brick your Wii permanently. Leave it unused, or overwrite it by installing a modern cIOS in slot 236.
Different games and system menus require different IOS slots to run.
If the installer crashes, ensure your SD card is formatted to FAT32 and is not an SDXC card larger than 32GB unless your Homebrew Channel is fully updated.
Remember: Always use the latest versions of homebrew software, verify your downloads with checksums, and never install an IOS from an untrusted source. With that caution in mind, the IOS236 Installer remains one of the safest and most effective patches ever created for the Nintendo Wii.