Hacking PSA - Why the jigs are a bad idea

[the_randomizer]

It's been released for a long time. It was the first jig design released soo.........

Wow, something from F0f actually got released, impressive, but jigs are still not that great. Softmods would be better IMO.

 

[210modz]

Wow, something from F0f actually got released, impressive, but jigs are still not that great. Softmods would be better IMO.

Well of course everyone would like to see a software solution. I bet xecuter jig will be 100% safe also.

 

[Plstic]

man I'm so sick of these reddit PSA's.

 

[the_randomizer]

Well of course everyone would like to see a software solution. I bet xecuter jig will be 100% safe also.

Not gonna hold my breath.

 

[Dan-the-Rebirth]

What is a magnetic reed switch?

 

[Pluupy]

I used thin foil once... I think mine will be alright (?)

Foil can short out the entire Switch due to pin #4. Do not use foil.

 

[Clydefrosch]

What is a magnetic reed switch?

its a switch that's naturally open but closes once a magnet of sufficient strength is close.

as for jigs, personally, i'm sticking with holding one end of a paperclip to pin 10. if you hold the clip with your fingers, that'll be enough to ground it.
until I either shell out for an extra joycon or the rail
https://www.amazon.de/Feicuan-Assem...527446855&sr=8-30&keywords=joycon+replacement

 

[BlastedGuy9905]

If you mess with those using a screwdriver you're screwed.

Then use the screwdriver!

 

[baretbh]

Joycon rails replacement are cheap as hell, both, the one in the joycon and the one in the switch, if it breaks, just change it.

Do you have a link to where I could possibly buy one of those replacements in the USA? Thanks in advance

 

[huma_dawii]

I ordered a rail, what are the pins I'm supposed to bridge? With the foil I did 10-9 not sure if 10-1 make a difference?

 

[YugamiSekai]

Nothing is pure SD anymore and it looks like jigs/tethered exploits might be the only way to exploit the Switch fully

 

[Lacius]

Nothing is pure SD anymore and it looks like jigs/tethered exploits might be the only way to exploit the Switch fully

Switch systems on 1.0.0-4.1.0 will likely get purely software solutions in the future.

 

[YugamiSekai]

Switch systems on 1.0.0-4.1.0 will likely get purely software solutions in the future.

Probably no coldboot outside of 1.0.0 though

 

[Lacius]

Probably no coldboot outside of 1.0.0 though

Coldboot is possible on 1.0.0-3.0.1, but you're right that no version is likely to get an untethered coldboot option anytime in the near future. However, some people are content with warmboot options on 1.0.0-4.1.0 if they're untethered.

 

[Risingdawn]

I've only ever cold booted my Switch a couple of times to get rid of an update nag. I don't plan using my jig until CFW with sleep mode is out, and I don't plan on cold booting again unless I'm forced to.

So I'm not really bothered about the jigs tbh, Subcon made mine and it looks like he's used soft wire so yeah, non issue as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Snowhose]

Why I think the sky being blue is a bad idea.
1. I like red more

 

[jakkal]

Not gonna hold my breath.

youre never pleased
all you do is moap

 

[SG911]

Well..... I already bought one. Crap :o

 

[Darth Meteos]

oh for god's sake
Yes, the jigs can/will degrade the pins on your switch, if you're rough
No, you don't have to be rough for it to work, if you're being rough, you're doing it wrong
No, you aren't sealing the fate of your switch by using the paperclip jig
Yes, if you are hard of hearing when I said DON'T BE ROUGH you can still buy a replacement on the cheap

 

[Deleted User]

using a jig is probably a lot safer than shoving screwdrivers and wires into the rail