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< p class = "notice--info" > For instructions on how to format your SD card correctly, please see < a href = "https://wiki.hacks.guide/wiki/Formatting_an_SD_card" > this guide< / a > . It is highly recommended to check it due to problems with formatting as FAT32.< / p >
< p class = "notice--warning" > Do NOT use any of the MAC address examples shown in this guide, as they will simply cause an error on the HackMii website. Use your own!< / p >
< p > LetterBomb is an exploit for the Wii that is triggered using the Wii Message Board.< / p >
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< li > An SD card formatted as FAT32< / li >
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< li > Power on your console.< / li >
< li > Go to < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Wii Settings< / code > .< / li >
< li > Take note in the top right corner of the letter next to the system version.
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< li > This letter corresponds to your system menu region, which you will need to know for the corresponding steps.< / li >
< li > Also, ensure that you are on System Menu version 4.3.< / li >
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< li > Navigate to < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Internet< / code > > < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Console Information< / code > .< / li >
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< p > Take note of your FULL MAC address.< / p >
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< li > On your computer, open the browser and go to < a href = "https://please.hackmii.com/" > the HackMii website< / a > .< / li >
< li > Input your Wii MAC address and region.< / li >
< li > Ensure < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Bundle the HackMii Installer for me!< / code > is checked.< / li >
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< p > Cut either wire.< / p >
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< li > Insert your SD card into your computer.< / li >
< li > Copy the < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > private< / code > folder and the < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > boot.elf< / code > file from the LetterBomb < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > .zip< / code > to the root of your SD card.< / li >
< li > Reinsert your SD card into your console.
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< li > The SD card must be inserted in the SD card slot located in the front of the Wii. Using a USB to SD adapter plugged into the Wii’ < / li >
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< li > On your Wii, return to the Wii Menu.< / li >
< li > Launch the Wii Message Board.< / li >
< li > Open the red letter with a bomb.
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< li > Ensure the date on your Wii is correct, otherwise you might be unable to find the letter.< / li >
< li > In some cases, you may need to check the messages for tommorow or yesterday for the letter to show up.< / li >
< li > If you don’ < code class = "language-plaintext highlighter-rouge" > Data Management< / code > . If any do, there may be an issue with the SD card format or the Wii’ < / li >
< li > If your Wii freezes after clicking on the letter, you most likely chose the wrong system menu region for LetterBomb. Go back to Step 2 and verify that you chose the right region.< / li >
< li > If all is correct and there is freezing, keep on trying until it works.< / li >
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< li > If the exploit was successful, your device will have loaded the HackMii Installer.< / li >
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