Hacking Question Vulnerability based on serial

[Draxzelex]

Ah, yea that's longer than I want to be busy tonight. Especially considering that I don't have a 32gb or larger card free at the moment. Got another question though, is buying an SX OS license and setting up homebrew via the methods we're discussing in this thread analogous to buying SX OS Pro and just using the dongle they provide?

With the Pro, you get a jig that has the highest effectiveness in inducing RCM and a semi-tethered option of sending payloads to your Switch provided it has battery. In practice, they're identical but the SX Pro has a lot of minor advantages that is worth the extra money if you're going to buy one of TX's products in the first place.

 

[Shoruk3n]

With the Pro, you get a jig that has the highest effectiveness in inducing RCM and a semi-tethered option of sending payloads to your Switch provided it has battery. In practice, they're identical but the SX Pro has a lot of minor advantages that is worth the extra money if you're going to buy one of TX's products in the first place.

I see. Payload means homebrew, backups, etc?

Are there any particular resellers that come highly recommended by the community or that should be avoided?

Edit: I apologize for making a new post, I can see there's a pinned thread for no0b questions. Sorry!

 

[Draxzelex]

I see. Payload means homebrew, backups, etc?

Are there any particular resellers that come highly recommended by the community or that should be avoided?

Edit: I apologize for making a new post, I can see there's a pinned thread for no0b questions. Sorry!

I'm in there too usually so you would have run into me regardless.

Anyways, to load any hacks, you must send a payload. Homebrew are loaded differently, but you cannot load any homebrew without sending a payload first (or using PegaSwitch/Puyo-Puyo Tetris, but those are firmware specific).

Modchipsdirect is a name that is brought up frequently. Just be aware that they may ship the SX Pro in a plastic bag instead of its box.

 

[Shoruk3n]

I'm in there too usually so you would have run into me regardless.

Anyways, to load any hacks, you must send a payload. Homebrew are loaded differently, but you cannot load any homebrew without sending a payload first (or using PegaSwitch/Puyo-Puyo Tetris, but those are firmware specific).

Modchipsdirect is a name that is brought up frequently. Just be aware that they may ship the SX Pro in a plastic bag instead of its box.

As in NO protective material for the product whatsoever?

 

[Gootah]

Ah, yea that's longer than I want to be busy tonight. Especially considering that I don't have a 32gb or larger card free at the moment. Got another question though, is buying an SX OS license and setting up homebrew via the methods we're discussing in this thread analogous to buying SX OS Pro and just using the dongle they provide?

Yes and no. Yes in terms of functionality. You get all the same features. No in terms of ease of use. The portability of SX Pro makes a huge difference if you play your Switch on the move and there are also less steps to get to CFW. I'm from NYC and take a lot of public transit, so I needed the portability. If you rely on methods that don't use SX, you'll need a PC to push payloads or a phone app. I just throw my SX donlge in my Switch case and keep it moving.

 

[Shoruk3n]

Yes and no. Yes in terms of functionality. You get all the same features. No in terms of ease of use. The portability of SX Pro makes a huge difference if you play your Switch on the move and there are also less steps to get to CFW. I'm from NYC and take a lot of public transit, so I needed the portability. If you rely on methods that don't use SX, you'll need a PC to push payloads or a phone app. I just throw my SX donlge in my Switch case and keep it moving.

So is the dongle just needed when you are booting into SX OX after a full power down of the console? Or is it needed for more than that? I do plan on using it on the go, but I always have my phone with me too.

I'm a bit confused as to what a payload is, can one of you explain a little further please?

So I've placed an order for the next batch of SX OS Pro. I'd like to update to current firmware and play some Fortnite with my nephew, if I do I will still be able to get full functionality out of my SX OS Pro right?

 

[Gootah]

So is the dongle just needed when you are booting into SX OX after a full power down of the console? Or is it needed for more than that? I do plan on using it on the go, but I always have my phone with me too.

I'm a bit confused as to what a payload is, can one of you explain a little further please?

So I've placed an order for the next batch of SX OS Pro. I'd like to update to current firmware and play some Fortnite with my nephew, if I do I will still be able to get full functionality out of my SX OS Pro right?

Your priorities are mixed up. As soon as you boot SX Pro you're eligible for a ban, which means no Fortnite for you. You might want to go to the Switchhax reddit and read up.

 

[Shoruk3n]

Your priorities are mixed up. As soon as you boot SX Pro you're eligible for a ban, which means no Fortnite for you. You might want to go to the Switchhax reddit and read up.

I'm aware CFW will put me in the banzone. I meant Fortnite in the meantime until my dongle arrives in the (hopefully) near future. Sorry I wasn't clear on that one.

 

[Gootah]

I'm aware CFW will put me in the banzone. I meant Fortnite in the meantime until my dongle arrives in the (hopefully) near future. Sorry I wasn't clear on that one.

Yeah you can do that, FW doesn't matter when it comes to SX OS.

 

[Mnecraft368]

Thanks for the help everyone. I think the question I should have asked to start was is there a way to check if my console is vulnerable that doesn't involve the possibility of getting banned. Either way I'm pretty sure I'll move forward with hacking, just depends how soon.

