Just bought a NEW Switch Red/Blue from Gamestop with a serial of XAW1006 unpatched! Came with firmware 4.1.0. I thought that wasn't supposed to be possible anymore. I went in expecting to get an unhackable console and BOOM! I can't believe it. SX Pro arrives Monday!
While rare, it is still possible to find unpatched systems, and it is still possible to find patched systems on 4.1.0. Always check the serial before making a purchase.
Serial: XAW10074
Serial on device matches serial on box: yes
Region: NA
Firmware: 8.1.0 ( forgot what firmware it was first on, but I remember when first playing Let's Go Pikachu, it updated my Switch to 5.x.x I forgot, but it was firm 5 something. I believe I was probably on 4.1 when purchased.
Color option: black, blue and red neon joycons (didn't have a choice, really.
Store: Walmart (online)
Was a bundle (if yes, which): Mario tennis aces, and 1, 2 Switch
Purchase date: weekend before Christmas, delivered to my door on Dec. 31st 2018
Fusée Gelée works: yes
So please, just to confirm. I've sourced an XAJ7 device which ismyswitchpatched says is definitely unpatched.
1) Even if its been updated to the current latest firmware version (as of today), am I still good to go and mod it with a jig and sending the atmosphere payload?
2) Does AutoRMC work on all of these, including on latest firmware? To save me having to use jig every time
So please, just to confirm. I've sourced an XAJ7 device which ismyswitchpatched says is definitely unpatched.
1) Even if its been updated to the current latest firmware version (as of today), am I still good to go and mod it with a jig and sending the atmosphere payload?
2) Does AutoRMC work on all of these, including on latest firmware? To save me having to use jig every time
1. As long it is unpatched you can always use the fusee gelee exploit as it is a hardware bug. For the first time to enter RCM mode you would need a jig.
2. Yes, autorcm would remove the needs of a jig every time it cold boot.
1. As long it is unpatched you can always use the fusee gelee exploit as it is a hardware bug. For the first time to enter RCM mode you would need a jig.
2. Yes, autorcm would remove the needs of a jig every time it cold boot.
that's great, thank you. assuming the process for fusee gelee is the same process, or near enough as the atmosphere videos I've seen a bit of - that's great, thanks I'll try and get it bought
Serial: XAW700276
Serial on device matches serial on box: yes
Region: Australia
Firmware: 7.0.1
Color option: blue and red neon
Store: EB Games
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: today July 9th, 2019
Fusée Gelée works: no
Serial: XAK400005
Serial on device matches serial on box: yes
Region: SEA
Firmware: 7.0.1
Color option: Grey
Store: Qoo10
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: July 2019
Fusée Gelée works: no
TL;DR. Compare your serial here to know if your Switch is patched or not:
Serials beginning with XAW1: Serials between XAW10000000000 - XAW10074000000 are safe to buy Serials between XAW10075000000 - XAW10120000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAW10120000000 are definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAW4: Serials between XAW40000000000 - XAW40011000000 are safe to buy Serials between XAW40011000000 - XAW40012000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAW40012000000 are definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAW7: Serials between XAW70000000000 - XAW70017800000 are safe to buy Serials between XAW70017800000 - XAW70030000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAW70030000000 are definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAJ1: Serials between XAJ10000000000 - XAJ10020000000 are safe to buy Serials between XAJ10020000000 - XAJ10030000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAJ10030000000 are definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAJ4: Serials between XAJ40000000000 - XAJ40046000000 are safe to buy Serials between XAJ40046000000 - XAJ40060000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAJ40060000000 are definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAJ7: Serials between XAJ70000000000 - XAJ70040000000 are safe to buy Serials between XAJ70040000000 - XAJ70050000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAJ70050000000 and above definitely patched
Serials beginning with XAW9:
Refurbished Consoles directly from Nintendo, no informations, but
very possible all patched.
Serials beginning with XAK:
No informations available, since those are only sold in Korea (?)
F.A.Q:
Q: The Serial of my Switch begins with four or more zeros, what does it mean?
A: Those Switches are all unpatched and can be bought without hesitation. Leading zeros just
mean that actual serial number that follows is very small, so the switch is rather old.
Q: My Serial is in the orange region, which says that it is possibly patched, what does that mean for me?
A: This means that it is not possible to tell from your serials number if your Switch is patched or not. It has
to do with the fact that after patched units were first produced, Nintendo also produced unpatched units. That
leads to an overlap.
Q: I've already bought a Switch in the orange region, what should I do?
A: It depends. If it is still sealed and you have the possibility to return it, you should probably try to get a Switch
in the green region. If you can't return it, just try and see for you self if it is patched or not. It is not possible
to brick/harm/destroy the Switch with this method: https://gbatemp.net/threads/a-defin...atched-or-not-purchases-after-07-2018.512018/
Q: My Switch is definitely patched, what should I do now?
A: You have two options:
1) Wait till a hacker finds a way to hack a patched Switch unit. We don't know when or if they'll find a solution. You need to be patient.
2) Sell the Switch and get an unpatched one
Q: I found a Switch with serial XYZ and it is really close to the XYZ+1 one I found in the spreadsheet, which was unpatched. Should I buy it?
A: This is missleading. Yes, it might be unpatched, but serial XYZ could also be in the orange region. That would mean the guy on the spreadsheet got an
unpatched one, while yours could be patched. Always compare the serials to the colour regions above, never to a single serials in isolation.
