Hacking Switch Update 5.0.0 Released

[Deleted member 381889]

After hinting about the update, Nintendo just dropped the 5.0.0 firmware update for the Nintendo Switch. It doesn't include much, but includes more features such as new icons and improved parental controls security, as well with some bug fixes such as resolving the Play Activity bug. As always, don't update if you want homebrew.

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.0 (Distributed 03/12/2018)
Added the following system functionality

• Facebook and Twitter friends that also use Nintendo Switch can now be added through Friend Suggestions
  • Friend suggestions are based on the Facebook and Twitter accounts you have linked to your Nintendo Account
  • To view your friend suggestions, from the top left of the HOME Menu head to your User Page > Friend Suggestions
  • You must be 13 or older to use this feature
• Select from 24 new ARMS and the Kirby series icons for your user
  • To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile
• Digital software purchases made from a PC or smart device will start downloading sooner than previously, even if the Nintendo Switch console is in Sleep Mode
• Filter News to view only unread news or news from specific channels
• To keep the Parental Controls PIN private, the default method for PIN entry has been changed to entering using the Control Stick and buttons instead of the on-screen number pad
  • When prompted to enter you Parental Controls PIN, press and hold the + Button to change between input methods
• Captured videos in the Album will be restricted by Parental Controls depending on the Restricted Software setting and Software Rating Organization
• Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, add specific software titles to your whitelist to exclude them from the console’s Parental Controls Restricted Software setting
  • Play-Time Limit restrictions will still apply even when the software title has been whitelisted.
• Receive notification when pre-purchased software is ready to play
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller grip colors will now display in the Controllers menu

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

• Resolved an issue that caused Play Activity to display incorrectly in the Profile section of your User Page

Source
Update Blocking

 

[dpad_5678]

I'm on 4.1.0 and have decided that I'll hold off on updating.....

But then again I also told myself that when I received my console on 1.0.0......

 

[rileysrjay]

Yay, more stability for all!

 

[ut2k4master]

why the major version change? what a letdown, again..

 

[KiiWii]

Damn was just playing splatoon 2 and didnt see this prompt.

Ah well, I will be updating any way

 

[the_randomizer]

*Yawn* I thought there'd be important changes.

The update was only a fan service to fix the game time issue IMO.

 

[Astoria]

Every single title got updated:

https://yls8.mtheall.com/ninupdates/titlelist.php?date=03-12-18_08-05-11&sys=hac

So new encryption again.

 

[APartOfMe]

there really isn't anything good. it's not worth updating at this point

 

[drenal]

I wonder what's going through the head of the guy that made those first 5.0 leaks

 

[the_randomizer]

there really isn't anything good. it's not worth updating at this point

^This, not worth the update. Is there a list of servers that we can actually block?

 

[zoogie]

Code for checking for an updated SOC
http://switchbrew.org/index.php?curid=304&diff=3992&oldid=3991

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[nWo]

Man!! What a letdown... But on the other side of the coin, there´s no "itch" to update. Minor things, that my brain isn´t craving to get. Just hope that the homebrew reaches my 4.1 version soon.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Well, damn. No more Splatoon for me, for the time being, I guess

Yo @SciresM, any idea if this closed any exploits?

If you need a tester on 5.0.0 I might bite the bullet if it'd help the community

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Code for checking for an updated SOC
http://switchbrew.org/index.php?curid=304&diff=3992&oldid=3991

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Bootrom exploit patch inbound? If that's the case then now is really the time to buy a switch if you don't have one and want future coldboot exploits

 

[zoogie]

Bootrom exploit patch inbound? If that's the case then now is really the time to buy a switch if you don't have one and want future coldboot exploits

Looks like we got a SoC revision,: https://t.co/q2FgWp7JGB

Might be a good time to pick up a console with a vulnerable bootrom ;)

— Michael (@SciresM) March 13, 2018

 

[Flux0]

Got a Switch this past week that was on 4.0.1. Went ahead and updated to 4.1.0 to enable >32GB SD cards and got 3 eshop games while doing so.

Glad I did as it will be staying there for a long time now.

 

[Imancol]

apparently it has added a functionality that verifies if it is using the factory hardware (processor, rom, etc), or not a copy to glitch the system.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

apparently it has added a functionality that verifies if it is using the factory hardware (processor, rom, etc), or not a copy to glitch the system.

Where did you hear that

 

[Chuardo]

How can I block this update with my Switch being on 4.1.0? I already tried but it was way more difficult than on Wii U or 3DS, can someone redirect me where can I see how to block them or tell me?

It's probably asked a lot sorry if it annoys anyone

 

[Deleted member 381889]

How can I block this update with my Switch being on 4.1.0? I already tried but it was way more difficult than on Wii U or 3DS, can someone redirect me where can I see how to block them or tell me?

It's probably asked a lot sorry if it annoys anyone

http://switch.cfw.guide/guide/blocking-updates/