Hacking Question Why won't my Switch go into RCM mode?

[Ashura66]

I ordered one of these 3d printed jigs and it never worked no matter what wire I used / how I bent it.

But tinfoil+tape gets it into RCM the first time every time. Youtube it.

I wouldn't keep the foil taped to the joycon. Simply activate auto RCM or don't turn the switch off unless you need to access the SD card

 

[YoshiFistEr]

I'm new to the Switch homebrew scene and finally decided to jailbreak my it. I have a total of 3 Jigs that were provided to me from eBay sellers that had sold a large amount of them. Anyways, I tried all three of them and none worked. I slid the jigs as far as they can go without force, held the volume up button, then tapped the power button while the switch was completely off. Every single time I do it the Nintendo logo pops up and I come closer to giving up.

I'm not entirely sure if the TegraRCM application has anything to do with it. But I installed the APX driver and followed instructions yet my Switch refuses to boot into RCM mode. I was told that the Jigs are a reliable method. Also prior to inserting the jigs into the right joycon slot, nothing has ever been in there aside from the joycon itself so it can't be pin damage. When I take a look, everything looks fine. Am I just unlucky? I'm also on a Mac running Bootcamp to use the TegraRCM.exe, for some reason every time I reboot the app I have to reinstall the APX driver, but that's asides the point. What am I missing here???? Frustrating.

Just a thought but some switches are patched. How new is your switch.

 

[jakkal]

Just a thought but some switches are patched. How new is your switch.

He did answer that already

 

[Ashura66]

Just a thought but some switches are patched. How new is your switch.

Not only has that been answered already but the patch doesn't prevent you from entering RCM, just prevents the payloads from working

 

[jakkal]

When you press the power and volume buttons, does the switch boot into the operating system? Or does the screen stay off?

 

[snoofly]

When you press the power and volume buttons, does the switch boot into the operating system? Or does the screen stay off?

He answered that already.

 

[Tilde88]

Lmao those jigs are trash

 

[Canna]

You're more likely to damage the joycon rail using a jib. I can say from personal experience that the oil method works just fine. No need to tape it, just use it to enter RCM, run the payload and simply don't turn the switch off again, just put it on sleep mode. Every method has it's risks, saying" oh don't use this method because it's risky" is pointless

Pointless ? trying to help prevent a short or brick ...
You sir as as much of a fool as the tinfoil method.

Pin4 is 5v from power IC , which charges joycon sure go ahead ground the 5v to ground Idiot...

 

[Ashura66]

Pointless ? trying to help prevent a short or brick ...
You sir as as much of a fool as the tinfoil method.

Pin4 is 5v from power IC , which charges joycon sure go ahead ground the 5v to ground Idiot...

Except the foil method doesn't even get CLOSE to pin 4, get your facts straight before you start spouting nonsense. The foil method "connects" the last 2 pins, pin 9 and pin 10, it goes nowhere NEAR pin 4 or any of the other pins. EVERY method, every form of jig carries a risk, saying to not use a method over the other is pointless and ridiculous, they are ALL dangerous, they can ALL Damage the joycon or the joycon rail, it's up to you to CHOOSE which method you want to risk because ALL of them are risky

 

[Pluupy]

For me, I can only tell if the switch is in RCM mode by keeping device manager open and waiting for the driver to pop up when I connect the USB cable. Maybe this may help you because my jig looks the same as yours.

 

[Ashura66]

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For me, I can only tell if the switch is in RCM mode by keeping device manager open and waiting for the driver to pop up when I connect the USB cable. Maybe this may help you because my jig looks the same as yours.

Doesn't your PC make a sound when a usb device is connected? Mine does and that's pretty much how i know it's in RCM

 

[Pluupy]

Doesn't your PC make a sound when a usb device is connected? Mine does and that's pretty much how i know it's in RCM

It makes a sound for my phone and SD reader but not for the switch for some reason. The switch driver also has it's own category in device manager. It works, so I don't question it.

 

[Kafluke]

You need to HOLD both power and volume up. Dont just tap power. Hold it along with volume up

 

[Ashura66]

It makes a sound for my phone and SD reader but not for the switch for some reason. The switch driver also has it's own category in device manager. It works, so I don't question it.

Weird, mine makes a sound when i connect it via usb. I usually connect it before going into RCM and when it makes the sound i know i entered RCM sucessfully

 

[Kafluke]

OP said he just tapped power. Thats not long enough for the switch to enter RCM. You have to hold both power and volume up for a couple of seconds

 

[iriez]

OP said he just tapped power. Thats not long enough for the switch to enter RCM. You have to hold both power and volume up for a couple of seconds

I've never had a issue entering rcm tapping power so long as vol + was held.

 

[Draxzelex]

Why does everyone keep asking when the console was bought if the user can't get into RCM? How else did we figure out these consoles were patched? By entering RCM and trying to send a payload. RCM is not being patched (and won't be unless Nvidia goes the extra mile for security) only the ability to send unsigned code via USB is.

 

[Soluble]

I've never had a issue entering rcm tapping power so long as vol + was held.

Same, hold vol+ tap power. Works every time

 

[issayloki]

Hmm I still prefer foil method and Autorcm if OP scare that it might shirt PIN4. So if Op still have Nintendo logo while he try to rcm that mean his jig is not working then. Why not try foil paper once and Autorcm. Op use Mac boot camp and tagrarcm shuld work well or perhap use NXloader with Android

 

[Imaginesafety]

You have bad jigs

People have said they look fine.

Looks gucci to me. Jig needs to be on right side, all the way down. Hold vol up and single press power button. Should be in RCM mode...

Still nothing my friend.

If the jigs don't work, try forming a temporary jig with a paperclip. I believe there's a guide out there somewhere with the measurements.

Like I said I'm new to the scene. I wasn't really looking to get hands on with this, that's why I bought multiple jigs since I figured it'd be a piece of cake.

Just do what I said. cut the sides of the jig and bent the pins slightly towards the outer edge and a bit upwards and it will work guaranteed or do the joycon mod wich is so easy to do and no autorcm needed

These Jigs seem like they'd be difficult to cut through. Not really understanding what you mean either. Hard to visualize it.

Lmao those jigs are trash

What makes you say that? Some people are saying they're good while others are saying their bad. What do I believe?

For me, I can only tell if the switch is in RCM mode by keeping device manager open and waiting for the driver to pop up when I connect the USB cable. Maybe this may help you because my jig looks the same as yours.

If yours looks the same I can't even imagine what the issue here is. I just feel so unlucky.

OP said he just tapped power. Thats not long enough for the switch to enter RCM. You have to hold both power and volume up for a couple of seconds

Tried holding it, same result. The Nintendo logo pops up so fast as well. It's like there's not even a chance that it could load into RCM mode.