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[binkinator]

i will try as soon as i get off work. could I have deleted OFW some how? i tried putting sxos boot back on and i cant even get sxos to come back.

Good stuff. No way in hell you deleted HOS. It’s just hidden behind Hecate at the moment because Atmos can’t boot for some reason (possibly corruption based on the number and variety of errors you’re getting). I’m not even remotely concerned and neither should you be. We’ll get this.

 

[alphajl7]

Good stuff. No way in hell you deleted HOS. It’s just hidden behind Hecate at the moment because Atmos can’t boot for some reason (possibly corruption based on the number and variety of errors you’re getting). I’m not even remotely concerned and neither should you be. We’ll get this.

Good deal!
I am running the H2testw says it will take 6 hours to complete.
Al

so says Warning: only 375417 of 375527 MByte tested.

 

[binkinator]

Good deal!
I am running the H2testw says it will take 6 hours to complete.
AlView attachment 309735so says Warning: only 375417 of 375527 MByte tested.

Perfect…let it roll. This will definitely give us the all clear on your card. Once we’re certain, just format FAT32 with Rufus and we can drop HATS back on, create a new emunand and we should be done!

I just tested the HATS-Combo as well…it’s good too. Sthetix makes good stuff.

 

[Infinity147]

Hello everyone.!

I’m new to the switch scene and want to get things right. I have a basic question before I follow a guide to modding my switch. I’ve just received an unpatched v1 switch and the previous owners account is still on it. I don’t know whether they used home brew but thought I’d reset the console. I see there are two ways to do this, either through the settings or through the recovery menu. The settings route requires that you go online. I figured I’d do the recovery menu method because you don’t need to go online it would seem, but it warns you not to use this method unless really necessary. I guess what I’m asking is… If I factory reset using the recovery menu with the previous owners linked account still present, will I run into problems later on when I setup a account for my self with Nintendo and eventually mod my system. Also is it irrelevant what firmware the switch is on with v1 unpatched switches?

cheers guys

 

[binkinator]

Hello everyone.!

I’m new to the switch scene and want to get things right. I have a basic question before I follow a guide to modding my switch. I’ve just received an unpatched v1 switch and the previous owners account is still on it. I don’t know whether they used home brew but thought I’d reset the console. I see there are two ways to do this, either through the settings or through the recovery menu. The settings route requires that you go online. I figured I’d do the recovery menu method because you don’t need to go online it would seem, but it warns you not to use this method unless really necessary. I guess what I’m asking is… If I factory reset using the recovery menu with the previous owners linked account still present, will I run into problems later on when I setup a account for my self with Nintendo and eventually mod my system. Also is it irrelevant what firmware the switch is on with v1 unpatched switches?

cheers guys

It’s his loss for not removing his account before he handed it to you. Recovery menu will be fine. If you’re on a V1 you have an unpatchable system for life. If you have FW 4.x.x or lower you MAY want to consider keeping it on the RARE chance a software base hack becomes available for lower revisions. Other than that feel free to upgrade to any FW version you’d like. You will always have a hackable switch no matter what. Patching your Sysnand via Ninty servers is perfectly fine. The update logs for Sysnand will read exactly as expected.

 

[Infinity147]

It’s his loss for not removing his account before he handed it to you. Recovery menu will be fine. If you’re on a V1 you have an unpatchable system for life. If you have FW 4.x.x or lower you MAY want to consider keeping it on the RARE chance a software base hack becomes available for lower revisions. Other than that feel free to upgrade to any FW version you’d like. You will always have a hackable switch no matter what. Patching your Sysnand via Ninty servers is perfectly fine. The update logs for Sysnand will read exactly as expected.

Thank you for the help I appreciate it!

 

[nWo]

So! Noob question... How do I extract a game update and DLC from a merged nsp / XCI?

 

[binkinator]

So! Noob question... How do I extract a game update and DLC from a merged nsp / XCI?

Have you looked at SAK?

I think SAK includes NSC_Builder

 

[Draxzelex]

Will the next iteration be a new switch type console, an upgrade (like switch pro) or will nintendo move on to other things? What is the current outlook?

Nobody knows. Most people would agree that we've reached the halfway point of the Nintendo Switch's lifecycle and the console is still selling really well. Forget what the next Nintendo console and/or handheld will be, the success of the Switch can carry Nintendo for several more years before they need to move to next gen.

 

[megaphoenix]

i'm going crazy here, but i just can't load into atmosphere

i have an RCM loader jig and it boots fine into hekate (version 5.7.2) and im on switch firmware 14.1.0. i have followed both these guides and no success:
https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/

https://rentry.org/EristaEmuNAND

i don't know what i am doing wrong, i followed those guides and have the emummc backup done and such already, it just fails to load (just shows the hekate ipl logo for a second) and then the screen goes black.

Is there any idea how to solve this?

 

[binkinator]

i'm going crazy here, but i just can't load into atmosphere

i have an RCM loader jig and it boots fine into hekate (version 5.7.2) and im on switch firmware 14.1.0. i have followed both these guides and no success:
https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/

https://rentry.org/EristaEmuNAND

i don't know what i am doing wrong, i followed those guides and have the emummc backup done and such already, it just fails to load (just shows the hekate ipl logo for a second) and then the screen goes black.

Is there any idea how to solve this?

It’s gonna be ok.

please send:
1) the contents of your /bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini file
2) a screenshot of /atmosphere
3) a screenshot of /bootloader/payloads

Quick thing to check, did you upgrade fusee.bin and where did you get your Sigpatches?

