TX Releases Another Update To Their SX OS, with a big new feature: 'eShop NSP Support'

TX does not seem to want to take a break, they have now pumped out yet another major update to their SX OS, check it out below:

We are back once again with an exciting update for SX OS. Let's skip the drama for now and jump straight to the list of new goodies:

• Add LayeredFS support
  Are you excited about any upcoming Game Mods for switch games? Well, we are! To accommodate this we have added what is commonly referred to as "LayeredFS" support. In short what this allows you to do is override specific files from a game with modified copies that are loaded from your microSD's (ex)FAT partition.
  
  Place your custom game files under the following locations on the microSD root:
  - /sxos/titles/<titleid>/exefs/
  - /sxos/titles/<titleid>/romfs/​
  We can't wait to see what cool mods the community will come up with!

• Add eShop NSP support
  This adds support for installing and launching installed eShop NSP files. This is still rough around the edges and for advanced users only. To install NSP files you need a legitimate copy of the DevMenu, which can be launched currently via LayeredFS. We are still working on adding a custom and easy to use NSP installer to our own menu system. Stay tuned!
  WARNING: We do not recommend playing online with installed eShop NSP games without a valid ticket, as this WILL lead to a console ban without a doubt.

• Add low battery reconfiguration on bootup
  Some users were having battery issues after playing around with Switch Linux custom payload. This fixes the "battery desync" issue every time you boot your switch. If you weren't use Switch Linux there's nothing to worry, otherwise; enjoy your penguins AND enjoy your horizon OS!

• Hide OSX Temp files in game selection menu
  If you were pestered by bogus entries in the game selection menu chances are high this is because you are using OSX (and Finder). We simply hide those files from the menu now. All cleaned up!

• Removed eMMC password lock
  It seems a perfectly safe and easily reversible hacker challenge we put in place for aspiring hackers has been blown out of proportion. We are sad to see so many false claims on the internet and to avoid any further false accusations and 'fake news' we decided to get rid of it. Namaste.

That's it for today! We'll be back soon. Team-Xecuter doesn't take a break. While others moan on social media we work day and night to bring you the best experience on Nintendo Switch.

-- Team-Xecuter - Rocking the Switch in 2018 and beyond! --

Source: MaxConsole

 

[DayVeeBoi]

Still no emunand, come on TX I'm tired of waiting :-/

There's not going to be emuNAND until Atmosphere (or some other open-source implementation) adds emuNAND because they're taking code from the codebase, but then they're not giving back to the (opensource) community by uploading their code changes for others to use (the way opensource is meant to work).

Edit: Removed the (opensource) qualifier, because it's not just that community they're taking from. They're taking from you as a gbatemp member, you as a gamer and hacker. They're taking your money for a small piece of about $2.00 in electronics and very small tweaks and additions to code that many others put their spare time and effort to bring to the wider community.

There is no reason that TX couldn't just comply with the license and contribute to the codebase and still make money, by selling a $2.00 product with little to no research and development cost (due to it already being done by open source devs) for say $20 or so for the dongle, and offering support to users (so they don't have to come here begging for help using SX). Bang! Everyone is happy.


Would you SX owner's pay $20 for the dongle and tech support even if you could use an open source implement for free? I as an abstainer from buying products that don't comply with OpenSource licenses would buy it all day.

 

[Draxzelex]

So...this basically adds things that we could do with Hekate but now can do with SX OS. Don't get me wrong, its nice that they're keeping their CFW as up-to-date as possible, but the only thing that makes SX OS unique so far is still the cartridge emulation. At least let us backup our NANDS since its writing to the eMMC and who knows what its writing.

EDIT: If you can launch eShop titles with this supposedly, then that's another plus for them. Drawbacks of course is using DevMenu as well as the inevitable ban.

 

[kumikochan]

It is funny how they've degrading other hackers by saying tha. They're Well know tho plus have Proven themselves many times in the past

 

[bailli]

No more brick code. Everyone wins. RIP hexyz write-up.

You know, there are people just interested to read a bit about reverse engineering. Why shouldn't they post their write-up now? I would still read it. Also the write-up might give a clue how "perfectly safe and reversible" the "challenge" really was...

Finally, yay for even more stolen code without a single line of credit - even omitting the fact that this is a GPL violation.

EDIT: Also the battery fix is a complete joke - considering their "advice" about it two weeks ago, with months old information. And suddenly when there is an open source solution SX OS implements a "similar" feature...

 

[ganons]

Guessing next update shave game dumping support.

 

[FierceDeityLinkMask]

Awesome now they are stealing even more atmosphere code

Atmosphere is open source. Doesn't that mean they can use it? Do they have to credit it or something?

 

[YigglyPoof]

Common SX, just add emunand already. No way in hell I’m updating and losing the potential to have coldboot/warmboot.

 

[ultramario1998]

Amazing how they're trying to spin brick code as a good thing.

Also, please credit the ppl whose code you're stealing kthx

 

[YigglyPoof]

Atmosphere is open source.

If they steal their open source code, they should at least give them some credit, and not completely break their license.

 

[FierceDeityLinkMask]

If they steal their open source code, they should at least give them some credit, and not completely break their license.

So they don't have to, it's just good taste? I really don't know.

 

[lukhart]

So...this basically adds things that we could do with Hekate but now can do with SX OS. Don't get me wrong, its nice that they're keeping their CFW as up-to-date as possible, but the only thing that makes SX OS unique so far is still the cartridge emulation. At least let us backup our NANDS since its writing to the eMMC and who knows what its writing.

Hekate can launch NSP files already? Didn't know about it. I agree that SX is basically a backup launcher CFW at this point, but for now it cover my needs until Atmo.

 

[ihaveahax]

Atmosphere is open source. Doesn't that mean they can use it? Do they have to credit it or something?

Being open source doesn't mean you can do anything you want with it, you must follow the license attached.

 

[ultramario1998]

So they don't have to, it's just good taste? I really don't know.

What it is is illegal. Also douchey.

 

[snails1221]

Awesome now they are stealing even more atmosphere code

I assume you pray to your lord and savior kate temkin every night

 

[Tumoche]

Atmosphere is open source.

Omg not again. Do you know what a license is?
https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt

 

[bailli]

So they don't have to, it's just good taste? I really don't know.

No it is an punishable offense. But considering prosecution is basically impossible giving credit is the least they could do...

 

[DayVeeBoi]

Atmosphere is open source. Doesn't that mean they can use it? Do they have to credit it or something?

Again, opensource does not mean anyone can do whatever they want with your code.

https://itsfoss.com/open-source-licenses-explained/

 

[Draxzelex]

Hekate can launch NSP files already? Didn't know about it. I agree that SX is basically a backup launcher CFW at this point, but for now it cover my needs until Atmo.

Neither can launch .NSP. TX is saying you can install them via DevMenu which is the same way you do it on Hekate. If TX can patch the sig checks for launching them, then they'll have a leg up on Atmosphere.

EDIT: I just realized they said launching too. At the very least, they don't recommend normal users to be using it (due to how not user-friendly DevMenu is + ban risk).

 

[Jaimy]

This is amazing support.

Btw how the hell are they bypassing ticket protection of NSPs? I though it was impossible without sigpatching?

 

[YigglyPoof]

I assume you pray to your lord and savior kate temkin every night

At this point, he doesn’t even work on it anymore. He works on it so little that he removed he name from the credits.