: If a Wii becomes "bricked" (unusable due to software errors), having these files allows a user to restore the system to its previous working state.
: For advanced users, these keys can be used with tools like Dolphin Emulator to decrypt and unpack a Wii's NAND image on a PC for research or file extraction. Security and Portability keys.bin wii
If your Wii "bricks" (becomes unusable due to software errors), you need both to restore the system to its original working state. Emulation & PC Tools: : If a Wii becomes "bricked" (unusable due
For 95% of Dolphin gaming, you will never need keys.bin . You need it only for advanced NAND or save file manipulation . Emulation & PC Tools: For 95% of Dolphin
After the dump completes (it takes about 5-10 minutes), power off the Wii. Insert the SD card into your computer. You will find a file named nand.bin (the full NAND backup), but you will also find a folder named bootmii .