Hacking Nintendo Switch Banning Hub & Warning

[Oliv4862]

Ban? No
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? N
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? N
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? 1.2
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? N
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? N
Did you play any .NSP installed online? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? Y
Backups updated? OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? N
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? N
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? N
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? Y
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? Y: 5.1.0
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? N
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y
Console/Account Region(s) : Europe
Trimmed .XCI? N
Additional Comments : No problem after 3 weeks

 

[irumi]

Ban? N
If Yes, provide proof (video preferred)
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? Y (The 1st time I used SX-OS forgot that I'm connected on the internet, but done the activation manually)
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? N
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? 1.3
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? N
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? N
Did you play any .NSP installed online? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? N
Backups updated? N
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y (Specify homebrew used/crashes) WAIN XCI Switch Cartridge Dumper to backup my cart
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? N
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? N
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? N
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? N
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? N
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y
Console/Account Region(s) EU-PAL/US
Trimmed .XCI? N
Additional Comments:
Haven't done anything so bold except to run SX-OS, run WAIN backup dumper, played my dump game. I only did this once and haven't used any hacks or SX-OS-related afterward. 2 weeks and no ban at all, always play Fornite and check eshop accessibility.

 

[Juggalo Debo]

Curious about the banning of Switches.

First off! I never created a Nintendo account for my Switch and I'm still able to update .xci files along with being able to view tutorial videos when I'm in OFW without TX OS Pro installed. I basically been using TX OS Pro from the day I got it and I'm also using three separate Micro SD Cards on my Switch.

1st. SD Card for .xci Game Files "When I install any .xci file via PC to the SD Card for the first time I go ahead and enable WiFi to do a game update on OFW before I open or play the game. Then once completed I enable Airplane Mode once again".

2nd. SD Card For HomeBrew "The Switch stays in Airplane Mode all the time. I always download emulators with a PC then I manually install the emulators to the SD Card by using a PC".

3rd. SD Card for .nsp Game Files "When I install any .nsp file via PC to the SD Card for the first time I go ahead and enable WiFi to do a game update on OFW before I open or play the game. Then once completed I enable Airplane Mode once again".
I only downloaded and installed 2 games in .nsp format via PC to the SD Card and was able to update 1 game with the Switch and the 2nd game didn't require an update.

As far as newly first time installed .xci game files I'm still able to update them with no issues what so ever. Once I play any .xci game I never attempt to update it again...

I know there are post about consoles being banned just by one single .nsp or .xci files being updated. But for what I hear! It's usually the big ban if messing around with .nsp files.

I won't be doing anymore .nsp file updates via OFW! Maybe in the near future when things better improve. I'll just Google .nsp updates and I'll manually install them myself so I remain on Airplane Mode at all times.

Since I never created an account on my Switch and I'm still able to confirm my OFW v5.1.0 along with being able to connect to WiFi while being in OFW. I really don't know if my console is still alive from any sort of ban wave.

Since I'm not planning to create a Nintendo account anytime soon! I guess the only way I'll know if my Switch ever got banned is if it were to get hit with the big ban. Then I'll know for sure that my console has been completely banned...

PS
Even though I never setup an account on my console! I'm sure Nintendon't keeps some sort of history on their servers that contain every consoles keys and S/N. In the event a ban were to come my way? Then be it! As long as is not the big ban...

if ur gunna do it that way y even worry about being banned?? seems kinda dumb to stay in airplane mode 100% of the time, I mean if u get banned.... u get banned ull still be on the boat as the rest of us either way u go..... (btw sorry if it sounds cocky...shitty.... not meaning to)

 

[Fonb420]

Are there any reports of people using the backup hackfree nand and then restoring it to play online getting banned? I plan on fiddling with cfw and backups for a week and going back to online play, thanks.

 

[SoCALCat]

if ur gunna do it that way y even worry about being banned?? seems kinda dumb to stay in airplane mode 100% of the time, I mean if u get banned.... u get banned ull still be on the boat as the rest of us either way u go..... (btw sorry if it sounds cocky...shitty.... not meaning to)

I don't stay in Airplane Mode 100% of the time. I only stay in Airplane Mode when I play .xci or .nsp games, and I go online with OFW when I go to update any newly added .xci game before I even play it...

