Hacking Clearing up a Misconception about SDXC cards update

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I just checked this afternoon and now I have a pretty 5.02 firmware... After weeks of avoiding going online...
First, I'm really sorry that happened. Secondly, I specifically stated my FW version, without saying it is the same on all firmwares. In fact, jjbredesn said otherwise above.
 

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First, I'm really sorry that happened. Secondly, I specifically stated my FW version, without saying it is the same on all firmwares. In fact, jjbredesn said otherwise above.
It's perfectly all right. I knew the risk, and I wanted to play online eventually. I did a decision knowing the consequences.
 
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It's perfectly all right. I knew the risk, and I wanted to play online eventually. I did a decision knowing the consequences.
Your decision to run the card update will show anyone reading this thread some factual information about what will happen, clearing up any misconceptions or doubts they may have had. So, in effect, you've done what the OP was trying to do, only (imo) better. Thanks for taking one for the cause, brother! Enjoy your latest FW features and the latest games with no regrets :-)
 

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Your decision to run the card update will show anyone reading this thread some factual information about what will happen, clearing up any misconceptions or doubts they may have had. So, in effect, you've done what the OP was trying to do, only (imo) better. Thanks for taking one for the cause, brother! Enjoy your latest FW features and the latest games with no regrets :-)
No pain, no win
Your decision to run the card update will show anyone reading this thread some factual information about what will happen, clearing up any misconceptions or doubts they may have had. So, in effect, you've done what the OP was trying to do, only (imo) better. Thanks for taking one for the cause, brother! Enjoy your latest FW features and the latest games with no regrets :-)
It might be a good idea for OP to edit the content of the 1st post...
 
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Yeah, a guide for us plebs would be nice *wink* *wink*

Kind of just want to update my 4.1.0 just so lack of exFAT doesn't screw me over some time in the future.
 

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Well, I have a 4.1.0 with exFAT, if someone can tell me how to dump it, I will.
Hello

If you van share it i m On 4.0.1 to but with no exfat
Here a tuto tout do that

Xxx.elotrolado.net/hilo_tutorial-anadir-soporte-exfat-sin-actualizar-la-consola_2286611

Replace xxx by w seems dont work for post link
 
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Yes do it many want it

Hère a google trad not perfect but can help :
With this tutorial we will add ExFat support to the official firmware of the console without the need to update. During the process the nand of the console will be modified so it is recommended to follow the instructions with the utmost care and have a backup of the nand. When making modifications it is possible that nintendo can detect them in the future so there may be risk of ban, use it under your own responsibility. In the tutorial it is taken for granted that you know how F-G works and you know how to send payloads to the console since the process is different depending on the operating system and the charger used is not going to be explained.

Necessary materials:

- A console with minimum firmware 2.0 (can not be done in consoles 1.0)

-The file BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main.bin of our firmware version with the exfat module installed (you will have to extract it from another console that you have or look for it on your own, do not ask for it in the forum).

-The latest version of HacDiskMount

-The application to send the payload.

-The payload memloader

-This 3 things we can download from their official website:

Let us begin:

-Copy on the root of the SD of the console the contents of the sample folder that is in the zip of the memloader

-Copy the memloader.bin in the same folder where we have our payloads loader.

-We put the switch in rcm mode.

-Load the payload of memloader.

- On the switch moving with the volume up and down buttons choose the ums_emmc.ini and press the power button to load it. The console will go black and the computer will detect new hardware.

-We opened HacDiskMount as administrator, we give File and Open Physical Drive option and select Linux UMS disk 0 as shown in this image:



-We double click on the BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main and we will get a window like this.

- (Optional) We make a copy of the file with the Dump File option (be careful not to overwrite the one we are going to introduce)

-We click on the Browse button of the Restore from file option and choose the BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main.bin that we have saved with the exfat module installed and press start.

-Repeat the operation with BCPKG2-1-Normal-Sub using the same file BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main.bin.

-We closed the program turned off the console and ready. When turning on we will have the exfat module installed.

regards
 

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I just successfully installed the exfat driver (without updating!) on my 3.0.2 Switch using (Google translated) link.
You only need a game with an update on it which is the same version as your console, I used "Penny.Punching.Princess.NSW-BigBlueBox".

This works as appearently the exfat update is on all cartridges (with a system update on it), it just doens't get installed unless Nintendo marked your Switch. This only happens when you insert an exfat formatted sd card and accept the update.


The only thing I didn't fully understand (as it was Google translated) is:
- (Optional) We repeat the operation with BCPKG2-1-Normal-Sub using the same file BCPKG2-1-Normal-Main.bin.
But it still works, as it was optional, maybe @rajkosto could comment if that would be needed or not.
 
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Ok so I feel like clearing this up because I've seen confusion about it in various threads.
TLDR: Some people say it's bundled with a certain firmware. This is not true. The SDXC update is separate from Firmware updates.

I tested this with my own Switch and my friends Switch. I had a Switch in 3.0.2 (that was the newest version back then.) and checked for updates. No updates were available. Then I inserted the Micro SDXC card to my Switch and was immediately prompted to update. I updated, and when I checked the firmware it was still 3.0.2. Later I inserted the same card to my friend's 4.0.1 (newest version at the time) and the same thing happened. Immediately prompted for an update that after it was done, the firmware stayed the same. The only thing left to test is that if you have a Switch with a firmware that isn't the newest and you do the SDXC update whether it would update your firmware as well or just apply the SDXC update.

Edit: Replies have shown that if you want the SDXC update (Which is in fact a compatibility for exFAT update) you can't just update since Nintendo will bundle a firmware update. What you can do is install the update manually.
You didn't test the firmwares that are actually claimed to include the SDXC update. Only 5.x is claimed to include it.
 

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