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Since its launch in 2017, the Switch has been lacking one particular feature that is available on pretty much every other modern device these days: A simple web browser. Shortly after it's release, it was discovered that such a browser did in fact exist in the Switch's firmware, but could only be access by changing your DNS, which can be rather annoying and bothersome to do...until now, that is! GoldLeaf, the multipurpose homebrew software has been updated to version 0.3, and one of the changes listed is the use of the Switch's web browser, without having to DNS swap in your Switch settings!

You can checkout the full changelog of this latest update in the official GoldLeaf thread in the Switch Emulation, Homebrew & Software Projects section, as well as find links to download the latest version to give the new web browser feature a try!

GoldLeaf Thread
GoldLeaf Github

 

[Zumoly]

I don't get why so many people don't see the use of a browser on switch...often I dont have any other device in reach to google something when I'm stuck in a game, this is so helpful. Thank you so much Xortroll

It would be cool if the web browser was accessible outside the NSP cause you'll have to close your game in order to access it (currently).

 

[shano]

Dont you need to connect to Nintendos servers to use this? I prefer to keep my Switch offline.

 

[JupiterJesus]

How would one even find that post when there are so many pages and threads/

Obvious troll is obvious, but good job hooking so many people. Minus one point for so many posts though. Less is more.

 

[HugoAndore]

This would be awesome, if later updates include the ability to download thru the browser, and accessing it through nx-shell. and to dream an nsp/xcl installer thru gold leaf.

 

[apfelsaft45]

hello

does anyone know if netflix works with the browser ?

god bless yalll

 

[Essasetic]

hello

does anyone know if netflix works with the browser ?

god bless yalll

I'll have to check that. I'll let you know the results.

 

[m4xw]

It would be cool if the web browser was accessible outside the NSP cause you'll have to close your game in order to access it (currently).

It already does work for nro, we PR'd it to libnx https://github.com/switchbrew/libnx/commit/8360e561c5e48f7a2a704df3c97657e0d879629b
That applet is a bit limited tho, feature wise.
Its up to others to implement it

 

[Essasetic]

hello

does anyone know if netflix works with the browser ?

god bless yalll

I'm able to log on and get to the main menu. When I try to play anything though it comes up with system requirements. So no. Netflix does not work properly using the browser.

 

[the_randomizer]

Obvious troll is obvious, but good job hooking so many people. Minus one point for so many posts though. Less is more.

How the hell was I trolling? There's so many damn threads and pages, how in the blue hell was I supposed to find some alleged proof of a softmod?

 

[eldavo2090]

How the hell was I trolling? There's so many damn threads and pages, how in the blue hell was I supposed to find some alleged proof of a softmod?

Dude you made damn clear that you don't want to put a lil bit of effort to hack your Switch and you only crying to get some attention... It's annoying.

This app is getting better and better, first USB installation and now web browser... That's cool! Hopefully it can play videos to watch some anime!

 

[anhminh]

Unless it come with adblock, I wouldn't dare to touch it at all.

 

[Miqote]

There's a standalone version here if you'd rather not install Goldleaf for personal reasons.

Oh yeah, I've received reports that video fails with SX OS

YouTube doesn't work, MP4 videos do.

 

[momin]

Would be wonderful to have some screenshots or video.

Thanks for the work guys!

 

[marazzmatika]

Does the video player work?

There is. Nintendrew used DNS to access browser with youtube (old vid about vr and smeech). Since GoldLeaf browser is pretty same this should work.

 

[SecureBoot]

There is. Nintendrew used DNS to access browser with youtube (old vid about vr and smeech). Since GoldLeaf browser is pretty same this should work.

What dns do I use then? The video playback isn't working

 

[marazzmatika]

What dns do I use then? The video playback isn't working

Sorry,I can't help you a lot because I haven't got switch actually.

 

[pcgeek52]

RCM only no doubt, I really don't like having to bridge the pin connectors with a dongle or paperclip just to enable homebrew. A lot can go wrong. With softmod, it's arguably a lot safer, it was with Wii and Wii U, even 3DS.

Now just want to throw in with autorcm you will only need to use the rcm jig one time, that's its. Not a continuous need.

 

[Pacheko17]

Why doesn't Nintendo just make this available already? Makes no sense.
The Vita has a browser, the 3DS has a browser, the Wii U has a browser, heck, even the PSP and DS had browsers! (You can go as far back as the Dreamcast and PS2 and still have browsers.)

 

[Space_Goddess_Samus_Aran]

ichanged my profile pic....now its blank and my switch crashes if i click on it...what can i do how to restore it?

 

[nifoc2099]

Hmmm..nro gave my switch a fatal error. So, i installed using nsp. Works fine with 90DNS