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[Skeet1983]

Hi guys. I am thinking about getting the physical version of Metroid Dread. Um, what is the required Switch Firmware version? My hackable Switch is on 12 something. Thoughts and help appreciated

 

[RichardTheKing]

There is no such thing as a dumb question here

how doo i pres de ay buton

 

[Valkri599]

Is Edizon working on the current atmosphere build? I can't get any of my cheats to display.

 

[SkyDX]

It shouldn't because I don't recall anything in the Terms of Service stating that users will get banned for simply connecting with a hacked console.

Hmm well for now I did the whole NAND-dump way for the Xenoblade 2 patch and JP voice-pack but for other updates I might try this then.

 

[Jakkal666]

Hi guys. I am thinking about getting the physical version of Metroid Dread. Um, what is the required Switch Firmware version? My hackable Switch is on 12 something. Thoughts and help appreciated

I'm running Metroid Dread on firmware 11.0.0 on emuNAND, from what I gathered that's the lowest version that runs it.
I've got 10.2.0 on my sysNAND.

 

[otaconn23]

If you have any nsp installed and go online without 90dns or incognito, you're 100% getting banned. Otherwise you're safe (as safe as it can go).

If you want to reduce the risk as much as you can, you should have an emunand, where all the cfw stuff is and install on it both, 90dns and incognito, and then separately, have a clean sysnand without any modification, where you can even play online safely as long as you don't run cfw on it and just use legit bought games. (this is what I've been doing for years now).

Took your advice, and managed to back up/incognito emuMMC with Incognito while CFW was on 9.0.1. But after Daybreak upgrade to 12.0.0, I am unable to back up/incognito emuMMC. I get the error "unknown pkg1 version."

 

[Xen0]

I just reinstalled atmosphere with this guide https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/ . Everything worked so far. I then downloaded awoo installer and stupidly clicked on install sig patches without payiong attention to the warning. Now I can´t load into emummc. It also does not say "Atmosphere FSS0 EmuMMC" but "CFW - emuMMC". I insertet the original .ini file but that didn´t change nothing.

 

[PikachuPro]

ok, I'm at my wits end and could really use some help. I have 2 switches set up exactly the same, they both used to work the same until I mistakenly deleted some files on each SD card, so last night I reformatted Fat32 and set everything up from scratch and got to HOS firmware 13.0.0 and AMS 1.1.1. Same size/type SD cards.

One works perfectly. The other gives me an error in tinwoo whenever I try to install an nsp:
"OpenFileSystemWithId:122: Failed to open file system with id:
@SdCardContent://registered/0000004F/bunchofnumbersandlettersdae/nca. Error code: 0x00234c02"

Some googling suggested I may have out of date patches or that the ini file isn't set up properly, but the same file set up on the other switch installed the nsp fine. I'm using the same usb cable, usb port, nsp file, everything. Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

 

[Zkajavier]

Took your advice, and managed to back up/incognito emuMMC with Incognito while CFW was on 9.0.1. But after Daybreak upgrade to 12.0.0, I am unable to back up/incognito emuMMC. I get the error "unknown pkg1 version."

Incognito will remove your switch personal information so it can't connect to Nintendo servers. Therefore the backup option in incognito can only be used BEFORE you use incognito and must be done just once per nand. The backup file it makes can be used in any firmware version afterwards, you don't need (and can't) make additional backups because the information was removed and there's nothing to backup anymore. Updating to higher versions won't "uninstall" incognito. You can only uninstall it by restoring that prodinfo backup file, or by restoring a full nand backup.

 

[PikachuPro]

ok, I'm at my wits end and could really use some help. I have 2 switches set up exactly the same, they both used to work the same until I mistakenly deleted some files on each SD card, so last night I reformatted Fat32 and set everything up from scratch and got to HOS firmware 13.0.0 and AMS 1.1.1. Same size/type SD cards.

One works perfectly. The other gives me an error in tinwoo whenever I try to install an nsp:
"OpenFileSystemWithId:122: Failed to open file system with id:
@SdCardContent://registered/0000004F/bunchofnumbersandlettersdae/nca. Error code: 0x00234c02"

Some googling suggested I may have out of date patches or that the ini file isn't set up properly, but the same file set up on the other switch installed the nsp fine. I'm using the same usb cable, usb port, nsp file, everything. Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

Ok, I went nuclear and copied the entire SD card that was working to the one that wasn't, after deleting everything on the SD that wasn't working. (but no formatting or anything, just deleting)
idk why, but it worked. I had tried replacing the atmosphere and bootloader folders before so I'm surprised this worked.
When I put the card back in it's original switch after replacing ALL the files, I got a prompt once atmosphere started that it had save files from another switch and that they had to be deleted to continue forward. I pressed delete (the only option), atmosphere restarted itself, and now everything works.

That being said I have a new question. I took the card from one switch and put it in the other, launched through Hekate as I normally do, but then the screen just goes black after flashing the Hekate logo one more time. Any idea why that is? Just curious.

 

[killuminati22]

I currently am on firmware 8 (haven't use the switch in a while). I've updated to the latest Atmosphere. Can I go straight to the latest firmware or do I need to go slowly in stages?

 

[bupeapoop]

Myself a PC and console gamer, I was in the same boat. Found a V1 that wasn't turning on bc AutoRCM for $150 second hand and it was definitely worth it! At least while I wait for a jailbreak for PS4 FW 8.5+. Don't get me wrong, if the title is available for PC, I would grab that one over the PS4 or Switch port. But for titles not yet patched for PC, a Switch V1 comes in clutch. Plus being able to dock and play on the big screen with a PS4 controller natively (using MissionControl) means that I can play Switch or emulator titles!

