What can I do with my switch right now?
1. You can launch homebrew.
What does that mean?
1. Anything that has been made for your firmware version by users and devs can be launched. (emulators, linux ports, whatever).
2. You can also dump your nand for backup reasons and/or key extraction.
3. You can dump your save games and then alter them and inject back into the Switch.
There are many threads on gbatemp in the homebrew section if you want to know what's available for your firmware version right now.
Can I launch CFW?
1. Not really. Not in the traditional sense. I know what your thinking. The only "CFW" that's available right now only adds the Homebrew Launcher from the "gallery screen". You can change it to launch any other homebrew title you want but that's kinda what HBL is for.
Is there a permanent cold boot hack available that doesn't require a Jig and a PC or Android phone to launch payloads?
1. Yes and no. Yes there is a way to make it so you only have to use your Jig one time to enter recovery mode and then you can make a system change that will allow your Switch to boot into recovery mode on every boot without a jig but there are pros and cons to this. Currently there is no way to launch a payload without plugging in the USB C cable to a PC/Mac or an Android phone. So if you set your Switch to cold-boot to RCM then you will always have to have payload ready to go on your USB C device. This makes the Switch not so portable anymore. Plus the auto-RCM process is still new and we don't know what kind of damage or bans it will cause. It's really only for development use right now. I'd steer clear of it.
Can I download and play games I didn't pay for?
1. Nope! It's not possible right now. Period. Team Xecuter has promised a solution that will launch titles but we don't know anything beyond their FAQ's (posted on here, do a search). Their product still hasn't been released.
So how do I do it?
1. Lots of ways. You need a jig. You can make one or order one online. I'd order one.
Can I run homebrew or linux without a jig?
1. Not likely. Only if you have a switch on 1.0.0 and you have a specific Japanese game cartridge.
1. You can launch homebrew.
What does that mean?
1. Anything that has been made for your firmware version by users and devs can be launched. (emulators, linux ports, whatever).
2. You can also dump your nand for backup reasons and/or key extraction.
3. You can dump your save games and then alter them and inject back into the Switch.
There are many threads on gbatemp in the homebrew section if you want to know what's available for your firmware version right now.
Can I launch CFW?
1. Not really. Not in the traditional sense. I know what your thinking. The only "CFW" that's available right now only adds the Homebrew Launcher from the "gallery screen". You can change it to launch any other homebrew title you want but that's kinda what HBL is for.
Is there a permanent cold boot hack available that doesn't require a Jig and a PC or Android phone to launch payloads?
1. Yes and no. Yes there is a way to make it so you only have to use your Jig one time to enter recovery mode and then you can make a system change that will allow your Switch to boot into recovery mode on every boot without a jig but there are pros and cons to this. Currently there is no way to launch a payload without plugging in the USB C cable to a PC/Mac or an Android phone. So if you set your Switch to cold-boot to RCM then you will always have to have payload ready to go on your USB C device. This makes the Switch not so portable anymore. Plus the auto-RCM process is still new and we don't know what kind of damage or bans it will cause. It's really only for development use right now. I'd steer clear of it.
Can I download and play games I didn't pay for?
1. Nope! It's not possible right now. Period. Team Xecuter has promised a solution that will launch titles but we don't know anything beyond their FAQ's (posted on here, do a search). Their product still hasn't been released.
So how do I do it?
1. Lots of ways. You need a jig. You can make one or order one online. I'd order one.
Can I run homebrew or linux without a jig?
1. Not likely. Only if you have a switch on 1.0.0 and you have a specific Japanese game cartridge.
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