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I have an old modded switch that never went online. And was modded with atmosphere before it had emunand. Which I do have a nand backup I took before doing the mod.

But I also updated the firmware after the nand backup. If I restore the backup to that nand, will it restore to the old firmware? In that case should I update the system using Nintendo server before modding or should I mod it again first and then update with choidujournx?

Also, what I didn't get is, I can go online with a "clean eMMC" and not get banned, what's the difference of a clean eMMC and a not clean eMMC? I though I would have my eMMC modded (and couldn't go online with it) and the sysMMC would be untouched(and I could go online with it without worrying).

Just wanting to confirm some things so I'm sorry for the repeated questions.

Is there a way to go online in a separate nand, while also having another nand that I can mod and not worry about getting banned?
 

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I have an old modded switch that never went online. And was modded with atmosphere before it had emunand. Which I do have a nand backup I took before doing the mod.

But I also updated the firmware after the nand backup. If I restore the backup to that nand, will it restore to the old firmware? In that case should I update the system using Nintendo server before modding or should I mod it again first and then update with choidujournx?

It depends on how you've updated the sysNand. With or without burning fuses, i.e. do you use autoRCM?

Also, what I didn't get is, I can go online with a "clean eMMC" and not get banned, what's the difference of a clean eMMC and a not clean eMMC? I though I would have my eMMC modded (and couldn't go online with it) and the sysMMC would be untouched(and I could go online with it without worrying).

There is only one eMMC (Nand) ;)
The theory is that a clean Nand doesn't have any traces of a CFW, i.e. bann risk is very low.

Is there a way to go online in a separate nand, while also having another nand that I can mod and not worry about getting banned?

You can setup an emuNand for CFW and the sysNand for online play (after the restore + update to the required OS version, matching your fuse count).
 
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It depends on how you've updated the sysNand. With or without burning fuses, i.e. do you use autoRCM?

I always updated it using choidujournx, and yes. Currently I do have autoRCM

Thanks! I just wanted to confirm that before buying a larger sd(one of the reasons I don't have emunand currently). And wanted to know if I could do that(have emunand for cfw and sysnand totally separate without having risks)

I'll search for tutorials related to that here in the forum. Buf if you could recommend me some that could help me do specifically that, i'd be really glad

Thanks for the responses!
 
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I always updated it using choidujournx, and yes. Currently I do have autoRCM

Thanks! I just wanted to confirm that before buying a larger sd(one of the reasons I don't have emunand currently). And wanted to know if I could do that(have emunand for cfw and sysnand totally separate without having risks)

Thats fine :)
Don't forget to disable autoRCM, after the restore of the clean Nand backup.
 
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I'm new to Switch hacking but I've installed hacks on my N3DS.

I have a Patched Mariko Switch but I may plan to install an SX Core on it. My questions are mainly about safety from Nintendo bans so if there's megathread or FAQ about being safe you can just direct me there instead of reading my post - and thank you!

Does the SX Core instantly make me vulnerable to Nintendo Bans even if I am just playing my own game cartridges/eShop games?

Mainly I want to hack my Switch so that I can try games before fully purchasing them as well as having my own method to back up my saves but I'm conerned on what makes me vulnerable to a ban. If I've installed the SX Core, will playing my own games online make me just as vulnerable to those who pirate/hack online/use homebrew?
 

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I'm new to Switch hacking but I've installed hacks on my N3DS.

I have a Patched Mariko Switch but I may plan to install an SX Core on it. My questions are mainly about safety from Nintendo bans so if there's megathread or FAQ about being safe you can just direct me there instead of reading my post - and thank you!

Does the SX Core instantly make me vulnerable to Nintendo Bans even if I am just playing my own game cartridges/eShop games?

Mainly I want to hack my Switch so that I can try games before fully purchasing them as well as having my own method to back up my saves but I'm conerned on what makes me vulnerable to a ban. If I've installed the SX Core, will playing my own games online make me just as vulnerable to those who pirate/hack online/use homebrew?
https://gbatemp.net/threads/nintendo-switch-banning-hub-warning.508710/
 

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Ok so I set up moonlight to try out game stream. Got to figure that out but connected fine.

Is there a way I can connect to wifi with out having it connect and try to download an update?
I tried 90 dns thing but it wouldn't connect.

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edit: nvm I got it to work this time. However gamestream audio seemed a few seconds behind. I may try 5ghz wifi latter unless anyone knows a tweak I should do. It's the nro version and was trying l4d2
 
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hi guys
where can i get the latest updates/dlcs for game easily? is there an app within switch that can find source them and update?
Use HBG to find, download, and install updates/DLC files for a game directly from your Switch. You should only use HBG on a dirty NAND with Incognito or 90DNS installed to it. Otherwise, it will cause you to be banned.
 

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Use HBG to find, download, and install updates/DLC files for a game directly from your Switch. You should only use HBG on a dirty NAND with Incognito or 90DNS installed to it. Otherwise, it will cause you to be banned.
if the update data for a physical game exists on the sd card, could i just use that update data instead of downloading it from hbg?
 

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Just bought a Switch Lite and it came with FW 8.0.1.

I've read that that 8.0.1 will likely get homebrew in the future. Where does this come from? Is there someone working on it?

Also, what does it mean that it will get homebrew but not CFW? No pirated games?
 

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I want to completely turn off the Switch whilst on AutoRCM (SX OS), I tried launching Hekate and shutting down from there, and I tried launching the SX menu before boot and shut down from there too but it still drains my battery.

Any possible ways to shutdown the Switch completely whilst having SX OS and AutoRCM enabled?

Thank you!
 

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Just bought a Switch Lite and it came with FW 8.0.1.

I've read that that 8.0.1 will likely get homebrew in the future. Where does this come from? Is there someone working on it?

Also, what does it mean that it will get homebrew but not CFW? No pirated games?
The only way to hack it currently is with the TX's modchip, the SX Lite, which has to be soldered. I don't know where you read that 8.0.1 will get homebrew in the future but currently no one is publicly working on an exploit for the Lite. In the theoretical possibility that only homebrew support is released, its as as simple as what it means; only homebrew support means there will only be support for homebrew applications.

I want to completely turn off the Switch whilst on AutoRCM (SX OS), I tried launching Hekate and shutting down from there, and I tried launching the SX menu before boot and shut down from there too but it still drains my battery.

Any possible ways to shutdown the Switch completely whilst having SX OS and AutoRCM enabled?

Thank you!
Shutting off the Switch via Hekate does not drain the battery. Make sure you are not plugging in the console into a power source after shutting it off otherwise it will turn back on and boot into RCM which is what drains the battery.
 

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the update was downloaded from nintendos servers directly while on my clean sysnand, meaning the data is (to my knowledge) encrypted, would this still work?
No, you need to install the update somehow on your emuMMC. You have several options:
  • Install the NSP manually
  • Use an eShop alternative like HBG (easiest method)
  • Connect to the eShop (risk of ban)
  • Install locally using another Switch that has the update installed
 

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Updated my laptop from win8.1 to win10 and now tegrarcm wont see my autorcm enabled switch. I uninstalled and reinstalled tegrarcm and the usb driver. Still nothing. Any help Guys? Can i make a simple linux usb drive and load rcm from that? (I know i can but someone give me motivation or something lol)
 

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Updated my laptop from win8.1 to win10 and now tegrarcm wont see my autorcm enabled switch. I uninstalled and reinstalled tegrarcm and the usb driver. Still nothing. Any help Guys? Can i make a simple linux usb drive and load rcm from that? (I know i can but someone give me motivation or something lol)
Reboot PC and Switch
 

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