Hacking Switch Update 5.0.0 Released

[Absintu]

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

and its time to release 4.1.0 hack

 

[VinsCool]

Oh crap, I hope my console in sleep mode didn't update itself while I was away...

If not, time to apply the dns block setup.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Oh crap, I hope my console in sleep mode didn't update itself while I was away...

If not, time to apply the dns block setup.

Thankfully, I don't think the Switch is capable of updating itself. It's nicer than the Wii U and always asks permission first

 

[WiiUBricker]

Pretty lame. It seems the X.0.0 jump was mostly an anti-hax update. Pretty weird considering that “stability” updates usually are second-point or third-point releases.

 

[Kioku]

Pretty lame. It seems the X.0.0 jump was mostly an anti-hax update. Pretty weird considering that “stability” updates usually are second-point or third-point releases.

Waste of the 5.x number. That's for sure.

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Thankfully, I don't think the Switch is capable of updating itself. It's nicer than the Wii U and always asks permission first

Yup. Went and deleted my internet settings. Im set with what I got. I feel the ball will only roll faster now.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Also, for people who have blocked already: Can you still access eShop and play online? I somehow doubt that'll be the case, but I'm curious all the same

 

[Deleted member 381889]

Also, for people who have blocked already: Can you still access eShop and play online? I somehow doubt that'll be the case, but I'm curious all the same

you need to be on latest fw to use them
update blocking doesn't effect that

 

[TotalInsanity4]

you need to be on latest fw to use them
update blocking doesn't effect that

That's what I thought, ok

 

[conradcervantes]

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

Thank you, changes applied.

 

[Imancol]

waiting for pluton to launch version 6.0.0

 

[ClockSmasher]

Will this affect the ability to play Kirby when it comes out?

 

[Selim873]

Depends. The cart will have whatever firmware it requires. I'm sure someone will find out on day 1.

 

[Jay Boy]

Yikes, I just purchased a Switch which will be arriving tomorrow. Is there a way to manually update to 4.1.0 now that 5.0.0 has been released?

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Yikes, I just purchased a Switch which will be arriving tomorrow. Is there a way to manually update to 4.1.0 now that 5.0.0 has been released?

Not sure if there are any games with 4.1.0 specifically. If it's low enough, though, you might want to pick up Pokken and get to 3.0.0 for immediate homebrew

 

[Jay Boy]

Not sure if there are any games with 4.1.0 specifically. If it's low enough, though, you might want to pick up Pokken and get to 3.0.0 for immediate homebrew

Thanks, will see what the Switch is on when it arrives tomorrow. One thing I'm wondering though is will I be forced to apply these system updates in order to apply the latest game updates/use DLC? Zelda BOW for example, which is pretty much the main reason why I bought a Switch. If I can run the latest Zelda BOW revision on 3.0.0 I will definitely be doing that.

 

[TotalInsanity4]

Thanks, will see what the Switch is on when it arrives tomorrow. One thing I'm wondering though is will I be forced to apply these system updates in order to apply the latest game updates/use DLC? Zelda BOW for example, which is pretty much the main reason why I bought a Switch. If I can run the latest Zelda BOW revision on 3.0.0 I will definitely be doing that.

If it is above 3.0.0, literally every cartridge game that's released up until now (and probably a little after), will definitely be safe for you

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Will this affect the ability to play Kirby when it comes out?

Probably not for physical. The carts are already burned and shipped, theres no chance it comes with 5.0.0. You should be safe for a short bit to buy new physical releases.

 

[Deleted member 412537]

How ironic that this update showed up once I turned off the wifi through airplane mode.

 

[delete12345]

Waste of the 5.x number. That's for sure.

Pretty sure we had the same thing happening on the 3DS at some point. And this version references the 3DS 4.5.0-10 to 3DS 5.X.X-Y update.

 

[Wishi]

Switch 4.1.0 here, CAN play Splatoon 2 online without any problem (using url filtering with my modem, i think that the famous dns doesn't let you play online)
So i will.be fine at least till splatoon 2 gets updated (or maybe it just updates as I can update games while blocking updates but that was when my 4.1 was the lastest firmware now with 5.0 released it may ask for update)
whatever i still have a new game plus xenoblade 2 waiting for me :9