Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

[BrendonoT]

Ive been having a problem with my computer not receiving a signal for my switch in recovery mode.

EDIT: Found out some USB-C cords will be charge only and some will transfer files.

 

[chalupabatman]

What do I need to do in order to prevent my switch from updating?

 

[AngryCinnabon]

question: If I am on 3.0.2 (Notice the two at the end of the number) does that mean I can use 3.0.0 hacks? (For instance HBlauncher?)

Any update generally means something is patched, they do those minor numbers for minor updates. so HBL can't be triggered the same way as 3.0.0 can on 3.0.2

 

[Marmotta]

What do I need to do in order to prevent my switch from updating?

https://switch.hacks.guide/blocking-updates

I'm having an issue with my Switch whenever it's in sleep mode, I can't get it to reopen CFW. The only thing that works to boot it at all is the remove everything, hold down power, vol + and vol - for a few seconds and then power on to OFW, which makes using CFW basically unfeasible. I'm on 5.0.2. Anyone else having this issue?

 

[jpxdude]

Simple noob question:

I’ve recently been able to use HaKaTe to boot CFW and go to hbl on my 5.0.2 Switch. It works well, and so far I’ve only tested pFBA which works great.

Ive noticed that if I’m in CFW, none of my usual games software work, neither cards or downloads, it just hangs on the black screen with the spinning Nintendo Switch logo in the bottom right. Things work after a reboot. Is this normal behaviour?

 

[Queen of SoS]

I know that this has been asked before but I’m going to Walmart on Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I get paid and I was wondering if the firmware they have is 4.1.0 or lower. Preferably I’m looking for 3.0.0 or lower but Ik that’s hard to find now.
I’ve been looking online but they are charging ridiculously high for a lower firmware.

 

[chalupabatman]

I know that this has been asked before but I’m going to Walmart on Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I get paid and I was wondering if the firmware they have is 4.1.0 or lower. Preferably I’m looking for 3.0.0 or lower but Ik that’s hard to find now.
I’ve been looking online but they are charging ridiculously high for a lower firmware.

Did you check your local used game shops? I have found a few in my local Game Stop that are running 3.0.0

 

[jimbo504]

Is there a way to format a 200gb card for use with a 4.0.1 firmware switch? or do I need to update..... if so what is the largest card I can use without updating?

edit: nevermind, got it working with a program called Rufus.

 

[whostolemywaffle]

by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

 

[chalupabatman]

by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

Other than damaging the pins?

 

[Wierd_w]

by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

The joycon rail connector is a low insertion force contact pad. Putting foreign objects in there is almost guaranteed to ruin it eventually. (My .02$)

Instead, I would add a 2 position slide switch to a right joycon, with the middle pin and one side pin soldered to some short lead wires, attached to the appropriate solder pads on the joycon PCB. Some hot glue and a tiny rectangular hole in the joycon shell, and you have a sexy new "homebrew enable" switch.

You can get small 2 position slide switches from adafruit or any number of electronics hobby supply sites. More involved than bending a paperclip, but if you end up ruining the joycon, it is at least cheaper than ruining the switch itself from jabbing foreign objects into the rail connector.

 

[AngryCinnabon]

If i was to decide to code some homebrew what language would i need to learn?

As i'm ultimately considering to make a internet browser that might be a interesting alternative to the hidden one.

 

[Toon Link]

How do I hack my 2.3.0 Switch?

 

[AngryCinnabon]

How do I hack my 2.3.0 Switch?

https://switch.hacks.guide/

 

[whostolemywaffle]

if i was to use tinfoil like i saw in a video and put it on top of pins 9 and 10 on the joycons and then slide the joycon into the switch will that damage anything?

 

[Draxzelex]

if i was to use tinfoil like i saw in a video and put it on top of pins 9 and 10 on the joycons and then slide the joycon into the switch will that damage anything?

Aside from the fact the video is not loading, as long as the tin foil doesn't fall inside or be anywhere EXCEPT between pins 9 and 10, you will be fine. But that's a big if.

 

[Queen of SoS]

Did you check your local used game shops? I have found a few in my local Game Stop that are running 3.0.0

Actually no I haven’t I kinda figured that it would have something higher than 3.0.0 at my GameStop we physically can’t touch the boxes to check the serial numbers
But I do live in a very small town so maybe I could have a chance.

 

[whostolemywaffle]

Aside from the fact the video is not loading, as long as the tin foil doesn't fall inside or be anywhere EXCEPT between pins 9 and 10, you will be fine. But that's a big if.

i was gonna tape the other part of the tinfoil to the back of the joycon so it doesnt fall anywhere

 

[Toon Link]

X

https://switch.hacks.guide/

Could someone give me a better guide on how to work with the nodes in
Section II - PegaSwitch Configuration?

I don't understand it at all

 

[AngryCinnabon]

X

Could someone give me a better guide on how to work with the nodes in
Section II - PegaSwitch Configuration?

I don't understand it at all

Honestly i don't know much about nodes myself... i'd wait for CFW if you can't learn.

Or use RCM mode to boot it. it's possible.