Hacking Backup important files.... after install RP2040 for "switch lite"

[nico77]

Next month im plan to mod my switch lite, using RP2040.

Ive been searching and watch many things to do after success install RP2040, back up the important files...


i watch this video
Link


My questions
Is this goin work for my switch lite?
Are those hats pack gonna work for switch lite?

 

[Phantomas77]

Yes.

 

[nico77]

Yes.

from the video... :

(i have a question but idk how to ask hehehehhe , i watch many tutorial ~and it messed up my head hehehe)
is that the correct way to back up the important files ???

 

[Phantomas77]

The video guide is ok for backing up the files, just remember to move them no another (safe) locations from the SD card.
If you watched many vids and did your research, it's better to pause and plan for the chip install.
Just mine 2 cents: if you need to practice microsoldering, do it so on some damaged motherboard before actually working on your Switch. Follow the diagrams, use the right tools, be patient and the results will follow

 

[nico77]

The video guide is ok for backing up the files, just remember to move them no another (safe) locations from the SD card.
If you watched many vids and did your research, it's better to pause and plan for the chip install.
Just mine 2 cents: if you need to practice microsoldering, do it so on some damaged motherboard before actually working on your Switch. Follow the diagrams, use the right tools, be patient and the results will follow

ok thx. good then.

yes my rp2040 and other parts still on shipment, thats why... while waiting this part arrive....,
im learning how to back up, also create emunand..., etc.


and yes.. ill try practice soldering first.. before doin on my s lite.
i got kapton tape too, this tape really gonna help me soldering... and no harm the board and other parts.
so ill do slowly and take my time no rush...

how much GB ? the back up files??
usually?

 

[Phantomas77]

ok thx. good then.

yes my rp2040 and other parts still on shipment, thats why... while waiting this part arrive....,
im learning how to back up, also create emunand..., etc.


and yes.. ill try practice soldering first.. before doin on my s lite.
i got kapton tape too, this tape really gonna help me soldering... and no harm the board and other parts.
so ill do slowly and take my time no rush...

how much GB ? the back up files??
usually?

Good, take your time to practice.

The backup is of same size of the NAND, it's 32GB + the BOOT0/1 + keys that are small files. GEt at least a 64GB SDCard.

 

[nico77]

Good, take your time to practice.

The backup is of same size of the NAND, it's 32GB + the BOOT0/1 + keys that are small files. GEt at least a 64GB SDCard.

woah its big hehehe.

btw
about picofly firmware
2.5, 2.6 etc
why some say unlock ?
what unlock mean ??

i heard that new firmware no need unlock ??
what does it mean?

 

[Phantomas77]

"Unlock" was a separate file which had to be flashed together with FW2.5.
The FW is contin uously being updated, so probably there'll be a new version when you have everything ready, otherwise flash the 2.61 (which already includes "unlock"). No need to flash anything else, only one file.

EDIT: actually the latest version is the 2.64, rehius is very fast

 

[nico77]

"Unlock" was a separate file which had to be flashed together with FW2.5.
The FW is contin uously being updated, so probably there'll be a new version when you have everything ready, otherwise flash the 2.61 (which already includes "unlock"). No need to flash anything else, only one file.

EDIT: actually the latest version is the 2.64, rehius is very fast

lol i was about to type "so i better choose 2.61" and 2.64 already came hhehehhe

Post automatically merged: Apr 11, 2023

btw i forgot to ask about the emunand

from previous tutorial
link

he create using 12gb size...
is it not too low?


or if you install something, is it goin installed not on that 12gb partition?
install game goin direct to sd card ??
so no connection ?

im still new hehehhe
tasukette~
help me understand...

edit*
ill be using 128gb micro sd

 

[Phantomas77]

lol i was about to type "so i better choose 2.61" and 2.64 already came hhehehhe

Post automatically merged: Apr 11, 2023

btw i forgot to ask about the emunand

from previous tutorial
link

he create using 12gb size...
is it not too low?


or if you install something, is it goin installed not on that 12gb partition?
install game goin direct to sd card ??
so no connection ?

im still new hehehhe
tasukette~
help me understand...

edit*
ill be using 128gb micro sd

Just follow the video guide and you should be OK: the final emuMMC partition will be of 128GB - 12 GB = around 116GB.
The homebrew apps and other stuff will be installed on the SD card if you choose to boot EmuMMC.

 

[nico77]

Just follow the video guide and you should be OK: the final emuMMC partition will be of 128GB - 12 GB = around 116GB.
The homebrew apps and other stuff will be installed on the SD card if you choose to boot EmuMMC.

roger!!
im getting understand now .
tq for your answer !!

you help a lot