Team-Xecuter is back again updating their SX OS

Their update v1.6 introduces something new and cool called 'Stealth Mode' which you can read all about, below in their official TX announcement:

Today, we are releasing version 1.6 of SX OS. This update addresses two important things pertaining compatibility and safety. (Two key elements on our priority list)

Lets have a look at what's new!

• Add support for 32GB XCI files (Dragon Quest Heroes 1 and 2)
  It came to our attention that 32GB XCI files were not working with SX OS. Since game compatibility is high up there on the priority list of Team Xecuter, we investigated this issue and are happy to report this has been resolved. You can now enjoy these content-packed bigger games like Dragon Quest Heroes!
• Introducing Stealth Mode
  Stealth Mode is our solution to prevent console bans. In SX OS v1.6 and onwards this feature will be enabled by default.
  • You can still disable Stealth Mode from the TX menu if you really wish to do so, however we do not recommend this (unless your Switch is already banned).
  • With Stealth Mode enabled your Switch system is not able to send any Switch personal information to Nintendo's servers while still allowing basic Internet functionality (for eg homebrew). Things like local WiFi play is also still possible!
  • Keep in mind Stealth Mode is only active when you are running SX OS! If you occasionally boot back into original Switch firmware you may expose yourself to a ban risk if you have modified your Switch system by installing NSP titles for example, so we do not recommend this!
  • Playing XCI titles in SX OS with Stealth Mode enabled should NOT get you banned when booting/using your original Switch firmware online. This is why we personally prefer our Game Cartridge emulation solution, and so should you! ;-)
  We are working on a solution to allow a clean separation between the SX OS system and your original Switch firmware. Stay tuned!

Enough chit-chat, enjoy this fine release. And keep an eye out for what's yet to come!

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

To download the new SX OS, as usual you can find it on their official SX Family portal: --> https://sx.xecuter.com

Source: MaxConsole

 

[HideoKojima]

couldn't you just boot into SXOS 1.6 and update from SXOS or can you only OTA update from OFW?
also what about .XCI files are there update partitions or could you just use a physical cart to update if you can't update from XCI

Indeed I can update using both methodes but no-one can guarantee that I won't be banned for this, even if someone tried it and it worked without ban things may change tomorrow (also bans seem a bit random sometimes, so far using Layeredfs is #1 culprit - I'm not taking about CDN/Freshop as they are certain bans, on the other hand, so far, no bans using SXOS + Xci). As for Xci update, as I said before I'm not interested in updates as long as the game works, but it seems you can go online using OFW or SX OS and update them without an issue but maybe I'm wrong.

 

[Draxzelex]

Indeed I can update using both methodes but no-one can guarantee that I won't be banned for this, even if someone tried it and it worked without ban things may change tomorrow (also bans seem a bit random sometimes, so far using Layeredfs is #1 culprit - I'm not taking about CDN/Freshop as they are certain bans, on the other hand, so far, no bans using SXOS + Xci). As for Xci update, as I said before I'm not interested in updates as long as the game works, but it seems you can go online using OFW or SX OS and update them without an issue but maybe I'm wrong.

That's where you're wrong kiddo: https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-banning-hub-warning.508710/

At this point, I think SX OS has more bans than LayeredFS.

 

[weatMod]

yeah

Indeed I can update using both methodes but no-one can guarantee that I won't be banned for this, even if someone tried it and it worked without ban things may change tomorrow (also bans seem a bit random sometimes, so far using Layeredfs is #1 culprit - I'm not taking about CDN/Freshop as they are certain bans, on the other hand, so far, no bans using SXOS + Xci). As for Xci update, as I said before I'm not interested in updates as long as the game works, but it seems you can go online using OFW or SX OS and update them without an issue but maybe I'm wrong.

seems like that is what the purpose of this is
the best option would be if they make a .NSP to XCI converter , and a tool that can package both .XCI and .NSP games plus game updates into a single .XCI

 

[MarkDarkness]

If they really get EmuNAND going, I might have to buy this...

 

[asnka]

I have installed nsp files ....but I wanna play fortnight...I will take Thor's hammer to the dome. If I try... Right?

 

[chrisisx]

What if I install an NSP then a new game comes out that requires an update to the latest (higher) fw, I will have to connect to the net then and there's a risk of ban.

If i where you just stick to XCI to avoid being ban. Most of people stick with XCI is still not ban yet.

 

[HideoKojima]

You can install the required firmware from an XCI containing the required firmware, otherwise, you can sideload the update using the nsp update file. You can also set the minimum required firmware in order to launch a game. There is a tool for this. (I don’t use it myself so link not handy-but it has been discussed here somewhere)

Are you saying that a firmware update is contained in an Xci file? Maybe I used the wrong wording but I mean system update. And you're taking about devmenu which is something I'm not planning to use at the moment.

 

[Aerogems]

Now they need to implement an automatic update feature into the OS. It'll check for, download, and install updates to SX OS. Then you just have to plug in the dongle, reboot, and get back to gaming. Even better would be if they could allow plugging the dongle into the dock and booting the console while docked.

 

[XLuma]

« Solution to separate SX OS and the original Nintendo FW »
So this is basically EmuNAND lol

 

[HideoKojima]

yeah

seems like that is what the purpose of this is
the best option would be if they make a .NSP to XCI converter , and a tool that can package both .XCI and .NSP games plus game updates into a single .XCI

I agree, that would be great. I m not sure but have seen some Xci files with version number next to them, didn't try them out yet but there's a possibility that the update has been added to the xci. Not sure though.

