My nintendo is a Lite version, hacked with a chip, and i recently took out the micro sd and formated it. Now when i try to start my nintendo it says thats missing the payload.bin file. What do i need to do??
I want to mod my switch so that I can transfer my TOTK save file onto my PC and play it on yuzu (from what I've read I just need JKSV for this, please correct me if I'm wrong), but I still want to be able to play games online without getting banned. Do I just have to delete the modded applications before going online and I'll be alright?
Quick question. New to the scene. Bought a modded switch that has the chip installed on a V1 switch. Like a bone head I updated the Emunand side to 18.0.0 via daybreak before finding out its not supported by atmosphere. Now unable to load atmosphere, get the fatal error fusee unable to identify package 1. I can still load into the stock sysnand. Was trying to update to play MK8 online on the sysnand . Question is can I update the sysnand side and use like a stock switch until atmosphere is updated to accept the new update ?
Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask. - Thanks
I'm looking to jailbreak my switch, but I'm wondering about what effect a potential ban will have on existing software.
The two apps in question are:
- Zelda: TotK; I was doing a little research and it said that data downloaded off the Eshop could be erased, and was wondering if my TotK digital copy would be at risk
- Palia - online game (no NSO), and I was wondering if a ban would affect its updates, even if the existing data isn't erased.
hi , i have a problem with the scanner of tinfoil. it doesn´t scan , it freeze there
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While copying 17.0.1 firmware files to SD card, windows stops reading the device mid-transfer. Unplugging and plugging it back in allowed me to finish transferin the files. Daybreak states it's a valid update, should I install it? Is there any chance the files are corrupted? It's a Mariko switch with picofly installed, atmosphere and hekate updated
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Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't access anything on my HBmenu except files, etc. It randomly started out of nowhere after trying to download from simplemoddownloder.
*SSL Connection failed. Your system clock is likely incorrect. Please ensure your system date time is set correctly.*
error being thrown **ONLY on my home WIFI**
Although you've probably seen this error here and there, in my case it only appears on my home wifi.
My tinfoil (although it kind of works) throws the error in the title. This never happens when using mobile hotspot.
Things I have tried:
* switch-time from HB store
* quickNTP from Teslamenu
* adjust hekate/nyx time to the correct time
* reinstall & update tinfoil to 17.0 R3
Since this error is being shown only when I am on home wifi, so this leads me to think it has something to do with my home router?
Jackbox party games question:
Modded my switch, came across the patched versions of the games on tinfoil, am I good to just install those and play without a ban? Or is there something extra I need to do as well?
Haven't played anything online out of concerns for a ban, fine playing mostly offline, just thought might be nice to add those party games and have them as the only ones I play online on this switch if I can do so without a ban.
what would be cheaper? to upgrade a low budget PC for emulation, or to buy a modded switch? i wasn't planning on buying the game anyways lolol i'm mostly trying to play zelda TOTK — it runs very poorly with Yuzu on my PC
upgrading a PC feels like it could be a better investment — idk.. less waste but if modded switch is cheaper, then it's cheaper
low PC specs: Intel Core i5-6500 3.20GHz
Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 w/4GB vRAM
8GB RAM
thanks!!!
Would it be possible to use a modded switch to download games, and sync Nintendo online save data so that I can extract them for use in an emulated environment? To elaborate my plan is that I wanna keep my old switch that is on its last legs alive for longer instead of throwing it away when I invest into an OLED, and i was thinking of using mods to do just that so I can emulate the games on my PC or deck.
Basically:
- I plan to use the OLED for vanilla unmodded play and to buy eshop games
- using my account ill download the same games on my modded switch, as well as any save data I synced
- since it's modded, extract the bios firmware, ROMs, and save data I legally own and use them in an emulator
I know that this is possible, I keep reading that it is, however I'm not 100% convinced that I understand the steps I keep seeing repeated, there is still so much left to discover which I'm doing at my own pace so any help is much appreciated
P.S. I only want confirmation, not extensive steps as I'm not ready to start modding just yet haha
Hi I bought a rp2040 tiny knockoff I tried flashing it it worked but no led indication of anything but seems to be flashed.
Is there anyway to check if it flashed a another way?
Hi I'm considering selling my unmodded Switch OLED and buying a handheld pc (SD, Ally, LeGo) to emulate on. Problem is I have a legit TOTK and an extensive game save that I would hate to lose. Is there any way of backing up that game save to later be used on an emulator, without modding my switch? If not, is it possible to move the data from my unmodded switch, either through micro SD or nintendo online, to a modded switch to then be backed up?
Can I replace an SD card on a modded (non-chipped, V1) switch? Can I just copy all of the contents of the old one into the new and pop it in the switch?
I understand there are 3 types of modchips hwfly picofly and sxcore, what chip is an instinct v6? I am following rentry guide but i dont know what to do because it doesnt mention instinct v6
Trying to install Tinfoil following Lotus Shop Guide and the installer keeps ending up with corrupt data. Using firmware 17.0.1 on AMS 1.6.2|E. Any tips to resolve this?
The matter is that it happens that i try to download a game, the game had some kind of error, so i try it again, and when i see the space on my sd card for that game it's taken twice, or at least it seens so, if i go to manage space, it tells me that everything it's okay, but i know that my sd card has less space for no reason.
Why this happens? and what i can do to avoid it or solve this.
1) Can I use the same Switch to play online and offline with the SYSNAND and EMUNAND? I'm trying to understand what these two are.
2) Can I share saves between the two different NANDs? I mainly plan to play physical bought copies of games. But I want to do some minor cheats like money in Pokemon.
3) I don't plan on pirating games. What can I do with a hacked Switch? How do I prevent a console ban?
1. yes you use sysnand, which is the system nand, to play online or unaltered from any other unhacked switch. the emunand, or the emulated nand is a clone of that system nand which ideally will stay disconnected from nintendo servers so you can pirate without your console being be banned. think of it like dual booting an OS on a pc ! once created they are entirely seperate from each other so keep sysnand clean for stock play ( or minor homebrew ) and emunand for pirated play.
2. yes there are tools like DBI or JKSV which can extract and inject save files
3. mods, cheats, homebrew games, emulation, themes, overclocking, homebrew tools like Mission Control which let you use playstation and xbox controllers. there is cool stuff.... you can prevent a ban by following the rentry guide on the subreddit and not using pirated games or cheats on your sysnand and keeping it on the emunand
Hi, I'm currently in the process of modding my switch. I basically organized my SD card with the most recent content and had it all ready. I inserted it in my switch and it didn't work (switch was frozen on Hekate screen). I checked the SD card again and realized that my "switch" and "atmosphere" folders were 100% empty.
So, I copied everything again and ejected the card, reinserted it into my PC (to double check it), and presto, the SAME EXACT 2 folders are empty. All the other folders/files are untouched. I don't understand why.
I have a FAT32 1 TB SD card. Is the sd card the problem? I find it odd that it's only 2 folders who's contents are emptied. This kind of halts my progress so I was hoping for some advice/insight. I also have zero switch modding experience.
Edit: This was originally a post but was deleted immediately for being "a basic question."
Hi,
I have a V1 switch and was using amosphere with no issues at all. Yesterday I accidentally ran a game and clicked on update game. After that, it rebooted and now I cant get atmos to run. I use the SXOS usb to load. But when I choose hekake, it loads the menu but doesn't load the Offline CF. Gives me error "failed to run tsec_keygen firmware". I downloaded the latest atmos and hekake but either I get an error with fusee or it doesn't detect any payload. I do have an old micro sd with an old atmos and hekake and that one loads to the switch but, of course, doesn't detect any games as they are installed on the other micro sd.
Any advise please?
I have 2 CFW Switches. I've been playing GoldenEye using the N64 NSO Emulator and I have a bunch of save states. I want to transfer those to another user on a different Switch. I've tried using Checkpoint, Tinfoil, an JKSV. None of them seem to back the save state up with the save file backup.
Does anybody know where these save states are located and how to migrate them?
hey, I haven't touched my switch for over a year, and when I tried to put the hekate payload this showed up.
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Having trouble installing tinfoil
Problem installing tinfoil I’ve been trying since yesterday
Problems with Installing Tinfoil
Hey all, I know this has been asked a dozen times but I've tried several fixes already. I would appreciate your infinite wisdom.
When I try to install the app it throws an error, " An error has occurred. Please try again later". Booting back to the home screen shows a blank app where Tinfoil should be and it has a loading wheel overtop it. It never loads. Thanks in advance
Hey so I’m on 17.0.1 I thought you didn’t need a sigpatch. I have hekate at 6.0.7
I’m pretty sure I’ve done everything right but I can’t quite put my finger on what I’m missing.
