You should read the op next time. There is described that xkw and xkj (or however the numbers are) are the mariko revisions. And by the way, your console comes with the red box.
Thank you very much for the help I have already looked but not if my serial version is patched or could not tell me if it can be patched or not, I am a little green in this is my first Nintendo Switch
Thank you very much for the help I have already looked but not if my serial version is patched or could not tell me if it can be patched or not, I am a little green in this is my first Nintendo Switch
>XKJ
>Firmware 1.0.0
You sure about that?
(XK* units are all Mariko which released mid-2019, and 1.0.0 was only on launch day units from March 2017 and does not support Mariko hardware )
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 - XAJ40083000000 are possibly patched Serials above XAJ40083000000 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 (?)
Serials beginning with XKW and XKJ:
These Switches have the new motherboard revision called "Mariko". They are 100% patched.
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
guys i need some help my switch is firmware 9.1.0 serial is this XKJ40012015616
i checked the ssn scaner link it tels me this i have warning:The serial number range has mixed reports of working and not working exploit. That means the Nintendo Switch may NOT be vulnerable to the Fusée Gelée exploit. what i can do i test the TegraRcmGUI
when i in port some file to ploy it freeze
guys i need some help my switch is firmware 9.1.0 serial is this XKJ40012015616
i checked the ssn scaner link it tels me this i have warning:The serial number range has mixed reports of working and not working exploit. That means the Nintendo Switch may NOT be vulnerable to the Fusée Gelée exploit. what i can do i test the TegraRcmGUI
when i in port some file to ploy it freeze
I just wanna make sure if this unit that I’m buying is hackable, the unit’s serial is XAJ700405 and it falls under the orange region based on the first page.
I also tried using online checker e.g: ismyswitchpatched and ssnc, both says that the unit is hackable, however when I checked again using the Team Xecuter’s site it says that the unit might be patched.
So now I’m confused whether to continue the purchase or if somebody can help me clarify that this unit is indeed hackable or not. Any information is much appreciated. Thanks!
Edit: I took the risk and it paid off, switch is now running custom firmware.
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