Heya all!
I'm planning on installing an sx core into me new (patched) switch but I just wanted to check to see if I have clued myself up on the correct parts of the process, heres me checklist (in order):
1. Carefully install the sx core
2. Format SD to exFAT and drop hekate and sxox bin files onto the SD root
3. Boot device into the sx selection screen, run hekate and grab nand backup
4. Get a licence request file and shutdown switch
5. Pop SD card into PC, copy backups over and grab a licence for sxos
6. Chuck SD card back into the switch (now with licence), boot to selection screen again and setup emunand
7. Boot to emunand and enjoy cfw!
Things i'd like guidance on:
- Im currently running fw 10.0.4 should I update to the latest and greatest from ofw beforehand? I would like to stay unbanned and run any latest game/DLCs (which im guessing some require a higher firmware to run), i'm not fussed about burning efuses as I do not plan on reverting to any older versions of fw. I also do not like the sound of using ChoiDujour and potentially bricking me system so i'd like the ability to update using stock nand and getting the update direct from nintendo.
- is the latest firmware (10.1.0 to my knowledge) even compatible with an sx core?
- Will booting to nand with an sx core installed get me banned if I try to go online? ill only be running cfw on the SD with emunand and will remove the SD out of paranoia when I want to use ofw and boot to nand
- BIS key keeps popping up when I research, I believe it has something to do with decrypting the nand data? I'm not sure if I need this or not, and is it simple/safe to obtain using hekate?
Things to note:
- My job requires microsoldering, repairs and mods to PCBs (or atleast that is part of my job xD) and i've been doing this for about 2 years so far. I imagine I should be proficient enough with a heaty melty stick to perform the install and i've done controller mods and modern phone/laptops and tablet repairs before (still hate ribbon cables!). Im slow but I prefer the extra careful approach!
- The reason I want to install an sx core is to backup my games and run them without the need to carry them around, have the ability to update to latest nintendo firmware to be able to play any new game releases and look into running mods/cheats for fun! Modded Skyrim in my pocket sounds hella fun! I hope that I can achieve this with the steps stated above! :0
I apologise in advance for any spelling/grammar mistakes and if im waaay of with anything ive stated or if ive posted this in the wrong place!. I am very new to the modding/cfw community and appreciate any helpful responses and your time reading this!
Thanks!!
I'm planning on installing an sx core into me new (patched) switch but I just wanted to check to see if I have clued myself up on the correct parts of the process, heres me checklist (in order):
1. Carefully install the sx core
2. Format SD to exFAT and drop hekate and sxox bin files onto the SD root
3. Boot device into the sx selection screen, run hekate and grab nand backup
4. Get a licence request file and shutdown switch
5. Pop SD card into PC, copy backups over and grab a licence for sxos
6. Chuck SD card back into the switch (now with licence), boot to selection screen again and setup emunand
7. Boot to emunand and enjoy cfw!
Things i'd like guidance on:
- Im currently running fw 10.0.4 should I update to the latest and greatest from ofw beforehand? I would like to stay unbanned and run any latest game/DLCs (which im guessing some require a higher firmware to run), i'm not fussed about burning efuses as I do not plan on reverting to any older versions of fw. I also do not like the sound of using ChoiDujour and potentially bricking me system so i'd like the ability to update using stock nand and getting the update direct from nintendo.
- is the latest firmware (10.1.0 to my knowledge) even compatible with an sx core?
- Will booting to nand with an sx core installed get me banned if I try to go online? ill only be running cfw on the SD with emunand and will remove the SD out of paranoia when I want to use ofw and boot to nand
- BIS key keeps popping up when I research, I believe it has something to do with decrypting the nand data? I'm not sure if I need this or not, and is it simple/safe to obtain using hekate?
Things to note:
- My job requires microsoldering, repairs and mods to PCBs (or atleast that is part of my job xD) and i've been doing this for about 2 years so far. I imagine I should be proficient enough with a heaty melty stick to perform the install and i've done controller mods and modern phone/laptops and tablet repairs before (still hate ribbon cables!). Im slow but I prefer the extra careful approach!
- The reason I want to install an sx core is to backup my games and run them without the need to carry them around, have the ability to update to latest nintendo firmware to be able to play any new game releases and look into running mods/cheats for fun! Modded Skyrim in my pocket sounds hella fun! I hope that I can achieve this with the steps stated above! :0
I apologise in advance for any spelling/grammar mistakes and if im waaay of with anything ive stated or if ive posted this in the wrong place!. I am very new to the modding/cfw community and appreciate any helpful responses and your time reading this!
Thanks!!