Only on .nsp I stay on Airplane Mode 100% of the time because I don't want to end up getting the big BAN, just like some of the others here that got the big ban mainly due to .nsp games being downloaded and updated from Nintndont eShop site.

I know this is a little of the topic. But I don't see the point on me creating an account on my Switch when I'm basically able to download just about every .nsp game that's available on eShop along with included update...

Like I stated on my post. I don't care if I get banned, I just don't want to get hit with the big BAN...

As far as you being cocky or shitty. Not at all!! It's all good...

 

[Draxzelex]

Are there any reports of people using the backup hackfree nand and then restoring it to play online getting banned? I plan on fiddling with cfw and backups for a week and going back to online play, thanks.

Although I really should start asking people if they do this, no one seems to report being banned despite using this which speaks volumes towards its safety as a way to prevent bans.

 

[sorabora]

Ban? Y
If Yes, provide proof (video preferred)
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? Y
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? N
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? N
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? N
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? N
Did you play any .NSP installed online?
N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? N
Backups updated? Both
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? N
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? N
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? N
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? Y
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? 5.0.2
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? N
Airplane mode? N
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? N
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Didn't tried
Console American, account Canadian
Trimmed .XCI? Y
Additional Comments
None

This seems...surprising.

 

[Draxzelex]

This seems...surprising.

While he did not use AutoRCM, he did some other unsafe things such as clearing error logs on 5.X, using SX OS online, and possibly trimmed .XCI files. What is interesting is that he was banned for using SX OS without using AutoRCM.

 

[sorabora]

While he did not use AutoRCM, he did some other unsafe things such as clearing error logs on 5.X, using SX OS online, and possibly trimmed .XCI files. What is interesting is that he was banned for using SX OS without using AutoRCM.

Oh I didn't see that he cleared error logs. Is that this part?

receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? Y
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? 5.0.2

Looks like a question is missing or something. Like, "don't share" in system settings doesn't seem egregious but whatever method people were clearing logs seems to be a high correlation factor. Is that something you can even do in SX OS?

 

[Draxzelex]

Oh I didn't see that he cleared error logs. Is that this part?
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? 5.0.2

This question refers to clearing error logs, which is using nx-dreport, while simultaneously asking what firmware it was used on because SciresM stated that firmwares 5.X can track when error logs have been cleared.

Looks like a question is missing or something. Like, "don't share" in system settings doesn't seem egregious

Nope, he answered it here:

Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y

but whatever method people were clearing logs seems to be a high correlation factor. Is that something you can even do in SX OS?

Not within SX OS by itself, but its a homebrew that you run from the homebrew menu either when using ReiNX, Hekate/Atmosphere, or SX OS.

 

[sorabora]

This question refers to clearing error logs, which is using nx-dreport, while simultaneously asking what firmware it was used on because SciresM stated that firmwares 5.X can track when error logs have been cleared.

Ah, I was confused because that prompt is phrased as a presumption of sorts. Thanks. To my mind, I've seemingly noticed a correlation b/w the use of that homebrew log-clearing app and bans. I would imagine almost everyone has the Switch system error log box unticked. But even if not, that seems to be more innocuous than clearing logs.

 

[Dissaor]

Ban? N
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? N
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? N
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? 1.3/Not Online
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? Y
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? Y
Did you play any .NSP installed online? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? N
Backups updated? OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y (Checkpoint, SNES9X, Edizon with crashes on Edizon and SNES9X)
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? N
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? TX
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? N
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? Y: 5.1.0 once
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? Y
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y Console/AccountTrimmed .XCI? Y

I only enabled auto RCM for a little while, never connected to the internet while in SX OS, NSPs installed with TX method. Edit: Not know if relevant, but I connect from Colombia, South America.

 

[KingMuk]

Original post =============> https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-banning-hub-warning.508710/page-52#post-8166040

Just an update for myself (went from sx/os 1.3 -> 1.4)
And everything else is still the same

 

[Deleted User]

Just before I was going to close my eyes...

