Browserhax exploit for ipatched Switch hardware will be out later this week

Kubas_inko · Dec 18, 2018

PRAGMA said:
Wonder if unpatched units can take advantage of this in some way to boot CFW without annoying RCM

Nope, until we get trust zone from it. It is only userland exploit for now.

raxadian · Dec 18, 2018

Arras said:
The reason it has a browser is so it can connect to the internet in places where you're forced to click OK or login on a web page before getting internet access. It's the only circumstance where you can even access it, iirc. Maybe also the facebook or twitter login, but I don't remember.

Why add Facebook and Twitter? Is for playing games. Adding a web browser made sence when the 3DS launched, nowadays with everyone and their mother having smartphones, it seems pointless.

And yes Smartphones can use Wifi too.

The Switch is never gonna have all the functionalities of a Smartphone or tablet anyway.

But I understand people might not share my opinion.

I miss the days when videogame consoles were just videogame consoles.

Kioku · Dec 18, 2018

the_randomizer said:
Will this allow homebrew to be launched without using that dongle for once?

Didn't the first browser hax allow this? If so, then I don't see this being any different.

raxadian · Dec 18, 2018

PRAGMA said:
Wonder if unpatched units can take advantage of this in some way to boot CFW without annoying RCM

So far this exploit doesn't let you run Switch game roms. Of course a work around will probably be found.

Kioku · Dec 18, 2018

raxadian said:
I miss the days when videogame consoles were just videogame consoles.

Agreed. It's a shame that a web browser is now a "standard" in some eyes. You don't need a web browser on a game console. It's just asinine and redundant. Especially with, as you said, smartphones being such a social pillar these days. Damn near everyone has one.

EmanueleBGN · Dec 18, 2018

Exploit and Homebrew: Browser's Inside Story

trainboy2019 · Dec 18, 2018

EmanueleBGN said:
Exploit and Homebrew: Browser's Inside Story

I'm adding that to my signature

EmanueleBGN · Dec 18, 2018

trainboy2019 said:
I'm adding that to my signature

I'm honored

Arras · Dec 18, 2018

Kubas_inko said:
inb4 Xecuter saying how they hacked ipatched units.

They won't claim that until they have a way to run XCIs on it, and if they do at this point, they deserve to brag.

the_randomizer · Dec 18, 2018

Memoir said:
Didn't the first browser hax allow this? If so, then I don't see this being any different.

I thought the dongle and/or using a paperclip was required to enter RCM? A 100% software solution would be enough of a reason for me to try, otherwise, I'll have to pass.

I personally couldn't care less about "backups".

Kioku · Dec 18, 2018

the_randomizer said:
I thought the dongle and/or using a paperclip was required to enter RCM? A 100% software solution would be enough of a reason for me to try, otherwise, I'll have to pass.

I personally couldn't care less about "backups".

Oh, I'm talking about the 3.0.0 pegaswitch or whatever it was called. You had to enter the browser to access homebrew.

the_randomizer · Dec 18, 2018

Memoir said:
Oh, I'm talking about the 3.0.0 pegaswitch or whatever it was called. You had to enter the browser to access homebrew.

Damn, never mind then. It's useless to those on 6.x.x.

Prior22 · Dec 18, 2018

Should we be looking to buy a Switch to safeguard against stock firmware upgrades? I know with the PS4 if the firmware is beyond a certain point you're out of luck when it comes to modding. Is this the same thing with a Switch?

PRAGMA · Dec 18, 2018

Prior22 said:
Should we be looking to buy a Switch to safeguard against stock firmware upgrades? I know with the PS4 if the firmware is beyond a certain point you're out of luck when it comes to modding. Is this the same thing with a Switch?

Pre june units doesnt really matter aslong as they dont throw us another 6.2.0, with a after june unit, it does matter

Rabbid4240 · Dec 18, 2018

Get nae naed nintendorks

Subtle Demise · Dec 18, 2018

leon315 said:
All Nintendo consoles are killed by Browser's hand, why ninty still implement such ''useless'' feature? after 2 of their console got hacked?

quote from an AAA game dev

lul

It's a necessary feature though. Some wi-fi setups, especially public ones, require you to authenticate on a webpage before you can use the internet. That's why it's there.

MikaDubbz · Dec 18, 2018

Wait, is this the kind of exploit that would not require a jig and could let me play emulators on my Switch and that new homebrew app that lets you stream your computer to the Switch? Cuz if so, holy shit, that's what I want. I don't care about playing backups, I don't want that, I'm not interested in piracy on my Switch, so if we're just limited to that kind of homebrew with this and there is no external hardware needed, then this would be exactly what I've been looking for.

But is that the case? Or do you still need to physically do something with your Switch? Beyond that, would having homebrew on my Switch be detectable by Nintendo and if so would I get banned just for having homebrew on my system?

SexiestManAlive · Dec 18, 2018

SexySpai said:
Get nae naed nintendorks

i cant breathe! :rofl2:

JordenNixNix · Dec 18, 2018

But what about console bundles which come with a game or Bayonetta 1? In order to get the game you need to enter the eShop, but to enter the eShop, you must update to 6.2.0.

Is there a way to use this new hombrew entry and get the game bundled with the console?

I know in the 3DS scene, we can spoof the firmware version. Is there something similar for the Switch?
I am pretty new to the Switch hacking scene.

Would be great having hombrew and the bundled (download code) game.

|<roni&g · Dec 18, 2018

Fantastic news. If we owned mario kart 8 on wiiu we deserve the same switch version free if they’re recycling games we already bought

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