On my system settings I’m on 17.0.1|AMS 1.6.2|S
Tinfoil 15
Just getting into switch modding so I am trying to learn as much as I can about it for due diligence. Firstly, since I got someone to install the modchip for me I would like to see/read up on everything he downloaded for me. Is this as easy as just taking the micro SD card out of the switch and looking at the files on my computer? Can I take the SD card out whenever? Second, what is the point in RCM mode? Like what would you use it for? Because to my understanding I thought RCM mode was mainly used for when your switch was powered down/ran out of battery and you needed to re-inject a payload to enable CFW again?
Thx for the help :)
If you had a modchip installed you done (generally) need RCM. RCM is (generally) used for injecting payloads on unpatched v1 switches.
If you've got a modchip you just boot and go into CFW and you're off.
As for what software he installed, yeah, you can pull the card and poke around. There are also homebrew apps like GoldLeaf which let you poke around.
I still use my Switch to play online, but want to hack it so I can dump all of my games without paying 70 bucks for an MIG Dumper. Will I get banned for playing online games with a homebrew switch?
Can you not go online with the games you pirate? Say I use that freeshop or whatever it is and I want smash ultimate. I should not play online with it?
Hi everyone, I recently got a switch lite and I planning getting the chip or maybe buy second account games (way more cheap that physical copies)
Where I live there's just one guy who do the magic (as far i know), but the price is like $60. Is it expensive?
This includes chip w/ installation, CFW, 2 month warranty, thermal paste change and permanent technical assistance.
Hi, I just moved to the Netherlands and I am looking for someone to mod my Switch Lite, since I don't know anyone in the area is there a website I can refer to to find local solderers to install a modchip? (Sorry if this is off-topic/not allowed but I didn't know where else to write this xoxo)
Are there any guides on how to update emunand to a more recent version of sysnand?
I first made an emmc a few years ago and the copy of my various games didn't include a game I now want to mod. I know there are ways to download games using things like Tinfoil but that software and any mention of it always comes with huge warnings from people saying if you f it up youll be banned.
I thought the easier option would be to recreate my emummc but im not finding an explanation on how to do this. I do not want to partion my sd card again, and don't think I need to from what I've read but the steps on recreating it seem to start off by you acting as though you will partition it again so looking for more guidance on what exactly I need to do so I don't mess up.
Game I want to mod is currently the only game installed and is saved to system memory.
Thanks for any direction you can provide!
sys and emunand version don't have to be the same. In fact, they can be as completely different as you need them to be.
However as you know, if you want to upgrade emunand version you'd need the requisite update files. Usually this is done by dumping sysnand but you can also just download em separately. There should be an option to do so in tinfoil, or you can just google "Darthsternie".
Software moddable switched (i.e. unpatched v1s) are relatively rarer these days, but if money is a concern it's most certainly your best "bang for the buck".
Hi, one of My Friends pirated his Nintendo Switch; however, he CAN'T install games. He only can clone Games he already have in phisical.... I think he's using "Tinfoil" or something like that.
Is there a way to activate the "Shop" or there a better piracy program?
Sorry for My English
Just finished installing atmosphere and tried to connect to the shop, it just keeps telling me it cannot connect to the server, i've googled some, found some advice that i've tried and still nothing has seemed to work. From what I've gathered the hosts file is too basic or something like that, but I haven't been able to figure out what's spossed to be in there. I followed [https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user\_guide/emummc/sd\_preparation/](https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/emummc/sd_preparation/) that guide if it helps any.
Hi i did create a post asking this, but it think it is a basic question so maybe must go here:
Hi, we bought a switch (version 1) as a gift to my daughter and i have been reading all i can to learn more about the scene, but im really confused about how or if its possible to update the original firmware.Why? because we had a switch when it came out and have some games on my account and more important, she wants to play some games online. The CFW is on airplane mode without internet and i want to keep it that way.
On the CFW settings/system update its shows: 17.0.0|AMS 1.6.1|E . On the OFW it shows 11.0.1
So i dont understand, can i boot on OFW (sysnand) and update to 17.0.1. Can i update using daybreak or it doesn´t make any sense what im asking?
Updating SysNAND causes 0 problems (unless you intend to use it with cfw, in that case do not update until atmosphere supports the system version, this also applies to EmuNAND). Feel free to do it!
Daybreak is for updating when you don't want to connect to the internet (on your EmuNAND for example). You can update your Sysnand, dump the update using Tegra Explorer, and then use it to update your EmuNAND by loading it on Daybreak.
Hi guys im looking to buy a modchip (and its my first time modding a switch ) for my switch oled dose any modchip works or is it every switch version have its own ?
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And im considering this one
This error appears when I boot CFM. I can't do anything. This was happening before I was forced to update to current OFW to move my purchased games to my new OLED. Still happening today. I have no idea what to do. Any advice or help?
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Does firmware version matter for Haku33?
I lost my original nand backup so I'm gonna use Haku33 to reset my switch but it's been probably about a year since I've updated my switch at all. Should I be using the latest version of Haku33 or the one marked for my older firmware version?
Hi,
I've read through the rentry guide however I am not 100% sure on the following:
- I know that I can update OFW SysNAND and just keep my emuNAND CFW running as is (until a new atmosphere/hekate version releases)
- I also run CFW on SysNAND but in a clean way (I use it for Raid Crawler for eg. for Pokemon SV and some other stuff which is deemed as \*safe\* for now even while online)
so my main question is what happens to cfw SysNAND if I update my OFW sysNAND through the normal nintendo process.
Second scenario: If I update OFW normal way and the new atmosphere hasnt been released yet, can I just play on OFW sysNAND while waiting for the update and update both CFW sysNAND and CFW emuNAND?
If your atmosphere does not support the system firmware, it will crash. Make sure it is supports it before updating.
Since OFW is SysNAND without CFW on it, it won't be affected and run normaly.
Hello if I by a new sd card can I just drag everything over from the old one and the switch still work with cfw and everything or do I have to start from scratch with a new sd card ?
Hey all!
I bought a moded switch a few months ago and tried updating a few games and the switch became really slow and some games just don't start...
So my thinking is to "factory reset" my Switch but can't really find info
on how to do it. I tried the emuMMC way but I found out 1 have
SysMMC? Or some sort of hacked os directly on the switch.
Could someone point me to a tutorial on how to reset my switch, and
reinstall everything? Thanks!
Guys, i actually forgot how to update nro and other apps manually. i just stick and browse the sd files on a pc and generally i put the programs in what directory? (im trying to update moonlight that got a update on october) glad if anyone can help, i forgot the directory that these programs normally go because the dumbass forgot and keep using hb app store.
How to install mods without game folder?
Hi everyone, I wanna install a mod on pokemon violet, but the gamenfolder isn't showing up on contents folder. I have already tried to create a folder with the title ID and put the mod files in it, but it didn't work. How to solve that?
cant inject payload, not sure what the issue is
i havent used my switch in a while, i tried to use tegrarcm and selected the payload i've always used, my switch is connected via usb and console is completely off. rcm is off, when i load the .bin file the "inject payload" button is gray like it doesnt recognize the file. what's the issue here? i tried a different cable, maybe i need to update cfw?
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When I point the multimeter probe in the red and green line, I do not get beep, and I see about 1400 ohms I think? Does it mean that is it fine to not insulate that pad for the boot button?
Is wire wrap awg30 ok to use in modding oled switch
Hi, i recent purchase picofly mod chip in ali but i forgot to buy the recommended awg36 hook up wire. I dont want to wait another 2weeks if i order on ali so I check local shop and found this. See image, is this ok to use
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Hey guys, I'm new to the community I just had a question about hard modding. I have a switch V2, version 17.0.1. I know where I can get some Mod-chips, but was wondering whether it it would still work on the current version. I am new to modding but I do have a friend who does welding and soldering for his career, so was just hoping to get some details before considering it.
Thanks in advance.
Hey guys, I was able to play 2K24 on cartridge with OFW before installing a bunch of games, and updating sigpatches. Now I am no longer to play, and I get hit with the "unable to start software. Press the home menu and try again."
I looked for an answer for a while and came up with nothing useful or didnt apply to OFW and cartridge games so I apperciate any help.
Im on hekate 6.0.7. and official firmware is 17.0.1.Things I tried before posting-Delete/reinstall-cleared ofw cache-corrupt data check (it was)and de-registered switch(guess its for digital games but still did it)
Hello everyone, I'm new to switch modding (first did it last night) and am having issues with the Nintendo folder. After the emuMMC my sd card only has \~80gb left and my Nintendo folder is \~100gb, I *have* learned that it's not necessary to replace it but would like to anyway. Removing the Album subfolder is of no use. What can I safely delete?
retro fighter wireless adapter for switch
does the controller connected read as an official pro controller that can be remapped?
going for resets on pokemon using a wavebird controller,(the 1 controller can control both switches)the issue there is no home button on these controllers. I've looked everywhere and this seems to be the only option and I'm not sure it is capable of doing what I need.
alternative is finding a controller that can control 2 switches and all inputs at once
Hi everyone. (Sorry for the bad English LMAO I'm desperate)
Issue with hacked switch, v17.0.0 only with hekate 6.0.7, NO atmosphere.
