Choose The CFW You Want

?> Before starting, make sure to update your Wii U console to the latest firmware (5.5.4 for European consoles, 5.5.3 for all other regions) if you haven't already.

There are two main CFWs: Haxchi/ColdBootHaxchi (CBHC) and Mocha.

Haxchi

Requires a legitimately installed paid DS VC game from the eShop.
Can be used to launch CFW directly from the Wii U Menu.
Needs to be re-launched from the Wii U Menu every reboot to enable CFW.
Its functionality can be extended by installing ColdBootHaxchi (CBHC) to a Haxchi installation.

Continue with Haxchi {docsify-ignore}

CBHC

!> Installing CBHC incorrectly can brick your Wii U. Make sure to follow the following rules when installing CBHC:
- The DS game has to be legitimately installed from the eShop
- Don't format the system while CBHC is installed
- Don't delete the user account that bought the DS VC game
- Don't re-install the same game using WUP Installer or from the eShop
- Don't install Haxchi over CBHC

!> Breaking one of the above rules will result in a brick.

Same (dis)advantages as Haxchi, but automatically launches CFW on every boot.

Continue with CBHC {docsify-ignore}

Mocha

Does not require any game, and is therefore free.
Needs to be re-launched through the browser exploit every reboot to enable CFW.
Is not compatible with the Homebrew Launcher Channel.

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