Hacking Question My little brother is dumb. How to factory reset a switch without the parental code. On 3.0.1

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Well, I can't answer that question. Personally, I've never had to call nintendo after I accidentally told them to wait while I booted into emuNAND and then they hung up sooo.
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nope they changed the MAX sig length. only thing you can do is link it to a website of blog or something.
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Hi, so my brother just bough a used Nintendo Switch, which is most likely stolen. It came without a dock/charger, just the console and a Zelda on a card in it.
Anyways, there are 2 other accounts and a parental control on and we couldn't find any way to format it without knowing the pin code. Is there a way?
I understood we could also call Nintendo, what would we need to know to restore it through them?

And if there is not ANY way to do that, what restrictions are there on using the console? Could we expect someone braking into this version of the system any time soon?

Thanks a lot.
It's really easy, just use this website:
https://parentalcontrols.nintendo.com/?sys=switch
 

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Contact support.nintendo.com/switch/parent to follow the steps and obtain your Master Key.
So you submit your credit card (with your name and address) so the police know where to go to arrest the thief using a stolen Switch.

I'll bet $100 USD the OP bought the stolen Switch, not "his brother".
 

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Take it to the police and ask them if they can reset the PIN on the stolen property that you bought. You'll be fine. Like you said YOU didn't steal it yourself. You just benefitted from the theft by getting that hot item discount. It's not like being in possession of stolen goods is a crime or anything.

Good luck with your "new" Switch. The rightful owners loss is your gain.
 

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If the previous owner reported it as stolen then Nintendo can probably figure out a stolen system is connecting to their servers. From there Ninty can report it to US Authorities who can order OP's internet company to provide them with OP's personal details.

Or maybe I'm full of shit. I don't fucking know.
Can is different from Will, Nintendo doesn't normally care about stolen consoles outside of license transfer to another one (in which case it's better to just claim you sold it without formatting and bought another, else they usually ask for a police report)

Besides why spend effort helping someone to have their console returned (after many months if ever) if a not too unlikely alternative ending is the victim buying another sooner? :)
 
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Most portable devices now make it very difficult to factory reset without the pin. Literally the whole point of that is to discourage people from buying stolen devices. Now you know not to buy a Switch that is pin locked and has its serial number ripped off. Too late for you, but knowing this will discourage other people to buy stolen Switches, and so discourage stealing switches.
 
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Either Renter's or Homeowner's insurance would be who you would file a claim with.
All insurance claims are tracked through CLUE. If you file 2 claims in 3 years on Homeowner's insurance, then you will get dropped by your insurance company at the next renewal date. You won't make it through underwriting with any of the major companies until those claims fall of your report. You'll eventually have to get a very high premium policy, or else your mortgage provider will get a very overpriced policy for you. Even if you only file this one claim, then your rate will go up and you will pay more for the $300 they gave you. Oh wait, but you'd have to pay your deductible first - $500 is a low deductible (doesn't make sense to have one that low since you would never want to file a claim that is less than several thousand dollars) - so you would never file a claim for $300 in the first place. I know people always suggest this, but it doesn't really work in the real world. Insurance companies are there to make money - not give away money.
 

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If it was stolen, then whoever owned it would probably replace it under insurance if their deductible is not high. If it was me, I would keep it so I am not out money also. I would not lose any sleep over it since I did not intentionally buy a stolen console.
Wtf mate. A guy came to me with a brand new Samsung s8 for only 100eu without charger and still locked hmm. Well, I would not lose any sleep over it since I did not intentionally buy a stolen mobile. Great logic 8/8
 
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Smash it! It will fix the PIN code issue and the whole being a idiot buying stolen goods.
 

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Imagine that switch is from a kiddo who is 10 years old, finally had the money to buy the switch(his parents helped him a little, hehe). His first console... He was playing with his switch outside and had to take a piss and forgot the switch, and some guy steals it. YOU ARE PROUD NOW OP??? DO I SEE TEARS???
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Well, I can't answer that question. Personally, I've never had to call nintendo after I accidentally told them to wait while I booted into emuNAND and then they hung up sooo.
Why you told them that? Haha, dude you done goofed.
Well anyways, Your best bet is to contact Nintendo @OP
Even simple information such as accounts linked will help you.
 
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