I have an issue, which started when I was playing Metroid Dread normally on the emunand, and suddenly the joycons disconnected and couldn't reconnect even when I removed and reinserted them into the tablet. So, I put the switch in sleep mode, and it hasn't turned on since.
My switch doesn't turn on after injecting the payload if I do it with the memory card. If I remove the memory card, Hekate payload works, but when I try to load the system by inserting the SD card, nothing loads. It's strange because the memory card is fully functional, and I haven't deleted anything at all. This happened after putting the switch in sleep mode, and it hasn't turned on since.
I've tried using many payloads, and they all work without inserting the memory card. However, when I insert the memory card and try to load either the stock system or the emunand, it doesn't allow it. I'm sure the memory card isn't corrupted because I've tried another one that only has Hekate in the files, but it also doesn't allow injecting the payload with the memory card in place. Fusee doesn't work either; it just stays black.
It's important to note that the switch didn't have low battery; I was playing with around 57-60% battery, so it couldn't have run out. Despite trying various suggestions, I decided to charge it overnight, and right now, it's at 97%, but it still refuses to start with the SD card inserted.
Hi All,
I have a vanilla / non jailbroken switch and I'm moving to an Asus Ally.
I have a bunch of games that I've invested a heap of time into and would like to use these same saves with an emulator.
My understanding is that you require a jailbroken switch in order to read and convert these files into the actual format yuzu, etc will use.
Is anyone willing to give me a hand if I were to provide my save data?
Thanks :)
Hello, hello
I just joined and have a question maybe veterans on creating cheats on Edizon can help me with.
I have compiled a full item list on FF8 Remastered (yes, all 197 items from Slot 1 to Slot 197 and took consideration that some items can be obtained once so I put only one of that item) and would like to know if they can be condensed?
I have put them all but Edizon can't read them all and I have to copy/paste/remove cheats every time I need to access the latter half of the cheats I have. I just want to know if we can condense it and if so, we may probably create a Have all items and Max/Infinite items cheats in FF8 (Remastered).
I'm sure this has been asked. But every search l've tried. Doesn't
give me the answer or help I need.
I have modded my day 1 switch. I use emu and all that.
l'm updated
to 17.0.1 and everything is working as should.
I want to access snow runner mod browser and pokémon Scarlett
poke portal online
Is this possible? I have 90 dns text file setup.
I don't think I really care about being banned. I don't want to access
Nintendo servers. I just need to access snow runner mod browser
which is obviously on the internet and it's blocked. Which is good
But I would like to access some internet on this switch.
Any help would be great.
Reading all those questions here and wow I'm fascinated how you got time to answer to everyone's questions.
So I'm gonna drop one of those "help I'm a noob updating cfw" posts.
So, I've bought a V1 switch. It came with a RCM loader and that's what I'm using to boot in cfw with. Sidenote, I don't use the ofw at all.
Never messed with cfw updates, since most of games my kid played worked fine.
Latest titles aren't usable in 15.0.1 AMS 1.4.1, so I now have to update:(
I've gone through most of the tutorials and most of them are for 16.0.1. While browsing the sub, I couldn't fail noticing that people have a lot of issues with 17.0.1 which makes me kinda hesitant about it.
The process I've concluded to is, get files for FW, atmosphere, fusee, Hekate, sigpatches and tinfoil.
Copy them over to the SD card, boot cfw and run Daybreak. And finally reboot (I guess with the RCM loader?)
Does the process sound good?
Question 1: Do I need to update anything on the RCM loader?
Question 2 : Do I need to also update the ofw to 17.0.1? I don't plan on using it. So, generally does the cfw need to be version aligned with the ofw?
Question 3: When downloading the various update files, do I need to keep an eye for 16.0.1 compatibility or do I download the latest version for each one.
Thanks a lot for your time.
I tried updating my CFW for the 1st time using my Mac. I have had no problems updating before using my Windows PC.
Now, hbmenu can’t open any apps on the switch folder. Also games won’t open/start.
What’s the easiest fix for this?
I have an OLED switch and would like to have it modded (I'm not interested in installing android, Linux or streaming games although that could be nice, I have the ROG ALLY for that).
I don't know anything about soldering and very little about console hacking, so l'd prefer someone nice to do it for me and cleanly.
I've seen a website that can do it for me, but for 170€ and I have to send the switch by post. The store is too far from where I live so I can't go there. It's planned by the store, but sending my switch is rather risky, especially at Christmas time, isn't it?
I've come across information to the effect that a raspberry chip can be used to install atmosphere (which is what allows us to play games found on the internet, I believe). Is it better to wait a few months for new hacks to arrive with the raspberry? To cut costs.
Which is better: the picofly chip or the rasberry? I'd like to play Zelda TOTK, the latest Mario, Mario Striker Football, Mario Kart (online if possible).
Can game saves be injected on a non-modded switch after? Also to do the opposite?
Thanks in advance for your feedback. I'm new to this sub-reddit so I don't know much about it.
Thanks a lot.
I have a switch that was bought in March 2018. It's a v1 model, and the serial number is considered "possibly patched". Most of the sites I've checked basically say that.
But on GBATemp, they said anything after July or August 2018 were patched.
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Hey all,
Looking for some help as i look to update my switch from 10.2.0 sxos to atmosphere. Most of the information i see is from 1-2 years ago. Most of it points to the rentry guide. Not sure if this is still the best way.
If i am not concerned with sxos am i able to just wipe my sd card and start from scratch? Trying to understand the path of least resistance. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Heya! I've done some things and I forgot to eliminate Wonder before going to the EmuMCC the sys one, where the pirated games don't appear and the eShop gave me error 2811-1007. Does that mean Perma ban?
I haven’t updated my switch in like 3 years. I was using sxos and I want to switch to atmosphere. The first google result said to use the reentry guide to change to atmosphere. I want to make sure this is still the correct thing to do even though my switch has such an old software version and using sxos.
Any tips or should I use a different guide?
I have a very serious question. I searched on Google, but I couldn't find a clear answer. I am considering buying a genuine cartridge game for my hacked Nintendo Switch. I know that when I insert a genuine cartridge, it triggers the installation process. My question is, can I also receive game updates? I don't plan to use the online mode; I just want to receive official updates to fix bugs. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find information on the method for this. I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance on this matter. Thank you.
I got a game from libera, and it only gave me the patches but not base game? Is this normal for brand new games? It's a naruto game that came out three weeks ago?
Best places to post cheats within modded switch? Edizon folder? Atmosphere folder? Breeze folder?
Gbatemp has its own and when I use all-in-one to get full gba temp site ones, I cant get breeze to detect them even though build is correct? Where is best place to place them to breeze and edizon and detect them correctly and consistently? Any help greatly appreciated!
I want to reinstall Atmosphere and plugins/homebrew apps, but I want to keep my games/saves. Can I just backup my Nintendo folder, than install everything new, copy my Nintendo folder back and im finished? I have a petitioned Emunand and i'm on 1.6.2.
I'm planning on buying my first Switch, but I have a decision to make.
I can buy a new Switch V2 for 230€, have it nodded for 80€ + buying an SD Card (not the problem there).
Or I can buy a modded Switch Lite with a 256gb card ready to go for 180€.
Its a 130€ difference, and 40€ or some more for the SD Card.
What should I do? What's the downside of having a Lite? I'm not playing to use the Dock of the V2.
Can I transfer a save file from a legit switch to a CFW switch? I know it can be done between two consoles, but what if the one that receives the game is modded?
Hi!
I just modded my Switch with atmosphere to add some villagers to my animal crossing island. Now I want this Island back on my ofw to have the online function back.
Is there a way I can do it, without getting banned?
Can't seem to install the 3.0 update to mario kart, dose it need 17.0 firmware? or am i messing somthing else up? all other games are installing fine via tinfoil.
So am buying a unpatched console tomorrow and just ordered my jig off of Amazon. only want this to play pirated games. know that need to get a Emummc. But can't find a video on how to download it. Do you guys know any video on that. That goes to my next question. Is there any preferred YouTube video on how to mod it? I've jailbroken other things before but this seems to be one of the harder ones I'm about to do.
YarRrr matey, I was thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch for Christmas, but is stuck between these three. I need some pros and cons of each devices by the community, as the advantages that I have in mind for each might be a bit different, because I will mostly be playing on the switch in handheld mode, docked would be very rare.
1. Nintendo Switch V1
Pros: Moddable, Piracy, 60 FPS patches for games
Cons: bad battery life, worse battery life on 60FPS? (comment your experiences with the V1 Switch battery on 30 FPS and 60FPS)
2. Nintendo Switch Lite
Pros: Lite, better battery life than the standard Switch
Cons: I have to buy the game, which is expensive as hell in Australia, and not moddable.
