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'''boot2''' is the Wii's third-stage bootloader; it is stored in the [[BroadOn]] WAD format, which includes a ticket that is encrypted with the common key and signed.

'''boot2''' is the Wii's third-stage bootloader; it is stored in the [[BroadOn]] WAD format, which includes a ticket that is encrypted with the common key and signed.

boot2 versions 1 through 4 are known to exist. 1 is only seen on prerelease consoles including those with the [[Startup Disc Menu]] installed, 2 is seen on earlier units, 3 came preinstalled on some newer systems, and 4 was deployed to all Wiis with a system menu update.

boot2 versions 0 through 5 are known to exist. 0 is used at the factory to install the first few titles, 1 is only seen on prerelease consoles including those with the [[Startup Disc Menu]] installed, 2 is seen on earlier units, 3 came preinstalled on some newer systems, 4 was deployed to all Wiis with a system menu update and preinstalled on some systems before the update, 5 was distributed on the Wii mini and some newer RVL-101 systems.

==boot2 update controversy==

==boot2 update controversy==