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[Hayato213]

I am going to be installing a modchip into my switch lite and hacking it but I was curious if there was an hshop for the 3ds equivalent for modded switches? If not how and where would I get games for the console?

There is paid tinfoil shop you need monthly subscription

 

[Narguini]

They couldn't possibly be in the, you know, sigpatches topic? lol

Anyway. Forget about dumb sigpatches. Use sys-patch instead.

https://github.com/impeeza/sys-patch/releases/latest

for some reason I can't do "git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/ITotalJustice/sys-patch.git" as instructed in the github page

 

[NoodleZA]

What happens when you just try to re-install 22.1 using Daybreak?

I can't get back into the switch UI to do that. (Only way I know how).
I can boot into Hekate menu, but if I try launch into anything I get the error :/

Is there a way to run daybreak from there?

 

[Cyber Akuma]

I've been told that some of my information is outdated?
I can launch lockpick through Hekate apparently, and that the latest version is here: https://gbatemp.net/download/lockpick_rcm-1-9-16-fw-21-0-0-zoria-hekate.39459/

Is that right? Will this still dump the keys of firmware version 22.1.0? I noticed that TegraRCMGUI has not been updated since 2019, will it still work?

 

[Hayato213]

I've been told that some of my information is outdated?
I can launch lockpick through Hekate apparently, and that the latest version is here: https://gbatemp.net/download/lockpick_rcm-1-9-16-fw-21-0-0-zoria-hekate.39459/

Is that right? Will this still dump the keys of firmware version 22.1.0? I noticed that TegraRCMGUI has not been updated since 2019, will it still work?

That is for firmware 21.x.x you need 1.9.19

https://github.com/Kofysh/Lockpick_RCM/releases

 

[VioletRose]

for some reason I can't do "git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/ITotalJustice/sys-patch.git" as instructed in the github page
View attachment 571151

No need to build. Just download the zip and extract to sd card.

I can't get back into the switch UI to do that. (Only way I know how).
I can boot into Hekate menu, but if I try launch into anything I get the error :/

Is there a way to run daybreak from there?

Maybe try Atmosphere 1.8.0 and Hekate 6.2.2? Outside of that I dont know. Sorry I can't help out more.

 

[Cyber Akuma]

That is for firmware 21.x.x you need 1.9.19

https://github.com/Kofysh/Lockpick_RCM/releases

Thanks, I was trying to find the latest version but all I found was that older link and dead repos. I wasn't aware that there was a new active repo that was still being updated.

I can just load this through Hekate using Fusee and don't need to run it on it's own right?

 

[Hayato213]

Thanks, I was trying to find the latest version but all I found was that older link and dead repos. I wasn't aware that there was a new active repo that was still being updated.

I can just load this through Hekate using Fusee and don't need to run it on it's own right?

Yes you can load it via hekate

 

[BoRdiUmS]

Hi, need some advice.

My CFW is 20.1.1

I need to upgrade to firmware 22.1.0

Its been a while since I done this, but the procedure is to download and copy atmosphere to the sd card from here

https://github.com/atmosphere-nx/atmosphere/releases

Then use daybreak to install firmware.

Is that correct?, btw do I need to update sigpatches as this is the most confusing.

Thanks

 

[Hayato213]

Hi, need some advice.

My CFW is 20.1.1

I need to upgrade to firmware 22.1.0

Its been a while since I done this, but the procedure is to download and copy atmosphere to the sd card from here

https://github.com/atmosphere-nx/atmosphere/releases

Then use daybreak to install firmware.

Is that correct?, btw do I need to update sigpatches as this is the most confusing.

Thanks

Yes you need to update sigpatches or move to syspatches, as for homebrew you will need to update all your homebrew again, firmware 21.0.0 and above homebrew need to recompiled.

 

[BoRdiUmS]

Is there a guide how as the sig patches/sys is really confusing. I watched youtube videos explaining how to update but none go into details really how. Also homebrew, what do you mean as I only use dbi, do I need to update daybreak too?. More confused now than ever.

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edit apologies need to update to 21.0.0, does that make a difference?
is this video accurate in updating?

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please any help?

 

[Hayato213]

Is there a guide how as the sig patches/sys is really confusing. I watched youtube videos explaining how to update but none go into details really how. Also homebrew, what do you mean as I only use dbi, do I need to update daybreak too?. More confused now than ever.

Post automatically merged: May 4, 2026

edit apologies need to update to 21.0.0, does that make a difference?
is this video accurate in updating?

Post automatically merged: May 4, 2026

please any help?

We don't recommend youtube video, you don't really need a guide it just grabbing the latest one and replace the old one if it exist. But if you need instruction you can read the thread page or the github page.

Hacking  Thread 'Sigpatches for Atmosphere (Hekate, fss0, fusee & package3)'

Aug 8, 2020

WILL BE NO MORE SIGPATCHES FOR FIRMARE 22.0.0 AND UPWARDS, PLEASE USE SYS-PATCH SYSMODULE

CURRENT BETA SIGPATCHES UPDATED FOR FW 21.2.0 AND ATMOSPHERE v1.10.2 prerelease: Download Here

PLEASE DO NOT UPGRADE TO FW 20 UNLESS IS NEEDED NOT ALL HOMEBREW HAS BEEN UPGRADED ONE NOTORIOUS EXAMPLE IS SYS-Tweak

Given the current state of affairs, and both HarukoNX's and iTotalJustice's repositories being nuked by the almighty draconian N, I decided to open a new thread to host the up-to-date signature patches for...

• ShadowOne333
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• Forum: Nintendo Switch

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https://github.com/impeeza/sys-patch

You can use either

 

[Poggers]

For the modchip for the switch lite do I really need to plug it into my computer and flash it with the latest firmware?

