Hacking [List] Games required Firmware version

460cidpower · Jul 21, 2018

BeerDad said:
The new games (july) needs firmware 5.x.x. For anyone with SX OS that wants to update without burning efuses, just update from a pure NAND (without any hack) and before the system restart, hold VOL + (with JIG) to enter RCM. Make a backup of this new firmware too with heckate then Inject SX OS, activate auto RCM, and you´re good to go without burning Efuses. I did this with mine 4.1.0 Switch and now I´m on 5.1.0 without burning efuses and playing Sonic Mania, Octopath Traveler, etc.

*Don´t let the system boot in original firmware after the update!!! This will cause the efuses to burn. That´s why you hold VOL + with the jig inserted.
** After the update and you entered RCM DONT FORGET TO TURN YOUR ROUTER OFF, otherwise when you boot with SX OS the system will connect via WIFI and you risk sending info to N. Turn router off, clear internet settings and enter airplane mode, after that you can turn your router ON again.

When you say "pure NAND" do you mean you uninstall SXOS first, take out the jig/dongle, boot into OG firmware, update, while it's updating, plug the jig/dongle back in, before it reboots, hold the volume + button, boot back into SX, reinstall SX and autoRCM, never boot into OG firmware again? If so, how would you update again once a newer firmware comes out?

BeerDad · Jul 23, 2018

460cidpower said:
When you say "pure NAND" do you mean you uninstall SXOS first, take out the jig/dongle, boot into OG firmware, update, while it's updating, plug the jig/dongle back in, before it reboots, hold the volume + button, boot back into SX, reinstall SX and autoRCM, never boot into OG firmware again? If so, how would you update again once a newer firmware comes out?

Well, Actually when i say pure is to use the NAND backup you did (hope you did it) before ever installing any kind of homebew or cfw. If yout don´t have this backup, your console will be banned eventually even if you delete SX OS files

baldman · Jul 23, 2018

BeerDad said:
Well, Actually when i say pure is to use the NAND backup you did (hope you did it) before ever installing any kind of homebew or cfw. If yout don´t have this backup, your console will be banned eventually even if you delete SX OS files

I have a NAND backup from 3.0.0 version.
But before making the backup, I tested my dongle SX Pro with it (without activating the license) I launched the SX OS CFW Boot menu holding POWER+VOLUME one time to check if the dongle works properly.
Then, I turned off the console.

Then entered on CTCaer and did the backup, installed exFAT, used backups, upated without burning efuses, autoRCM, etc.

My console was never conected to the internet in his short life.

Do you think that I have risk of ban if I restore my 3.0.0 NAND backup if I checked with it only one time the SX CFW Boot Menu by using SX PRO Dongle?

Thanks in advance for your opinion!

Attainable · Jul 24, 2018

Seems like Mega Man X Legacy Collection is 4.1.0 (according to NSWDB). I'll be getting my copy tomorrow to verify.

EDIT (7/24/18): And yes it is....Mega Man X Legacy Collection works on 4.1.0!

BeerDad · Jul 24, 2018

baldman said:
I have a NAND backup from 3.0.0 version.
But before making the backup, I tested my dongle SX Pro with it (without activating the license) I launched the SX OS CFW Boot menu holding POWER+VOLUME one time to check if the dongle works properly.
Then, I turned off the console.

Then entered on CTCaer and did the backup, installed exFAT, used backups, upated without burning efuses, autoRCM, etc.

My console was never conected to the internet in his short life.

Do you think that I have risk of ban if I restore my 3.0.0 NAND backup if I checked with it only one time the SX CFW Boot Menu by using SX PRO Dongle?

Thanks in advance for your opinion!

Hi!