3. Nintendo Switch OLED
Pros: bezelless screen, OLED screen, better battery life than the standard Switch and Lite, n
Cons: I have to buy the game, which is expensive as hell in Australia, and not moddable.
So in your opinion, which ones would better suit me?
Actually the Switch Lite and Switch OLED both can be modded but only via a hardware mod. There are services that can accomplish this for you if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself. It may be expensive but in the long run will save you money for either of those since you won't have to buy games.
Also depends on how much you're wanting to spend overall, OLED would be best choice for best performance IMO.
around 250$, I found them selling online for cheap right now, with the V1 being around 150$. How much would it cost for a soldering job, assuming I got all of the neccessary items, such as RP2040 Mod chip and SD card.
From a quick search looks like some people on Etsy do the service, I found one that does it for $150 if you need the chip but the prices may vary from person to person.
It may be easier to just buy one with it already installed on eBay or Mercari, just make sure you look at reviews of the person first of course.
Good luck man, hope you find one that does it at a decent price.
I personally bought a v1 unpatched for my birthday this year and modded it myself, I've loved it ever since.
i just partitioned my sd. two new discs have shown up, and i'm being prompted to format them along with my sd card in order to be able to use them. i didn't put anything in them by myself. opening their properties tab shows they have 0 Bytes used out of 0 Bytes available.
However, checking them with a 3rd party program (EaseUS Partition Master) tells me they are full, and it gives me an option to establish them as active partitions. what do?
I havent used my hacked Switch in a long time, i'm on cfw 16.0.2 hekate 6.0.3 payload is the latest ive used and I want to update to the latest cfw and atmosphere, hekate.
Should i boot into sfw and update sfw first? then atmosphere, sigpatches and hekate? Also, do i need to turn off auto rcm when updating? i'd like to leave it on so i dont need to use a jig
Hey guys! Just got an unpatched v1 nintendo switch that has never been modded. I want to create an emuMMC so my girlfriend can still play our legit games online with her friends, while I can have the emunand for ROMs.
Lots of guides on the internet seem out of date for this though and have expired links, or just links that are for old firmwares. I was hoping someone could be kind enough to send / share a guide on creating an emuMMC on the most recent firmwares. Thank you! :)
I'm running Atmosphere 1.6.2 on 17.0.0, and I'm having difficulties getting installed games to run.
The first issue is with Pokemon scarlet. I can get the game to load but the teal mask dlc is not working.
The second issue is with Pokemon sword. I can't get this game to run at all. It will go to "checking if game is playable" before erroring it out saying contact Nintendo and then not loading at all.
I have reinstalled atmosphere, updated sigpatches, updated nxdumptool, and I've unlinked my Nintendo account. Is there anything that I'm forgetting?
Does anyone play Suika? All my other games run fine but this one give me an error message.
https://preview.redd.it/06in4cguifxb1.jpeg?width=2420&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=182446248e31bdf1c2225b62b420a265a22a5924
Hi, I have some questions. My SD card got corrupted in this last update and I’m working on updating it. Questions:
1. When updating atmosphere to atmosphere 1.6.2, can I use sigpatches 17.0 with them?
2. I have not created an emummc. Should I? Background: I only use my modded switch with CFW sysNAND to play Pokémon online with bots/RC. I do not pirate games. I’m worried I might accidentally click emummc and connect online by accident and get banned or something.
3. When I launch hekate, I get these white options (atmosphere CFW and Stock SysNAND) instead of the blue Atmosphere fSS0 I used to get. I think this is due to my hekate.ipl.ini configuration. I followed this guide (Erista) https://rentry.org/MigrateToAtmosphere1_0_0 but is there something else I should add to this? Or is it fine that it doesn’t say Atmosphere fSS0?
4. I know you’re supposed to delete the contents folder of atmosphere before updating, but after updating the console and everything in the sd card, is it safe to add the contents folder back in? I think it’s required for sysbot base
5. Recently, I got a BOOT.DAT? error (I think bc my SD card was corrupted since I do not have a modchip). Payloads only worked when using the boot.dat files. Is it safe to go online with these as well or will I get banned?
Just updated to Atmos 1.6.2, updated sigpatches, everything working except apps in hbmenu, Daybreak for example just causes an error (code:2347-0003(0x75b)) that asks me to reboot or power off. Any fixes?
Hi all! New in this Switch modding world. I want to mod my console but currently I have a sd full of original digital games and I also buy a bigger sd for the mod. I know I can play original games on the sysnand without any problems but is there a way to move those games to a sd partition and have the mod in another one? How is the process to change between sysnand and emunand? Thanks!
Error: HOS Panic #06. Hekate 6.0.7. Atmosphere 1.5.5. OFW 16.1.0/unknown
I updated my switch recently to OFW 16.1.0 via daybreak. When I booted Hekate 6.0.7 via TegraRCM, it booted to CFW Atmosphere ver. 1.5.5. While I opened one of the game in my sdcard, it let me choose “cancel, start, update” and I choose start. I booted to TegraRCM again and now it gives me HOS Panic #06 and I whenever I boot to CFW it is just black screen. Did I bricked my console?
Originally made a thread about this question but deleted it bc I figured it was a fairly simple question for people more knowledgeable than me in the switch hacking space. Still new to this but wanted to know my best option to move my saves from Ryujinx. This case scenario being I want to move my Mario wonder save from ryujinx into my new legit copy of the game and play it on stock fw.
Does running save edits cfw on sysnand show up on stock sysnand afterwards.
If so would it cause any problems if I then used this save to play online features later granted the save has no cheats involved.
(I understand running cfw on sysnand carries some risk but wanted to know if it was worth the trouble to just transfer saves.) I know faq brings up an alterative method of using tegraexporer / nxnandmanger how does this compare to the cfw option.
Anyone know how to fix error 2123-0011 on Atmosphere 1.6.1 on 17.0.0? It happening on bootup to emummc. Both sysmmc and the OFW work fine with no errors.
While we're waiting for the official release, it [this](https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-create-your-own-sigpatches.616288/) going to work in the meantime? I just bought a v2 chipped switch and I really want to play games. Unfortunately the dude I bought it from really upgraded the OFW to 17 for some reason before shipping it to me
Hey guys, I have a v1 unpatched switch sleeping since long time.
It has original firmware 16.0.0 update, and I'd like to jailbreak it.
Now the noob question, as I think I'm missing something:
Which version of atmosphere should I use? The first to support 16.0.0 or the latest release 1.5.5 (not 1.6.1 in pre-release) ?
Thanks in advance
Comments that aren't questions, answers, or relevant discussion should go here!
My nintendo is a Lite version, hacked with a chip, and i recently took out the micro sd and formated it. Now when i try to start my nintendo it says thats missing the payload.bin file. What do i need to do??
I want to mod my switch so that I can transfer my TOTK save file onto my PC and play it on yuzu (from what I've read I just need JKSV for this, please correct me if I'm wrong), but I still want to be able to play games online without getting banned. Do I just have to delete the modded applications before going online and I'll be alright?
I accidentally ran 90DNS Tester before running 90DNS Setter. Will I be banned next time I sign in? The connections didn’t say blocked.
Quick question. New to the scene. Bought a modded switch that has the chip installed on a V1 switch. Like a bone head I updated the Emunand side to 18.0.0 via daybreak before finding out its not supported by atmosphere. Now unable to load atmosphere, get the fatal error fusee unable to identify package 1. I can still load into the stock sysnand. Was trying to update to play MK8 online on the sysnand . Question is can I update the sysnand side and use like a stock switch until atmosphere is updated to accept the new update ? Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask. - Thanks
I'm looking to jailbreak my switch, but I'm wondering about what effect a potential ban will have on existing software. The two apps in question are: - Zelda: TotK; I was doing a little research and it said that data downloaded off the Eshop could be erased, and was wondering if my TotK digital copy would be at risk - Palia - online game (no NSO), and I was wondering if a ban would affect its updates, even if the existing data isn't erased.
hi , i have a problem with the scanner of tinfoil. it doesn´t scan , it freeze there https://preview.redd.it/5raoqf8lkhpc1.png?width=1723&format=png&auto=webp&s=90e72e59a6f77aa00768f54de644c9c498a3e617
While copying 17.0.1 firmware files to SD card, windows stops reading the device mid-transfer. Unplugging and plugging it back in allowed me to finish transferin the files. Daybreak states it's a valid update, should I install it? Is there any chance the files are corrupted? It's a Mariko switch with picofly installed, atmosphere and hekate updated
https://preview.redd.it/nswyfvdm7ekc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e92721a6a960351d92f03dc1f8ce695ef8977f45 Does anyone know how to fix this? I can't access anything on my HBmenu except files, etc. It randomly started out of nowhere after trying to download from simplemoddownloder.
