Guide_Wii/_pages/en_US/wiimodlite.md

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If you need help for anything regarding this tutorial, please join [the RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/rc24) (recommended) or [e-mail us at support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net).
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Wii Mod Lite is an application that allows you to manage installed titles, install WAD files, modify your Wii's region settings and IOS. <br>
This tutorial will show you how to install WADs.

It is recommended to use [YAWM ModMii Edition](yawmme) to install WAD files. It has checks in place to prevent bricks from installing WADs.
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#### What you need
* An SD card or USB drive
* [Wii Mod Lite](https://oscwii.org/library/app/WiiModLite)

#### Instructions

##### Section I - Downloading

1. Download and extract the Wii Mod Lite zip to your SD card or USB drive.
2. Insert your SD card or USB drive into your Wii, and launch Wii Mod Lite from the Homebrew Channel.

##### Section II - Running

You use the +Control Pad to use this tool.
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1. Choose `WAD Manager`.
![WAD Manager](/images/WiiModLite/2.png)
2. Choose `Wii SD Slot` or `USB Mass Storage Device`, depending on whether you want to use an SD card or USB drive.
![Wii SD Slot](/images/WiiModLite/3.png)
3. Select the WAD you want to install. In this example, we're installing the patched IOS needed for [RiiConnect24](riiconnect24). You can mark multiple WADs by pressing the + Button.
![Select them](/images/WiiModLite/4.gif)
4. Press "A" twice to start installing.
![Install](/images/WiiModLite/5.png)
![Install](/images/WiiModLite/6.png)
5. If `Finishing installation... OK!` is displayed, the WAD has installed successfully.
![Complete](/images/WiiModLite/7.png)