New nwc24msg.cfg patching method

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title: "RiiConnect24 Mail Repatch"
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![RiiConnect24 Logo](/images/WiiRC24Logo.jpg)
For security reasons, existing RiiConnect24 users need to repatch their nwc24msg.cfg in order to use Wii Mail again. It is easier than before to patch it, and it shouldn't take long.
[If you never have installed RiiConnect24, please follow the guide here.](riiconnect24)<br>
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#### What you need
* An SD Card with at least 128 MB of free space.
* Internet access on your computer.
* [RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/Mail-Patcher/releases)
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Downloading
1. Download RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher from the link above, and extract it to your SD card.
1. Put your SD Card in your Wii.
##### Section II - Installing
1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii.
1. Launch RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher.
1. It should only take a few seconds to patch your nwc24msg.cfg. When it's done, press HOME to exit.

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[RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz/) allows you to use the News or Forecast Channel, exchange mail between Wiis and PC, vote on polls, and other WiiConnect24 features. It replaces the built-in WiiConnect24 system.
As it stands, RiiConnect24 will not support the Wii U for the foreseeable future, so please do not install it on a Wii U yet.
As it stands, RiiConnect24 does not support the Wii U yet, so please do not install it on a Wii U yet.
<br>
So far only the News, Forecast, and Everybody Votes channels work, but check [their stats page](https://rc24.xyz/stats/index.html) for further developments.
So far only the News, Forecast, and Everybody Votes Channels work, but check [the stats page](https://rc24.xyz/stats/index.html) for further developments.
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In order to install RiiConnect24 you must be on Wii Menu version 4.3, otherwise mail will not work.
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* [IOS Patcher](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/IOS-Patcher/releases)
* [Link to Everybody Votes Channel (will explain in the guide)](http://bfy.tw/FM3k)
* nwc24msg.cfg Patcher:
- [Windows](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/RiiConnect24-Mail-Patcher-Windows/releases)
- [Linux/Mac](https://github.com/Seriell/RC24-MailPatch-Portable/releases)
* [RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/Mail-Patcher/releases)
* [Wii Mod Lite](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/Wii-Mod-Lite/releases)
* [WiiXplorer](https://sourceforge.net/projects/wiixplorer/files/latest/download)
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Patching IOS
[Do you have any problems with installing RiiConnect24 or do you want to ask us something? Mail us at: support@riiconnect24.net!](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net)
[Do you have any problems with installing RiiConnect24 or do you want to ask us something? E-mail us at: support@riiconnect24.net!](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net)
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[If you want to see how to use IOS Patcher, click here!](iospatcher)
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You will now patch your `nwc24msg.cfg` file which is required in order to use Wii Mail.
1. Launch WiiXplorer.
1. Go to `Start` -> `Settings` -> `Boot Settings` -> `Enable NAND write access` and then select `Yes` for both dialogs that appear on the screen. *This is important, if you do not do this, you'll get an error saying "Error copying some item(s)" later.*
![NAND Write Access 1](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_1.png)
![NAND Write Access 2](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_2.png)
![NAND Write Access 3](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_3.png)
1. Press `Go Back` until you have reached the file explorer screen.
1. Select the tiny blue SD Card icon, then select `nand`.
![Select NAND](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_4.png)
1. Navigate to `shared2` -> `wc24`, then hover over `nwc24msg.cfg` and press the + button and select `Copy`.
![Copy 1](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_5.png)
![Copy 2](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_6.png)
1. Select the NAND icon (which used to be the SD Card icon), then select `SD`.
1. In the file explorer pane, press the + button somewhere in the file listing and select `Paste`.
1. Take your SD card out and insert it back into your computer.
1. Extract the nwc24msg.cfg patcher.
1. Put your nwc24msg.cfg in the same directory the patcher is in.
1. For Windows, run `patch.bat`, and for macOS/Linux run `./mailparse` from a terminal in the same folder.
1. If it ran correctly, the nwc24msg.cfg is now overwritten and patched. Copy it back to your SD card.
1. Take your SD card out and insert it back into your Wii.
1. In the file explorer pane, hover over `nwc24msg.cfg` and press the + button, then select `Copy`.
1. Select the SD icon (which used to be the NAND icon), then select `NAND`.
1. Navigate to `shared2` -> `wc24`, press the + button somewhere in the file listing and select `Paste`. Make sure to choose `Yes` when it asks you to overwrite the file.
![Paste](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_7.png)
1. Exit to the `Wii Menu`
![Wii Menu 1](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_8.png)
![Wii Menu 2](/images/RiiConnect24/WiiXplorer_9.png)
1. Download RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher from the link above, and extract it to your SD card.
1. Put your SD Card in your Wii.
1. Download RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher from the link above, and extract it to your SD card.
1. Put your SD Card in your Wii.
1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii.
1. Launch RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher.
1. It should only take a few seconds to patch your nwc24msg.cfg. When it's done, press HOME to exit.
If you were unable to patch your nwc24msg.cfg correctly, mail us at [support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net) - we will patch the `nwc24msg.cfg` file for you or join the [RiiConnect24 Discord server](https://discord.gg/b4Y7jfD), type in `!patch` when you get there and you will be sent instructions over DM.
If you were unable to patch your nwc24msg.cfg correctly, e-mail us at [support@riiconnect24.net](mailto:support@riiconnect24.net).
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##### Section III - Connecting
1. Goto `Wii Options`
1. Goto `Wii Options`.
![Wii Options](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_1.png)
1. Go to `Wii Settings`
1. Go to `Wii Settings`.
![Wii Settings](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_2.png)
1. Go to `Page 2`, then click on `Internet`
1. Go to `Page 2`, then click on `Internet`.
![Internet](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_3.png)
1. Go to `Connection Settings`
1. Go to `Connection Settings`.
![Connection Settings](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_4.png)
1. Select your current connection
1. Select your current connection.
![Current Connection](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_5.png)
1. Go to`Change Settings`
1. Go to `Change Settings`.
![Change Settings](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_6.png)
1. Go to `Auto-Obtain DNS`, then select `No`, then `Advanced Settings`
1. Go to `Auto-Obtain DNS`, then select `No`, then `Advanced Settings`.
![Auto-Obtain DNS](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_7.png)
1. Type in `164.132.44.106` as the primary DNS
1. Type in `164.132.44.106` as the primary DNS.
![Primary DNS](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_8.png)
1. Type in `8.8.8.8` as the secondary DNS (You can also try `1.1.1.1`, however it just came out and might cause problems)
1. Type in `8.8.8.8` as the secondary DNS (You can also try `1.1.1.1`, however it just came out and might cause problems).
![Secondary DNS](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_9.png)
1. Select `Confirm`, then select `Save`
1. Select `Confirm`, then select `Save`.
![Save DNS](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_10.png)
1. Select `OK` to perform a connection test
1. Select `OK` to perform a connection test.
![Connection Test](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_11.png)
1. If the connection test was successful, select `No` to skip the Wii System Update.
![Connection Test Successful](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_12.png)
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![User Agreements 1](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_23.png)
![User Agreements 2](/images/RiiConnect24/Internet_24.png)
If you get error 107245, then you might have failed to patch your IOS correctly.
If you get error 107245, then you probably have failed to patch your IOS correctly.
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[If you're getting NEWS/FORE000006, you might want to read this.](riiconnect24-batteryfix)
[If you're getting NEWS/FORE000006, you might want to follow this tutorial to fix it.](riiconnect24-batteryfix)
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[If you're getting errors such as a discontinued message when opening the News or Forecast Channel, we have some instructions that might fix it.](riiconnect24-troubleshooting)