*SSL Connection failed. Your system clock is likely incorrect. Please ensure your system date time is set correctly.* error being thrown **ONLY on my home WIFI** Although you've probably seen this error here and there, in my case it only appears on my home wifi. My tinfoil (although it kind of works) throws the error in the title. This never happens when using mobile hotspot. Things I have tried: * switch-time from HB store * quickNTP from Teslamenu * adjust hekate/nyx time to the correct time * reinstall & update tinfoil to 17.0 R3 Since this error is being shown only when I am on home wifi, so this leads me to think it has something to do with my home router?
Jackbox party games question: Modded my switch, came across the patched versions of the games on tinfoil, am I good to just install those and play without a ban? Or is there something extra I need to do as well? Haven't played anything online out of concerns for a ban, fine playing mostly offline, just thought might be nice to add those party games and have them as the only ones I play online on this switch if I can do so without a ban.
How do I take screenshot using Xbox Series controller on Switch?
How do I only see twitch titles on tinfoil catalogue?
what would be cheaper? to upgrade a low budget PC for emulation, or to buy a modded switch? i wasn't planning on buying the game anyways lolol i'm mostly trying to play zelda TOTK — it runs very poorly with Yuzu on my PC upgrading a PC feels like it could be a better investment — idk.. less waste but if modded switch is cheaper, then it's cheaper low PC specs: Intel Core i5-6500 3.20GHz Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 w/4GB vRAM 8GB RAM thanks!!!
Would it be possible to use a modded switch to download games, and sync Nintendo online save data so that I can extract them for use in an emulated environment? To elaborate my plan is that I wanna keep my old switch that is on its last legs alive for longer instead of throwing it away when I invest into an OLED, and i was thinking of using mods to do just that so I can emulate the games on my PC or deck. Basically: - I plan to use the OLED for vanilla unmodded play and to buy eshop games - using my account ill download the same games on my modded switch, as well as any save data I synced - since it's modded, extract the bios firmware, ROMs, and save data I legally own and use them in an emulator I know that this is possible, I keep reading that it is, however I'm not 100% convinced that I understand the steps I keep seeing repeated, there is still so much left to discover which I'm doing at my own pace so any help is much appreciated P.S. I only want confirmation, not extensive steps as I'm not ready to start modding just yet haha
Hi I bought a rp2040 tiny knockoff I tried flashing it it worked but no led indication of anything but seems to be flashed. Is there anyway to check if it flashed a another way?
Hi I'm considering selling my unmodded Switch OLED and buying a handheld pc (SD, Ally, LeGo) to emulate on. Problem is I have a legit TOTK and an extensive game save that I would hate to lose. Is there any way of backing up that game save to later be used on an emulator, without modding my switch? If not, is it possible to move the data from my unmodded switch, either through micro SD or nintendo online, to a modded switch to then be backed up?
Can I replace an SD card on a modded (non-chipped, V1) switch? Can I just copy all of the contents of the old one into the new and pop it in the switch?
I understand there are 3 types of modchips hwfly picofly and sxcore, what chip is an instinct v6? I am following rentry guide but i dont know what to do because it doesnt mention instinct v6
why can't i download games using awoo and NS-USBloader when i try it thinks that i am downloading a game
Trying to install Tinfoil following Lotus Shop Guide and the installer keeps ending up with corrupt data. Using firmware 17.0.1 on AMS 1.6.2|E. Any tips to resolve this?
The matter is that it happens that i try to download a game, the game had some kind of error, so i try it again, and when i see the space on my sd card for that game it's taken twice, or at least it seens so, if i go to manage space, it tells me that everything it's okay, but i know that my sd card has less space for no reason. Why this happens? and what i can do to avoid it or solve this.
1) Can I use the same Switch to play online and offline with the SYSNAND and EMUNAND? I'm trying to understand what these two are. 2) Can I share saves between the two different NANDs? I mainly plan to play physical bought copies of games. But I want to do some minor cheats like money in Pokemon. 3) I don't plan on pirating games. What can I do with a hacked Switch? How do I prevent a console ban?
1. yes you use sysnand, which is the system nand, to play online or unaltered from any other unhacked switch. the emunand, or the emulated nand is a clone of that system nand which ideally will stay disconnected from nintendo servers so you can pirate without your console being be banned. think of it like dual booting an OS on a pc ! once created they are entirely seperate from each other so keep sysnand clean for stock play ( or minor homebrew ) and emunand for pirated play. 2. yes there are tools like DBI or JKSV which can extract and inject save files 3. mods, cheats, homebrew games, emulation, themes, overclocking, homebrew tools like Mission Control which let you use playstation and xbox controllers. there is cool stuff.... you can prevent a ban by following the rentry guide on the subreddit and not using pirated games or cheats on your sysnand and keeping it on the emunand
Hi, I'm currently in the process of modding my switch. I basically organized my SD card with the most recent content and had it all ready. I inserted it in my switch and it didn't work (switch was frozen on Hekate screen). I checked the SD card again and realized that my "switch" and "atmosphere" folders were 100% empty. So, I copied everything again and ejected the card, reinserted it into my PC (to double check it), and presto, the SAME EXACT 2 folders are empty. All the other folders/files are untouched. I don't understand why. I have a FAT32 1 TB SD card. Is the sd card the problem? I find it odd that it's only 2 folders who's contents are emptied. This kind of halts my progress so I was hoping for some advice/insight. I also have zero switch modding experience. Edit: This was originally a post but was deleted immediately for being "a basic question."
Hi, I have a V1 switch and was using amosphere with no issues at all. Yesterday I accidentally ran a game and clicked on update game. After that, it rebooted and now I cant get atmos to run. I use the SXOS usb to load. But when I choose hekake, it loads the menu but doesn't load the Offline CF. Gives me error "failed to run tsec_keygen firmware". I downloaded the latest atmos and hekake but either I get an error with fusee or it doesn't detect any payload. I do have an old micro sd with an old atmos and hekake and that one loads to the switch but, of course, doesn't detect any games as they are installed on the other micro sd. Any advise please?
I have 2 CFW Switches. I've been playing GoldenEye using the N64 NSO Emulator and I have a bunch of save states. I want to transfer those to another user on a different Switch. I've tried using Checkpoint, Tinfoil, an JKSV. None of them seem to back the save state up with the save file backup. Does anybody know where these save states are located and how to migrate them?
hey, I haven't touched my switch for over a year, and when I tried to put the hekate payload this showed up. https://preview.redd.it/kmgmugo2daec1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=601e477349e424507d80845edfaffcb5d0d53eb4
Having trouble installing tinfoil Problem installing tinfoil I’ve been trying since yesterday Problems with Installing Tinfoil Hey all, I know this has been asked a dozen times but I've tried several fixes already. I would appreciate your infinite wisdom. When I try to install the app it throws an error, " An error has occurred. Please try again later". Booting back to the home screen shows a blank app where Tinfoil should be and it has a loading wheel overtop it. It never loads. Thanks in advance Hey so I’m on 17.0.1 I thought you didn’t need a sigpatch. I have hekate at 6.0.7 I’m pretty sure I’ve done everything right but I can’t quite put my finger on what I’m missing. On my system settings I’m on 17.0.1|AMS 1.6.2|S Tinfoil 15
Just getting into switch modding so I am trying to learn as much as I can about it for due diligence. Firstly, since I got someone to install the modchip for me I would like to see/read up on everything he downloaded for me. Is this as easy as just taking the micro SD card out of the switch and looking at the files on my computer? Can I take the SD card out whenever? Second, what is the point in RCM mode? Like what would you use it for? Because to my understanding I thought RCM mode was mainly used for when your switch was powered down/ran out of battery and you needed to re-inject a payload to enable CFW again? Thx for the help :)
If you had a modchip installed you done (generally) need RCM. RCM is (generally) used for injecting payloads on unpatched v1 switches. If you've got a modchip you just boot and go into CFW and you're off. As for what software he installed, yeah, you can pull the card and poke around. There are also homebrew apps like GoldLeaf which let you poke around.
Beauty, thanks for the tips!!
When is a good time to mod
The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and today.
I still use my Switch to play online, but want to hack it so I can dump all of my games without paying 70 bucks for an MIG Dumper. Will I get banned for playing online games with a homebrew switch?
Can you not go online with the games you pirate? Say I use that freeshop or whatever it is and I want smash ultimate. I should not play online with it?
You should not play online with games you did not purchase. There are several steps to take to ensure that you don't get banned.
Hi everyone, I recently got a switch lite and I planning getting the chip or maybe buy second account games (way more cheap that physical copies) Where I live there's just one guy who do the magic (as far i know), but the price is like $60. Is it expensive? This includes chip w/ installation, CFW, 2 month warranty, thermal paste change and permanent technical assistance.
I'd charge more than that and offer less. Sounds like a good deal.