Spoiler

Nintendo Account User Agreement Violation

Nickname: CrisFTW
Thank you for using Nintendo Switch.
Your in-game actions have been determined to be in violation of the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Nintendo Code of Conduct.
Title: Splatoon 2 (Online multiplayer)
Content: Online multiplayer
Violation:
Inappropriate online nickname
This violation is a severe case or a repeat violation, so your usage of Nintendo Account services will be restricted.
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Restricted content:
The online service for the associated software.
Period:
14 days
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This is Nintendo's final decision.
If violations continue, other actions, such as further restricting your usage of Nintendo Account services may be taken.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating an enjoyable online environment.
For more details, please refer to the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Nintendo Code of Conduct.
https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_chooser/eula
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This message was sent from an e-mail address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.

Never playing ranked again

 

[Draxzelex]

Just before I was going to close my eyes...

Spoiler

Nintendo Account User Agreement Violation

Nickname: CrisFTW
Thank you for using Nintendo Switch.
Your in-game actions have been determined to be in violation of the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Nintendo Code of Conduct.
Title: Splatoon 2 (Online multiplayer)
Content: Online multiplayer
Violation:
Inappropriate online nickname
This violation is a severe case or a repeat violation, so your usage of Nintendo Account services will be restricted.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Restricted content:
The online service for the associated software.
Period:
14 days
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is Nintendo's final decision.
If violations continue, other actions, such as further restricting your usage of Nintendo Account services may be taken.
We appreciate your cooperation in creating an enjoyable online environment.
For more details, please refer to the Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Nintendo Code of Conduct.
https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_chooser/eula
-------------------------
This message was sent from an e-mail address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.

Never playing ranked again

Seriously? They ACTUALLY ban people for inappropriate nicknames? Forget modding, you can get banned without modifying your console. By the way, what was the username in question?

 

[ByteBite]

By the way, what was the username in question?

Is that not the one displayed at the top of the message:

Nickname: CrisFTW

Or can you have a seperate nickname in Splatoon 2? Don't play that game so I have no idea.

@CrisFTW, is this your first ban/suspension or has something similar happened before? I only ask because the message states:

This violation is a severe case or a repeat violation

That's honestly kind of crazy. Splatoon 2 doesn't even have any in-game reporting functions, does it? So this was likely caught by an automated filtering system.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Is that not the one displayed at the top of the message:

Or can you have a seperate nickname in Splatoon 2? Don't play that game so I have no idea.

@CrisFTW, is this your first ban/suspension or has something similar happened before? I only ask because the message states:


That's honestly kind of crazy. Splatoon 2 doesn't even have any in-game reporting functions, does it? So this was likely caught by an automated filtering system.

I believe there is reporting via the phone app virtually Noone uses

 

[Mattmatic]

Ban? N
If Yes, provide proof (video preferred)
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? N
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? N
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? 1.1
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? N
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? N
Did you play any .NSP installed online? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? N
Backups updated? OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y. I used a lot of homebrew like various emulators, Checkpoint, BoTW save editor, all sorts.
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? N
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? N
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? N
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? N
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? N
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y
Console/Account Region(s) USA/USA
Trimmed .XCI? Y
Additional Comments
I don't update scene backups. Only my legit cartridges and eShop purchases.

 

[urdaddy]

Ban? N
If Yes, provide proof (video preferred)
SX OS used? Y
Did you connect to the Internet with SX OS and/or to activate the license? Y
Did you play any .XCI files online with a certificate/header? Y
Do you have a certificate/header ban (look for error code 2124-4025)? N
Lowest SX Version used when Online/Offline (NOT Switch System Firmware)? 1.1
Non-TX Layered FS Used? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Used DevMenu? Y
Installed any .NSP? Y
Did you connect to the Internet w/ any .NSP installed? Y
Did you play any .NSP installed online? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? Y
Backups updated? Y both SX OS and OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? Y
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? Y
Did you update your firmware w/o burning fuses? N
Did you install the exFAT update offline? N
receive-lp1.dg.srv.nintendo.net blocked and/or "Don't Share Usage Information" ticked under "Other Settings"? Y
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? N
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted? N
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
Can you update your system firmware? Y
Console/Account Region(s) EU
Trimmed .XCI? Y
Additional Comments

 

[stewacide]

Been using SX since release and still not banned. Updated scene rips in OFW many times, and used eShop. Always airplane-mode in SXOS. No homebrew or NSPs.

It seems if you stick to XCIs and don't take them online you're perfectly safe with current firmware. Lots there to keep me busy until emunand comes out (when I can homebrew and NSP with abandon).