Hacking switch wont boot after failed FW

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

I know a lot of people are having the same issues and after reviewing many threads I haven't found the answer that works for me. So I was on 7.0.1OFW and Im using a fat32 sd card. All latest files for SX OS and Atmosphere. I can get the switch to show the atmosphere logo, then goes to the black atmosphere logo, then shows Nintendo, then goes back. I formatted the card and used fresh files. Still cannot get it to boot. I can also not get the switch into recovery mode for initialization. I was dumb and did not do anything with my NAND as far as backups etc, so that's a no go in restoring using that.

I DO have a SX Pro dongle and a payload.bin loader as well. If I can get into the OS I can update the FW using HB app. So any help is very much appreciated.

Damagetgm · Oct 17, 2019

Have you tried a differnt cfw just to see if it loads ??

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Damagetgm said:
Have you tried a differnt cfw just to see if it loads ??

Also have you tried only having one cfw on your card such as just the sx os files ??

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

I haven't. I will try just sx os

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I did not. I will try that now then update with results

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

It still will not boot past the nintendo logo.

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It still will not boot past the Nintendo logo

Hayato213 · Oct 17, 2019

What firmware you updated to, what was your source for the firmware?

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

9.0.0 and failed halfway thru. The site I got it from is Darthsternie's.

The Real Jdbye · Oct 17, 2019

Stalkier said:
I know a lot of people are having the same issues and after reviewing many threads I haven't found the answer that works for me. So I was on 7.0.1OFW and Im using a fat32 sd card. All latest files for SX OS and Atmosphere. I can get the switch to show the atmosphere logo, then goes to the black atmosphere logo, then shows Nintendo, then goes back. I formatted the card and used fresh files. Still cannot get it to boot. I can also not get the switch into recovery mode for initialization. I was dumb and did not do anything with my NAND as far as backups etc, so that's a no go in restoring using that.

I DO have a SX Pro dongle and a payload.bin loader as well. If I can get into the OS I can update the FW using HB app. So any help is very much appreciated.

You say you were on 7.0.1, does that mean you updated?

ScarletDreamz · Oct 17, 2019

Yeah, we need a little mroe info on this

Source Firmware:
Current Firmware:
Using Amotpshere Clean?
Using Sx Os?
Did you Update or Downgrade?
ExFat / Fat32?
Used Choidujour?
AutoRCM Enabled? --> If you dont have enough battery this sounds like a possible issue.

Hayato213 · Oct 17, 2019

Stalkier said:
9.0.0 and failed halfway thru. The site I got it from is Darthsternie's.

Darthsternie firmware should work fine, never seen anyone have problem with files from there, that is what I normally use for Switch update, grab the latest Kosmos pack see if it boot.

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

ScarletDreamz said:
Source Firmware:
Current Firmware:
Using Amotpshere Clean?
Using Sx Os?
Did you Update or Downgrade?
ExFat / Fat32?
Used Choidujour?
AutoRCM Enabled? --> If you dont have enough battery this sounds like a possible issue.

current is unknown since the FW failed. Will not boot with SX OS OR Atmosphere 0.94. Was trying to upgrade from 7.0.1 to 9.0.0 from Darthsternies's website. Fat32 for sd card and yes using Choidujour and AutoRCM is active battery is at 72%

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ScarletDreamz · Oct 17, 2019

If it failed, then you need to do a manual firmware upgrade/ downgrade, due to your HOS probably broken due to the failed update

Still fixable.

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

ScarletDreamz said:
If it failed, then you need to do a manual firmware upgrade/ downgrade, due to your HOS probably broken due to the failed update

Still fixable.

how do I go about doing this?

ScarletDreamz · Oct 17, 2019

Stalkier said:
how do I go about doing this?

My Bad, Correct Link: ---> https://switch.homebrew.guide/usingcfw/manualchoiupgrade

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

ScarletDreamz said:
My Bad, Correct Link: ---> https://switch.homebrew.guide/usingcfw/manualchoiupgrade

I can't get any CFW to load past the logo. So this tut wont work atm

ScarletDreamz · Oct 17, 2019

You dont need to go past the logo, you only need it to enter RCM to get everything you need.

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

ScarletDreamz said:
You dont need to go past the logo, you only need it to enter RCM to get everything you need.

This is what the site is saying

Insert your SD card into your Switch
Launch Atmosphere CFW
IMPORTANT: Plug your Switch in to prevent the Switch from dying midway through the install process
Enter the Homebrew Menu through Album while holding the R button
Select ChoiDujourNX

RHOPKINS13 · Oct 17, 2019

This might sound dumb, but did you make sure to update to the latest versions of SX OS and/or Atmosphere beforehand?

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

RHOPKINS13 said:
This might sound dumb, but did you make sure to update to the latest versions of SX OS and/or Atmosphere beforehand?

not a dumb question, and yes I did.

ScarletDreamz · Oct 17, 2019

I updated the URL, check the new one.

Stalkier · Oct 17, 2019

ScarletDreamz said:
I updated the URL, check the new one.

Awesome sir. I am going to have to go to town for a bit. When I return I will try this. I truly appreciate all the help from all the members here.

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