Homebrew Switch Hacking & Homebrew Discussion

[Draxzelex]

Thank you. So booting into RCM would be something you would recommend instead? I ask because since I only want to edit my savefile for BOTW and maybe XC2, I don't intend to keep homebrew forever. Also which guide would you recommend me to start?

Oh now I see what you're asking. Whether you use Pegaswitch on 3.0 to load homebrew or RCM on all other firmwares, both will involve a homebrew tool to dump the save so the risks are pretty similar. The guide will depend on what firmware your Switch is on.

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Thank you. So booting into RCM would be something you would recommend instead? I ask because since I only want to edit my savefile for BOTW and maybe XC2, I don't intend to keep homebrew forever. Also which guide would you recommend me to start?

If you are just doing it to mod your saves, dont do autorcm, instead just do the 2 times you need it.

 

[Mandikiri]

Oh now I see what you're asking. Whether you use Pegaswitch on 3.0 to load homebrew or RCM on all other firmwares, both will involve a homebrew tool to dump the save so the risks are pretty similar. The guide will depend on what firmware your Switch is on.

My Switch FW is on 5.02 (I think that's the latest one?). So is why I only want to do homebrew to use checkpoint and mod the saves for BOTW and XC2 and not use it again.

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If you are just doing it to mod your saves, dont do autorcm, instead just do the 2 times you need it.

Got it! Should I look into youtube videos on how to do the homebrew? I ordered a jig so I can have one.

 

[Draxzelex]

My Switch FW is on 5.02 (I think that's the latest one?). So is why I only want to do homebrew to use checkpoint and mod the saves for BOTW and XC2 and not use it again.

Follow this guide to install the homebrew launcher: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-hacking-101-how-to-launch-the-homebrew-menu-on-4-x-5-x.504012/ From there, you can grab checkpoint to mod your saves. Since your on the latest firmware, you can use either ExFAT or FAT32 for your SD card.

 

[Mandikiri]

Follow this guide to install the homebrew launcher: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-hacking-101-how-to-launch-the-homebrew-menu-on-4-x-5-x.504012/ From there, you can grab checkpoint to mod your saves. Since your on the latest firmware, you can use either ExFAT or FAT32 for your SD card.

Awesome! Thank you so much! I'll see if I can get into RCM using aluminum foil while I wait for my jig to come since I don't feel comfortable using any other method.

 

[Draxzelex]

Awesome! Thank you so much! I'll see if I can get into RCM using aluminum foil while I wait for my jig to come since I don't feel comfortable using any other method.

Just be careful with the aluminum foil. If possible, try taping it down.

 

[Mandikiri]

Just be careful with the aluminum foil. If possible, try taping it down.

Would you say that one is it recommended? I would not mind waiting for the jig to get here whenever it does.

 

[Draxzelex]

Would you say that one is it recommended? I would not mind waiting for the jig to get here whenever it does.

The tin foil is probably the most dangerous method to use to enter RCM aside from bending the pins in your Joy-Con. If possible, a paperclip would be ideal for a one and done installation. For other alternatives, you can consult this thread: https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-ultimate-list-of-mods-to-enter-rcm.502145/

 

[Mandikiri]

The tin foil is probably the most dangerous method to use to enter RCM aside from bending the pins in your Joy-Con. If possible, a paperclip would be ideal for a one and done installation. For other alternatives, you can consult this thread: https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-ultimate-list-of-mods-to-enter-rcm.502145/

I see. Thank you! I'll use the paperclip method then. I definitely do not want to use the dangerous method haha.

 

[Draxzelex]

I see. Thank you! I'll use the paperclip method then. I definitely do not want to use the dangerous method haha.

Lemme know how it goes and if you run into any problems. I'll try to help the best way a fellow noob can

 

[Mandikiri]

Lemme know how it goes and if you run into any problems. I'll try to help the best way a fellow noob can

Oh I'll be letting you know haha. Thank you so much~

 

[Joel16]

Soon

 

[pokeplayer984]

Well, looks like I need a new battery for my modded Switch. Had a feeling this would happen sooner or later. Will be looking to get it after my vacation.

 

[Deleted User]

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[Asia81]

I wonder if the Switch is powerfull enough to play Gamecube games, using Linux and Dolphin / Retroarch?

 

[renhei]

Has anyone heard any info about GPU support being worked on in libnx?

 

[qaz015393]

I have a Switch on 2.2.0 fw and want to install Pegaswitch on it but I read it wasn't tested from the site and that there's a warning there and wondering if there is a way to block updates.
It says 2ips are blocked and updates blocking will not work and use the ones in the guide to continue blocking them. So I was wondering if the guide does indeed work and has been updated recently because I don't want to try it and it ends up blocking the ip and makes me update messing with my low fw Switch.

 

[Zumoly]

I wonder if the Switch is powerfull enough to play Gamecube games, using Linux and Dolphin / Retroarch?

If only those could be developed as native Switch homebrews then I bet the Switch could run thise with proper optimization. Problem with linux is like the Switch trying to emulate something while emulating something else (linux=>emulators)

 

[Asia81]

If only those could be developed as native Switch homebrews then I bet the Switch could run thise with proper optimization. Problem with linux is like the Switch trying to emulate something while emulating something else (linux=>emulators)

you got a point

 

[ehnoah]

Which BIS Key is required to decrypt / Mount BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main ? I tried all my BIS Keys but none working =/ The other one all work fine.