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If you need help for anything regarding this tutorial, please join [the RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/b4Y7jfD) (recommended) or [e-mail us at support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net).
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All of the exploits run the HackMii Installer, and have the same end result.
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Although you can follow this guide without an SD card, you will not be able to create or restore a NAND backup using BootMii, and you won't be able to use some homebrew.
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This guide is for the original Wii only, with the latest firmware (4.3), and the Wii mini. Do not use this on a Wii U (vWii)!
If you want to install homebrew on a Wii U, [follow this guide](https://wiiu.hacks.guide).
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### Choose an exploit to use

- [str2hax](str2hax) - Exploit that uses the Wii EULA
    * (Requires an internet connection and changing the DNS server)
- [LetterBomb](letterbomb) - Exploit that uses the Wii Message Board
    * (Requires an SD card)
- [FlashHax](flashhax) - Exploit that uses the Internet Channel
    * (Requires the Internet Channel installed, and an internet connection)
- [BlueBomb](bluebomb) - Exploit that uses Bluetooth
    * Requires a computer with Bluetooth and GNU/Linux, as well as a USB drive
    * This is the only exploit that works on the **Wii mini**