Just go into rcm and try send the sample payload...

 

[johnybjb]

Sounds like a plan to me. Now the question remains what guide details the exact process? Well this thread contains the Hekate payload and explains how to do it in parts in case you don't have a 32 GB SD card or larger. While this tutorial details the exact steps in a more user-friendly fashion along with how to setup the Switch before booting Hekate.

Can I double check exactly what I need to backup NAND wise. I've seen a Youtube video (linked from this site) saying eMMC SYS & RAW eMMC, the guide 'Welcome to Switch hacking 101!' says just RAW eMMC, whereas [RCM Payload] Hekate - CTCaer mod' says you need eMMC BOOT0/1 as well as RAW eMMC.
Would appreciate confirmation of exactly whats needed .Thanks

 

[Draxzelex]

Can I double check exactly what I need to backup NAND wise. I've seen a Youtube video (linked from this site) saying eMMC SYS & RAW eMMC, the guide 'Welcome to Switch hacking 101!' says just RAW eMMC, whereas [RCM Payload] Hekate - CTCaer mod' says you need eMMC BOOT0/1 as well as RAW eMMC.
Would appreciate confirmation of exactly whats needed .Thanks

Boot0/Boot1 is the absolute minimum to save yourself from a brick. The raw eMMC contains user data such as saves, updates, and downloaded content so its more of a quality of life backup.

 

[Bonovox40]

Modchipsdirect is a name that is brought up frequently. Just be aware that they may ship the SX Pro in a plastic bag instead of its box.

They shipped mine in a bag, in a generic box. Just not the "official" SX box that you've seen on some review videos and such. idk why exactly, but it was securely packaged and nondescript.

 

[Shoruk3n]

They shipped mine in a bag, in a generic box. Just not the "official" SX box that you've seen on some review videos and such. idk why exactly, but it was securely packaged and nondescript.

Ok that is good to know, thanks.

Boot0/Boot1 is the absolute minimum to save yourself from a brick. The raw eMMC contains user data such as saves, updates, and downloaded content so its more of a quality of life backup.

So all I have done so far is follow this guide and have found that my console is not patched. I'm itching to get started with CFW/homebrew but there are a few issues floating around that I'm hoping to get further clarification on.

1. I'd like the option to later restore my console to the closest thing to stock that is possible. Is there a guide for this?

2. I'm concerned about the issue that disables the cartridge slot. If I stay on 4.1.0 and use sx os pro, is this an issue I need to worry about? Is it if stay on 4.1.0 and follow the reinx guide? Or should I just update to current firmware (using the method that doesn't burn fuses?) since reinx/sx os work on current FW?

3. Reinx installation and use guide says that installing nsps will result in a ban. Is nsp installation equivalent to xci installation in terms of ban risk?

4. Did N not allow users to copy their save data?

 

[Draxzelex]

Ok that is good to know, thanks.


So all I have done so far is follow this guide and have found that my console is not patched. I'm itching to get started with CFW/homebrew but there are a few issues floating around that I'm hoping to get further clarification on.

1. I'd like the option to later restore my console to the closest thing to stock that is possible. Is there a guide for this?

2. I'm concerned about the issue that disables the cartridge slot. If I stay on 4.1.0 and use sx os pro, is this an issue I need to worry about? Is it if stay on 4.1.0 and follow the reinx guide? Or should I just update to current firmware (using the method that doesn't burn fuses?) since reinx/sx os work on current FW?

3. Reinx installation and use guide says that installing nsps will result in a ban. Is nsp installation equivalent to xci installation in terms of ban risk?

4. Did N not allow users to copy their save data?

1. Follow this guide on how you can backup your NAND so you can restore the console closest to stock as possible. It won't be 100% stock because you have to hack the console to backup the NAND, but its better than anything else we have at the moment
2. Since SX OS can play backups, this is not really a practical issue. Its considered a bigger issue for those who did not pay for SX OS since a free backup launcher hasn't been perfected yet, not as well as the one TX uses. If you have SX OS, there's no advantage to using ReiNX instead since SX OS has more signature patches implemented than ReiNX for the time being.
3. We don't know but theoretically the ban risk would be higher with a .NSP than a .XCI since Nintendo can cross-check you own the .NSP you install whereas they cannot with a .XCI
4. Cloud saving is the only way Nintendo allows users to backup their save data which is locked behind their paid online serves and is not out yet

 

[Shoruk3n]

1. Follow this guide on how you can backup your NAND so you can restore the console closest to stock as possible. It won't be 100% stock because you have to hack the console to backup the NAND, but its better than anything else we have at the moment.

If I have my SX OS dongle by the time I start this, can I use it for the first part of the backup process to get into RCM and launch Hekate?

 

[Draxzelex]

If I have my SX OS dongle by the time I start this, can I use it for the first part of the backup process to get into RCM and launch Hekate?

Yes you may.

 

[Shoruk3n]

Yes you may.

Ok thanks again!