Q: I have read this guide and I know that the guide said my switch is unpatched/possibly patched/patched. Should I still ask a question about if anyone has information
about my Switch?
A: No. The guide is up-to-date and the borders are trusted. You can post it of course, but don't expect any new informations.
Q: I have seen other guide similar to this guide with slightly different borders, what's the deal with that?
A: Basically, other sites copied the informations and posted them on their side without giving credit. I don't care. What
I do know is that this guide is the most accurate one out there. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Q: I found a bundle XYZ. Is it patched or unpatched?
A: Bundles don't play any role whether a Switch is patched or unpatched. Always go after serials number.
Q: I read everything and I am still confused about the guide. Please help?
A: If you have read everything twice you have my permission to ask in this thread. Beware of snarky comments.
Q: What about XAW9, XAK and other serials numbers not in the guide?
A: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I don't know. I don't work for Nintendo, nor do I have any insider knowledge. I just gather that the people have collected in this thread
and the spreadsheet. There is to little information about those to make good predictions.
Q: Where can I find the serial number on the Box?
A: Have a look in the spoiler. The box has a little cut-out where the serial should be visable.
Q: I want Switch with a specific firmware preinstalled, can you help me out?
A: Compare the serial to the list inside this spoiler.
1.0.0
XAW100006 - XAW100128
XAW700014 - XAW700047
XAJ100022 - XAJ100042
XAJ400004 - XAJ400091
XAJ700002 - XAJ700065
2.1.0
XAW100139 - XAW100140
XAW700049 - XAW700050
XAJ400105 - XAJ400136
XAJ700070 - XAJ700085
2.2.0
XAW100158 - XAW100173
XAJ400105 - XAJ400174
XAJ700090 - XAJ700093
2.3.0
XAW100175 - XAW100214
XAW400008 - XAW400016
XAW700053 - XAW700055
XAJ100086
XAJ400105 - XAJ400155
XAJ700098 - XAJ700132
3.0.0
XAW100154 - XAW100230
XAW400017 - XAW400033
XAW700056 - XAW700081
XAJ100109 - XAJ100138
XAJ400169 - XAJ400191
XAJ700133 - XAJ700153
3.0.1
XAW100218 - XAW100320
XAW400028 - XAW400036
XAJ100121 - XAJ100158
XAJ400197 - XAJ400267
XAJ700150 - XAJ700199
3.0.2
XAW100294 - XAW100442
XAW400042 - XAW400081
XAJ100175 - XAJ100182
XAJ400267 - XAJ400281
XAJ700197 - XAJ700319
4.0.1
XAW100439 - XAW100552
XAW400081 - XAW400090
XAJ100248 - XAJ100252
XAJ400309 - XAJ400372
XAJ700304 - XAJ700371
4.1.0
XAW100572 - XAW100940
XAW400088 - XAW400154
XAW700097 - XAW700183
XAJ100172 - XAJ100277
XAJ400344 - XAJ400605
XAJ700319 - XAJ700465
5.10
XAJ700417 - XAJ700437
Q: I want to help, what can I do?
A: If you have all informations about your Switch, fill out the form below and post it here.
Serial:
Serial on device matches serial on box:
Region:
Firmware:
Color option:
Store:
Was a bundle (if yes, which):
Purchase date:
Fusée Gelée works:
If you know with which Firmware your switch came out of the box, please fill in those fields.
According to CTCear, here are some information about the Switch serial numbers:
For example: XAJ70002712345
X: Product of NX line
A: Switch Hardware
J70: Assembly line
The following numbers are probably a consecutive number. So the Switch in the example is Switch number 2712345.
Here is a quick guide on how to check the Firmware without going through the initial setup.
Xplic1T created a spreadsheet that contains all information that we gathered in this thread in more detail then the OP. You can view it here
Feel free to edit the spreadsheet with more informations
I can 100% confirm that the units with serial XAW1008106 are indeed patched consoles. (They fall under possibly patched on here but they are definitely patched)
I can 100% confirm that the units with serial XAW1008106 are indeed patched consoles. (They fall under possibly patched on here but they are definitely patched)
so i traded my deff patched system for a unpatched system, i made a paper clip jig and can get the console to NOT power on screen with vol up+ power button, i bought a ihome brand usb c to usb female standard cable adapter, so i can hook my cell phone to the switch. cell has rekado installed but it doesnt do anything when hookes to the switch in rcm
Serial: XAJ7005013####
Serial on device matches serial on box: /
Region: eur
Firmware: 7.0.1
Color option: red & blue
Store: /
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: /
Fusée Gelée works: no
Serial: XAJ7004430####
Serial on device matches serial on box: /
Region: eur
Firmware: 8.1.0
Color option: Gray
Store: /
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: /
Fusée Gelée works: no
I received this unit as replacement for one that couldn't be fixed.
Serial: XAW9430023####
Serial on device matches serial on box: ?
Region: The Americas
Firmware: 6.2.0
Color option: Red / Blue on shipping label but they only sent the tablet
Store: Refurbished
Was a bundle (if yes, which): ?
Purchase date: Received from Nintendo on 6/29
Fusée Gelée works: YES
Serial: XAW9430023####
Serial on device matches serial on box: ?
Region: The Americas
Firmware: 6.2.0
Color option: Red / Blue on shipping label but they only sent the tablet
Store: Refurbished
Was a bundle (if yes, which): ?
Purchase date: Received from Nintendo on 6/29
Fusée Gelée works: YES
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