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[Hayato213]

Hi everyone. I´m a total noob in switch hacking.
I just bought an OLED model, with some pokemon pictures on it.
1) Is this special model any different to an original OLED model, on the inside? (hardware components)
2) And what about the software? Is it different?
3) I want to buy a HWFLY OLED v5+ modchip, and ask someone to solder it. Will this work?
4) Once I have the modchip installed on my console. Can i switch between Atmosphere and the original firmware? My idea is to buy multiplayer games, and play them on the original firmware (without risk of ban), but download singleplayer games on Atmosphere. Is this possible?
Thank you for your help, and sorry my bad english.

You can use a HWFLY OLED to mod the OLED Switch, recommend a V4. As for playing online you need to seperate your NAND by creating an emunand and keep your sysnand for online stuffs.

 

[SylverReZ]

Remember that console bans are very common if you are online, especially when using a modded Switch. If you get perma banned from online play by using cheats or save file modifications, or by using Nintendo's online services, then there's no possible way to recover from this since the ban is linked to your console's information. Even if you try and restore your NAND back to the way it was, it will be still there.

Post automatically merged: Nov 9, 2022

Since your Switch is an OLED model, as mentioned previously, a HWFLY V4 or V5+ modchip will do the job. RCM modchips on the other hand require an unpatched V1 Switch.

 

[binkinator]

Was this for me? I don't use Windows, so I think I can't use that IPS Patch creator!

It was for anyone who might was looking for a way to positively check their prod.keys file to see if they are on the old _0d keys or the new 15.0.0 compatible _0e keys. The new _0e keys can be derived using the latest version of Lockpick_RCM that came out 3 days ago.

The picture was just where to look…

 

[HelloShitty]

It was for anyone who might was looking for a way to positively check their prod.keys file to see if they are on the old _0d keys or the new 15.0.0 compatible _0e keys. The new _0e keys can be derived using the latest version of Lockpick_RCM that came out 3 days ago.

The picture was just where to look…

And using Linux, do you know how can we check? Maybe dumping the contents of the file in hex format (no idea)?


Edited;
Is it this:

 

[binkinator]

And using Linux, do you know how can we check? Maybe dumping the contents of the file in hex format (no idea)?


Edited;
Is it this:
View attachment 336565

You did a great job masking the intellectual property!
You could have used vim or a simple cat of the prod.keys file as well. It’s plain text. The part highlighted in yellow shows that you absolutely have dumped the latest 15.0.0 prod.keys. green is 0C and red is 0d…absolutely perfect. You’re all set man.

 

[anditsung]

just bought switch oled with chip. i try to backup my keys using lockpick_rcm
i only get prod.keys. cant find title.keys
i see the screen says no title found
aldready use latest lockpick...
please advice

 

[binkinator]

just bought switch oled with chip. i try to backup my keys using lockpick_rcm
i only get prod.keys. cant find title.keys
i see the screen says no title found
aldready use latest lockpick...
please advice

You looked under the /switch directory?

what are you looking to do and what guide are you following?

you need a title installed to get title keys which is why I’m wondering what you are looking to achieve. Most people won’t need them.

most people would be looking for Sigpatches and a good installer.

Sigpatches (GBATemp) — latest Sigpatches here

Installers​

• Tinwoo — A nice installer for when you just want to install.
• DBI — Capable feature filled and fast installer.
• Tinfoil — Polished installer. Recommend the Self installing version.
• Goldleaf — The kitchen sink but it can also install games.

 

[anditsung]

im following this guide on rentry.org DumpingKeys
i only got prod.keys not like what the guide says.
i dont have any game installed on semi-stock
is it because of this?

 

[binkinator]

im following this guide on rentry.org DumpingKeys
i only got prod.keys not like what the guide says.
i dont have any game installed on semi-stock
is it because of this?

That guide works well. Yes, it’s because you have no game titles installed to get title keys from yet.

You are good with What you have, prod.keys.

No need for title.keys unless you are going to decrypt games and modify them. (Highly unlikely at this stage.)

Go on to the next section: https://rentry.org/CFWGuides

you will likely want this version for this step:

3. Set up Atmosphere with EmuNAND on Mariko

 

[Draxzelex]

Hey! I've been trying to get Tinfoil to work on my CFW but even after updating all the files its still giving me issues. I figure I have the wrong sigpatches but no longer know where to get up to date ones. Anyone able to help me out a bit and point me in the correct direction?

The issue could be more than likely the installer. Personally, I use TinWoo Installer and never have any issues while using it. I highly recommend giving it a try.

 

[Witchfyre]

Well... I don't think I did that properly...

So I recently updated my CFW switch to Atmosphere 1.4.0, updated my fusee, and installed a new installer to my Switch. I tried to install a game, unfortunately, the game came up with an error message 2002-4000, unable to open... after that I tried to open another game and it won't open either, none of my games will... Confused and looking for a bit of help! Thank you in advance!

 

[marhalloweenvt]

Well... I don't think I did that properly...