 

[megaphoenix]

It’s gonna be ok.

please send:
1) the contents of your /bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini file
2) a screenshot of /atmosphere
3) a screenshot of /bootloader/payloads

Quick thing to check, did you upgrade fusee.bin and where did you get your Sigpatches?

thanks but i feel dumb, as i formatted the card and tried again and this time it worked.

no idea what i did differently, but it was enough to get it working. hopefully i dont have issues updating in future but luckily it was simple

 

[Creamu]

Thank you for your assessment.

Nobody knows. Most people would agree that we've reached the halfway point of the Nintendo Switch's lifecycle and the console is still selling really well.

If that is true, then a pro version couldn't be delayed for much longer.

Forget what the next Nintendo console and/or handheld will be, the success of the Switch can carry Nintendo for several more years before they need to move to next gen.

Yes, but nintendo is to only hardware company in the gamingsphere willing to make bold moves and bring true innovation. It is always interesting to see what they come up with next. God bless them.

 

[alphajl7]

Perfect…let it roll. This will definitely give us the all clear on your card. Once we’re certain, just format FAT32 with Rufus and we can drop HATS back on, create a new emunand and we should be done!

I just tested the HATS-Combo as well…it’s good too. Sthetix makes good stuff.

the card came back good and i reformat with rufus. redownloaded HATS and installed.
was going to create a new emunand with HOW TO CREATE THE NINTENDO SWITCH EMUMMC / EMUNAND by STHETIX video
but it says make sure your console is working fine before creating an emuMMC if its not correct it will carry over to the emunand. I still cant boot into OFW. not sure what to do now?



I added this script to my sd card:
{-------- Stock -------}
[Stock]
fss0=atmosphere/package3
stock=1
emummc_force_disable=1

# This disables kernel patching and CFW kips.
# Includes exosphere and warmboot, ONLY when >= 7.0.0 and Erista.
# Includes exosphere on Mariko.
# Exosphere/warmboot are not identifiable as it is now.
# This is the closest to OFW, especially when AutoRCM is needed.


and tried to boot from it and got this error:

 

[binkinator]

the card came back good and i reformat with rufus. redownloaded HATS and installed.
was going to create a new emunand with HOW TO CREATE THE NINTENDO SWITCH EMUMMC / EMUNAND by STHETIX video
but it says make sure your console is working fine before creating an emuMMC if its not correct it will carry over to the emunand. I still cant boot into OFW. not sure what to do now?



I added this script to my sd card:
{-------- Stock -------}
[Stock]
fss0=atmosphere/package3
stock=1
emummc_force_disable=1

# This disables kernel patching and CFW kips.
# Includes exosphere and warmboot, ONLY when >= 7.0.0 and Erista.
# Includes exosphere on Mariko.
# Exosphere/warmboot are not identifiable as it is now.
# This is the closest to OFW, especially when AutoRCM is needed.


and tried to boot from it and got this error:

What version of FW are you on? Let's upgrade the FW via official Ninty maintenance mode. Here's how to do it.

https://en-americas-support.nintend...to-update-nintendo-switch-in-maintenance-mode

 

[alphajl7]

What version of FW are you on? Let's upgrade the FW via official Ninty maintenance mode. Here's how to do it.

https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28135/~/how-to-update-nintendo-switch-in-maintenance-m

i press and hold +- and nothing happens.

 

[Draxzelex]

Thank you for your assessment.

If that is true, then a pro version couldn't be delayed for much longer.

I would argue that the "pro version" already exists in the form of the OLED. If you don't feel that is sufficient to qualify as a "pro version", then don't expect a "pro version" to ever be released. Nintendo does not release "pro versions" of their consoles. The one & only time they did was with the Nintendo 3DS which did very poorly and only had a handful of games that took advantage of the better hardware.

 

[binkinator]

i press and hold +- and nothing happens.

Power off by holding the power button for 15 seconds.

press and hold both (vol +) and (vol -) buttons and while holding them down tap the power button and then continue to hold the (vol +) and (vol -) buttons and wait patiently while it boots into maintenance mode. Unless your switch is seriously broken this should work exactly how the official Nintendo docs indicate.

E: to clarify, just in case, it’s the two volume buttons right next to the power button that we’re talking about…not the + and - keys on the Joy cons.

 

[alphajl7]

Power off by holding the power button for 15 seconds.

press and hold both (vol +) and (vol -) buttons and while holding them down tap the power button and then continue to hold the (vol +) and (vol -) buttons and wait patiently while it boots into maintenance mode. Unless your switch is seriously broken this should work exactly how the official Nintendo docs indicate.

E: to clarify, just in case, it’s the two volume buttons right next to the power button that we’re talking about…not the + and - keys on the Joy cons.

i hold down vol+ and vol- and press the power button my chip will flash a red/blue (purplish color) turns green for just a couple of seconds then nothing.

 

[binkinator]

i hold down vol+ and vol- and press the power button my chip will flash a red/blue (purplish color) turns green for just a couple of seconds then nothing.

From what I’ve seen that’s the proper way to get into maintenance mode on a Mariko.


Maybe try slightly different timing?

Here it is in action:



e: All this said I don’t think there’s an issue with you Sysnand. We can forge ahead with the creation of the emummc. Worst case it doesn’t boot…which won’t hurt us one bit since that’s where we are anyway right now.