This new homebrew will allow you to install XCI files directly to your Switch without having to convert them to NSPs first. It is based off the NSP-installer homebrew, Tinfoil by @Adubbz.

What is an XCI file?
An XCI file is a gamecard dump, while an NSP is an installable eShop file. While XCI files can only be played directly with SX OS, they can now be installed just like an NSP on both SX OS and ReiNX.


How does it work?

• It extracts the NCAs from the XCI file
• It changes the one byte in the header that differentiates gamecard files and eShop titles
• It rebuilds the metadata file and sends it to Tinfoil to begin installing (the metadata file describes the other NCAs present in the file)

Precautions
This homebrew is still a WIP.

• If you use an exFAT-formatted SD card, please back up all your data before using this homebrew, as it has a small chance to corrupt the card.
• Some XCI files will not work. If you come across any that do not work, please report them in the main discussion thread.

Where can I get it?

• Gitlab repository is here
  
• Official discussion thread is here

Who is 2168-0002?
The members are as follows:

• @AveSatanas
• @EliseZeroTwo
• @roothorick
• @nopjmp
• @Adubbz
• @Crusatyr
• @Adran_Marit
• @tinbs
• @Drakia
• @jakibaki
• @Darth Meteos (public relations)

They can be reached by Twitter at @2168_0002 and can be identified on GBAtemp by their signatures. There are more projects in the pipeline.

 

[henkp]

Is that group name related to the switch network error code implying some more net-related tricks up their sleeve, or have I been watching too much detectives?

 

[AveSatanas]

I just finished restoring history of ZeroTwoXCI! Let me know if something seems wrong. I'll try to use dedbae as a submodule now.

Is that group name related to the switch network error code implying some more net-related tricks up their sleeve, or have I been watching too much detectives?

2168-0002 is just a common error on libnx (also 2162-0002), a rather nondescript one too. Confuses and annoys a bunch of devs.

I was originally going to name our internal discord "404 name not found", but it seemed way too edgy etc, and the error code-based name idea led to the name 2168-0002.

 

[ferrums]

Does it convert the card key too into a title key or is a ticket needed for using it legit?

So for example if I install a own card dump, did it count as legit game when I play online or is the key nulled?

 

[AveSatanas]

Does it convert the card key too into a title key or is a ticket needed for using it legit?

So for example if I install a own card dump, did it count as legit game when I play online or is the key nulled?

Currently, AFAIK, key is nulled.

 

[Owenge]

Any switch cfw: oh cool
SXOS: REEEEEEEEE

 

[Joxley192]

I just tried to install skylanders and it says it installed but it doesn't show it on the menu

 

[EliseZeroTwo]

I just tried to install skylanders and it says it installed but it doesn't show it on the menu

mind linking a screenshot of it saying that it has finished to install please that would help me help you

 

[illegalmexican]

Mario Kart 8 works, however mario Tennis output an error:

Error i get:
Failed to install XCI
Openfile: 121 : Failed to open file/tinfoil/zerotwoxci/ncas/
Error code: 0X00000202

Im wondering if anyone has the same problem ?
prod.keys is at the root of the SD card

 

[Haise]

I'm getting that same error when trying to install My Hero One's Justice or Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. I was able to install Xenoblade Chronicles 2 perfectly fine though.

 

[EliseZeroTwo]

ive located the bug that causes the 0x0000000202 error, ill try to push a fix by the end of the day, sorry

 

[Adran_Marit]

ive located the bug that causes the 0x0000000202 error, ill try to push a fix by the end of the day, sorry

Lemme know when you do so I can update my info plz

 

[EliseZeroTwo]

I updated the nro, please use that nro instead. it is located here https://gitlab.com/2168/zerotwoxci/tags/0.1.1

 

[illegalmexican]

Thank You miss, works perfect

Could you enlight me on this warning:

Ticket installation failed! This may not be an issue....

 

[Haise]

I'm getting this error. Was trying to reinstall My Hero Aca after I got locked out of it from updating to 6.0.

 

[Conex]

Split XCI's working yet?

 

[Adran_Marit]

I'm getting this error. Was trying to reinstall My Hero Aca after I got locked out of it from updating to 6.0.

remove the previously installed version of the game and reinstall from scratch?

Split XCI's working yet?

not that I know of

 

[Mike83]

Sorry if it's been asked. Will this work with RajNX or does it need to be ReiNX

 

[t34p075]

Split XCI's working yet?

This will be killer feature for me. I’m stuck on FAT32 due to retroarch not supporting exfat.

 

[Rasis]

I get still Errors on different installations for example Splatoon 2 or Puyo Puyo tried it also with different dumps.

It all went well but already at the end it says " the xci installation failed maybe caused by a dumped file" ( tried 4 different xci for Splatoon 2)

Other games for example Mario tennis, Mario Party, mega man 11 went without any issues and all are playable. Except for the warning: "ticket installation failed! This may not be an issue" I think that's normal on xci installation or isn't it?

Regards

 

[bananapi761]

Works well apart from a few XCIs (Puyo Puyo, 1 2 Switch) but the tool says they installed anyway. Are they taking up unnecessary space on my SD?