Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

[Draxzelex]

So, I got a broken Switch tablet for cheap, got it to work by charging and now it works fine. I'm wondering if it is modded. It was certainly heavily used, judging by USB port, but it only has 2 games and it's on 11.0.1 firmware, no SD card either. I got it from a pawn shop, so I don't even know who previously owned it

Assuming your question is to check if its hackable, you can do a quick check by comparing the serial number to the ones listed in this thread. If its in the green or red area, the answer is pretty definitive but if its orange, then you will have to test to see if its unpatched or not by trying to send a payload. There's a tutorial on how to quickly send a payload linked in that thread as well to serve as the final definitive test.

 

[sanakochi]

Assuming your question is to check if its hackable, you can do a quick check by comparing the serial number to the ones listed in this thread. If its in the green or red area, the answer is pretty definitive but if its orange, then you will have to test to see if its unpatched or not by trying to send a payload. There's a tutorial on how to quickly send a payload linked in that thread as well to serve as the final definitive test.

No, I know it's not hackable with fusee-gelee, I want to know whether it has a modchip or not before I try anything related to hacking

 

[Hayato213]

No, I know it's not hackable with fusee-gelee, I want to know whether it has a modchip or not before I try anything related to hacking

Open it to see if it has a modchip or not

 

[sanakochi]

Open it to see if it has a modchip or not

Oh, so I guess there's no way to know without opening it. Thank you a lot

 

[Hayato213]

Oh, so I guess there's no way to know without opening it. Thank you a lot

If it boot to hekate without a computer or a payload dongle then it is chipped.

 

[MrLeche]

OLED noob question: Why is the no switch.hacks.guide like we have in DS and 3ds? I'm trying to check back from time to time on what's latest on modding or putting CFW as I'm very new to the Switch scene. I found some links online but I"m not sure if its GBATemp Offish. Thanks!

 

[marhalloweenvt]

OLED noob question: Why is the no switch.hacks.guide like we have in DS and 3ds? I'm trying to check back from time to time on what's latest on modding or putting CFW as I'm very new to the Switch scene. I found some links online but I"m not sure if its GBATemp Offish. Thanks!

There is a lot of them floating out there but they are kind of outdate as of Switch is constantly being upgraded.
For me, the most trustworthy source is https://rentry.org/SwitchHackingIsEasy and they are cover almost everything and straight forward.

 

[Ryan1994]

Does atmosphere work on 15.0.1?

 

[binkinator]

Does atmosphere work on 15.0.1?

Absolutely. There were a few issues back at the beginning but they have been resolved now.

E: that said there are no games that require 15.0.1 yet so there’s no burning need to upgrade your FW. Just sayin.

 

[highrisefuzz]

You can update atmosphere and hekate files from their respective github or grab it from a pre built fss0 pack like deepsea, HATS. Firmware file can be grabbed from Darthsternie. As for patches, HATS come with patches, other like SD setup, deepsea doesn't.

Patches can be grabbed from below also.

Thanks, it all worked fine but I noticed a few apps and "apps" just stopped working that were installed previously

 

[BaamAlex]

Why is the no switch.hacks.guide like we have in DS and 3ds?

There was one in the past. But it were long time not updated iirc. It looked exactly like the 3ds guide site.

 

[Chromagram]

Great!

I use Tinwoo to install Othello.nsp. It’s one of the smallest games on the Switch (~40MB) and gives me my first title.

Now that you have a single title installed, delete Tinfoil using Settings -> Data Management and then redeploy the self installer using Title Override mode and I bet it behaves properly afterwards.

Good deal!

Glad you’re sorted. Enjoy your Switch!

Thanks! I just had a follow up issue, since tech problems never rest.

With some constant here-and-there "USB timed out or failed" errors, Awoo eventually got through about 60% of my download library and installed it successfully working to the Switch. However, after another USB timed out error, now Awoo does the same thing it did before, even out of Applet Mode. It immediately crashes upon transfer start. I did see an error page stating Error code 2162-0002 and pointing to Program 01000000000012. I researched this and people are saying "oh it's easy, just delete "atmosphere/contents/01000000000012", but I checked the SD card and my atmosphere's content folder only contains an undub of a different game entirely. Where is this program coming from?
[Quick update: For now I have fixed this by again deleting my atmosphere install from my SD card, and using a fresh install of HATS to make sure no files had gone missing. I really hope it doesn't happen again.]


And small thing, but since that problem point where it crashes immediately every time now, when I launch into Atmosphere from Hekate now, the Switch flickers black and goes to sleep each time. I have to physically go back over to my dock, hit the power button, and have it come out of sleep mode, every single time. Any possible idea on why it's suddenly doing this?
[This is still an issue, even after the HATS install]

There's no peace and rest for my poor Switch, it just keeps finding a way to hate me

 

[Plermpel]

Will need to delete the traces of them in Settings -> Data Management.

If you want to try to install them again, make sure your Sigpatches are up to date.

Sigpatches (GBATemp) — get your Sigpatches here!

E: another common thing that happens is the base game isn’t installed but rather an update or DLC. Double check your source.

E2: when in doubt, try another installer to check your sanity.

Installers​

• Tinfoil — Polished installer. Recommend the Self installing version.
• DBI — Capable feature filled and fast installer.
• Tinwoo — A nice installer for when you just want to install.
• Goldleaf — The kitchen sink but it can also install games.

