Hacking Best way to format switch back to stock

[GolfDude]

I would like to return my switch to its stock, non hacked, no payload required to boot status, with no hack left behind.. what is the best method to do this clean out?

 

[Hayato213]

You need a clean NAND if you want to play online.

 

[GolfDude]

that isnt a concern to me.. i just wanna clean it back to stock.. online play is moot

 

[Hayato213]

Then just wipe your SD and factory reset the system if you don't want to use it for online, but then again it is like pointless if your goal ain't online.

 

[xYuunax]

there's also haku33 that cleans your nand to "out of the box" state.

 

[impeeza]

I would like to return my switch to its stock, non hacked, no payload required to boot status, with no hack left behind.. what is the best method to do this clean out?

The «Best Way» is restore the original NAND backup created BEFORE YOU TOUCH ANYTHING on your console, or make a clean one using the guide https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-nand-rebuilding-for-no-backup-broken-emmc.593995/

 

[Jeromy22]

I don’t understand? If online play is moot, literally just disable autorcm and boot your switch.

 

[Draxzelex]

that isnt a concern to me.. i just wanna clean it back to stock.. online play is moot

Why do you want to clean it then if you're not going to play online?