Hacking Can I still hack my switch on the 6.2 FW?

[ian2009]

I updated my switch last week and was wondering if i can still hack the console? It updated the joycon so i'm not sure if that has affected anything.

Thanks

 

[TunaKetchup]

Yes with atmosphere

as long as its an exploitable switch

 

[ian2009]

Yeah its a launch model, do i still need a jig to get in the recovery screen?

 

[arianadark]

Yeah its a launch model, do i still need a jig to get in the recovery screen?

yes you do unless you have rcm mode on

 

[TunaKetchup]

You do

But you can install autorcm afterward which will allow you to do it without a jig

You can also use other things besides a jig if you feel comfortable. I heard a piece of tinfoil works

 

[noX1609]

Yeah its a launch model, do i still need a jig to get in the recovery screen?

Yes a Dongle or a pc. with USB and also a Jig to bridge Pin 1 and 10 on the Joycon Rail.

Edit: @TunaKetchup was faster But don‘t try it with a piece of Tinfoil because you can very easily bridge the wrong Pins and this could destroy the switch!

 

[ian2009]

I might try the tinfoil method.

 

[TunaKetchup]

I might try the tinfoil method.

I think there is a tutorial in the tutorial section

You can also use paper clips but some people frown upon that for negligible reasons

 

[noX1609]

@ian2009: Don‘t use Tinfoil it‘s dangerous! You could easily bridge the wrong Pins and destroy the Switch!
Also a paperclip can damage the points if not done correctly.
I would recommend you to buy one of the cheap Jigs on ebay, that‘s way better for your console!

Best option is a Jig like this one:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/F-r-Nintendo-Switch-RCM-Joycon-Jig-Recovery-MODE-SX-OS-Short-Circuit-Werkzeug/302909374931
Bought this one for a friend and works perfect You can maybe find one shipping from the US (or different Country you live)

 

[Gary Hamilton]

Sorry to hijack the post. Could any 1 point me in the right direction to an up2 date tutorial. I am new on the switch modding but I know I have a launch model switch and on latest firmware.

 

[arianadark]

Sorry to hijack the post. Could any 1 point me in the right direction to an up2 date tutorial. I am new on the switch modding but I know I have a launch model switch and on latest firmware.

your on firmware 6.2?

 

[ian2009]

@ian2009: Don‘t use Tinfoil it‘s dangerous! You could easily bridge the wrong Pins and destroy the Switch!
Also a paperclip can damage the points if not done correctly.
I would recommend you to buy one of the cheap Jigs on ebay, that‘s way better for your console!

Best option is a Jig like this one:

https://www.ebay.de/itm/F-r-Nintendo-Switch-RCM-Joycon-Jig-Recovery-MODE-SX-OS-Short-Circuit-Werkzeug/302909374931
Bought this one for a friend and works perfect You can maybe find one shipping from the US (or different Country you live)

Thanks for the warning, a dongle is the safest option, just gotta find one that ships to the UK.

 

[noX1609]

Thanks for the warning, a dongle is the safest option, just gotta find one that ships to the UK.

Correct. You need a Jig to bridge the ports and them you can either inject the files via PC or you buy a Dongle on ebay to send the payload with that (there a some out there working like SX Pro Dongle. That‘s what i recommend if you don‘t want to buy SX Pro because you don‘t need a PC everytime you boot the console).

 

[Gary Hamilton]

your on firmware 6.2?

Yeah I am on 6.2.0

 

[Deleted User]

yeee you can, use Atmosphere 0.8.x or higher

 

[ian2009]

Well I have ordered an SX pro from digimartz, i'll probably get a second switch next year for online, i enjoy splatoon 2 and mario kart 8 online.

 

[EmulateLife]

As someone who used tinfoil when I first got my Switch I say don't do it. I smelled smoke once and there was like some cooling fan that came on. I'm lucky my Switch wasn't toast.