For $150, you picked up yourself an absolute steal. At that price, I'd have snapped one up too! It's great to hear you made the right decision. Right now, I'm lucky enough to own a Jailbroken 6.72 PS4 that keeps me busy, but I fancied changing things up with a Switch for a bit. I'm pretty new to the scene so this is the first time hearing that you can play your Switch or other emulator titles on the big screen with a PS4 Controller. That's awesome though as you're getting the best of both worlds - the switch and old school games.

Thanks for helping me with my decision. The plan now is to keep an eye out on the second hand market here in the UK. Unfortunately, prices haven't varied all that much from £200-250 so I just need to be patient and hopefully I can pick one up for near enough the price you paid for yours!

 

[ChrisCurious]

I followed this guide to install atmosphere. Now I basically have the stock atmosphere on emunand (System version 13.0.0|AMS 1.1.1|E). It runs on Hekate. I copied the hekate files from ITotalJustice , otherwise, I didn't change anything. I'm launching my switch via the launch option.

My problem is that I cannot install Tinfoil. I tried installing NSPs with Goldleaf (and Quarks on my PC), which worked for two games (Hades and Binding of Isaac), (it prompts me to update Hades, but that's a seperate problem), but I get an error if I try to install Pokemon Snap. What am I doing wrong here?

 

[Draxzelex]

I just reinstalled atmosphere with this guide https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/ . Everything worked so far. I then downloaded awoo installer and stupidly clicked on install sig patches without payiong attention to the warning. Now I can´t load into emummc. It also does not say "Atmosphere FSS0 EmuMMC" but "CFW - emuMMC". I insertet the original .ini file but that didn´t change nothing.

Where did you originally download your hekate_ipl.ini file from?

Ok, I went nuclear and copied the entire SD card that was working to the one that wasn't, after deleting everything on the SD that wasn't working. (but no formatting or anything, just deleting)
idk why, but it worked. I had tried replacing the atmosphere and bootloader folders before so I'm surprised this worked.
When I put the card back in it's original switch after replacing ALL the files, I got a prompt once atmosphere started that it had save files from another switch and that they had to be deleted to continue forward. I pressed delete (the only option), atmosphere restarted itself, and now everything works.

That being said I have a new question. I took the card from one switch and put it in the other, launched through Hekate as I normally do, but then the screen just goes black after flashing the Hekate logo one more time. Any idea why that is? Just curious.

Are you trying to launch sysMMC or emuMMC?

I currently am on firmware 8 (haven't use the switch in a while). I've updated to the latest Atmosphere. Can I go straight to the latest firmware or do I need to go slowly in stages?

I mean do firmware updates make you go through each stage or does it just go to the latest?

I followed this guide to install atmosphere. Now I basically have the stock atmosphere on emunand (System version 13.0.0|AMS 1.1.1|E). It runs on Hekate. I copied the hekate files from ITotalJustice , otherwise, I didn't change anything. I'm launching my switch via the launch option.

My problem is that I cannot install Tinfoil. I tried installing NSPs with Goldleaf (and Quarks on my PC), which worked for two games (Hades and Binding of Isaac), (it prompts me to update Hades, but that's a seperate problem), but I get an error if I try to install Pokemon Snap. What am I doing wrong here?

I highly recommend using TinWoo Installer instead as it is what I personally use to install .NSP files.

 

[JWick1982]

Hi, I am trying to edit my user account name to add some special symbols, specifically the name that is right next to the account picture in the "Profile" section. I think I need to edit this file: "SYSTEM:\save\8000000000000010"
But whenever I change the name and replace the file, the system hangs after the Switch icon appears. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance.

 

[otaconn23]

I followed this guide to install atmosphere. Now I basically have the stock atmosphere on emunand (System version 13.0.0|AMS 1.1.1|E). It runs on Hekate. I copied the hekate files from ITotalJustice , otherwise, I didn't change anything. I'm launching my switch via the launch option.

My problem is that I cannot install Tinfoil. I tried installing NSPs with Goldleaf (and Quarks on my PC), which worked for two games (Hades and Binding of Isaac), (it prompts me to update Hades, but that's a seperate problem), but I get an error if I try to install Pokemon Snap. What am I doing wrong here?

TBH boss, it may be a sig patch issue. I had to re-jailbreak my NS a few times and am now I can install with TinWoo over USB with my old Samsung S8. If it helps, this is what I did (see Step 1), though it may involve starting from scratch.

 

[Xen0]

Where did you originally download your hekate_ipl.ini file from?

Directly from https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/

 

[xike]

Hi, i have my switch lite mariko(mod chip) and followed the tutorials rentry MarikoEmuNAND on my new sdcard, nothing backup or copy from the old sxos card. After done all the step i choose boot to CFW. Its said :

A fatal error occured when running Fusée
Invalid GPT signature

Can anyone help me with this?. Thank you

 

[SkyDX]

Quick question, my old Switch 200gb SD card is split into Android and emuMMC along with the leftover for my sysMMC. Now that I moved everything over to my OLED Switch on another SD card, can I resize the amount of space Android has without reinstalling Android?

 

[PikachuPrincess23]

I have update my switch to laters firmware and update atomsphere, cheats are always on and I have dmnt_cheats_enabled_by_default = u8!0x0 in system settings and move system settings to config.
What Can I do for to cheats not be on?