Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

[Mirivedan]

I should have known! Appreciate the extra detail but to be honest I’m not sure of the exact model you’re looking at based on the info provided. You’re going to have to look at the videos and make the judgement call if it is significantly different than the simple videos I linked to.

FWIW, none of them required a reflow station.

ok !
This one :

 

[Pantonio3]

No need to factory reset the switch. Blank SD and go from there.

Okay will try it

 

[steamcheapcom]

Posted this before just posting it fresh because I think I can explain it better now:

I hacked my switch with emuNAND a while back. I can't remember if I used to boot to Hekate or if it went straight to Atmosphere. I stopped playing for a year and came back. It wasn't working and I couldn't really remember what I did so I wanted to start over.

I followed the directions at https://switch.homebrew.guide/hacking/fuseegelee/sdsetup and downloaded the following:

.
├── payloads
│ ├── Lockpick_RCM.bin
│ └── hekate_ctcaer_5.7.0.bin
└── sd
├── atmosphere
│ ├── config
│ ├── config_templates
│ │ ├── exosphere.ini
│ │ ├── override_config.ini
│ │ ├── stratosphere.ini
│ │ └── system_settings.ini
│ ├── contents
│ │ ├── 00FF0000636C6BFF
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ ├── 010000000000000D
│ │ │ └── flags
│ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ ├── 0100000000001013
│ │ │ └── exefs.nsp1
│ │ ├── 054e4f4558454000
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ ├── 420000000000000E
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ └── 420000000007E51A
│ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ └── toolbox.json
│ ├── fatal_errors
│ ├── flags
│ ├── hbl.nsp
│ ├── hbl_html
│ │ └── accessible-urls
│ │ └── accessible-urls.txt
│ ├── kip_patches
│ ├── package3
│ ├── reboot_payload.bin
│ └── stratosphere.romfs
├── bootloader
│ ├── hekate_ipl.ini
│ ├── ini
│ ├── payloads
│ │ └── fusee.bin
│ ├── res
│ │ ├── icon_payload.bmp
│ │ └── icon_switch.bmp
│ ├── sys
│ │ ├── emummc.kipm
│ │ ├── libsys_lp0.bso
│ │ ├── libsys_minerva.bso
│ │ ├── nyx.bin
│ │ ├── res.pak
│ │ └── thk.bin
│ └── update.bin
├── config
│ ├── sys-clk
│ │ ├── config.ini.template
│ │ └── log.flag
│ └── sys-ftpd
│ └── config.ini
├── hbmenu.nro
└── switch
├── EdiZon
│ ├── EdiZon.nro
│ └── profile.zip
├── Goldleaf
│ └── Goldleaf.nro
├── appstore
│ └── appstore.nro
├── breeze
│ ├── Breeze.nro
│ ├── profile.zip
│ ├── profilehbm.zip
│ └── reeze
│ └── hbmenu.nro
├── daybreak.nro
├── nxdumptool
│ └── nxdumptool.nro
└── sys-clk-manager.nro


I deleted the contents of my SD card, then loaded the contents of the "sd" folder onto the root of my SD card. I figure I deleted my emuMMC so I guess I need to get into Hekate to recreate the emuMMC files per https://switch.homebrew.guide/emummc/emummc.html?

I have a fresh RCM Loader that I have never modified, and the folder structure looks like this:

.
├── ATMOSPHERE_HEKATE
│ └── payload.bin
├── FOUND.000
│ └── FILE0000.CHK
├── LAUNCH.TXT
├── REINX
│ └── payload.bin
├── SXOS
│ └── payload.bin
├── System Volume Information
│ ├── IndexerVolumeGuid
│ └── WPSettings.dat
├── USER1_XKOS
│ └── payload.bin
├── USER2
├── USER3
└── readme.txt

I'm not sure what to do with the "payloads" folder from the files I got from SDSetup, to get into Hekate, so I can build a new emuMMC. Or even if that's what I need to do.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Draxzelex]

Posted this before just posting it fresh because I think I can explain it better now:

I hacked my switch with emuNAND a while back. I can't remember if I used to boot to Hekate or if it went straight to Atmosphere. I stopped playing for a year and came back. It wasn't working and I couldn't really remember what I did so I wanted to start over.