Well, I read a lot (and I mean a loooot) of posts about it and the pros say the system generates a log even if you only enter RCM mode. So I believe there could be a trace for just doing something that is not booting normally the ofw. In this case there will be something in your system that points to that. But who knows how Nintendo will act from now on. Sure thing they are very actively trying to stop piracy/homebrew. Maybe they won´t ban a user if something is strange in these logs, only using the cfw online. Maybe they ban us all eventually. Only time will tell. I am taking special care with not entering online doing NAND backups but I already accepted that in the future my switch could/will be banned :/

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Attainable said:
Seems like Mega Man X Legacy Collection is 4.1.0 (according to NSWDB). I'll be getting my copy tomorrow to verify.

Yep, it is!

Teddy1103 · Jul 24, 2018

If anyone has already asked, I can confirm that Sonic Mania plus updates your switch to 5.0.2

slovenhjelm · Jul 25, 2018

why cant i find any info on what update hollow knight requires?

puppydg68 · Jul 27, 2018

I've noticed .NSP installs that are on the list for lower firmware (4.X or lower) still prompt for an update where they wouldn't in XCI. Should we assume that eshop versions bundle with latest firmware and do not follow this threads list?

delete12345 · Jul 28, 2018

@B4rtj4h Hello, can you update your OP?

Octopath Traveler: v5.0.1
Sonic Mania Plus: v5.0.2
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido: v4.1.0

einfachGaer · Jul 28, 2018

Hollow Knight won't launch on 4.1.0, it says it requires a firmware update.

DarkyDragon · Jul 28, 2018

einfachGaer said:
Hollow Knight won't launch on 4.1.0, it says it requires a firmware update.

The same thing happens to me, with Mario Tennis Aces too (4.1.0).

einfachGaer · Jul 28, 2018

DarkyDragon said:
The same thing happens to me, with Mario Tennis Aces too (4.1.0).

Followed this guide and it seems to work with Hollow Knight at least!
https://gbatemp.net/threads/play-ns...e-reinx-hactool-tinfoil-extracted-nsp.512921/

DJravingMonkey · Jul 28, 2018

Mario and Rabbids Kingdom battle needs more then 4.1.0 with the DK DLC...

Girtana1 · Aug 1, 2018

Breath of the Wild DLC 2 works perfectly fine on 4.0.1 with no changes to the NSP

Glisern · Aug 1, 2018

Getting a system update request when trying to run Crash Bandicoot from installed nsp on FW ver 4.1. No other choice than to update or exit.

danikei · Aug 1, 2018

Xenoblade 2 updates don't seem to work in 4.1.0 , not even the voice pack

tried to apply the nsp files and the moment I add them it asks for an update to play the game - no option to start it otherwise. Base game in xci works perfectly, as listed on the first post.

asper · Aug 5, 2018

Does any cartridge contain fw updates or are there some cartridges without any fw update inside ?

loler55 · Aug 5, 2018

worked since we can skip required firmware vers

can confirm dungeon rushers runs now on 3.01
dragon quest builders works now on 3.01
arcarrde archive mario bros runs now on 3.01
stardew valley works now on 3.01
steamworkd dig runs now on 3.01
super meat boy works now on 3.01
worms worked too on 3.01
Scribblenauts showdown woooooooooooooorks now on 3.01
steamworld heis worked on 3.01
steamworld dig 2 runs fine on 3.01
minecraft story mode runs on 3.01
spyro works on 3.01
pokken works on 3.01

dont worked
crash bandy code collection have a higher key generation as 3.01
minecraft have a higher key generation as 3.01
i think ALL games here can work on 3.00 too
confirm toad theasure tracker have a to high key generation as 3.01
confirm loderunner demo have a to higher key generation as 3.01
pokemon quest dosnt work
@B4rtj4h

colking · Aug 8, 2018

have any of the game firmware #'s updated in the 4.1.0 list? Trying to install exFAT on 4.1.0 so I have to make sure I have a game at that firmware. Not sure what would happen if used a game with the wrong firmware...
thanks

raphamotta · Aug 10, 2018

Your list is incorrect. I can play Octopath Traveler and Sonic Mania with 4.1 FW installed with the new tinfoil version.

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