RiiConnect24
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This application has been made redundant by WiiLink. WiiLink has the same features as this application plus more, or with more bug fixes. This application should only be used if there is a special reason to (e.g. if WiiLink is unstable or has more requirements). |
| RiiConnect24 | |
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| General | |
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| Author(s) | AwesomeMarioFan, Larsenv |
| Contributor(s) | KcrPL, shutterbug2000, Spotlight |
| Type | Utility |
| Licence | AGPL v3 |
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| Downloadable via the Open Shop Channel | |
| Peripherals | |
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| NOTICE |
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| This homebrew application makes permanent changes to the Wii's NAND, thus, this application should be used with caution. It is recommended to have a NAND backup with either BootMii as boot2 or Priiloader with BootMii as IOS installed before proceeding with the usage of this application. |
| Warning! |
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| This homebrew can't be used on the Wii Mini. Attempting to use this homebrew on the Wii Mini could brick the system because of hardware differences. |
RiiConnect24 was a service for the Wii, serving as a replacement for the discontinued WiiConnect24 service. Created in 2015 by Larsenv, AwesomeMarioFan and PokeAcer, RiiConnect24 allowed you to visit once offline apps like the Nintendo Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, and the Forecast Channel.
Features
Check Mii Out Channel/Mii Contest Channel
The Check Mii Out Channel/Mii Contest Channel works the same way as the official one. It allows you to share and rate Miis with other RiiConnect24 users worldwide. Contests are also supported, allowing you to vote on your favorite Miis.
Everybody Votes Channel
The Everybody Votes Channel works the same way as the original version. It allows you to suggest polls and vote on polls.
Forecast Channel
The Forecast Channel works the same way that the original Forecast Channel did. However, it uses AccuWeather rather than Weathernews.
News Channel
The News Channel gets the latest news updates from many trustworthy news sources.
Wii Speak Channel
The Wii Speak Channel works the same way as the old one did, you can send voice messages to other Wiis and voice chat with people. This requires a Wii Speak.
Wii Mail
Wii Mail is the same as the original Wii Mail service. It works with some games, at this time.
IOSes
The IOSes installed have pre-3.3rev03 patches, meaning homebrew channels can be loaded from the SD card.
Usage
RiiConnect24 worked the same as WiiConnect24 previously did. You can register each other using your friend codes, and send each other mail and Miis.
History
There was a brief time when a competing project, Disconnect24 was being worked on. After Disconnect24 shut down, RiiConnect24 was the only remaining and working WiiConnect24 revival service, up until 2022, when WiiLink started their own WiiConnect24 revival. On 29 December 2023, it merged with WiiLink.