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This may break users that are possibly on Internet Explorer or something, but I don't know. It *is* a translation burden, on the other hand, and largely unnecessary.
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title: "RiiConnect24"
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---
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{% include toc title="Table of Contents" %}
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For support (in English) with RiiConnect24, as well as RiiTag, join [RiiConnect24 on Discord](https://discord.gg/rc24).
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{: .notice--primary}
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[RiiConnect24](https://rc24.xyz/) allows you to use discontinued services from WiiConnect24, which include the News, Forecast, Everybody Votes, Nintendo and Check Mii Out Channel, along with Wii Mail.
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It's recommended to set your Wii to the current time before proceeding. Follow [this tutorial](rtc) in order to set it.
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{: .notice--warning}
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DO NOT INSTALL RIICONNECT24 ON A WII MINI! It will not work and it will brick the system.
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{: .notice--danger}
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### Requirements
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If you are on vWii, you will also need [Priiloader](priiloader) installed with the WC24 hacks.
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{: .notice--primary}
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+ An SD card or USB drive
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+ A Wii with an Internet connection
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+ A PC with an Internet connection
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+ [RiiConnect24 Patcher (Windows, Mac and Linux)](https://github.com/riiconnect24/RiiConnect24-Patcher/releases)
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+ [YAWM ModMii Edition](https://oscwii.org/library/app/yawmme)
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### Instructions
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#### Section I - Using RiiConnect24 Patcher
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1. Click the link above to go to the GitHub page where the patcher is.
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1. Download `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` if you are on Windows, and `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` if you are on a macOS/Linux system.
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1. Run the RiiConnect24 patcher.
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+ On Windows run `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat`.
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+ On macOS/Linux systems, open Terminal and type `bash`, then drag `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` into the terminal then press enter. It should look like this: `bash <directory>/<directory>/RiiConnect24Patcher.sh`.
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1. Press 1 to choose "`Start`" and confirm your selection by pressing `ENTER`.
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1. Select the device you're patching for.
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1. For this guide, choose "`Install RiiConnect24 on your Wii`"
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1. Choose "`Express (Recommended)`". It will give you everything you need.
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1. Select your region.
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1. While you're at it, RiiConnect24 Patcher can additionally download some other optional channels that do not use RiiConnect24. `[X]` represents the options that selected. Just press 5 and `ENTER` if you're not interested.
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1. Connect your SD Card or USB Drive to your computer and select "`1`".
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1. If your device was detected successfully, select "`1`". If not, make sure there's a folder called `apps` on your SD Card or USB Drive and try again.
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1. The patcher will download apps now - please be patient.
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1. Once you reach the screen that says `Patching done`, you can exit the patcher. All the files should already be on your SD card.
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1. If it did not copy everything automatically to your SD Card or USB Device, copy the `WAD` and `apps` folder next to `RiiConnect24Patcher.bat` or `RiiConnect24Patcher.sh` to your SD Card or USB Device.
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#### Section II - Installing WADs
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If you are using Dolphin, you have finished the guide. Install the WADs by going to `Tools -> Install WAD` within Dolphin.
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{: .notice--primary}
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You will now install the patched IOS and Channel WADs that are required to use RiiConnect24.
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1. Extract the YAWM ModMii Edition `.zip` file, and copy the `apps` folder to your SD card or USB drive.
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1. Put your SD card or USB drive in your Wii.
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1. Launch the Homebrew Channel on your Wii.
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1. Launch YAWM ModMii Edition.
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1. Select the device you have put the RiiConnect24 files on.
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1. Highlight all the WADs in the `wad` folder by pressing the + Button to select them. When all of the WADs are selected, press A twice to install the WADs.
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1. After they are successfully installed, press the HOME Button to exit back to the Homebrew Channel.
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#### Section III - Patching nwc24msg.cfg
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You will now patch your `nwc24msg.cfg` file which is required in order to use Wii Mail.
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1. Launch RiiConnect24 Mail Patcher.
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1. It should only take a few seconds to patch your nwc24msg.cfg. When it's done, press the HOME Button to exit.
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#### Section IV - Connecting to RiiConnect24
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The old DNS server `164.132.44.106` has been deprecated as of `June 1st, 2023` and is no longer available to use.
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{: .notice--warning}
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If you're getting errors such as `WiiConnect24 and Wii Shop Channel currently not being offered in your country`, go to Wii Settings -> Last Page -> Country and change it to United Kingdom. You will get this error when using a country that RiiConnect24 does not support.
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{: .notice--warning}
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If you get error 107245, you did not install the patched IOS.<br>
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If you get error 220602, see [this](faq#for-riiconnect24-users) page.<br>
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If you get error 107304, see [this](faq#for-riiconnect24-users-1) page.<br>
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{: .notice--warning}
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You will now set your DNS to RiiConnect24 servers. This is optional but recommended, because it enhances the use of RiiConnect24 and Wiimmfi by making some other features available.
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1. Go to `Wii Options`.
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1. Go to `Wii Settings`.
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1. Go to `Page 2`, then click on `Internet`.
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1. Go to `Connection Settings`.
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1. Select your current connection.
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1. Go to `Change Settings`.
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1. Go to `Auto-Obtain DNS` (Not IP Address), then select `No`, then `Advanced Settings`.
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1. Type in `167.86.108.126` as the primary DNS.
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1. Type in `1.1.1.1` as the secondary DNS.
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1. Select `Confirm`, then select `Save`.
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1. Select `OK` to perform a connection test.
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1. If the connection test was successful, select `No` to skip the Wii System Update.
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1. Go to `WiiConnect24`, then `WiiConnect24` again, and make sure it is enabled.
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1. Back on the WiiConnect24 menu, go to `Standby Connection` and make sure it is enabled.
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1. At `Slot Illumination`, it is recommend you set the disc light to `Dim` or `Bright`, but this is optional.
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1. Finally, go to the `Internet` section, then `User Agreements` or `Agreement/Contact`, then `Yes`. Please read through this.
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[Return to WiiConnect24](wiiconnect24)
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{: .notice--info}
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[Click here to go back to the site index.](site-navigation)
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{: .notice--info}
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