Tutorial Edit OFW clean Switch save data from NAND backup/restoring via Fusee Gelee payloads

[ibra]

Yes

there is a way to do this way way way easier by utlizing the hekate USB tools. go to the USB tools in the Hekate boot menu and select eMMC RAW (SYSNAND) make sure to have read only set to off, then get NxNandManager that will allow you to mount the nand without backing it up, do all you editing replace the save file in the mounted nand with out the need to restore

 

[kimbra]

there is a way to do this way way way easier by utlizing the hekate USB tools. go to the USB tools in the Hekate boot menu and select eMMC RAW (SYSNAND) make sure to have read only set to off, then get NxNandManager that will allow you to mount the nand without backing it up, do all you editing replace the save file in the mounted nand with out the need to restore

It’s already covered in the FAQ at the bottom

 

[Cl2]

Thank you so much for this guide, it has helped me retrieve a Pokemon Sword save that was lost (stupidly) during a profile transfer. Recuva worked for finding the deleted save file, and it is confirmed working in Yuzu, so I know its at least still in existance.

I'm having issues with the repacking part though. I'm guessing its a problem with the keys, as I do not have the sept folder. It seems that the Kosmos Defaults build is no longer provided through the tutorial link. Is there a more up to date method of getting all the correct keys?

Edit: I figured it out.. I had a folder mislabeled in my hacktoolnet folder. "Save" should have been "sav" lol. Can confirm everything else worked exactly as intended!

 

[A_guy]

Does this work to transfer a save (ssbu) from an user to another on the same console?

 

[Max89]

FAQ:

Spoiler: Can I use this method to transfer save files between CFW and clean consoles?

Yes! As long as the clean Switch is exploitable via Fusee Gelee, you can put save files onto its NAND from a CFW Switch, and, of course, vice versa. Just make sure you've played the game on the receiving console so there is save data to replace.

so every time i transfer again the save file do i have to create a new save file in the receiving console before?
(i am interested in buying the switch oled)

 

[Max89]

if i need to change microsd card. can i copy every file from the older one or do i have to repeat the process?

 

[kimbra]

Does this work to transfer a save (ssbu) from an user to another on the same console?

I believe so, but I’m not familiar with SSBU saves (if they’re user-specific or console-specific). If they’re user specific, just make sure you don’t overwrite with the wrong save file!

so every time i transfer again the save file do i have to create a new save file in the receiving console before?
(i am interested in buying the switch oled)

Yes, but Switch OLED isn’t compatible with this Fusee Gelee method! Only older, original Switch models are.

if i need to change microsd card. can i copy every file from the older one or do i have to repeat the process?

Copying everything over to a new microSD should work fine, as long as it’s compatible with the console of course.

 

[Max89]

Copying everything over to a new microSD should work fine, as long as it’s compatible with the console of course.

im trying to update every file i have, cant find the sept folder from the raccomanded bundle in sdsetups.com. am i missing something?

edit:
im reading that: The Sept folder was removed from version 1.0 of Atmosphere. It isn't needed anymore

Yes, but Switch OLED isn’t compatible with this Fusee Gelee method! Only older, original Switch models are.

i will transfer every time the save file.

 

[Shiiouri]

Hmm, now so curious, if anyone tried this method with Pokemon: Legends Arceus rn

 

[Chaosta]

Hmm, now so curious, if anyone tried this method with Pokemon: Legends Arceus rn

I do the same for all games iv played early. backup save with jksv, then boot syscfw and restore save. minimal risk.

 

[Shiiouri]

I do the same for all games iv played early. backup save with jksv, then boot syscfw and restore save. minimal risk.

Ooh okay, so let me get this, you back up early Legends Arceus game with JKSV, then boot syscfw(as I'm hoping sysCFW does not dirty up clean switch ofw there), and restore save on Physical Cart right?

 

[Chaosta]

Ooh okay, so let me get this, you back up early Legends Arceus game with JKSV, then boot syscfw(as I'm hoping sysCFW does not dirty up clean switch ofw there), and restore save on Physical Cart right?

yep. syscfw does dirty your sysnand though fair warning. but like I said, minimal risk if all your doing is restoring a save. physical cart or eshop doesnt matter.

 

[Shiiouri]

yep. syscfw does dirty your sysnand though fair warning. but like I said, minimal risk if all your doing is restoring a save. physical cart or eshop doesnt matter.

Ahh I see, I'll keep that in mind

 

[LulamoonLove]

Hmm, now so curious, if anyone tried this method with Pokemon: Legends Arceus rn

I just did this last night to get my Legends Arceus save from my hacked Switch, to a "clean" hackable Switch, then Save Transfer to my OLED Switch
I used Checkpoint to back up my save on the hacked Switch

 

[Azmort]

I do the same for all games iv played early. backup save with jksv, then boot syscfw and restore save. minimal risk.

Have you done this with extremely mistmatched playtime? I mean having 30+ hours registered on the save but only 1 on the clean sysNAND.

 

[Chaosta]

Have you done this with extremely mistmatched playtime? I mean having 30+ hours registered on the save but only 1 on the clean sysNAND.

yes. nintendo cant see rom save data playtime. iv transfered over 52hr lets go eevee, 38hr brilliant diamond and 26hr arceus. largest was 152hr botw save.

 

[Azmort]

yes. nintendo cant see rom save data playtime. iv transfered over 52hr lets go eevee, 38hr brilliant diamond and 26hr arceus. largest was 152hr botw save.

Thanks, I want to transfer my Arceus save, I will try it as soon as I get my copy.

 

[Mudblood]

Not sure why, but I am getting a corrupted save file error when I try to do this with Pokemon Shining Pearl. I tried using the --repack option, have latest prod.keys, and hactoolnet says the file was signed properly. Editing file using the latest PKHEX. Any ideas?

I have easily edited every other switch pokemon save in the past.

 

[Chaosta]

Not sure why, but I am getting a corrupted save file error when I try to do this with Pokemon Shining Pearl. I tried using the --repack option, have latest prod.keys, and hactoolnet says the file was signed properly. Editing file using the latest PKHEX. Any ideas?

I have easily edited every other switch pokemon save in the past.

are you sure the save isnt from a update higher than the game your trying to apply it too? ie: cant restore a 3.0 save to a 2.0 game.

 

[Mudblood]

are you sure the save isnt from a update higher than the game your trying to apply it too? ie: cant restore a 3.0 save to a 2.0 game.

I have the most recent update to Pearl installed. And I am using a freshly ripped save file.