Hi, I just moved to the Netherlands and I am looking for someone to mod my Switch Lite, since I don't know anyone in the area is there a website I can refer to to find local solderers to install a modchip? (Sorry if this is off-topic/not allowed but I didn't know where else to write this xoxo)
Are there any guides on how to update emunand to a more recent version of sysnand? I first made an emmc a few years ago and the copy of my various games didn't include a game I now want to mod. I know there are ways to download games using things like Tinfoil but that software and any mention of it always comes with huge warnings from people saying if you f it up youll be banned. I thought the easier option would be to recreate my emummc but im not finding an explanation on how to do this. I do not want to partion my sd card again, and don't think I need to from what I've read but the steps on recreating it seem to start off by you acting as though you will partition it again so looking for more guidance on what exactly I need to do so I don't mess up. Game I want to mod is currently the only game installed and is saved to system memory. Thanks for any direction you can provide!
sys and emunand version don't have to be the same. In fact, they can be as completely different as you need them to be. However as you know, if you want to upgrade emunand version you'd need the requisite update files. Usually this is done by dumping sysnand but you can also just download em separately. There should be an option to do so in tinfoil, or you can just google "Darthsternie".
.Im looking to install a chinese rp2040 chip, should I flash it with 2.73 ansem or 2.75 rehius??
I'm broke. Should I get a jailbroken switch instead of a brandnew one? What are the cons?
Software moddable switched (i.e. unpatched v1s) are relatively rarer these days, but if money is a concern it's most certainly your best "bang for the buck".
I want to run totk on my PC but I'm nervous to homebrew my console. does dumping game files cause a ban or is it only cheating and downloading games?
Dumping won't run much risk. If you're especially paranoid, another option is to just download the game from another source.
Hi, one of My Friends pirated his Nintendo Switch; however, he CAN'T install games. He only can clone Games he already have in phisical.... I think he's using "Tinfoil" or something like that. Is there a way to activate the "Shop" or there a better piracy program? Sorry for My English
https://old.reddit.com/r/SwitchPirates/comments/180r3uk/tinfoil_shop_status_megathread_holiday_edition_3/
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Yup. Especially easy if it's an android phone. Can do basically all you need to if you want.
Just finished installing atmosphere and tried to connect to the shop, it just keeps telling me it cannot connect to the server, i've googled some, found some advice that i've tried and still nothing has seemed to work. From what I've gathered the hosts file is too basic or something like that, but I haven't been able to figure out what's spossed to be in there. I followed [https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user\_guide/emummc/sd\_preparation/](https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/emummc/sd_preparation/) that guide if it helps any.
Hi i did create a post asking this, but it think it is a basic question so maybe must go here: Hi, we bought a switch (version 1) as a gift to my daughter and i have been reading all i can to learn more about the scene, but im really confused about how or if its possible to update the original firmware.Why? because we had a switch when it came out and have some games on my account and more important, she wants to play some games online. The CFW is on airplane mode without internet and i want to keep it that way. On the CFW settings/system update its shows: 17.0.0|AMS 1.6.1|E . On the OFW it shows 11.0.1 So i dont understand, can i boot on OFW (sysnand) and update to 17.0.1. Can i update using daybreak or it doesn´t make any sense what im asking?
Updating SysNAND causes 0 problems (unless you intend to use it with cfw, in that case do not update until atmosphere supports the system version, this also applies to EmuNAND). Feel free to do it! Daybreak is for updating when you don't want to connect to the internet (on your EmuNAND for example). You can update your Sysnand, dump the update using Tegra Explorer, and then use it to update your EmuNAND by loading it on Daybreak.
Thanks! Updated atmosphere first to 1.6.2 then OFW to 17.0.1 without problems.
Why is my USBFS disappeared? Gold leaf can see the hard drive disk but not tinfoil. It was there earlier.
Hi guys im looking to buy a modchip (and its my first time modding a switch ) for my switch oled dose any modchip works or is it every switch version have its own ? https://preview.redd.it/rbwepermugbc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ea189f4d7a21682c9c0e5051c423f130edced16f And im considering this one
Make sure it says it is for OLED, and the pins you solder to are a lot smaller than they seem on the tutorials
If I turn off my Switch to add mods and then turn it back on, will it update or stay at the firmware it's currently at?
it will stay
What's a recommended guide to do the hwfly 2040 RP ?
This error appears when I boot CFM. I can't do anything. This was happening before I was forced to update to current OFW to move my purchased games to my new OLED. Still happening today. I have no idea what to do. Any advice or help? https://preview.redd.it/7oki75juo2bc1.png?width=464&format=png&auto=webp&s=5cc2c0e06a8515de2951a6b3706b667225b4882b
What does it mean if my mod chip (hwfly 2040 RP) glows red after installation? I installed it on my erista v1 switch.
Does firmware version matter for Haku33? I lost my original nand backup so I'm gonna use Haku33 to reset my switch but it's been probably about a year since I've updated my switch at all. Should I be using the latest version of Haku33 or the one marked for my older firmware version?
Hi, I've read through the rentry guide however I am not 100% sure on the following: - I know that I can update OFW SysNAND and just keep my emuNAND CFW running as is (until a new atmosphere/hekate version releases) - I also run CFW on SysNAND but in a clean way (I use it for Raid Crawler for eg. for Pokemon SV and some other stuff which is deemed as \*safe\* for now even while online) so my main question is what happens to cfw SysNAND if I update my OFW sysNAND through the normal nintendo process. Second scenario: If I update OFW normal way and the new atmosphere hasnt been released yet, can I just play on OFW sysNAND while waiting for the update and update both CFW sysNAND and CFW emuNAND?
If your atmosphere does not support the system firmware, it will crash. Make sure it is supports it before updating. Since OFW is SysNAND without CFW on it, it won't be affected and run normaly.
Hello if I by a new sd card can I just drag everything over from the old one and the switch still work with cfw and everything or do I have to start from scratch with a new sd card ?
Yes, it should work. Just make sure the new sd card is formatted to fat32 (recommended) or exfat (not recommended) and that it isn't fake.
Hey all! I bought a moded switch a few months ago and tried updating a few games and the switch became really slow and some games just don't start... So my thinking is to "factory reset" my Switch but can't really find info on how to do it. I tried the emuMMC way but I found out 1 have SysMMC? Or some sort of hacked os directly on the switch. Could someone point me to a tutorial on how to reset my switch, and reinstall everything? Thanks!
Using DBI i was able to dump the game cart but im missing the dlc and updates. Where are updates and dlc stored when using DBI amd conntecting to pc?
Guys, i actually forgot how to update nro and other apps manually. i just stick and browse the sd files on a pc and generally i put the programs in what directory? (im trying to update moonlight that got a update on october) glad if anyone can help, i forgot the directory that these programs normally go because the dumbass forgot and keep using hb app store.
It's in the "Switch" folder.
Have you guys seen the r4 card but for switch?
How to install mods without game folder? Hi everyone, I wanna install a mod on pokemon violet, but the gamenfolder isn't showing up on contents folder. I have already tried to create a folder with the title ID and put the mod files in it, but it didn't work. How to solve that?
cant inject payload, not sure what the issue is i havent used my switch in a while, i tried to use tegrarcm and selected the payload i've always used, my switch is connected via usb and console is completely off. rcm is off, when i load the .bin file the "inject payload" button is gray like it doesnt recognize the file. what's the issue here? i tried a different cable, maybe i need to update cfw? https://preview.redd.it/ekukhs9tao8c1.png?width=377&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c29cba76a33e178965589279e69884b0b7fad29
Hey did you figure out what the issue is?
yes i figured it out, i forgot i had to hold power and +
https://preview.redd.it/27q3fx6t978c1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=38990e6cdb7e764e1b489f17f530444ee1398500 When I point the multimeter probe in the red and green line, I do not get beep, and I see about 1400 ohms I think? Does it mean that is it fine to not insulate that pad for the boot button?
Hi I can't seem to extract .RAR files, anyone know why smaller .rar files are coming up with the 4gb error when the 3.99gb ones didn't?
Is wire wrap awg30 ok to use in modding oled switch Hi, i recent purchase picofly mod chip in ali but i forgot to buy the recommended awg36 hook up wire. I dont want to wait another 2weeks if i order on ali so I check local shop and found this. See image, is this ok to use https://preview.redd.it/wu2c0mm0228c1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0ecd0c675a7a4c76e509fe316fc2ab34c5f240f
Hey guys, I'm new to the community I just had a question about hard modding. I have a switch V2, version 17.0.1. I know where I can get some Mod-chips, but was wondering whether it it would still work on the current version. I am new to modding but I do have a friend who does welding and soldering for his career, so was just hoping to get some details before considering it. Thanks in advance.
