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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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Even if your Wii has already been softmodded in the past, following these steps can still ensure that your softmod is up to date.
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These steps will help you softmod your Wii, from stock to BootMii. Before starting this guide, please ensure that your console is on the latest version of the Wii firmware (4.3). If your Wii is already softmodded but is on an older version, follow [this](update) guide to upgrade your setup.

### Identify your console revision:

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### Select your exploit

Select the exploit that corresponds to your console and situation the best. If the recommended option does not work for you, or if you are curious about other exploits, check out [Legacy Exploits](legacy-exploits).

| Console Revision       | Recommended Exploit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Wii/Wii Family Edition | If you can use a Windows PC:<br> Automatic Setup: Proceed to [ModMii](modmii)<br> If you can use an SD card:<br> Manual Setup: Proceed to [Wilbrand](wilbrand)<br> If you cannot use an SD card:<br> Manual Setup: Proceed to [str2hax](str2hax)<br> |
| Wii mini               | Proceed to [Bluebomb](bluebomb)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Wii U (vWii)           | If you have not modded your Wii U yet:<br> Proceed to [Introduction (wiiu.hacks.guide)](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/)<br> If your Wii U is already modded:<br> Proceed to [vWii Modding (wiiu.hacks.guide)](https://wiiu.hacks.guide/#/vwii/sd-preparation)             |
| Dolphin Emulator       | Proceed to [Homebrew Channel on Dolphin](homebrew-dolphin)                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |