# Choose The CFW You Want --- ?> Before starting, make sure to update your Wii U console to the latest firmware (5.5.4 for European consoles, 5.5.3 for all other regions) if you haven't already. There are two main CFWs: Haxchi/ColdBootHaxchi (CBHC) or Mocha. Haxchi/CBHC are both injected into a paid DS VC game, while Mocha is only used with the web browser exploit and Indexiine, which makes it the only free CFW. ## Haxchi - Requires a legitimately installed paid DS VC game from the eShop. - Can be used to launch CFW directly from the Wii U Menu. - Needs to be re-launched from the Wii U Menu every reboot to enable CFW. - Its functionality can be extended by installing ColdBootHaxchi (CBHC) to a Haxchi installation. ### [**Continue with Haxchi**](user-guide/haxchi/ds-vc-choice) {docsify-ignore} ## CBHC !> Installing CBHC incorrectly can brick your Wii U. Make sure to follow the following rules when installing CBHC:
- The DS game has to be legitimately installed from the eShop
- Don't format the system while CBHC is installed
- Don't delete the user account that bought the DS VC game
- Don't re-install the same game using WUP Installer or from the eShop
- Don't install Haxchi over CBHC
- Don't uninstall the DS Virtual Console game without [properly uninstalling CBHC first](extras/uninstall-cbhc)
- Don't move the DS Virtual Console game to a USB drive !> Breaking one of the above rules will result in a brick. - Requires a legitimately installed paid DS VC game from the eShop. - Automatically launches CFW on every boot. ### [**Continue with CBHC**](user-guide/cbhc/ds-vc-choice) {docsify-ignore} ## Mocha - Does not require any game, and is therefore free. - Needs to be re-launched through the browser exploit every reboot to enable CFW. - Is not compatible with the Homebrew Launcher Channel. - May require an Internet connection depending on what entry point you choose. ### [**Continue with Mocha**](user-guide/mocha/entrypoint-choice) {docsify-ignore}
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