I followed the directions at https://switch.homebrew.guide/hacking/fuseegelee/sdsetup and downloaded the following:

.
├── payloads
│ ├── Lockpick_RCM.bin
│ └── hekate_ctcaer_5.7.0.bin
└── sd
├── atmosphere
│ ├── config
│ ├── config_templates
│ │ ├── exosphere.ini
│ │ ├── override_config.ini
│ │ ├── stratosphere.ini
│ │ └── system_settings.ini
│ ├── contents
│ │ ├── 00FF0000636C6BFF
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ ├── 010000000000000D
│ │ │ └── flags
│ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ ├── 0100000000001013
│ │ │ └── exefs.nsp1
│ │ ├── 054e4f4558454000
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ ├── 420000000000000E
│ │ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ └── toolbox.json
│ │ └── 420000000007E51A
│ │ ├── exefs.nsp
│ │ ├── flags
│ │ │ └── boot2.flag
│ │ └── toolbox.json
│ ├── fatal_errors
│ ├── flags
│ ├── hbl.nsp
│ ├── hbl_html
│ │ └── accessible-urls
│ │ └── accessible-urls.txt
│ ├── kip_patches
│ ├── package3
│ ├── reboot_payload.bin
│ └── stratosphere.romfs
├── bootloader
│ ├── hekate_ipl.ini
│ ├── ini
│ ├── payloads
│ │ └── fusee.bin
│ ├── res
│ │ ├── icon_payload.bmp
│ │ └── icon_switch.bmp
│ ├── sys
│ │ ├── emummc.kipm
│ │ ├── libsys_lp0.bso
│ │ ├── libsys_minerva.bso
│ │ ├── nyx.bin
│ │ ├── res.pak
│ │ └── thk.bin
│ └── update.bin
├── config
│ ├── sys-clk
│ │ ├── config.ini.template
│ │ └── log.flag
│ └── sys-ftpd
│ └── config.ini
├── hbmenu.nro
└── switch
├── EdiZon
│ ├── EdiZon.nro
│ └── profile.zip
├── Goldleaf
│ └── Goldleaf.nro
├── appstore
│ └── appstore.nro
├── breeze
│ ├── Breeze.nro
│ ├── profile.zip
│ ├── profilehbm.zip
│ └── reeze
│ └── hbmenu.nro
├── daybreak.nro
├── nxdumptool
│ └── nxdumptool.nro
└── sys-clk-manager.nro


I deleted the contents of my SD card, then loaded the contents of the "sd" folder onto the root of my SD card. I figure I deleted my emuMMC so I guess I need to get into Hekate to recreate the emuMMC files per https://switch.homebrew.guide/emummc/emummc.html?

I have a fresh RCM Loader that I have never modified, and the folder structure looks like this:

.
├── ATMOSPHERE_HEKATE
│ └── payload.bin
├── FOUND.000
│ └── FILE0000.CHK
├── LAUNCH.TXT
├── REINX
│ └── payload.bin
├── SXOS
│ └── payload.bin
├── System Volume Information
│ ├── IndexerVolumeGuid
│ └── WPSettings.dat
├── USER1_XKOS
│ └── payload.bin
├── USER2
├── USER3
└── readme.txt

I'm not sure what to do with the "payloads" folder from the files I got from SDSetup, to get into Hekate, so I can build a new emuMMC. Or even if that's what I need to do.

Any help is appreciated.

Like I said, posting that hekate_ipl.ini file will help more than you realize.

 

[steamcheapcom]

Like I said, posting that hekate_ipl.ini file will help more than you realize.

Oh sorry, wow, didn't realize I had that file. Was mostly trying not to waste more of your time here, was why I reposted:

[config]
autoboot=0
autoboot_list=0
autohosoff=1
autonogc=1
backlight=100
bootwait=3
updater2p=0

[CFW (sysMMC)]
emummc_force_disable=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp

[CFW (emuMMC)]
emummcforce=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp

[Stock]
emummc_force_disable=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_switch.bmp
stock=1

[Fusee]
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp
payload=bootloader/payloads/fusee.bin

 

[k28]

does hekate creates different subfolders per backup on the same device or something like that?

like:

sdroot\backup\111111Backup1
sdroot\backup\222222Backup2

im asking because i wanted flash back a nandbackup but the subfolder in the backupfolder is named differently.

 

[Draxzelex]

Oh sorry, wow, didn't realize I had that file. Was mostly trying not to waste more of your time here, was why I reposted:

[config]
autoboot=0
autoboot_list=0
autohosoff=1
autonogc=1
backlight=100
bootwait=3
updater2p=0

[CFW (sysMMC)]
emummc_force_disable=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp

[CFW (emuMMC)]
emummcforce=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp

[Stock]
emummc_force_disable=1
fss0=atmosphere/package3
icon=bootloader/res/icon_switch.bmp
stock=1

[Fusee]
icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp
payload=bootloader/payloads/fusee.bin

Its fine, I don't think of it as a waste of time. Anyways, it seems that you mainly launch Hekate via package3 so you don't use fusee. When you plug in your RCM Loader, does it launch Hekate on your Switch? If so, what option do you use to launch CFW normally?

does hekate creates different subfolders per backup on the same device or something like that?

like:

sdroot\backup\111111Backup1
sdroot\backup\222222Backup2

im asking because i wanted flash back a nandbackup but the subfolder in the backupfolder is named differently.

