Hacking Switch V2 Hwfly what to do before install?

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Hello my friends,
It's been a couple of months since I have been last active here.
I recently purchased a v2 switch for my nephew and I also ordered the hwfly.

I have read here that you only need to update the firmware of the hwfly if a computer recognizes it as a USB stick.

Since I have been gone for some time I wanted to ask you guys what the most stable cfw is right now and if I should update the switch to the latest firmware.

Is there anything I have to take notice of before I solder the hwfly in?

Thank you!
 
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For a fresh install, go with the latest switch firmware. It will give you the longest time before you have a reason to need to update again. The latest atmosphere and hekate are compatible with the latest switch firmware revision.
 
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zamastyle said:
For a fresh install, go with the latest switch firmware. It will give you the longest time before you have a reason to need to update again. The latest atmosphere and hekate are compatible with the latest switch firmware revision.
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I always stay one version behind. As a general rule, the latest version often has compatibility issues, so it's safest to stay one version behind, and it's still compatible with all games.
 
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Kenji177 said:
Hello my friends,
It's been a couple of months since I have been last active here.
I recently purchased a v2 switch for my nephew and I also ordered the hwfly.

I have read here that you only need to update the firmware of the hwfly if a computer recognizes it as a USB stick.

Since I have been gone for some time I wanted to ask you guys what the most stable cfw is right now and if I should update the switch to the latest firmware.

Is there anything I have to take notice of before I solder the hwfly in?

Thank you!
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Depend on your comfort level on soldering, if you can't solder, hire someone to solder for you.
 

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