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    Replacing eMMC using a backup.

    All good so far! The issue I'm having now, if it can be called that even, is that my Switch keeps doing the 'checking this software can be played' check when I try and open smash. I own the game digitally but to avoid this potentially unnecessary internet connection I've started playing a...
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    Replacing eMMC using a backup.

    Thanks both. Sounds like if I'm careful I'll be ok based on my usage of this switch and the fact that I don't need to be online really more than once to make sure the DLC is working. Will let the thread know how I go!
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    Replacing eMMC using a backup.

    Okay neat, so my understanding was just a little wrong of how the IDs worked. I thought when you swapped specifically the emmc you had to trick the system somehow into looking for the old ID. I was led astray in the switch hacking discord lol. Is there anything you'd recommend regarding...
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    Replacing eMMC using a backup.

    Side note: I also noticed that the last of my backup files is a significantly smaller size than the others? Not sure if this is normal or if it means my backup failed originally when I made it.
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    Replacing eMMC using a backup.

    Hi all, A month or so ago I discovered my emmc was totally fried and unusable. After some help from the forum I ordered myself a triwing and a new emmc, which I've successfully replaced inside my switch. Hekate is capable of reading the new emmc, it's all good on the hardware end. Now what I...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Yup! All good, I really appreciate the help anyway in getting this far folk :) I've ordered a cheap blank board and a triwing and I'll keep everyone posted on my progress. This is a great community! And I thought forums had died out.
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Yeah Ive ordered a new fresh chip on eBay since it's cheap and folk are saying it's easy. Couldn't get a local electronics store to agree to help me reflow/recall/touch any part of my switch. Was just clarifying if the ability to emulate emmc to get around the hardware failure was possible or...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    no, so i get to the step where i can create or migrate an emuMMC: I can't migrate because none of the options are available. When I try to use the creation tool (I select SD File) it thinks for a moment and then gives me 'Failed to init emmc!' error. I asked in the discord about this and...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Hey all, update. I'm unable to use the 'Create EmuMMC' option in hekate because it gives me the same 'failed to init emmc' error I've been getting. Have I missed something? I thought the point of this process was to circumvent the fact that my emmc is borked.
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    Hardware Switch V1 - Failed to init eMMC (known good eMMC also fails)

    Hey don't worry it didn't come across as harsh at all! I'm a software developer and I have a good understanding of why it's important to develop your knowledge about subjects like this rather than just follow tutorials step by step, I'm definitely not a Switch hacking or hardware expert so I do...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Thank you both a lot for the detailed responses! Cool, I'm not stressed about the firmware running slowly. I have a new OLED switch for personal use that I haven't modded and this is my old OG switch that I mostly use for playing modded smashbros with my roommates. I also have AutoRCM enabled...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Thanks for this suggestion! I think I need a larger SD card to create an emunand/emummc, mine is only 32GB. I'm going to go pick up a 64GB today and will give this a try. What would be the downsides of running emunand rather than replacing my chip?
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    I will need to buy a larger SD card to find out, which won't happen today. I'm also waiting to hear back from the electronics store I contacted about whether or not they service Switches.
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Cool, thanks a lot. I'm currently emptying my SD card. It looks like I'll need a larger SD card to try restoring from backup anyway as mine is only 32GB so there isn't enough room to put the rawnand files on there as well as the other files required for running a hacked switch. I'll get a hold...
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    eMMC Issues [Help!]

    Thank you both very much for your time and help. Is there any value in attempting to restore with the backup I have at the moment or is it clear from the diagnosis that I will need to replace the hardware first? Will a hardware store be able to fix the emmc I currently have or will they need to...
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