Interesting, I've never tried making more than one backup at a time although this would allow handling them appropriately. Also I don't know if you made up those number-folder names yourself or Hekate did since normally Hekate names them after your console's device ID. Either way, those backups should be fine and if you're confused on which is which, you can always look at the date they were created.

 

[steamcheapcom]

Its fine, I don't think of it as a waste of time. Anyways, it seems that you mainly launch Hekate via package3 so you don't use fusee. When you plug in your RCM Loader, does it launch Hekate on your Switch? If so, what option do you use to launch CFW normally?

Interesting, I've never tried making more than one backup at a time although this would allow handling them appropriately. Also I don't know if you made up those number-folder names yourself or Hekate did since normally Hekate names them after your console's device ID. Either way, those backups should be fine and if you're confused on which is which, you can always look at the date they were created.

When I use the RCM Loader it shows the Atmosphere splash screen so I assume it's loading Atmosphere, but I never see Hekate.

I can't remember, in the past, whether I went through Hekate. I *think* I did, but I used to inject via a USB cable from my PC and I lost the original payload, and now I have also wiped out the SD card that had my emuMMC. So I'm just trying to start over.

Basically everything on the RCM Loader is the original files that were on there when I ordered it from eBay or something. And everything on the SD card is (only) what I got from SDSetup last night, in the "sd" folder of what they gave me, which I copied to the root of the SD card. So everything is untouched from either SDSetup or the factory RCM Loader.

Essentially I was trying to start fresh by following this guide https://switch.homebrew.guide/hacking/fuseegelee/sdsetup. At the bottom it says, "you are technically done... you can enter Hekate..." but I can't get into Hekate. The "payloads" folder of what I got from SDSetup contains hekate_ctcaer_5.7.0.bin and Lockpick_RCM.bin. I'm wondering if I'm supposed to do something with that hekate file, but really no idea.

I don't know anything about the backups tbh, that data actually came from SDSetup.

 

[Draxzelex]

When I use the RCM Loader it shows the Atmosphere splash screen so I assume it's loading Atmosphere, but I never see Hekate.

I can't remember, in the past, whether I went through Hekate. I *think* I did, but I used to inject via a USB cable from my PC and I lost the original payload, and now I have also wiped out the SD card that had my emuMMC. So I'm just trying to start over.

Basically everything on the RCM Loader is the original files that were on there when I ordered it from eBay or something. And everything on the SD card is (only) what I got from SDSetup last night, in the "sd" folder of what they gave me, which I copied to the root of the SD card. So everything is untouched from either SDSetup or the factory RCM Loader.

Essentially I was trying to start fresh by following this guide https://switch.homebrew.guide/hacking/fuseegelee/sdsetup. At the bottom it says, "you are technically done... you can enter Hekate..." but I can't get into Hekate. The "payloads" folder of what I got from SDSetup contains hekate_ctcaer_5.7.0.bin and Lockpick_RCM.bin. I'm wondering if I'm supposed to do something with that hekate file, but really no idea.

I don't know anything about the backups tbh, that data actually came from SDSetup.

If that's the case, then I believe the payload that you're RCM Loader is launching is fusee instead of Hekate. You will have to flash Hekate onto your RCM Loader and replace the payload it is using to launch Atmosphere. I assume you know how to do that so here is a link to the latest release of Hekate.

 

[steamcheapcom]

If that's the case, then I believe the payload that you're RCM Loader is launching is fusee instead of Hekate. You will have to flash Hekate onto your RCM Loader and replace the payload it is using to launch Atmosphere. I assume you know how to do that so here is a link to the latest release of Hekate.

I'm not too sure what I'm doing, do you think you could walk me through it?

 

[binkinator]

Here we go I fixed that issue but know I am getting error code that says hash verification failed. when i try to restore the sysnand

seems youre bumping into a lot of file system related issues (Hopefully not corruption). Mind if I take a step back and ask why you’re attempting to restore? Trying to piece together the crime scene to make sure I’m not making things worse.

 

[Draxzelex]

I'm not too sure what I'm doing, do you think you could walk me through it?