 

[BoRdiUmS]

Thank you, OK from what I gathered and you replied.

Update Atmosphere, then copy over syspatch as sig is no longer supported.

Then update firmware via daybreak?.

Can I confirm this sounds correct, anything obvious I'm missing?

 

[Hayato213]

Thank you, OK from what I gathered and you replied.

Update Atmosphere, then copy over syspatch as sig is no longer supported.

Then update firmware via daybreak?.

Can I confirm this sounds correct, anything obvious I'm missing?

You need to also update Hekate and your homebrew, firmware 21.0.0 and above needed recompiled homebrew

 

[BoRdiUmS]

You need to also update Hekate and your homebrew, firmware 21.0.0 and above needed recompiled homebrew

so this

https://github.com/ctcaer/hekate/releases

The homebrew is the confusing part, I know you go via albulm mode to goto homebrew menu?. Is that whats you mean, or is there a link you can provide so I can read more into please?

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btw I know you said video guides aren't good, but had to watch one to see what you mean but homebrew



Is it this from 30 min mark?.

As the homebrew stuff is the only thing as mentioned I don't get or know how to recompile?

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or link here

Thread 'Preliminary list of updated homebrew apps and tools for FW 21.0.0 | AMS 1.10.0 | Please add your findings!!!'

Nov 17, 2025

UPDATING TO NEW FIRMWARE 21.0.0 IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES WITH A LOT OF HOMEBREW APPS.

UPDATED APPS for new firmware 21.0.0 (download the MODDED files if there is no official release for FW 21.0.0). USE the modded files with CAUTION. Not all modded apps have been tested.

YOU CAN USE THIS TOOL TO AUTOMATICALLY PATCH your NRO and OVL files to support FW 21.0.0

MAIN TOOLS:
Hekate: Here.
Atmosphère: Here.
sys-patch module: Here.

OTHER TOOLS:
Ultrahand Overlay: Here.
nx-ovlloader for...

• alcab
• Replies: 765
• Forum: Nintendo Switch

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Just grab the ones and copy over?

 

[Hayato213]

so this

https://github.com/ctcaer/hekate/releases

The homebrew is the confusing part, I know you go via albulm mode to goto homebrew menu?. Is that whats you mean, or is there a link you can provide so I can read more into please?

Post automatically merged: May 5, 2026

btw I know you said video guides aren't good, but had to watch one to see what you mean but homebrew



Is it this from 30 min mark?.

As the homebrew stuff is the only thing as mentioned I don't get or know how to recompile?

Post automatically merged: May 5, 2026

or link here

Thread 'Preliminary list of updated homebrew apps and tools for FW 21.0.0 | AMS 1.10.0 | Please add your findings!!!'

Nov 17, 2025

UPDATING TO NEW FIRMWARE 21.0.0 IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES WITH A LOT OF HOMEBREW APPS.

UPDATED APPS for new firmware 21.0.0 (download the MODDED files if there is no official release for FW 21.0.0). USE the modded files with CAUTION. Not all modded apps have been tested.

YOU CAN USE THIS TOOL TO AUTOMATICALLY PATCH your NRO and OVL files to support FW 21.0.0

MAIN TOOLS:
Hekate: Here.
Atmosphère: Here.
sys-patch module: Here.

OTHER TOOLS:
Ultrahand Overlay: Here.
nx-ovlloader for...

• alcab
• Replies: 765
• Forum: Nintendo Switch

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Just grab the ones and copy over?

Thread 'Preliminary list of updated homebrew apps and tools for FW 21.0.0 | AMS 1.10.0 | Please add your findings!!!'

Nov 17, 2025

UPDATING TO NEW FIRMWARE 21.0.0 IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES WITH A LOT OF HOMEBREW APPS.

UPDATED APPS for new firmware 21.0.0 (download the MODDED files if there is no official release for FW 21.0.0). USE the modded files with CAUTION. Not all modded apps have been tested.

YOU CAN USE THIS TOOL TO AUTOMATICALLY PATCH your NRO and OVL files to support FW 21.0.0

MAIN TOOLS:
Hekate: Here.
Atmosphère: Here.
sys-patch module: Here.

OTHER TOOLS:
Ultrahand Overlay: Here.
nx-ovlloader for...

• alcab
• Replies: 765
• Forum: Nintendo Switch

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[BoRdiUmS]

Thread 'Preliminary list of updated homebrew apps and tools for FW 21.0.0 | AMS 1.10.0 | Please add your findings!!!'

Nov 17, 2025

UPDATING TO NEW FIRMWARE 21.0.0 IS NOT RECOMMENDED. THERE ARE COMPATIBILITY ISSUES WITH A LOT OF HOMEBREW APPS.

UPDATED APPS for new firmware 21.0.0 (download the MODDED files if there is no official release for FW 21.0.0). USE the modded files with CAUTION. Not all modded apps have been tested.

YOU CAN USE THIS TOOL TO AUTOMATICALLY PATCH your NRO and OVL files to support FW 21.0.0

MAIN TOOLS:
Hekate: Here.
Atmosphère: Here.
sys-patch module: Here.

OTHER TOOLS:
Ultrahand Overlay: Here.
nx-ovlloader for...

• alcab
• Replies: 765
• Forum: Nintendo Switch

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Oh nice, so just have to grab the necessary files from the preliminary list and I'm good to go?, thank you

 

[Hayato213]

Oh nice, so just have to grab the necessary files from the preliminary list and I'm good to go?, thank you

Grab the one you need

 

[BoRdiUmS]

Grab the one you need

Thanks, can I ask as you are more versed. Is there a way to find out what apps I need to update, some are obvious but is there a folder on the sd card that shows which homebrew apps I currently have?.