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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 does not support the Wii U yet, so please do not install it on a Wii U yet.
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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#### What you need
* A Wii with an Internet connection
* An SD card with at least 128 MB of free space
* A computer (any OS)
* [RiiConnect24 Patcher](https://github.com/RiiConnect24/RiiConnect24-Patcher/releases)
#### Instructions
##### Section I - Patching IOS
[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 detailed instructions on how to install patched IOS and the patched Everybody Votes Channel after you download it, click here!](wiimodlite)
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You will now patch your IOS, `IOS31` and `IOS80`. This is required to use the Channels we support to change an RSA key used to sign the files, and contains some patches for Wii Mail. You also will download a patched version of the Everybody Votes Channel.
1. Download the required files based on your OS. On Windows run `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat`, on Linux and MacOS run `patch.sh`.
1. Follow the instructions it gives you. Upon it finishing, copy the `WAD` folder to your SD Card.
1. You should get the Everybody Votes Channel. It needs to be installed **even if you already have the Everybody Votes Channel on your Wii, because you will need a patched WAD you reinstall with**.
1. (`If RiiConnect24 Patcher copied everything to the SD Card, you can skip this step`) Extract Wii Mod Lite, and then copy it to the `apps` folder on your SD Card. Do the same for Mail-Patcher.
1. Put your SD Card in your Wii.
1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii.
1. Launch Wii Mod Lite.
1. Using the +Control Pad on your Wii Remote, navigate to `WAD Manager`, and then navigate to the `WAD` folder.
1. When `IOS31.wad` is highlighted, press +, then do the same for `IOS80.wad` and the Everybody Votes Channel WAD.
1. If you get an error saying a title with a higher version is already installed (error -1035), go back to the WAD selection menu and press - on the highlighted Everybody Votes Channel WAD, then try installing it again.
1. After they are successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel.
##### Section II - Patching nwc24msg.cfg
You will now patch your `nwc24msg.cfg` file which is required in order to use Wii Mail.
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 the previous step failed with an ``net_get_status: -24 - Couldn't request the data: -24` error, please check the internet connection on your Wii.
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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. Go to `Wii Settings`.
1. Go to `Page 2`, then click on `Internet`.
1. Go to `Connection Settings`.
1. Select your current connection.
1. Go to `Change Settings`.
1. Go to `Auto-Obtain DNS` (`Not IP Address`), then select `No`, then `Advanced Settings`.
1. Type in `164.132.44.106` as the primary DNS.
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. Select `Confirm`, then select `Save`.
1. Select `OK` to perform a connection test.
1. If the connection test was successful, select `No` to skip the Wii System Update.
1. Go to `WiiConnect24`, then `WiiConnect24` again, and make sure it is enabled.
1. Back on the WiiConnect24 menu, go to `Standby Connection` and make sure it is enabled.
1. At `Slot Illumination`, we recommend you set the disc light to `Dim` or `Bright`, but this is optional.
1. Finally, go to the `Internet` section, then `User Agreements or Agreement/Contact`, then `Yes`.
Please read through this and don't skip through it. This contains important stuff about RiiConnect24 as a service!
If you get error 107245, then you probably have failed to patch your IOS correctly.
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[If you get error 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)
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