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[MFox333]

Hi all, I am a nOOb and need some help. Have tried to hack my switch. It worked fine for a while. Then I tried updating the setup and now it will not load once i use the Lunch button in Hekate ( newest - downloaded today) and it flashes a few logos ( hekate & atmosphere) then ends up in a black screen. I have to hold the power down for 15 seconds then it will reboot.....

I am using the RCMloader OneB to inject, and this seems to work fine. Hekate is v5.7.2

What to do? I have tried finding an answer online, but have had no luck.

Do you not need a new binary file to use with your bootloader?

That would match your new updated files on your SD card, I'm not 100% sure but if I had to guess I would say use a new .bin file on your loader or try to copy/paste the update files to your SD Card again (Atmos, bootloader folders)

 

[shinwg]

If you have no partition emunand, then you can copy and paste.

ok thanks I have emunand i guess I’ll have start over

 

[dangopig]

Edit: problem solved!

 

[Hayato213]

ok thanks I have emunand i guess I’ll have start over

https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/extras/transfer_sd/

 

[nutsack0]

There are many places that host them and there is a thread here that tells exactly how to create your own.

Do I need to update AMS, then update OFW, then extract a new keys.dat with lockpick? I think I haven't extracted my own keys.dat since I first hacked my system way back on 6.2 so for instance for the key_area_key_application_ keys I only have 00 through 06 when it wants 00 through 0d in the keys.dat-template.txt file and same for package2_key_.

 

[binkinator]

Do I need to update AMS, then update OFW, then extract a new keys.dat with lockpick? I think I haven't extracted my own keys.dat since I first hacked my system way back on 6.2 so for instance for the key_area_key_application_ keys I only have 00 through 06 when it wants 00 through 0d in the keys.dat-template.txt file and same for package2_key_.

depends on what you want to do…

If you simply want to upgrade your current stack you can start here and follow along with whatever setup you have: https://rentry.org/UpdateCFWAndFW

If you want to run external software that requires up to date keys they yes, after you upgrade, you will need to dump your keys using lockpick_rcm: https://rentry.org/DumpingKeys

 

[nutsack]

depends on what you want to do…

If you simply want to upgrade your current stack you can start here and follow along with whatever setup you have: https://rentry.org/UpdateCFWAndFW

If you want to run external software that requires up to date keys they yes, you will need to subsequently dump your keys using lockpick_rcm: https://rentry.org/DumpingKeys

Sorry, I meant to be able to generate the sigpatches using the scripts you linked. I already have my system updated to 14.1.0 but let's say 15.0.0 comes out as well as an updated AMS to support it and I want to generate sigpatches for it. Is this what I should do?

1. Update AMS
2. Update OFW to 15.0.0
3. Dump my keys after updating the OFW
4. Use those freshly dumped keys to generate new sigpatches with the Python scripts

 

[GravityLoL]

Whew! OK, cool.

Local Techs won’t care one iota about your CFW (unless you had overclocking software on it...which you don’t…right.)

Thermal paste can be a little crusty and no cause for concern unless you’re running BOTW for hours on end. My bet is on a fan. Either way…easy fix that any decent tech can quickly help with.

Reread your posts and saw the card swap. Glad it seems to be working for you!

Good luck on the repair…I hope it’s cheap!

First thing - they wanted 90$ for it so i was like "heck no!".
I found tutorials on youtube how to disassemble switch and put on new paste and replace fan in worst case.
For my luck, fan didn't had to be replaced so i just put on new thermal paste and works so far.
In free time i'll migrate to new SD card but for now, i'll just enjoy it myself and play it.
Thanks for help fellas, see ya next weekend i guess

 

[binkinator]

Sorry, I meant to be able to generate the sigpatches using the scripts you linked. I already have my system updated to 14.1.0 but let's say 15.0.0 comes out as well as an updated AMS to support it and I want to generate sigpatches for it. Is this what I should do?

1. Update AMS
2. Update OFW to 15.0.0
3. Dump my keys after updating the OFW
4. Use those freshly dumped keys to generate new sigpatches with the Python scripts

Ahhhh…thanks for clarifying! YES, you are precisely correct.

As luck would have it, @impeeza just put this together:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-create-your-own-sigpatches.616288/

…like falling out of bed. You can’t go wrong

 

[nutsack]

Ahhhh…thanks for clarifying! YES, you are precisely correct.

As luck would have it, @impeeza just put this together:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-create-your-own-sigpatches.616288/

…like falling out of bed. You can’t go wrong

Nice! Thanks @binkinator

 

[binkinator]

Nice! Thanks @binkinator

All credit to @mrdude and @impeeza

 

[Draxzelex]

Hi all,

I am trying to install a relatively new DLC using Tinfoil (via SD Card). Base game and its latest update installed fine, but the recently released DLC is giving me the error: "Failed to read NSP metadata".

I tried deleting Tinfoil from my SD card and installing the latest version - 14.0 from the Tinfoil website.
Weirdly, when I open Tinfoil it still starts out by saying "Tinfoil 8.10".

I am running Atmosphere version 1.2.4|S on switch firmware 13.1.0 .

Any ideas?

Thanks

I highly recommend switching to TinWoo Installer instead as it is what I personally use and I never ever run into any issues while using it.

I have both, but I find it more practical to merge them into one.

How is it more practical? When installed onto the console, the update is automatically applied. If you're referring to storage, the .NSZ files are much smaller so they will save you more space.

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

Hi guys, where can I find the latest sigpatches for the latest atmosphere?
Thanks

 

[Draxzelex]

Hi guys, where can I find the latest sigpatches for the latest atmosphere?
Thanks

You make you own with the tool from this thread

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

You make you own with the tool from this thread

whooaa ok I'll give it a try cheers

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

You make you own with the tool from this thread

:/ sadly the file he links to is no longer hosted on MEGA...

 

[Draxzelex]

:/ sadly the file he links to is no longer hosted on MEGA...

Shoot, I hope he has a backup link somewhere else. In the meantime, you can use some Python scripts to generate the patches using this tutorial.

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

Shoot, I hope he has a backup link somewhere else. In the meantime, you can use some Python scripts to generate the patches using this tutorial.

Ok thanks, I'll check in again if I have trouble with that but fingers crossed...

 

[KiwiSwitcher]

Hi, been on a bit of a journey trying to update atmosphere today..
I genuinely have no idea how else to get the latest sigpatches for the latest atmosphere. I was directed to the AutoIPS sig Patcher tool to generate my own. I finally found a working download, downloaded the tool and have no idea how to use it.
I tried downloading python to do it manually instead but python did not accept the first line of code I typed into it (as per the guide). Please help if anyone can, I'm just trying to get sigpatches... I don't mind how!
Thanks

EDIT: solved thanks to @impeeza and friends on another thread

 

[R3DRE111AVER]

so is emunand worth doing if yes whats the best guide to doing it

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