So I wanted to write this for everyone who finds themselves with SX OS - and regretting their possible move on being on it.
This guide will only assume the following:
If the 3 above don't apply to you - you may stand SOMEwhat of a chance. How much of a chance? Who knows. As of the moment, ban reports are wide and various and seem to be trending for people who violated the above 3 in some way or a combination. Does it mean it's 100% guarantee of a ban for someone who may have done the above? Not at all! But it's probable....REMEMBER: this guide isn't a do-all end-all. It does not assume to know the reasons for the ban, just what is observed so far. It's just for people who want a quick way to get rid of SX OS regardless of what the truth might be that you and I certainly do not know. Only Nintendo does.
BEFORE DOING ALL STEPS: ENSURE AIRPLANE MODE IS ENABLED AND A WIRELESS CONNECTION IS FORGOTTEN UNDER SETTINGS
Step 1: Enter SX OS - take a deep breath! Ensure airplane mode is enable - wifi connection is forgotten...
Step 2: Delete any software (aka launched backups) from Switch under SETTINGS > DATA MANAGEMENT.
Step 3 : Remove ALL Save data of relevant backups.
Step 4: Turn off the console
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AUTO-RCM SKIP TO STEP 7!!
Step 5: Plug in the console to your PC to start AutoRCM (if you have it installed from SX OS)
Step 6: Launch the SX OS Payload. Keep holding the Vol + button to access TX Boot menu. Uninstall Auto-RCM.
IMPORTANT For Step 7 : Ensure your Switch is already connected to the PC via USB-C. Sometimes - having it in RCM mode and hooking it up leads to the Switch EXITING RCM mode and booting up Switch OS (Horizon) normally. It happened to me several times in the past!
Step 7: Insert your jig. Go into RCM mode by holding down Volume + and Power. If in 5 seconds you don't see the Switch logo - success. If you do and somehow boot into Horizon (normal Switch OS) - don't panic! Just power off and try again until you see no Switch Logo.
Step 8: Pop out the SD card - install SD Files into the root of your SD card from here : https://gbatemp.net/threads/newest-hekate-sdfiles-zip.506280/ (the files themselves not the folder!). REMOVE any backup .xci files.
Step 9: Grab TegraSmash if you haven't already (you probably do if you have SX OS!). Take the Hetake payload and SMASH it to your Switch.
Step 10: Hit Power on "Launch Firmware"
Step 11: Hit Vol - to scroll to "Clear Log"
Step 12: Hit Power to CLEAN logs. This will boot into Switch Horizon OS after it removes package1/package2, etc.
Step 13: Repeat steps 7-11 one more time for good measure (reinsert jig, resmash Hetake payload, rewipe Log).
Step 14: Power OFF Switch Console. Insert your SD card into your PC - remove ALL files from "SDFiles" [Anything other than the Nintendo folder basically]
Step 15: Re-insert SD card and go back into the Switch OFW (Horizon OS). It is now safe to DISABLE Airplane mode and connect to a suitable Wi-Fi for next steps.
Step 16: Go to settings - users - UNLINK NINTENDO ACCOUNT.
Step 17: HOPE THIS WORKS AND YOU AREN'T ALREADY BANNED!
Step 18: Sign up for a new NNA and hope that your Switch isn't banned!
Congratulations in finishing this guide! Good LUCK.
This guide will only assume the following:
- you never updated your games with SX OS (backups)
- you never went online on a backup with SX OS
- You did not use LayeredFS.
If the 3 above don't apply to you - you may stand SOMEwhat of a chance. How much of a chance? Who knows. As of the moment, ban reports are wide and various and seem to be trending for people who violated the above 3 in some way or a combination. Does it mean it's 100% guarantee of a ban for someone who may have done the above? Not at all! But it's probable....REMEMBER: this guide isn't a do-all end-all. It does not assume to know the reasons for the ban, just what is observed so far. It's just for people who want a quick way to get rid of SX OS regardless of what the truth might be that you and I certainly do not know. Only Nintendo does.
BEFORE DOING ALL STEPS: ENSURE AIRPLANE MODE IS ENABLED AND A WIRELESS CONNECTION IS FORGOTTEN UNDER SETTINGS
Step 1: Enter SX OS - take a deep breath! Ensure airplane mode is enable - wifi connection is forgotten...
Step 2: Delete any software (aka launched backups) from Switch under SETTINGS > DATA MANAGEMENT.
Step 3 : Remove ALL Save data of relevant backups.
Step 4: Turn off the console
IF YOU DON'T HAVE AUTO-RCM SKIP TO STEP 7!!
Step 5: Plug in the console to your PC to start AutoRCM (if you have it installed from SX OS)
Step 6: Launch the SX OS Payload. Keep holding the Vol + button to access TX Boot menu. Uninstall Auto-RCM.
IMPORTANT For Step 7 : Ensure your Switch is already connected to the PC via USB-C. Sometimes - having it in RCM mode and hooking it up leads to the Switch EXITING RCM mode and booting up Switch OS (Horizon) normally. It happened to me several times in the past!
Step 7: Insert your jig. Go into RCM mode by holding down Volume + and Power. If in 5 seconds you don't see the Switch logo - success. If you do and somehow boot into Horizon (normal Switch OS) - don't panic! Just power off and try again until you see no Switch Logo.
Step 8: Pop out the SD card - install SD Files into the root of your SD card from here : https://gbatemp.net/threads/newest-hekate-sdfiles-zip.506280/ (the files themselves not the folder!). REMOVE any backup .xci files.
Step 9: Grab TegraSmash if you haven't already (you probably do if you have SX OS!). Take the Hetake payload and SMASH it to your Switch.
Step 10: Hit Power on "Launch Firmware"
Step 11: Hit Vol - to scroll to "Clear Log"
Step 12: Hit Power to CLEAN logs. This will boot into Switch Horizon OS after it removes package1/package2, etc.
Step 13: Repeat steps 7-11 one more time for good measure (reinsert jig, resmash Hetake payload, rewipe Log).
Step 14: Power OFF Switch Console. Insert your SD card into your PC - remove ALL files from "SDFiles" [Anything other than the Nintendo folder basically]
Step 15: Re-insert SD card and go back into the Switch OFW (Horizon OS). It is now safe to DISABLE Airplane mode and connect to a suitable Wi-Fi for next steps.
Step 16: Go to settings - users - UNLINK NINTENDO ACCOUNT.
Step 17: HOPE THIS WORKS AND YOU AREN'T ALREADY BANNED!
Step 18: Sign up for a new NNA and hope that your Switch isn't banned!
Congratulations in finishing this guide! Good LUCK.
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