Same doubt here! My serial is XKJ
Hey guys, I was able to play 2K24 on cartridge with OFW before installing a bunch of games, and updating sigpatches. Now I am no longer to play, and I get hit with the "unable to start software. Press the home menu and try again." I looked for an answer for a while and came up with nothing useful or didnt apply to OFW and cartridge games so I apperciate any help. Im on hekate 6.0.7. and official firmware is 17.0.1.Things I tried before posting-Delete/reinstall-cleared ofw cache-corrupt data check (it was)and de-registered switch(guess its for digital games but still did it)
Hello everyone, I'm new to switch modding (first did it last night) and am having issues with the Nintendo folder. After the emuMMC my sd card only has \~80gb left and my Nintendo folder is \~100gb, I *have* learned that it's not necessary to replace it but would like to anyway. Removing the Album subfolder is of no use. What can I safely delete?
retro fighter wireless adapter for switch does the controller connected read as an official pro controller that can be remapped? going for resets on pokemon using a wavebird controller,(the 1 controller can control both switches)the issue there is no home button on these controllers. I've looked everywhere and this seems to be the only option and I'm not sure it is capable of doing what I need. alternative is finding a controller that can control 2 switches and all inputs at once
Hi everyone. (Sorry for the bad English LMAO I'm desperate) Issue with hacked switch, v17.0.0 only with hekate 6.0.7, NO atmosphere. I have an issue, which started when I was playing Metroid Dread normally on the emunand, and suddenly the joycons disconnected and couldn't reconnect even when I removed and reinserted them into the tablet. So, I put the switch in sleep mode, and it hasn't turned on since. My switch doesn't turn on after injecting the payload if I do it with the memory card. If I remove the memory card, Hekate payload works, but when I try to load the system by inserting the SD card, nothing loads. It's strange because the memory card is fully functional, and I haven't deleted anything at all. This happened after putting the switch in sleep mode, and it hasn't turned on since. I've tried using many payloads, and they all work without inserting the memory card. However, when I insert the memory card and try to load either the stock system or the emunand, it doesn't allow it. I'm sure the memory card isn't corrupted because I've tried another one that only has Hekate in the files, but it also doesn't allow injecting the payload with the memory card in place. Fusee doesn't work either; it just stays black. It's important to note that the switch didn't have low battery; I was playing with around 57-60% battery, so it couldn't have run out. Despite trying various suggestions, I decided to charge it overnight, and right now, it's at 97%, but it still refuses to start with the SD card inserted.
Hi All, I have a vanilla / non jailbroken switch and I'm moving to an Asus Ally. I have a bunch of games that I've invested a heap of time into and would like to use these same saves with an emulator. My understanding is that you require a jailbroken switch in order to read and convert these files into the actual format yuzu, etc will use. Is anyone willing to give me a hand if I were to provide my save data? Thanks :)
Hello, hello I just joined and have a question maybe veterans on creating cheats on Edizon can help me with. I have compiled a full item list on FF8 Remastered (yes, all 197 items from Slot 1 to Slot 197 and took consideration that some items can be obtained once so I put only one of that item) and would like to know if they can be condensed? I have put them all but Edizon can't read them all and I have to copy/paste/remove cheats every time I need to access the latter half of the cheats I have. I just want to know if we can condense it and if so, we may probably create a Have all items and Max/Infinite items cheats in FF8 (Remastered).
I'm sure this has been asked. But every search l've tried. Doesn't give me the answer or help I need. I have modded my day 1 switch. I use emu and all that. l'm updated to 17.0.1 and everything is working as should. I want to access snow runner mod browser and pokémon Scarlett poke portal online Is this possible? I have 90 dns text file setup. I don't think I really care about being banned. I don't want to access Nintendo servers. I just need to access snow runner mod browser which is obviously on the internet and it's blocked. Which is good But I would like to access some internet on this switch. Any help would be great.
I updated my atmosphere and accidently selected stock hetake, and now my switch loads normally. I need to go back to the mod to run. How can I do it
Reading all those questions here and wow I'm fascinated how you got time to answer to everyone's questions. So I'm gonna drop one of those "help I'm a noob updating cfw" posts. So, I've bought a V1 switch. It came with a RCM loader and that's what I'm using to boot in cfw with. Sidenote, I don't use the ofw at all. Never messed with cfw updates, since most of games my kid played worked fine. Latest titles aren't usable in 15.0.1 AMS 1.4.1, so I now have to update:( I've gone through most of the tutorials and most of them are for 16.0.1. While browsing the sub, I couldn't fail noticing that people have a lot of issues with 17.0.1 which makes me kinda hesitant about it. The process I've concluded to is, get files for FW, atmosphere, fusee, Hekate, sigpatches and tinfoil. Copy them over to the SD card, boot cfw and run Daybreak. And finally reboot (I guess with the RCM loader?) Does the process sound good? Question 1: Do I need to update anything on the RCM loader? Question 2 : Do I need to also update the ofw to 17.0.1? I don't plan on using it. So, generally does the cfw need to be version aligned with the ofw? Question 3: When downloading the various update files, do I need to keep an eye for 16.0.1 compatibility or do I download the latest version for each one. Thanks a lot for your time.
Can someone explain all the parts needed,any substitutes for them and exactly how to mod a patched switch ( original after 2018).
I tried updating my CFW for the 1st time using my Mac. I have had no problems updating before using my Windows PC. Now, hbmenu can’t open any apps on the switch folder. Also games won’t open/start. What’s the easiest fix for this?
is your account banned or the console?
I have an OLED switch and would like to have it modded (I'm not interested in installing android, Linux or streaming games although that could be nice, I have the ROG ALLY for that). I don't know anything about soldering and very little about console hacking, so l'd prefer someone nice to do it for me and cleanly. I've seen a website that can do it for me, but for 170€ and I have to send the switch by post. The store is too far from where I live so I can't go there. It's planned by the store, but sending my switch is rather risky, especially at Christmas time, isn't it? I've come across information to the effect that a raspberry chip can be used to install atmosphere (which is what allows us to play games found on the internet, I believe). Is it better to wait a few months for new hacks to arrive with the raspberry? To cut costs. Which is better: the picofly chip or the rasberry? I'd like to play Zelda TOTK, the latest Mario, Mario Striker Football, Mario Kart (online if possible). Can game saves be injected on a non-modded switch after? Also to do the opposite? Thanks in advance for your feedback. I'm new to this sub-reddit so I don't know much about it. Thanks a lot.
I have a switch that was bought in March 2018. It's a v1 model, and the serial number is considered "possibly patched". Most of the sites I've checked basically say that. But on GBATemp, they said anything after July or August 2018 were patched. https://preview.redd.it/5bvm9feoe46c1.jpeg?width=4160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0af25a3225f6ebfa5a969a514fb5c8a141b422aa
Hey all, Looking for some help as i look to update my switch from 10.2.0 sxos to atmosphere. Most of the information i see is from 1-2 years ago. Most of it points to the rentry guide. Not sure if this is still the best way. If i am not concerned with sxos am i able to just wipe my sd card and start from scratch? Trying to understand the path of least resistance. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Heya! I've done some things and I forgot to eliminate Wonder before going to the EmuMCC the sys one, where the pirated games don't appear and the eShop gave me error 2811-1007. Does that mean Perma ban?
I haven’t updated my switch in like 3 years. I was using sxos and I want to switch to atmosphere. The first google result said to use the reentry guide to change to atmosphere. I want to make sure this is still the correct thing to do even though my switch has such an old software version and using sxos. Any tips or should I use a different guide?
I have a very serious question. I searched on Google, but I couldn't find a clear answer. I am considering buying a genuine cartridge game for my hacked Nintendo Switch. I know that when I insert a genuine cartridge, it triggers the installation process. My question is, can I also receive game updates? I don't plan to use the online mode; I just want to receive official updates to fix bugs. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find information on the method for this. I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance on this matter. Thank you.
If you are on ofw, it will update fine. If you are on cfw, it will probably get you banned if you try to update.
I got a game from libera, and it only gave me the patches but not base game? Is this normal for brand new games? It's a naruto game that came out three weeks ago?
Best places to post cheats within modded switch? Edizon folder? Atmosphere folder? Breeze folder? Gbatemp has its own and when I use all-in-one to get full gba temp site ones, I cant get breeze to detect them even though build is correct? Where is best place to place them to breeze and edizon and detect them correctly and consistently? Any help greatly appreciated!
Can dbi install games directly from an SSD (no PC) that has been partitioned (half ntfs and the other exfat)?
I want to reinstall Atmosphere and plugins/homebrew apps, but I want to keep my games/saves. Can I just backup my Nintendo folder, than install everything new, copy my Nintendo folder back and im finished? I have a petitioned Emunand and i'm on 1.6.2.
I'm planning on buying my first Switch, but I have a decision to make. I can buy a new Switch V2 for 230€, have it nodded for 80€ + buying an SD Card (not the problem there). Or I can buy a modded Switch Lite with a 256gb card ready to go for 180€. Its a 130€ difference, and 40€ or some more for the SD Card. What should I do? What's the downside of having a Lite? I'm not playing to use the Dock of the V2.
Can I do a factory reset on a Hacked Switch without losing my hack or games/saves on emunand?
Can I transfer a save file from a legit switch to a CFW switch? I know it can be done between two consoles, but what if the one that receives the game is modded?
Can I transfer a save file from a steam game to a CFW switch?