Unfortunately, I've never used an RCM Loader before. However, they have a website with instructions that you can follow. To summarize the steps listed on their page, it seems that you have to connect the RCM Loader to your computer then replace the corresponding payload. You're going to be replacing the one inside the Atmosphere folder. And make sure that the new payload is named payload.bin

 

[binkinator]

Unfortunately, I've never used an RCM Loader before. However, they have a website with instructions that you can follow. To summarize the steps listed on their page, it seems that you have to connect the RCM Loader to your computer then replace the corresponding payload. You're going to be replacing the one inside the Atmosphere folder. And make sure that the new payload is named payload.bin

I use one and you’re spot on @Draxzelex. All the payload.bin files are just renamed copies of a fusee.bin or a Hekate.bin, etc. Etc.

The only thing to be wary of is there are multiple payloads and they are color coded. You press the plus button to cycle through them. On mine the first one is Royal Blue. @steamcheapcom will need to confirm the color code or he’ll be replacing the wrong one (or heck…replace them all with the same thing and you can’t guess wrong)

 

[umsta]

This will get you there…end to end.


Choi would only impact the nand you used it on (which should be emunand.)

it’s recommended practice to upgrade your sysnand FW by going into OFW and upgrading using Ninty official servers.

For emunand, use Daybreak moving forward.

edit: if you want to just start from scratch pick your setup from here and go.

So if i start from scratch can i ignore everything i did before ??
also would you recommend nand or emunand and why

 

[binkinator]

So if i start from scratch can i ignore everything i did before ??
also would you recommend nand or emunand and why

correct. For the most part you will find yourself confirming what you’ve done before so “ignore” might be too harsh a word.

I recommend making an emunand (which would be a literal 30Gig copy of your sysnand.)

The reason for this is you can then use your “clean” sysnand to go online and do anything questionable in your offline emunand.
This keeps you from getting banned and also means that if you soft-brick your emunand you can easily recover.

running everything on Sysnand means you’re running dirty and can have traces of crashes, tickets, etc reported back to Ninty and anything that hooks up in your Sysnand will require a restore from backup to recover.

 

[Francesca]

Hello. IPatched Switch owner here (13.1.0 AMS) . I normally get into Hekate by selecting Kosmos Toolbox from the Album app. I do this every time I need to get the SD Card out, for instance. The issue is that choosing Kosmos Toolbox from the menu now gives me a black screen each time I try it (which I can exit out of).

I appear to be unable to get into Hekate to take out the SD Card, which I do every once in a while to install new mods. Are there any safe fixes to the problem?

 

[binkinator]

Hello. IPatched Switch owner here (13.1.0 AMS) . I normally get into Hekate by selecting Kosmos Toolbox from the Album app. I do this every time I need to get the SD Card out, for instance. The issue is that choosing Kosmos Toolbox from the menu now gives me a black screen each time I try it (which I can exit out of).

I appear to be unable to get into Hekate to take out the SD Card, which I do every once in a while to install new mods. Are there any safe fixes to the problem?

Did you recently upgrade and if so, did you update your Sigpatches?

https://github.com/ITotalJustice/patches

 

[Francesca]

Did you recently upgrade and if so, did you update your Sigpatches?

https://github.com/ITotalJustice/patches

I'm on 13.1.0, which I think means I haven't updated for a while? Should I do that in AIO Switch Updater?

My games still work, or is this still a possible explanation for the issue?

 

[binkinator]

I'm on 13.1.0, which I think means I haven't updated for a while? Should I do that in AIO Switch Updater?

My games still work, or is this still a possible explanation for the issue?

No need to disturb anything unrelated. It’s not that old. These things typically happen after a recent upgrade but if your games still work it’s something else.

Have you tried reinstalling Kosmos Tool Box?
You might want to upgrade KTB to Hekate Tool Box https://github.com/WerWolv/Hekate-Toolbox/releases/tag/v4.0.1
(they can run side by side without interfering with each other….just drop the .nro in your sd://switch/ directory and go.)

If/when you update I recommend doing it by hand but if you want to do it with AIO here’s the order: https://rentry.org/UpdateCFW

 

[Dawnbringer91]

At e certain point (2-3 months ago) I updated to the latest firmware of that time. Afterward, all the games I have tried on the switch have the following issues:
Witcher 3 - I had an enormous amount of health that didn't show anywhere. In an attempt to solve it, I have left Geralt underwater for more than 40 mins, which did the trick and taking damage reduced my health.
Southpark - Infinite shield/health on both enemies and me, I can't get through fights.
Mario Tennis - Infinite booster meter, only for 1 player.

Has anyone had anything similar that knows how to handle?