Don't get it, allready tried Tinfoil and Goldleaf, Sigpatches from the linkw here allready on.
The weird thing is, it happens with games I allready had installed and working, only difference now is, I've a much bigger SD Card and I am on emuNAND now.

EDIT.: Oh and my emuNAND is on V14 and and my sysNAND is on 15 now, is that a problem?

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

I don’t believe the Sigpatches changed between 15.0.0 and 15.0.1. It was such a minor change of like banned words or something. Nothing in the main system.

Perhaps you just grab the patches from here and check before you reinstall all your games:

Sigpatches (GBATemp) — get your Sigpatches here

These should just work…

It worked! Thanks yo I'm always impressed by people who just hang out here helping people all day. Especially being in a totally opposite timezone, I'm amazed by how fast I can get help here

 

[ocasionallysunksmw]

has anyone figured out how to hack v2 switches? And on top of that, anyone know some good hbrew apps, games, or emulators?

 

[Draxzelex]

has anyone figured out how to hack v2 switches? And on top of that, anyone know some good hbrew apps, games, or emulators?

They have already been hacked. The catch is you need to solder a modchip inside. And don't even think about asking for a way to hack them without a modchip. The leading Switch hacking expert, SciresM, has said that there are most likely no more exploits that he could find with the 500+ hours he spent researching the console.

 

[ocasionallysunksmw]

They have already been hacked. The catch is you need to solder a modchip inside. And don't even think about asking for a way to hack them without a modchip. The leading Switch hacking expert, SciresM, has said that there are most likely no more exploits that he could find with the 500+ hours he spent researching the console.

that was fast...
Also, crap. Maybe someone'll find a way to Cubic Ninja the thing

 

[Draxzelex]

that was fast...
Also, crap. Maybe someone'll find a way to Cubic Ninja the thing

That would be impossible due to the Switch games being sandboxed. Believe it or not, Nintendo has learned from their previous consoles.

 

[Lamcza]

Ifixit is the only one legit source of replacment batteries? And it this normal that my wifi singlal is almost always on 1-2 bars but i dont think i heve wifi problem becouse speeds are pretty good :X?

 

[binkinator]

Thanks! I just had a follow up issue, since tech problems never rest.

With some constant here-and-there "USB timed out or failed" errors, Awoo eventually got through about 60% of my download library and installed it successfully working to the Switch. However, after another USB timed out error, now Awoo does the same thing it did before, even out of Applet Mode. It immediately crashes upon transfer start. I did see an error page stating Error code 2162-0002 and pointing to Program 01000000000012. I researched this and people are saying "oh it's easy, just delete "atmosphere/contents/01000000000012", but I checked the SD card and my atmosphere's content folder only contains an undub of a different game entirely. Where is this program coming from?
[Quick update: For now I have fixed this by again deleting my atmosphere install from my SD card, and using a fresh install of HATS to make sure no files had gone missing. I really hope it doesn't happen again.]

2162-0002 seems to be a generic error and I’m seeing everything from joycons to SDCard readers being the culprit.

I had to strategically add a couple zeros but I think the issue of 0100000000000012 is related to bsdsockets from here:
https://switchbrew.org/wiki/Title_list
It’s a weird place to be crashing to be honest so I guessed that it was zeros missing.

We might be talking about SDCard corruption. If it returns we’ll investigate that theory.

And small thing, but since that problem point where it crashes immediately every time now, when I launch into Atmosphere from Hekate now, the Switch flickers black and goes to sleep each time. I have to physically go back over to my dock, hit the power button, and have it come out of sleep mode, every single time. Any possible idea on why it's suddenly doing this?
[This is still an issue, even after the HATS install]
There's no peace and rest for my poor Switch, it just keeps finding a way to hate me

Check System Settings Sleep Mode and change it to something more suitable for your needs.

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Don't get it, allready tried Tinfoil and Goldleaf, Sigpatches from the linkw here allready on.
The weird thing is, it happens with games I allready had installed and working, only difference now is, I've a much bigger SD Card and I am on emuNAND now.

Try specifically with Tinwoo. It’s the most straightforward installer and typically just works (and if it doesn’t it’s pretty clear about what’s wrong.)

EDIT.: Oh and my emuNAND is on V14 and and my sysNAND is on 15 now, is that a problem?

Emunand in 14 and Sysnand on 15 isn’t an issue. They are essentially two different machines and only one is active at a time.

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It worked! Thanks yo I'm always impressed by people who just hang out here helping people all day. Especially being in a totally opposite timezone, I'm amazed by how fast I can get help here

Learned it from watching @Draxzelex
Glad you’re Sorted!

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Ifixit is the only one legit source of replacment batteries? And it this normal that my wifi singlal is almost always on 1-2 bars but i dont think i heve wifi problem becouse speeds are pretty good :X?

There are decently rated vendors on Amazon as well. Read the reviews to be sure. I really like and support iFixit when I can though. Good people.

The bars are a myth. They aren’t a “speed meter” that people might assume. They loosely indicate signal strength in decibels…so basically it’s the volume of the signal. As long as your Switch can “hear” the wifi without too much “noise” it will perform it’s job just fine. When there is too much noise vs the signal it will have to repeat things and this is what causes slow wifi speeds. As long as yiu are seeing good performance I wouldn’t worry too much about it.