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I just installed Homebrew Appstore, is SwitchBru DNS enough for me to connect to the internet while avoiding being banned by Nintendo for now?
 

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SX OS can run XCI-format files, for one.

I probably will not use SX OS if that is the only thing that it does that is different.
Thanks for the information.

SX can play XCI files and CFW cannot at this time.

I don’t know if any better methods will be released or when. IMO if you have a quality usb c cable like the pro controller cable and a decently functioning PC or Android phone dealing with rcm and autoRCM is not a problem. Just make sure you understand what you are doing and dont just blindly follow a guide. Many of the people that have major problems are looking for quick answers and make mistakes. I have always maintained that this is a hobby and should be treated as such. If you are not willing to put a lot of your leisure time into it probably best to look elsewhere.

Well, I am going to wait then I guess, as everything for the Switch right now seems likely to break the console.
Thanks for your help.
 

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It sounds like the battery drained out in RCM. It charges very slowly in RCM and have heard it can take 6 hours to get it to a point it can boot up. So just let it charge, prepare your SD card and be ready to boot it up later and then finish charging once you are in CFW or OFW. Maybe even use that time to do a full (not quick) format of the SD card just to make sure it is in top shape.


I just finally did this and now it worked.
 
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So I did it all and hacked the switch, yay me... Used the latest build on discord of reinx. Now I use tinfoil to install a game I took from CDNSP and installation is successful but when I try to start teh game it tells mat I need to own and try to send me to the eshop.
 

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I just installed Homebrew Appstore, is SwitchBru DNS enough for me to connect to the internet while avoiding being banned by Nintendo for now?
Switchbru connects to its own server instead of Ninendo's so you get to enjoy non-Nintendo online services so...maybe? It blocks a lot of Nintendo's URLs, if not all of them, but I haven't heard of a ban for someone using it yet.
So I did it all and hacked the switch, yay me... Used the latest build on discord of reinx. Now I use tinfoil to install a game I took from CDNSP and installation is successful but when I try to start teh game it tells mat I need to own and try to send me to the eshop.
Game wasn't installed in CFW so its missing the ticket that the ES patches would have provided.
 

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Switchbru connects to its own server instead of Ninendo's so you get to enjoy non-Nintendo online services so...maybe? It blocks a lot of Nintendo's URLs, if not all of them, but I haven't heard of a ban for someone using it yet.
Game wasn't installed in CFW so its missing the ticket that the ES patches would have provided.

Thanks, so since i already installed NSPs i would not have any risk of being banned for it by connecting with Switchbru DNS then?
 

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Switchbru connects to its own server instead of Ninendo's so you get to enjoy non-Nintendo online services so...maybe? It blocks a lot of Nintendo's URLs, if not all of them, but I haven't heard of a ban for someone using it yet.
Game wasn't installed in CFW so its missing the ticket that the ES patches would have provided.

How can'T I be in custom firmware if I installed with tinfoil and injected reinx.bin with tegra?
 

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If I'm running an CFW and reset my console to factory (yes, I will lose all my saved/installed games, but that is not the point) and downloaded Fortnight, would I be able to play online? Or would Nintendo detect that I am using an CFW and ban me?
 

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If I'm running an CFW and reset my console to factory (yes, I will lose all my saved/installed games, but that is not the point) and downloaded Fortnight, would I be able to play online? Or would Nintendo detect that I am using an CFW and ban me?

Might depend on if you ever connected to the internet with the CFW running, or installed autoRCM etc..
Safer would be to restore a clean nand backup if you have one?
 

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Might depend on if you ever connected to the internet with the CFW running, or installed autoRCM etc..
Safer would be to restore a clean nand backup if you have one?

I havent installed a CFW yet. Just gathering info first. But will do a Nand backup before everything for sure :D
 

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Ok so everything is working fine now, paperclip into reinx payload into playing whatever I want. I'm about to travel a lot for work, if I want to play on teh plane and everything what are the best and safest way for me?

Still open with paperclip, put payload with android phone and that's it? Don't use autoRCM because chanc eof battery drainage since I will be playing a lot in handheld mode. Thanks. Any good external battery pack?

Thanks
 

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What happens if I restore someone else's NAND on my switch? If I have my switch banned and restore my friends NAND on my switch, what happens?
 

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What happens if I restore someone else's NAND on my switch? If I have my switch banned and restore my friends NAND on my switch, what happens?

It will probably brick your console as each nand is encrypted with its own signature keys (not an expert, though).
 

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Thanks, so since i already installed NSPs i would not have any risk of being banned for it by connecting with Switchbru DNS then?
Again, not 100% sure on this but since you're not connecting to Nintendo's servers, they don't know that you're online theoretically. However one misstep and you could connect the console online
Ok so everything is working fine now, paperclip into reinx payload into playing whatever I want. I'm about to travel a lot for work, if I want to play on teh plane and everything what are the best and safest way for me?

Still open with paperclip, put payload with android phone and that's it? Don't use autoRCM because chanc eof battery drainage since I will be playing a lot in handheld mode. Thanks. Any good external battery pack?

Thanks
This one is officially licensed and comes up quite frequently on Google searches: https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/10/17554956/nintendo-switch-portable-charger-anker-usb-c-battery
 
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Any good external battery pack?

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Depends on how much cash you want to spend and what your needs are. If you want to actually charge the Switch while playing a USB-C PD, like the ones Anker has or the RavPower will work. When comparing keep in mind accessories included such as usb-C cable and a charger for the battery. They can also take a long time to charge back up if you do not have a quick charger for the battery. They are rather expensive and I have not purchased one becuase I always miss the sales.

I have had success traveling with just my standard 5v 15k mAh and 20K mAh USB-A powerbanks, but they will not really charge the Switch battery while playing, but pretty much just hold it steady while plugged in. This Kmashi 15k from Amazon has worked very well for us and is cheap at $18.
https://www.amazon.com/KMASHI-15000mAh-External-Portable-Powerful/dp/B00JP8MZGK

Edit: For all day road trips I have just brought the Nintendo dock power supplies and plugged those into a 500w inverter I keep in the car. (For the kids, I don’t play and drive. Lol.)

If you are flying check the restrictions on the size of battieries allowed. You might be better off with two smaller ones than a big one.
 
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i'm debating between Fat32 or exFat. it seems like there are some homebrew which either don't support exFat, or have some problems with it. I'm curious if these are things that can/will be fixed in the future, or will it always be like this?
 

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Expanding on last poster's question, is it every homebrew that has corruption issues with exFat or only RetroNX? Because I want to play me some emulators but I want to avoid corrupting the SD card.
 

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One viable option is to set up a second SD card as FAT32 for emulators and such, probably can use a smaller one you already have.

Should I do a nand backup before ecer booting my Switch or should I better first set it up in OFW?
Not sure what “ecer” booting is but the very first thing you should do after RCM and loading hekate is making a full backup.
 
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Hi, I'm using a paperclip to get in rcm. Power + VolUp x 12 seconds and no logo or anything, but when I connect the switch to pc it turns on and instead of APX I get an unrecognized device
 

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