Homebrew Question merge XCI/NSP without running lockpick

[tomazzzi]

Hi,

The title says it all.

I want to merge some XCI/NSP without running lockpick on my switch to generate that key file.

Is there any way to do it ?

Thx !

 

[8BitWonder]

You need keys in order to decrypt and unpack those file-types with hactool and many derivative applications.

You will need to run lockpick or acquire the keys through some other means if you're looking to merge XCIs and/or NSPs.

 

[tomazzzi]

Thx this answers a part of my question.

So basically if i understand you well you can acquire that key file by some others means ?
I deduce that key file is not console specific isn' it ?
So if i ask someone it's key file it will work ?

 

[8BitWonder]

Thx this answers a part of my question.

So basically if i understand you well you can acquire that key file by some others means ?
I deduce that key file is not console specific isn' it ?
So if i ask someone it's key file it will work ?

The "other means" I'm talking about is finding a paste of the keys online, since the only other way to get them is through kezplez/Lockpick.
And yes, the keys you need to decrypt and unpack NSPs and XCIs are not console specific to my knowledge.

 

[spotanjo3]

Hi,

The title says it all.

I want to merge some XCI/NSP without running lockpick on my switch to generate that key file.

Is there any way to do it ?

Thx !

I never used that key file for merge them. I just get NSP file and use tinfoil usb install without a key file and I am good to go. I dont understand why you use that.

 

[cheungpakwan]

use NSC builder.
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nsc_bui...lder-game-updates-dlc-in-a-single-xci.522486/

get the keys from google, just type : switch keys.txt download

* no need lockpick *

--------------------- MERGED ---------------------------

I never used that key file for merge them. I just get NSP file and use tinfoil usb install without a key file and I am good to go. I dont understand why you use that.

because using custom (merged xci + update + dlc) in 1 file is more convenient, just copy paste to your flash drive then plug it in switch dock and play...
( no risk to get sysnand / microsd get coruppted because install / uninstalling nsp)

 

[spotanjo3]

because using custom (merged xci + update + dlc) in 1 file is more convenient, just copy paste to your flash drive then plug it in switch dock and play...
( no risk to get sysnand / microsd get coruppted because install / uninstalling nsp)

Yeah, I understand that but I am against custom for the reason. I prefer xci/nsp, update, and dlc separately and installed them more easy and less hassle. No key needed. I am happy with that.

 

[ZachyCatGames]

Hi,

The title says it all.

I want to merge some XCI/NSP without running lockpick on my switch to generate that key file.

Is there any way to do it ?

Thx !

Why? lockpick is very easy to use and takes like less than 5 seconds to get all the keys

 

[hippy dave]

He's probably scurred of catching teh gay.

 

[spotanjo3]

He's probably scurred of catching teh gay.

Wow, you must love gay people. Good for you.

 

[hippy dave]

Wow, you must love gay people. Good for you.

A good number of the people I love are gay, yeah. Welcome to the world.

 

[spotanjo3]

A good number of the people I love are gay, yeah. Welcome to the world.

Awesome. lol.

 

[tomazzzi]

Thanks everyone for the answers.

The main Reason i Don't want to run lockpick is i do not want to run any homebrew on my switch to minimise the risk of bans ( and actually for now it works…)

I only use XCI on my emunand and do not want to install any NSP as well.

 

[ZachyCatGames]

Thanks everyone for the answers.

The main Reason i Don't want to run lockpick is i do not want to run any homebrew on my switch to minimise the risk of bans ( and actually for now it works…)

I only use XCI on my emunand and do not want to install any NSP as well.

Then use lockpick on the “emunand” :thonk:

 

[tomazzzi]

Then use lockpick on the “emunand” :thonk:

Not needed if the keys are not console specific.

 

[masagrator]

And you think merging is not risky as running homebrew?

 

[tomazzzi]

And you think merging is not risky as running homebrew?

At least using mounted merged XCI on EMUNAND didn't get me banned yet.

 

[Raugo]

At least using mounted merged XCI on EMUNAND didn't get me banned yet.

This is because emunand is separated to the sysnand, you can do anything in the emunand without risk of ban if you only go online in the sysnand.

 

[tomazzzi]

This is because emunand is separated to the sysnand, you can do anything in the emunand without risk of ban if you only go online in the sysnand.

I also go online with the emunand…..

 

[masagrator]

I also go online with the emunand…..

Then you are doing it wrong, because emunand will always have CFW code in RAM.