So I recently updated my CFW switch to Atmosphere 1.4.0, updated my fusee, and installed a new installer to my Switch. I tried to install a game, unfortunately, the game came up with an error message 2002-4000, unable to open... after that I tried to open another game and it won't open either, none of my games will... Confused and looking for a bit of help! Thank you in advance!

Have you update Sigpatches (https://gbatemp.net/threads/sigpatches-for-atmosphere-hekate-fss0-fusee-package3.571543/)?

 

[MikeyTaylorGaming]

Well... I don't think I did that properly...

So I recently updated my CFW switch to Atmosphere 1.4.0, updated my fusee, and installed a new installer to my Switch. I tried to install a game, unfortunately, the game came up with an error message 2002-4000, unable to open... after that I tried to open another game and it won't open either, none of my games will... Confused and looking for a bit of help! Thank you in advance!

Seems highly likely to be sigpatches need updating, follow advice of reply above mine to find the latest ones.

 

[Rick Astley]

Hi !
I'm here with a BIG noob question but I never can find any answer on that one.

I've a CFW Switch. Sysnand, emunand. Both works well, but I never updated the firmware since i've them.
On my Sysnand, I've the DNS redirection active to avoid any bad surprise with a Legends : Arceus update. So I guess my firmware is around 12.0 or something like that.

How I could update the firmware on my emunand since i'm in airplane mode, and I don't / can't connect it at all ? Choixdujour implies that right ? Could I dump the update from another CFW Switch like you do for emulators

Thanks !

 

[binkinator]

Hi !
I'm here with a BIG noob question but I never can find any answer on that one.

I've a CFW Switch. Sysnand, emunand. Both works well, but I never updated the firmware since i've them.
On my Sysnand, I've the DNS redirection active to avoid any bad surprise with a Legends : Arceus update. So I guess my firmware is around 12.0 or something like that.

How I could update the firmware on my emunand since i'm in airplane mode, and I don't / can't connect it at all ? Choixdujour implies that right ? Could I dump the update from another CFW Switch like you do for emulators

Thanks !

Look around for that Darthsternie firmware guy.

Use daybreak.nro to update firmware. It comes with Atmosphere.

 

[Rick Astley]

I can dump mine's folder if necessary for legality wise. I'm just curious, it's not an issue if the sysnand is like in 12.0 and the emunand in 15.0 ?
Thanks a lot <3

 

[binkinator]

I can dump mine's folder if necessary for legality wise. I'm just curious, it's not an issue if the sysnand is like in 12.0 and the emunand in 15.0 ?
Thanks a lot <3

No issues with the Sysnand being 12.x and the emunand being 15.x.
They are essentially two separate systems at this point and can be upgraded independently.

You just need a way to get the latest firmware into Daybreak.nro so yiu can update your emunand.

 

[maraxion]

Good news that your SDCard checks out and we can eliminate it from the potential problems.
Do you have an /atmosphere/contents directory? If so, try to move/rename it to /atmosphere/contents.bk and reboot to test. What we’re doing here is temporarily taking any sys modules out of the equation. Please let us know if that helps at all.

Post automatically merged: Nov 6, 2022

Hey again binkinator.
So i tried renaming the contents folder and rebooted using tegra and hekate bin file.The speed issue is still there, and it uses forever on booting and also starting games. I can even se lag in certain game when using fast menues etc.
Its strange since the SD speed is good at the computer atleast.

It can also be mentioned that some times when I try to reboot or even start with tegra it goes beyong the switch logo and then just stops with a faintly glowing screen. Not reacting to buttons and I have to hold the power down to shut it down and retry. But might just be a reaaaaly slow boot.
If i hoever press and hold the power button and restarts, it boots to hekate. But when I then start emummc it boots with the atmosphere logo. It does not show that logo when injecting right from tegra boot on pc, only switch logo. Just as slow doh.

Any other ideas?

 

[binkinator]

Hey again binkinator.
So i tried renaming the contents folder and rebooted using tegra and hekate bin file.The speed issue is still there, and it uses forever on booting and also starting games. I can even se lag in certain game when using fast menues etc.
Its strange since the SD speed is good at the computer atleast.

It can also be mentioned that some times when I try to reboot or even start with tegra it goes beyong the switch logo and then just stops with a faintly glowing screen. Not reacting to buttons and I have to hole the power down to shut it down and retry,

Any other ideas?

In Hekate go to Console Info -> microSD -> Benchmark and run the throughput tests to see how the card and reader behave inside the Switch. Please post pics of results here.

 

[maraxion]

In Hekate go to Console Info -> microSD -> Benchmark and run the throughput tests to see how the card and reader behave inside the Switch. Please post pics of results here.

Ok so I did that, got the following info:

Compared to my other switch that is working nicely(sysnand)

EDIT:
So I put the card from my working switch into the slow one to benchmark. The speeds where equal to the working switch, picture 3 above. So the problem lies in the SD card for sure somehow.
Sd card: