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Se hai bisogno di qualsiasi informazione riguardante questo tutorial, entra nel [server discord di RiiConnect24 ](https://discord.gg/rc24)(consigliato) oppure [scrivici una mail a support@riconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net).
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![RiiConnect24 Logo](/images/WiiRC24Logo.jpg)

Guide to installing [RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz) on vWii (Virtual Wii on Wii U).

[RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz/) allows you to use discontinued services from WiiConnect24, which include the News, Forecast, Everybody Votes, Nintendo and Check Mii Out Channel, along with Wii Mail.

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This guide is for vWii (Wii Mode on Wii U) only.

- Follow [this tutorial](riiconnect24-wii) if you'd like to install RiiConnect24 on a Wii.
- Follow [this tutorial](riiconnect24-dolphin) if you'd like to install RiiConnect24 on Dolphin Emulator.
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It's recommended to set your Wii to the current time before proceeding. Follow [this tutorial](rtc) in order to set it.
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DO NOT INSTALL RIICONNECT24 ON A WII MINI! It will not work and it will brick the system.
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#### Warnings

We are **NOT** responsible if you brick, or damage your console in any way whatsoever. If you follow this guide exactly, you shouldn't have any problems.
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#### What you need

* Una scheda SD o un'unità USB
* A computer
* A Wii U with [the vWii modded](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/vwii-modding). **This guide requires the latest CFW on your Wii U.**
* A Nintendo Network ID (NNID) linked to your Wii U
* [Priiloader](priiloader) installed on your vWii
* [Load Priiloader](https://hbb1.oscwii.org/hbb/LoadPriiloader/LoadPriiloader.zip)
* [RiiConnect24 Patcher (Windows, Mac and Linux)](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/RiiConnect24-Patcher/releases)
* [RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher](https://hbb1.oscwii.org/hbb/Mail-Patcher/Mail-Patcher.zip)

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After following the vWii modding guide linked above, you should have:
* A vWii NAND backup and keys (keep these stored safely!!)
* The Homebrew Channel installed
* d2x cIOS installed (IOS249, IOS250 and IOS251)
* IOS80 patched
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#### Istruzioni

##### Section I - Running the patcher

If you can't run RiiConnect24 Patcher, please join [the RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/rc24) (recommended) or [e-mail us at support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net) for further assistance.
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1. Click the RiiConnect24 Patcher link above to go to the GitHub page where the patcher is.
2. Download `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` if you are on Windows, and `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` if you are on a Unix system
3. On Windows run `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat`. On Unix systems, open Terminal and type `bash`, then drag `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` into the terminal then press enter. It should look like this: `bash RiiConnect24Patcher.sh`.
4. Press 1 to choose "`Start`" and confirm your selection by pressing `ENTER`. (NOTE: These screenshots are from the Windows version of the patcher.) ![RiiConnect24 Patcher Main Screen](/images/RC24_Patcher/1.JPG)
5. Select the device you're patching for. ![Select your device](/images/RC24_Patcher/2.JPG)
6. For this guide, choose "`Install RiiConnect24 on your Wii`" ![Install RiiConnect24](/images/RC24_Patcher/3.JPG)
7. Choose "`Express (Recommended)`". It will give you everything you need. ![Express Settings](/images/RC24_Patcher/4.JPG)
8. Select your region. ![Select your region](/images/RC24_Patcher/5.JPG)
9. While you're at it, RiiConnect24 Patcher can additionally download some other optional channels that do not use RiiConnect24. `[X]` represents the options that selected. Just press 5 and `ENTER` if you're not interested. ![Additional optional channels](/images/RC24_Patcher/6.JPG)
10. Connect your SD Card or USB Drive to your computer and select "`1`". ![Enable copying to SD Card](/images/RC24_Patcher/7.JPG)
11. If your device was detected successfully, select "`1`". If not, make sure there's a folder called `apps` on your SD Card or USB Drive and try again. ![Successfully detected](/images/RC24_Patcher/8.JPG)
12. Be patient... ![It's patching!](/images/RC24_Patcher/9.JPG)
13. After it's done, we would appreciate if you take a minute to send anonymous feedback to us.  If you don't want to, close the patcher. All the files should already be on your SD Card. ![It's done!](/images/RC24_Patcher/10.JPG) ![Files copied](/images/RC24_Patcher/11.PNG)
14. If it did not copy everything automatically to your SD Card or USB Device, copy the `WAD` and `apps` folder next to `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` to your SD Card or USB Device.

##### Section II - Installing WADs

You will now install the patched IOS and Channel WADs that are required to use RiiConnect24.

1. Put your SD card or USB drive in your Wii U.
2. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii U.
3. Launch Wii Mod Lite.
4. Using the +Control Pad on your Wii Remote, navigate to `WAD Manager`, and then navigate to the `wad` folder.
5. Highlight all the WADs in the folder by pressing the + Button to select them. When all of the WADs are selected, press A twice to install the WADs.
6. If you get an error saying a title with a higher version is already installed (error -1035), go back to the WAD selection menu and press the - Button on the highlighted WAD to uninstall it, then try installing it again.
7. After they are successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel.

##### Section III - Patching nwc24msg.cfg

You will now patch your `nwc24msg.cfg` file which is required in order to use Wii Mail.

1. Launch the RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher from the Homebrew Channel.
2. It should only take a few seconds to patch your nwc24msg.cfg. When it's done, press the HOME Button to exit.

If you were unable to patch your nwc24msg.cfg correctly, please join [the RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/rc24) (recommended) or [e-mail us at support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net) for further assistance.
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##### Section IV - Using RiiConnect24

1. Launch the `Load Priiloader` application from the Homebrew Channel.
1. In the Priiloader menu, go to `System Menu Hacks`. ![System menu hacks](/images/Priiloader/system_menu_hacks.png)
1. Scroll through the list until you see `Always enable WiiConnect24 for vWii` and `Create message via Calendar button`, and press `A` on both to enable them.
1. Scroll down to `save settings`, press `A`, then press `B` to go back.
1. Select `System Menu.`
1. Return to the Wii U Menu, then go right back to Wii Mode.

#### What's currently working?
The following RiiConnect24 services are **working** on the vWii:
* Forecast Channel
* News Channel
* Everybody Votes Channel
* Nintendo Channel
* Check Mii Out Channel / Mii Contest Channel
* Wii Mail (requires Priiloader's `Create message via Calendar button` hack)
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Most services that utilize WiiConnect24 will be able to work if you leave vWii running for several hours. There's no standby mode on the console.
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