Homebrew Question Transferring files larger then 4 gb on a FAT32 SDcard

[PixyGixy]

this may be a dumb question idk

but is there a way to transfer a file larger then 4gb to a sdcard and im not transferring a game like nsp xci.

ive tried things like ftpd but they wont allow a file bigger then 4gb to get moved/copied

 

[Spider_Man]

no, fat32 cant handle files over 4gb, thats the limitation of fat32, no matter what you try use, it will not accept files over 4gb.

 

[PixyGixy]

no, fat32 cant handle files over 4gb, thats the limitation of fat32, no matter what you try use, it will not accept files over 4gb.

but ive used tinfoil to install games larger then 4 gb im just wondering is there way just like that but with normal files

 

[The Real Jdbye]

this may be a dumb question idk

but is there a way to transfer a file larger then 4gb to a sdcard and im not transferring a game like nsp xci.

ive tried things like ftpd but they wont allow a file bigger then 4gb to get moved/copied

The Switch supports split files, they have to be placed in a folder named in a specific way, and the archive attribute enabled on the folder.
This tool is able to do that work for you: https://gbatemp.net/threads/nspsplitty-gui-form-nsp-split-tool.551454/
I think it sets the archive attribute but if not you can easily set it in the properties window of the folder yourself.
Out of curiosity what are you needing to copy that's bigger than 4GB? Movies? On Switchroot Android I believe you can copy them to internal memory which supports larger files.

 

[masagrator]

DBI supports putting >4GB files on sdcard through MTP for FAT32

 

[Spider_Man]

but ive used tinfoil to install games larger then 4 gb im just wondering is there way just like that but with normal files

Your initial post said your not transferring games xci or nsp.

Now you admit that you are.

If you want help, then be clear what your doing.

 

[PixyGixy]

The Switch supports split files, they have to be placed in a folder named in a specific way, and the archive attribute enabled on the folder.
This tool is able to do that work for you: https://gbatemp.net/threads/nspsplitty-gui-form-nsp-split-tool.551454/
I think it sets the archive attribute but if not you can easily set it in the properties window of the folder yourself.
Out of curiosity what are you needing to copy that's bigger than 4GB? Movies? On Switchroot Android I believe you can copy them to internal memory which supports larger files.

ah i dont think that work as that just for nsp files

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Your initial post said your not transferring games xci or nsp.

Now you admit that you are.

If you want help, then be clear what your doing.

"but ive used tinfoil to install games larger then 4 gb im just wondering is there way just like that but with normal files"

"is there way JUST like that but with NORMAL files"

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DBI supports putting >4GB files on sdcard through MTP for FAT32

hope you dont mind but can i get some links for that?

 

[Spider_Man]

Let me explain.

A game may be 12gb as an xci or nsp.

But it is a container of multiple files.

Installers like tinfoil and goldleaf are able to copy the game files when installing.

But if you say your not doing xci or nsp you make it sound like you want a different file thats over 4gb.

So be clear, are you talking about xci or nsp files, yes or no.

 

[PixyGixy]

Let me explain.

A game may be 12gb as an xci or nsp.

But it is a container of multiple files.

Installers like tinfoil and goldleaf are able to copy the game files when installing.

But if you say your not doing xci or nsp you make it sound like you want a different file thats over 4gb.

So be clear, are you talking about xci or nsp files, yes or no.

uh no its just a rom

 

[The Real Jdbye]

ah i dont think that work as that just for nsp files

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"but ive used tinfoil to install games larger then 4 gb im just wondering is there way just like that but with normal files"

"is there way JUST like that but with NORMAL files"

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hope you dont mind but can i get some links for that?

It supports any file, just select "all files" in the file selection window.

uh no its just a rom

Thought you said it wasn't a XCI or NSP.

 

[Spider_Man]

uh no its just a rom

Cant say ive seen a rom over 4gb.

If its an iso such as psp it could be split.

But then again, you dont use tinfoil for roms.

 

[masagrator]

ah i dont think that work as that just for nsp files

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"but ive used tinfoil to install games larger then 4 gb im just wondering is there way just like that but with normal files"

"is there way JUST like that but with NORMAL files"

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hope you dont mind but can i get some links for that?

https://github.com/rashevskyv/dbi/releases

 

[PixyGixy]

It supports any file, just select "all files" in the file selection window.

Thought you said it wasn't a XCI or NSP.

A rom counts as XCI/NSP?

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https://github.com/rashevskyv/dbi/releases

Appreciated

 

[kidkat210]

Installing and transferring are 2 different things. If your trying to install a switch game (the file will be nsp, xci, nsz, cxci) then use any installer you choose (personally I use tinleaf) to install via usb. Easiest method.

If your trying to transfer something (a psp game, movie, etc.) Your gonna need to split the file.

As others have said, fat32 has a 4gb limit size per file. So easiest method is to install via usb

 

[The Real Jdbye]

A rom counts as XCI/NSP?

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Appreciated

Well what sort of ROM is it then? You might be able to trim it to take less than 4GB space.

 

[Spider_Man]

A rom counts as XCI/NSP?

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Which you started off by saying you are not trying to do.

Are you even sure what your asking.

Please help, i cant copy files over 4gb but its not xci or nsp.

Yet it fucking sounds like it to me.

Ok, if you cant be open and clear, i will wipe your ass for you.

Xci files can be cut into parts.

Nsp files install goldleaf and install from pc to console via usb.

Next time when you post, be clear and to the point.

Or try search the forum.

You avoid the questions asked yet your asking for help, its fucking annoying as you dont give info on what exactly your trying to do.

 

[PixyGixy]

what is this post above me lmao why cant people understand that a normal file isnt a xci/nsp

 

[Spider_Man]

Well what sort of ROM is it then? You might be able to trim it to take less than 4GB space.

I think this is a guy trying to sound like he doesnt pirate and isnt trying to run switch roms.

Yet everything it says leads back to trying to run xci or nsp.

If it cant be arsed to say what it wants, ignore it.

Im done as im confident with its back tracking it wants to ask how to copy switch roms over 4gb.... which is an easy search on here and can a guide can be found, but it can't be arsed to look nor can it be arsed to do a proper post.

 

[PixyGixy]

Well what sort of ROM is it then? You might be able to trim it to take less than 4GB space.

its a wii rom

 

[Spider_Man]

what is this post above me lmao why cant people understand that a normal file isnt a xci/nsp

Why cant you just tell us what your trying to do ffs...

What is the file.

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its a wii rom

Wii rom on switch, why when emulation is shit.

Wasting your time there, but look into wii scene and how to trim.

See, if you started your post as this, youd get your answer faster