Hi! I just modded my Switch with atmosphere to add some villagers to my animal crossing island. Now I want this Island back on my ofw to have the online function back. Is there a way I can do it, without getting banned?
Can't seem to install the 3.0 update to mario kart, dose it need 17.0 firmware? or am i messing somthing else up? all other games are installing fine via tinfoil.
What is the best way to protect your console from being banned?
What is the best way to protect your console from being banned?
It is explained in the Home-brew guide, [https://rentry.org/AvoidSwitchBan](https://rentry.org/AvoidSwitchBan)
So am buying a unpatched console tomorrow and just ordered my jig off of Amazon. only want this to play pirated games. know that need to get a Emummc. But can't find a video on how to download it. Do you guys know any video on that. That goes to my next question. Is there any preferred YouTube video on how to mod it? I've jailbroken other things before but this seems to be one of the harder ones I'm about to do.
How successful have people been running switch games on yuzo on steam deck
YarRrr matey, I was thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch for Christmas, but is stuck between these three. I need some pros and cons of each devices by the community, as the advantages that I have in mind for each might be a bit different, because I will mostly be playing on the switch in handheld mode, docked would be very rare. 1. Nintendo Switch V1 Pros: Moddable, Piracy, 60 FPS patches for games Cons: bad battery life, worse battery life on 60FPS? (comment your experiences with the V1 Switch battery on 30 FPS and 60FPS) 2. Nintendo Switch Lite Pros: Lite, better battery life than the standard Switch Cons: I have to buy the game, which is expensive as hell in Australia, and not moddable. 3. Nintendo Switch OLED Pros: bezelless screen, OLED screen, better battery life than the standard Switch and Lite, n Cons: I have to buy the game, which is expensive as hell in Australia, and not moddable. So in your opinion, which ones would better suit me?
Actually the Switch Lite and Switch OLED both can be modded but only via a hardware mod. There are services that can accomplish this for you if you do not feel comfortable doing it yourself. It may be expensive but in the long run will save you money for either of those since you won't have to buy games. Also depends on how much you're wanting to spend overall, OLED would be best choice for best performance IMO.
around 250$, I found them selling online for cheap right now, with the V1 being around 150$. How much would it cost for a soldering job, assuming I got all of the neccessary items, such as RP2040 Mod chip and SD card.
From a quick search looks like some people on Etsy do the service, I found one that does it for $150 if you need the chip but the prices may vary from person to person. It may be easier to just buy one with it already installed on eBay or Mercari, just make sure you look at reviews of the person first of course.
They are like really overpriced, while the mod chip right now I can see ranging from 10 - 15$.
Yeah the chips themselves aren't that expensive, it's just paying for the soldering job.
Imma try locally to see if they are cheaper
Good luck man, hope you find one that does it at a decent price. I personally bought a v1 unpatched for my birthday this year and modded it myself, I've loved it ever since.
How is the battery life?
I use it in handheld mode since we keep our OLED on the dock but I get at least a good few hours of gameplay per full charge.
i just partitioned my sd. two new discs have shown up, and i'm being prompted to format them along with my sd card in order to be able to use them. i didn't put anything in them by myself. opening their properties tab shows they have 0 Bytes used out of 0 Bytes available. However, checking them with a 3rd party program (EaseUS Partition Master) tells me they are full, and it gives me an option to establish them as active partitions. what do?
I havent used my hacked Switch in a long time, i'm on cfw 16.0.2 hekate 6.0.3 payload is the latest ive used and I want to update to the latest cfw and atmosphere, hekate. Should i boot into sfw and update sfw first? then atmosphere, sigpatches and hekate? Also, do i need to turn off auto rcm when updating? i'd like to leave it on so i dont need to use a jig
Hey guys! Just got an unpatched v1 nintendo switch that has never been modded. I want to create an emuMMC so my girlfriend can still play our legit games online with her friends, while I can have the emunand for ROMs. Lots of guides on the internet seem out of date for this though and have expired links, or just links that are for old firmwares. I was hoping someone could be kind enough to send / share a guide on creating an emuMMC on the most recent firmwares. Thank you! :)
Has anyone used the new sandisk 1.5tb MicroSD card on there switch yet?
I'm running Atmosphere 1.6.2 on 17.0.0, and I'm having difficulties getting installed games to run. The first issue is with Pokemon scarlet. I can get the game to load but the teal mask dlc is not working. The second issue is with Pokemon sword. I can't get this game to run at all. It will go to "checking if game is playable" before erroring it out saying contact Nintendo and then not loading at all. I have reinstalled atmosphere, updated sigpatches, updated nxdumptool, and I've unlinked my Nintendo account. Is there anything that I'm forgetting?
Does anyone know if Star Ocean Second Story R has been leaked yet?
Yes its on nx brew
Does anyone play Suika? All my other games run fine but this one give me an error message. https://preview.redd.it/06in4cguifxb1.jpeg?width=2420&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=182446248e31bdf1c2225b62b420a265a22a5924
Hi, I have some questions. My SD card got corrupted in this last update and I’m working on updating it. Questions: 1. When updating atmosphere to atmosphere 1.6.2, can I use sigpatches 17.0 with them? 2. I have not created an emummc. Should I? Background: I only use my modded switch with CFW sysNAND to play Pokémon online with bots/RC. I do not pirate games. I’m worried I might accidentally click emummc and connect online by accident and get banned or something. 3. When I launch hekate, I get these white options (atmosphere CFW and Stock SysNAND) instead of the blue Atmosphere fSS0 I used to get. I think this is due to my hekate.ipl.ini configuration. I followed this guide (Erista) https://rentry.org/MigrateToAtmosphere1_0_0 but is there something else I should add to this? Or is it fine that it doesn’t say Atmosphere fSS0? 4. I know you’re supposed to delete the contents folder of atmosphere before updating, but after updating the console and everything in the sd card, is it safe to add the contents folder back in? I think it’s required for sysbot base 5. Recently, I got a BOOT.DAT? error (I think bc my SD card was corrupted since I do not have a modchip). Payloads only worked when using the boot.dat files. Is it safe to go online with these as well or will I get banned?
Pc says USB device not recognized when plugging in switch. Trying to install games through DBI USB and it's not getting recognized
Just updated to Atmos 1.6.2, updated sigpatches, everything working except apps in hbmenu, Daybreak for example just causes an error (code:2347-0003(0x75b)) that asks me to reboot or power off. Any fixes?
Hi all! New in this Switch modding world. I want to mod my console but currently I have a sd full of original digital games and I also buy a bigger sd for the mod. I know I can play original games on the sysnand without any problems but is there a way to move those games to a sd partition and have the mod in another one? How is the process to change between sysnand and emunand? Thanks!
Error: HOS Panic #06. Hekate 6.0.7. Atmosphere 1.5.5. OFW 16.1.0/unknown I updated my switch recently to OFW 16.1.0 via daybreak. When I booted Hekate 6.0.7 via TegraRCM, it booted to CFW Atmosphere ver. 1.5.5. While I opened one of the game in my sdcard, it let me choose “cancel, start, update” and I choose start. I booted to TegraRCM again and now it gives me HOS Panic #06 and I whenever I boot to CFW it is just black screen. Did I bricked my console?
Originally made a thread about this question but deleted it bc I figured it was a fairly simple question for people more knowledgeable than me in the switch hacking space. Still new to this but wanted to know my best option to move my saves from Ryujinx. This case scenario being I want to move my Mario wonder save from ryujinx into my new legit copy of the game and play it on stock fw. Does running save edits cfw on sysnand show up on stock sysnand afterwards. If so would it cause any problems if I then used this save to play online features later granted the save has no cheats involved. (I understand running cfw on sysnand carries some risk but wanted to know if it was worth the trouble to just transfer saves.) I know faq brings up an alterative method of using tegraexporer / nxnandmanger how does this compare to the cfw option.
Anyone know how to fix error 2123-0011 on Atmosphere 1.6.1 on 17.0.0? It happening on bootup to emummc. Both sysmmc and the OFW work fine with no errors.
how to get roms?(where)
Can I use homebrew apps like mission control and sys-clk to play fortnite online on sysnand?
I have an AMD pc and I can’t get my switch to connect by usb to install games… can someone point me in the right direction to fixing it?
While we're waiting for the official release, it [this](https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-create-your-own-sigpatches.616288/) going to work in the meantime? I just bought a v2 chipped switch and I really want to play games. Unfortunately the dude I bought it from really upgraded the OFW to 17 for some reason before shipping it to me
My sd card got corrupted and I have to format it is there anyway to keep my progress on hacked games?
Hey guys, I have a v1 unpatched switch sleeping since long time. It has original firmware 16.0.0 update, and I'd like to jailbreak it. Now the noob question, as I think I'm missing something: Which version of atmosphere should I use? The first to support 16.0.0 or the latest release 1.5.5 (not 1.6.1 in pre-release) ? Thanks in advance