Every guide seems to imply this is the case, but I haven't seen it explicitly stated. If I need to get another what would a recommended size be? Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just want to have definitive answer before I buy another SD card.
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Yes, it can definitely be done.
I use a 32 GB SanDisk micro SD card. Before starting the process, I created a backup of the "Nintendo" directory in the SD card. Then, I manually created a 16 GB FAT32 partition and dedicated the rest of the free space for the EXT4 partition. After finishing copying the Linux rootfs to the EXT4 partition, I copied the "Nintendo" directory back to the FAT32 partition. It works like a charm.
TL;DR: Just create a bigger FAT32 partition and you should be good to go.
I use a 32 GB SanDisk micro SD card. Before starting the process, I created a backup of the "Nintendo" directory in the SD card. Then, I manually created a 16 GB FAT32 partition and dedicated the rest of the free space for the EXT4 partition. After finishing copying the Linux rootfs to the EXT4 partition, I copied the "Nintendo" directory back to the FAT32 partition. It works like a charm.
TL;DR: Just create a bigger FAT32 partition and you should be good to go.
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I haven't had the chance to test exFAT partitions, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as your Switch is on 5.0.X.
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Weird. I could have sworn exFAT compatibility got added on 5.0.0. Well, just go ahead and try.
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That doesn't make sense. I was referring to the ability of the Horizon OS to use exFAT on the first micro SD partition, not Linux. I know F0F's kernel has a custom driver; otherwise, the second EXT4 partition wouldn't even work in the first place. But that only takes effect when Linux is ran through RCM.
From what I understand the Switch can use exFat so long as you've triggered the update for it (unsure which FW version added support). This is done by inserting a 64GB or higher card in the switch, you're then prompted to update the Switch but this will also update you to the latest FW
I'm currently on 4.0.1 and my 200GB card prompted me for the SD card update but I'm hoping homebrew get around this by using partitions i.e Fat32 for official and a larger exFat for homebrew like you said.
Maybe it's now built in to the regular updates, but support has been there since the beginning as a separate update. Upon inserting an exFAT formatted card for the first time you would be prompted to install the update for it.
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That explains it. Thanks. I got my Switch when 5.0.0 was already around and I updated my console right away, so I didn't have the chance to tinker a bit more with lower firmwares.
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Which partition layout are you using? exFAT + EXT4?
Also, you should be using the MBR partition style instead of GPT.
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