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Loading .NSP Backup Files with ReiNX

This guide assumes you have access to RCM, if you do not, use a compatible method. Some of those compatible methods can be found here.
This guide will transform your stock switch to play "backups" of switch games
1.) Installing ReiNX

  • Download the latest stable ReiNX Release (Found here) (Extract this on to the root of your SD)
  • Make a new folder in the /ReiNX/ directory on your SD named 'titles'
  • Download hbmenu.nro (place this on the root of your SD)
  • Download this .zip file and extract it to /ReiNX/titles/
  • Download the latest stable release of Tinfoil(Found here)
  • Create a new folder on the SD's root named 'switch'
  • Place tinfoil.nro (found in the tinfoil zip) in the /switch/ directory
  • Make a new folder on the root of the SD named 'tinfoil' and inside this folder create another folder named 'nsp'
*From now on any NSP warez or homebrew you download should be placed in /tinfoil/nsp on the SD card.

2.) Booting into ReiNX
*Skip this step if you are familiar with booting into CFW
  • Use your method of choice to enter RCM
  • Push ReiNX.bin from the ReiNX.zip we downloaded earlier to your switch. (If you do not know what app to use to do this i reccomend TegraRCMGUI for Windows users.)
3.) Installing Games
  • Open the homebrew launcher by opening the Nintendo Switch Album
  • Open tinfoil
  • Choose Title Management>Install NSP>(Choose the NSP you would like to install)
Profit! Enjoy your "legally obtained backups" ;)

FAQ
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- Can I delete .NSP files from my SD after they have been installed via tinfoil?
Yes you can.

- Will I get banned for going online?
Yes, you will most likely be banned from playing online with your switch. This in fact does not block updates though, and you can still access the eShop. (I strongly suggest you keep your switch in Airplane mode and de-link your NNID if you plan on using CFW to install a bunch of NSPs.)

- Can I install updates or DLC with this tool?
Not with tinfoil currently, you have to install devmenu to install DLCs and game updates. See here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/quick-g...ates-dlc-with-devmenu-no-sx-os-needed.512337/

- Can I convert .XCI to .NSP?
Yes. Use this.

- Do i have to use the album to launch into the homebrew launcher?
No. You can install this via tinfoil and launch the homebrew launcher as if it is an app if that pleases you.

- I wish i could backup my saves so that i don't lose them...
Download checkpoint.nro and use it to backup your saves/import saves from another switch.

- Can i install any homebrew to my main menu with this?
Pretty much. Check this out.

- How do i update ReiNX?
You can update it manually by downloading the latest release and extracting it to the root of your SD card, or use this updater homebrew application. (Recommended you use that homebrew to decrease hassle every time you want to update.)
 
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So wait just installing the NSPs gets me banned? Or going online with the installed NSPs? I'd assume it's just installing them at all but figured I'd check
 

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So wait just installing the NSPs gets me banned? Or going online with the installed NSPs? I'd assume it's just installing them at all but figured I'd check
Going online with a .NSP is a greater risk than installing it, hypothetically speaking. But very few, if not any, people have been banned for using .NSP files for the time being.
 

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So wait just installing the NSPs gets me banned? Or going online with the installed NSPs? I'd assume it's just installing them at all but figured I'd check

I think it depends on HOW you install them. Like if you use devmenu then the ban risk is much greater than if you use tinfoil
 

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imgur /a/gDycARB (Can't post links)

Why is this happening when I try to launch ReiNX? I've been using hekate up until now so all I did was add the downloaded files from this post to my SD. (using the ReiNX payload from the DL)
 

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In the ReiNX disscusion thread i made a comment on installing .NSP files with ReiNX and TinFoil that seemed to help a lot of people. Thought i would compile more info in a dedicated post so that it was not lost in the swarm of the discussion.

Important: .XCI files are not supported nor is there a current way to convert a .XCI to a .NSP file. This may change soon.

In order to install backups using ReiNX you must do the following:
FAQ:

-Can i delete .NRO files from my SD after they have been installed via tinfoil?
Yes you can.

-Will I get banned for going online?
Yes 99.9% chance you will be banned from playing online with your switch. This in fact does not block updates though, and you can still access the eShop.

- Can install updates or DLC?
Not with tinfoil currently, you have to install devmenu to install DLCs and game updates. See here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/quick-g...ates-dlc-with-devmenu-no-sx-os-needed.512337/
Does the .kip sigpatch file work with atmosphere?
 

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Figured I would mention that I set up Hekate to autoboot the ReiNX sysmodules along with FTPD and it works great. This way I can upload NSPs straight to the Switch without having to reboot or launch FTPD manually. Extremely handy and everything resumes from sleep mode without a hitch. Feels nice to retire my bent paperclip carefully engineered RCM jig for a little while.
 
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Figured I would mention that I set up Hekate to autoboot the ReiNX sysmodules along with FTPD and it works great. This way I can upload NSPs straight to the Switch without having to reboot or launch FTPD manually. Extremely handy and everything resumes from sleep mode without a hitch. Feels nice to retire my bent paperclip carefully engineered RCM jig for a little while.
I had tried the paperclip thing and completely busted the pins on my right joycon rail, making the right joycon unusable when connected in handheld mode. You should install autoRCM, much less of a hassle.
 

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I had tried the paperclip thing and completely busted the pins on my right joycon rail, making the right joycon unusable when connected in handheld mode. You should install autoRCM, much less of a hassle.

AutoRCM still has many issues. A much safer way is to just use a thin piece of tinfoil to bridge pins 9 and 10 on the joycon itself, it's what i personally use
 

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AutoRCM still has many issues. A much safer way is to just use a thin piece of tinfoil to bridge pins 9 and 10 on the joycon itself, it's what i personally use
I used that trick to install AutoRCM, could you link to these issues if they're documented?
 

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Because devmenu is a Nintendo app, they can recognize it's use much easier i think. And they probably know it's been leaked by now

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I used that trick to install AutoRCM, could you link to these issues if they're documented?

I'm not sure if they still are or if they are still present but i remember reading some threads here that mentioned AutoRCM being responsible for battery desync
 

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I had tried the paperclip thing and completely busted the pins on my right joycon rail, making the right joycon unusable when connected in handheld mode. You should install autoRCM, much less of a hassle.

I considered it but writing to BOOT0 directly doesn't sit well with me. Shoving a paperclip into a $300 piece of hardware doesn't feel much better I'll admit.
 

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Do they even check this?
EDIT: I mean it's friggin nintendo we talk about here.

Exactly, their anti piracy security is much, MUCH tighter on the Switch than on the 3ds. If you recall, devmenu was also leaked on the 3ds yet Nintendo barely did anything about it but on the switch the security and the punishments are much higher
 

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