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If i where you just stick to XCI to avoid being ban. Most of people stick with XCI is still not ban yet.

That's what I'm doing.

 

[Amabo]

So, it's the update for not being banned ? if we are banned, because we use the NSP? So, we need to updated SX OS to V1.6?

 

[morrison22]

Are you saying that a firmware update is contained in an Xci file? Maybe I used the wrong wording but I mean system update. And you're taking about devmenu which is something I'm not planning to use at the moment.

Yes. System update/firmware are on game carts/xci files. So if it’s required, it will promot you to update, locally.

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Thats exactly how i feel. I'm still tuned on the scene from afar, but don't feel the need to be digging details about every new release (what i was doing before sx os was released), plus i hate buggy software.

Exactly how I feel. It’s sort of a relief in a way and gives me more free time too. I can read about other releases but don’t have to actually deal with using them. And that’s ok. Knowledge is power. Longer you wait, the better it gets too.

 

[DJPlace]

if i EVER get a switch.... i want to see this in action.

 

[Krenogin]

Basically to everyone without sx os reading this thread, buy it and use it instead of wasting hours reading and working to not get the same solution. It’s an all in one package.

 

[_______]

With .XCI emulated games, Nintendo cannot tell the difference because they have no way of tracking if you own the game or not (although only a fool would try to play an XCI without its corresponding cert online). Playing .NSP games on the other hand should never be played online because that much is obvious.

Afaics Nintendo can tell the difference between cartridges as they award coins once per cartridge to an account. So there's something (cert maybe, or serial but stupid if they still use that) they can tell the difference. If you strip those info, and all of the SX users were sharing the same XCI info playing those game, they can still ban people.

Anyways, you get banned one day or another once you hacked your console for no matter what reasons, that's how it works as always.

 

[wycs]

That's where you're wrong kiddo:

At this point, I think SX OS has more bans than LayeredFS.

The vast majority of bans listed with SX OS have also messed with layeredfs, installed nsp or played online with illegitimate xci certs.

If you filter the results down to people who have used SXOS offline + only used xci + updated games on ofw (no layered fs, nsp) then you get 3 banned (whose data is incomple/inconsistent) and 104 unbanned.

 

[DeoNaught]

I sure hope so.. I just wanna use homebrew without worrying about being banned.

I've used Homebrew apps(save editor Mostly for Zelda), and haven't gotten banned at all, first time was like in July, Just homebrew are low risk

 

[dataslanger]

With .XCI emulated games, Nintendo cannot tell the difference because they have no way of tracking if you own the game or not (although only a fool would try to play an XCI without its corresponding cert online). Playing .NSP games on the other hand should never be played online because that much is obvious.

Why is this obvious to Nintendo that NSPs are pirated as opposed to the XCI?

I assume because, in the case of the XCI stubs getting installed, they don't know if you have the physical game or not - someone could give it to you to play on your console for instance. Nobody "owns" the physical media except for some weird legal limbo between the publisher and the owner of the game (who cannot legally in some cases create backups in some countries?)

On the other hand I assume the NSPs are tied to Nintendo eShop accounts, that can be re-loaded onto your device in the case you wipe it or something. These are the strictly virtual online buys with no physical media. In the case of buying such an app, they could simply add the public key of your Switch/eShop Nintendo account whatever to a database of consoles that 'own' the game and forever allow you to access it BUT at the same time detect if it's been .. 'borrowed' when it cannot be. cough.

Am I round-about right? I'm trying to understand how this information is presented to Nintendo on game loads, update attempts, etc. so I can better defend myself against the almighty ban-hammer.

Thanks

 

[Jayro]

So they basically said they're working on emunand next at the end there, that's great!

 

[Draxzelex]

The vast majority of bans listed with SX OS have also messed with layeredfs, installed nsp or played online with illegitimate xci certs.

If you filter the results down to people who have used SXOS offline + only used xci + updated games on ofw (no layered fs, nsp) then you get 3 banned (whose data is incomple/inconsistent) and 104 unbanned.

The number is closer to 6 if you include people who didn't even update their backups (I know, not much better than 3 but still). I'd also like to bring up that there are also plenty of people not banned for using LayeredFS with and without SX OS so its not really the devil's lettuce (for lack of a better metaphor) that everyone makes it out to be. Point is, not being banned is evidence of being safe when its only been 3 months since piracy became mainstream.

Why is this obvious to Nintendo that NSPs are pirated as opposed to the XCI?

I assume because, in the case of the XCI stubs getting installed, they don't know if you have the physical game or not - someone could give it to you to play on your console for instance. Nobody "owns" the physical media except for some weird legal limbo between the publisher and the owner of the game (who cannot legally in some cases create backups in some countries?)

On the other hand I assume the NSPs are tied to Nintendo eShop accounts, that can be re-loaded onto your device in the case you wipe it or something. These are the strictly virtual online buys with no physical media. In the case of buying such an app, they could simply add the public key of your Switch/eShop Nintendo account whatever to a database of consoles that 'own' the game and forever allow you to access it BUT at the same time detect if it's been .. 'borrowed' when it cannot be. cough.

Am I round-about right? I'm trying to understand how this information is presented to Nintendo on game loads, update attempts, etc. so I can better defend myself against the almighty ban-hammer.

Thanks

You hit the nail on the hand.