Hacking Nintendo Switch Banning Hub & Warning

[mariogamer]

Edit: There were some homebrew that crashed several times. I did not knew there was a clear log procedure.

Which pack and which version were you using?
Clear log will result in a ban. You need to use creport included in a lot of packs.

 

[4rc4n4]

Is there a way to check if I'm banned without updating? Going to the eshop does tell me that I need an update.

 

[radicalwookie]

Did you use/restore a clean hack-free NAND before going online? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? N
If you cannot access the eShop, when was the last time you were able to? 9/19/18
Do you get error code 2137-7403 trying to update your system firmware? Y
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
SX OS used? Y
Trimmed .XCI? N
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)? 1.0
What do you use Non-TX LayeredFS for? N/A
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Did you inject an .XCI certificate using LayeredFS to play online? 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
Did you update your backups online? N
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y ReiNX/Hekate (Specify homebrew used/crashes)
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? Y
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? Y
AutoRCM? Y/Both
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
Do you have eclct disabled (look for pm.kip under sysmodules/modules)? Y
Do you have creport enabled (look for a folder named 0100000000000036 under titles)? Y
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? Y: 4.1
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted in CFW? N
Airplane mode? N
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? Y
Console/Account Region(s) NA/JPN
What device(s) do you use to send payloads WITH? Phone/SX Dongle/Other Dongle
If Banned, provide proof. Do I really need to? You really can't take my word for it?
Additional Comments

Did you update to 6.0?
Also is it possible to even see if you were banned or not if you dont update? I mean, do you get the message in home menu or do you need to enter eshop or similar?

 

[CzeroXCI]

Is there a way to check if I'm banned without updating? Going to the eshop does tell me that I need an update.

If it ask you for update instead of a error code then you are not banned AFAIK

 

[radicalwookie]

If it ask you for update instead of a error code then you are not banned AFAIK

Hmm can someone confirm that?

 

[Kioku]

Did you update to 6.0?
Also is it possible to even see if you were banned or not if you dont update? I mean, do you get the message in home menu or do you need to enter eshop or similar?

Eshop/online

 

[radicalwookie]

Eshop/online

I did get the "please update" nag though. I really want to know if im banned or not but Im afraid of updating..because not sure why

 

[4rc4n4]

Banned : N
Did you use/restore a clean hack-free NAND before going online? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? N (It asks me to update console to 6.0)
Do you get error code 2137-7403 trying to update your system firmware? N
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
SX OS used? Y
Trimmed .XCI? N
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)? 1.4 - 1.5
What do you use Non-TX LayeredFS for? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Did you inject an .XCI certificate using LayeredFS to play online? N
Used DevMenu? N
Installed any .NSP? N
Did you perform any CDN/Freeshop downloading with your own Switch's certificate? N
Did you update your backups online? 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
Do you have eclct disabled (look for pm.kip under sysmodules/modules)? Not sure.
Do you have creport enabled (look for a folder named 0100000000000036 under titles)? Not sure
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? Never cleared them
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted in CFW? N
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Console/Account Region(s) : USA
What device(s) do you use to send payloads with? : SX Jig
Additional Comments
No autorcm, modded my Joycon with a reed switch, so I always boot with the jig and joycon hack. I use pin 10 and 1, since I have a reed switch, it's removed as soon as I enter the sx os menu.

 

[V-Temp]

Looks like a pretty big banwave went out.

My mod selling friend has reported a three more banned consoles, all SX OS modded and sold and one user/customer is particularly unhappy with the ban and upcoming DBFZ (lol). Same as the previous report I submitted for him, no NSPs were installed, just SX OS + XCIs.

His 'business' with SX OS is also coming to an end due to the patched units largely taking over his market and a decline in interest due to the bans.

 

[mariogamer]

It might be because of the configurations sx does?
CTCaer commented that they could break sx os with a little update, but no bans mention....

Let's see how it turns out.

(time to *switch* to lakka)

 

[Draxzelex]

I believe firmware 6.0 has added increased telemetry allowing for the start of a new banwave. If you notice, I have tagged two users with (Homebrew) next to their namea indicating bans without touching .NSP, .XCI, or LayeredFS. I have reached out to these people for follow-up on other potential ban causes, such as bridging pins 9 and 10 together (which I have now added as a new question), so please be on the lookout.

