Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

BrendonoT · May 12, 2018

Ive been having a problem with my computer not receiving a signal for my switch in recovery mode.

EDIT: Found out some USB-C cords will be charge only and some will transfer files.

chalupabatman · May 12, 2018

What do I need to do in order to prevent my switch from updating?

AngryCinnabon · May 12, 2018

hisagishi said:
question: If I am on 3.0.2 (Notice the two at the end of the number) does that mean I can use 3.0.0 hacks? (For instance HBlauncher?)

Any update generally means something is patched, they do those minor numbers for minor updates. so HBL can't be triggered the same way as 3.0.0 can on 3.0.2

Marmotta · May 12, 2018

chalupabatman said:
What do I need to do in order to prevent my switch from updating?

https://switch.hacks.guide/blocking-updates

I'm having an issue with my Switch whenever it's in sleep mode, I can't get it to reopen CFW. The only thing that works to boot it at all is the remove everything, hold down power, vol + and vol - for a few seconds and then power on to OFW, which makes using CFW basically unfeasible. I'm on 5.0.2. Anyone else having this issue?

jpxdude · May 12, 2018

Simple noob question:

I’ve recently been able to use HaKaTe to boot CFW and go to hbl on my 5.0.2 Switch. It works well, and so far I’ve only tested pFBA which works great.

Ive noticed that if I’m in CFW, none of my usual games software work, neither cards or downloads, it just hangs on the black screen with the spinning Nintendo Switch logo in the bottom right. Things work after a reboot. Is this normal behaviour?

Queen of SoS · May 12, 2018

I know that this has been asked before but I’m going to Walmart on Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I get paid and I was wondering if the firmware they have is 4.1.0 or lower. Preferably I’m looking for 3.0.0 or lower but Ik that’s hard to find now.
I’ve been looking online but they are charging ridiculously high for a lower firmware.

chalupabatman · May 12, 2018

Queen of SoS said:
I know that this has been asked before but I’m going to Walmart on Tuesday or Wednesday next week when I get paid and I was wondering if the firmware they have is 4.1.0 or lower. Preferably I’m looking for 3.0.0 or lower but Ik that’s hard to find now.
I’ve been looking online but they are charging ridiculously high for a lower firmware.

Did you check your local used game shops? I have found a few in my local Game Stop that are running 3.0.0

jimbo504 · May 12, 2018

Is there a way to format a 200gb card for use with a 4.0.1 firmware switch? or do I need to update..... if so what is the largest card I can use without updating?

edit: nevermind, got it working with a program called Rufus.

whostolemywaffle · May 13, 2018

by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

chalupabatman · May 13, 2018

whostolemywaffle said:
by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

Other than damaging the pins?

Wierd_w · May 13, 2018

whostolemywaffle said:
by using a paperclip and making contact with the pins could this in anyway damage the switch or the pins

The joycon rail connector is a low insertion force contact pad. Putting foreign objects in there is almost guaranteed to ruin it eventually. (My .02$)

Instead, I would add a 2 position slide switch to a right joycon, with the middle pin and one side pin soldered to some short lead wires, attached to the appropriate solder pads on the joycon PCB. Some hot glue and a tiny rectangular hole in the joycon shell, and you have a sexy new "homebrew enable" switch.

You can get small 2 position slide switches from adafruit or any number of electronics hobby supply sites. More involved than bending a paperclip, but if you end up ruining the joycon, it is at least cheaper than ruining the switch itself from jabbing foreign objects into the rail connector.

AngryCinnabon · May 13, 2018

If i was to decide to code some homebrew what language would i need to learn?

As i'm ultimately considering to make a internet browser that might be a interesting alternative to the hidden one.

Toon Link · May 13, 2018

How do I hack my 2.3.0 Switch?

AngryCinnabon · May 13, 2018

Toon Link said:
How do I hack my 2.3.0 Switch?

https://switch.hacks.guide/

whostolemywaffle · May 13, 2018

if i was to use tinfoil like i saw in a video and put it on top of pins 9 and 10 on the joycons and then slide the joycon into the switch will that damage anything?

Draxzelex · May 13, 2018

whostolemywaffle said:
if i was to use tinfoil like i saw in a video and put it on top of pins 9 and 10 on the joycons and then slide the joycon into the switch will that damage anything?

Aside from the fact the video is not loading, as long as the tin foil doesn't fall inside or be anywhere EXCEPT between pins 9 and 10, you will be fine. But that's a big if.

Queen of SoS · May 13, 2018

chalupabatman said:
Did you check your local used game shops? I have found a few in my local Game Stop that are running 3.0.0

Actually no I haven’t I kinda figured that it would have something higher than 3.0.0 at my GameStop we physically can’t touch the boxes to check the serial numbers

But I do live in a very small town so maybe I could have a chance.

whostolemywaffle · May 13, 2018

Draxzelex said:
Aside from the fact the video is not loading, as long as the tin foil doesn't fall inside or be anywhere EXCEPT between pins 9 and 10, you will be fine. But that's a big if.

i was gonna tape the other part of the tinfoil to the back of the joycon so it doesnt fall anywhere

Toon Link · May 13, 2018

X

ChaoticCinnabon said:
https://switch.hacks.guide/

Could someone give me a better guide on how to work with the nodes in
Section II - PegaSwitch Configuration?

I don't understand it at all

AngryCinnabon · May 13, 2018

Toon Link said:
X

Could someone give me a better guide on how to work with the nodes in
Section II - PegaSwitch Configuration?

I don't understand it at all

Honestly i don't know much about nodes myself... i'd wait for CFW if you can't learn.

Or use RCM mode to boot it. it's possible.

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