 

[Rabbid4240]

what about error code 2181-4008?

 

[Draxzelex]

what about error code 2181-4008?

After literally entering this error code into Google, this pops up: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-error-2181-4008.509418/

 

[Rabbid4240]

After literally entering this error code into Google, this pops up: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-error-2181-4008.509418/

It dosent crash my system though... it just tells me im banned.

 

[kramdish]

Hi @Draxzelex , how are you? I hope you can fin the time to help me out a bit

I just read this on Nintendo's site.

Important:

• Once a Nintendo Account is linked to a user account, this link cannot be undone. The associated user account must also be deleted to unlink a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console.
• A Nintendo Account can be linked to more than one Nintendo Switch console at a time. You do not need to unlink the Nintendo Account prior to linking it to a second console.
• Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console.
• Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
• If you wish to retain save data that is not supported using the Save Data Cloud backup feature, do not delete the associated user account.

Additional Information:

• Unlinking a Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console does not delete the Nintendo Account or any associated purchases. The Nintendo Account will still be available and can be re-linked to another user account in the future.

What to Do:

• To unlink a single Nintendo Account from a Nintendo Switch console, delete the associated user account.
• To unlink all Nintendo Accounts from a Nintendo Switch console, initialize the Nintendo Switch console.

If I understand correctly, a Nintendo account is linked to a user account. So if I want to unlink my account, I will have to delete my user account and loose all my saved data?



This is what I'm considering to do, I would very much appreciate your wise words of advice and thoughts.
I currently have 1 Switch console. I own several digital purchases and a few cartridge games. I'm going to purchase a second Switch so that I may have one for playing pirated games and the other will remain virgen and all legal. The modded Switch should never go online.

Today I accidentally updated the only console I own at the moment to firmware v6.0. Since I'm going to have a new Switch, I was thinking I could use the new Switch as my legal and unmodded console and clean the old console and play unpaid games on it. Why? Well, I would have a new full year warranty.

1. Before purchasing the new Switch I have to look up the serial number to make sure it can be modded.
2. On firmware v6.0 would I be able to fully transfer my user data to the new Switch without loosing any saved games? For the moment, I will not be paying for Nintendo Online.
3. Does performing a factory reset delete absolutely everything on the console? I wouldn't want any of my current user or Nintendo account data still existing, just in case I ever get banned, I prefer that the console gets banned without affecting my Nintendo Account and purchases

Question related to performing a factory reset on a modded Switch, with Auto RCM, XCI and NSP games: Does the factory reset delete all traces of the mod? Lets say that I've been playing a few month on the modded Switch (never gone online) and I would like to use it legally for some time, would it be enough to just factory reset everything?


Well, I think thats it hahaha. I hope you can have the time to answer back.

Take care.

Hey @Draxzelex, could you please help me out?

 

[Draxzelex]

Hey @Draxzelex, could you please help me out?

So I believe I see 2 main questions being posed.

If I understand correctly, a Nintendo account is linked to a user account. So if I want to unlink my account, I will have to delete my user account and loose all my saved data?

You can try calling Nintendo and have them unlink it for you if you give them a legitimate reason such as losing the console, having it stolen, or selling it to a friend.

Question related to performing a factory reset on a modded Switch, with Auto RCM, XCI and NSP games: Does the factory reset delete all traces of the mod? Lets say that I've been playing a few month on the modded Switch (never gone online) and I would like to use it legally for some time, would it be enough to just factory reset everything?

No it is not. The only way to return a console to its pre-hacking state is with a NAND backup that was made in Hekate before performing any hacks/CFW/homebrew on it. Without that, then your console will never be 100% clean even with a factory reset.

 

[Rabbid4240]

Did you use/restore a clean hack-free NAND before going online? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? N
If you cannot access the eShop, when was the last time you were able to? 9-20-18
Do you get error code 2137-7403 trying to update your system firmware? N
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
SX OS used? N
Trimmed .XCI? N
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)? N
What do you use Non-TX LayeredFS for? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Did you inject an .XCI certificate using LayeredFS to play online? 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
Did you update your backups online? N
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? Y
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? Y
AutoRCM? ???
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"? ???
Do you have eclct disabled (look for pm.kip under sysmodules/modules)? ???
Do you have creport enabled (look for a folder named 0100000000000036 under titles)? ???
What firmware(s) were you on when you cleared error logs prior to going online? 5.1.0
Disabled "Send Error Information" in System Settings? Y
Wi-Fi settings deleted in CFW? N
Airplane mode? N
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Console/Account Region(s) Americas
What device(s) do you use to send payloads with? TegraRCMSmash (if that counts)
Do you enter RCM by bridging pins 9 & 10 together? Y
If Banned, provide proof (video preferred). You obviously know.
Additional Comments: Sometimes I get an error code "2181-4008".

 

[Draxzelex]

-snip-

You already submitted a ban report via Google Form. Why'd you make another post here?

 

[Rabbid4240]

You already submitted a ban report via Google Form. Why'd you make another post here?

Idk this just felt more specific.

 

[deliverator]

Did you use/restore a clean hack-free NAND before going online? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
If you cannot access the eShop, when was the last time you were able to? N/A
Do you get error code 2137-7403 trying to update your system firmware? N
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
SX OS used? Y
Trimmed .XCI? 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)? 1.2
What do you use Non-TX LayeredFS for? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Did you inject an .XCI certificate using LayeredFS to play online? 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
Did you update your backups online? OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y hb app store, waincartdumperNX, no error logs related to using homebrew
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? Y
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? Y-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"? Y - don't share usage settings
Do you have eclct disabled (look for pm.kip under sysmodules/modules)? N
Do you have creport enabled (look for a folder named 0100000000000036 under titles)? 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 in CFW? N-Airplane mode
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Console/Account Region(s) USA
What device(s) do you use to send payloads with? SX Pro Dongle/Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with NXLoader
If Banned, provide proof (video preferred) N/A
Additional Comments - no longer using my switch for CFW. did not have clean nand to restore. however, deleted all XCI backup games from the menu screen, keeping only the games I own. unlinked my main nintendo account, but using a dummy account to check eshop. currently on 5.1.0. will update to 6.0.0 when it hits. When I did go online with this switch, i always took the the sd card out before booting into OFW. I updated my titles in OFW. In the beginning, I did go online with atmosphere to run hbappstore and to activate my sx pro license. had my sx pro since a week after it was released. I have a 2nd switch i updated from 4.1.0 to 5.1.0 without burning fuses with clean 4.1.0 nand backup. It's online using custom 90DNS and SX 1.9 stealth mode.

Updating for FW 6.0

Did you use/restore a clean hack-free NAND before going online? N
Can you use the eShop on the Switch? Y
If you cannot access the eShop, when was the last time you were able to? N/A
Do you get error code 2137-7403 trying to update your system firmware? N
Can you login to Nintendo's website using your linked Nintendo Account? Y
SX OS used? Y
Trimmed .XCI? 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)? 1.2
What do you use Non-TX LayeredFS for? N
Did you connect to the Internet with a non-TX LayeredFS Inject? N
Played online w/ Non-TX Layered FS Injects? N
Did you inject an .XCI certificate using LayeredFS to play online? 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
Did you update your backups online? OFW
Homebrew/non-TX CFW Used? Y hb app store, waincartdumperNX, no error logs related to using homebrew
Connect to Internet w/ homebrew/non-TX CFW? Y
Connect to eShop while using CFW/homebrew? N
AutoRCM? Y-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"? Y - don't share usage settings
Do you have eclct disabled (look for pm.kip under sysmodules/modules)? N
Do you have creport enabled (look for a folder named 0100000000000036 under titles)? 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 in CFW? N-Airplane mode
Airplane mode? Y
Auto-Update Software Enabled in System Settings? N
Console/Account Region(s) USA
What device(s) do you use to send payloads with? SX Pro Dongle/Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with NXLoader
If Banned, provide proof (video preferred) N/A
Additional Comments - updated my previously CFW switch to 6.0. Able to access eshop with dummy account and website. My backup switch remains on CFW with 4.1.0 -> 5.1.0 no fuses burnt. Running 90DS DNS and SX PRO Stealth mode.