Hacking Question Hacking switch quick question

[Chrisssj2]

So im looking at https://switch.hacks.guide

And it says 1.0 to 3.0 has a way of getting homebrew launcher to work.
But version 3.0-5.0 you need to wait.

Now I see this thread:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/homebrew-hekate-tutorial-4-x-x-and-5-x-x.503495/

So what is it? can we run homebrew/cfw on 3.02/4.0/5.0 or not?

I need to know fast as I will be buying a switch today and I need to know if it NEEDS to be 3.0 or lower for firmware

 

[ipkryss]

The first link is not up-to-date. A lot of things have happened the past few weeks. If you only want homebrew launcher, get the latest Hekate payload and the latest SD files.

 

[Chrisssj2]

The first link is not up-to-date. A lot of things have happened the past few weeks. If you only want homebrew launcher, get the latest Hekate payload and the latest SD files.

Ah I see.
So please tell me in clearcut language because I can't afford to make mistake in buying switch.

Will buying a version 4.xx/5.xx Switch in store today limit my functions when it comes to Homebrew/CFW and backup loading?

 

[Dust2dust]

IMHO, switch hack guide is pretty irrelevant, not up to date at all. If you're buying a switch today, try to get an unpatched unit. Check out the thread about serial numbers first.

 

[magico29]

sx os xecuter all firmwares and backup loader support.

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Ah I see.
So please tell me in clearcut language because I can't afford to make mistake in buying switch.

Will buying a version 4.xx/5.xx Switch in store today limit my functions when it comes to Homebrew/CFW and backup loading?

its depends what u want baby.

 

[Chrisssj2]

IMHO, switch hack guide is pretty irrelevant, not up to date at all. If you're buying a switch today, try to get an unpatched unit. Check out the thread about serial numbers first.

Are you saying if you have an unpatched unit the firmware version it will have won't matter at all??

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its depends what u want baby.

What do you mean? So there are differences and limitations with each firmware versions?
Tbh i just want good free cfw and homebrew/backup loading.

 

[IHOP]

If you want backups go with ReiNX, if you want homebrew go with ReiNX or Hekate. If you want both go with ReiNX. If you want LayeredFS go hekate. ReiNX is looking to be a pretty decent CFW. Right now the best OFW version to be on is arguably 5.1.0 due to everything being available.

 

[magico29]

Are you saying if you have an unpatched unit the firmware version it will have won't matter at all??

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What do you mean? So there are differences and limitations with each firmware versions?
Tbh i just want good free cfw and homebrew/backup loading.

no

Are you saying if you have an unpatched unit the firmware version it will have won't matter at all??

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What do you mean? So there are differences and limitations with each firmware versions?
Tbh i just want good free cfw and homebrew/backup loading.

3.0.0 and lower are better,you can run either xecuter or atmosphere.

 

[Chrisssj2]

If you want backups go with ReiNX, if you want homebrew go with ReiNX or Hekate. If you want both go with ReiNX. If you want LayeredFS go hekate. ReiNX is looking to be a pretty decent CFW. Right now the best OFW version to be on is arguably 5.1.0 due to everything being available.

Oh really! So being on 5.1 is not a lost cause. this info i needed to know thnx!

someone on gbatemp said "someone says I wouldn't recommend Reinx since it is literally the same thing as hekate just with less features"
Also i watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=314&v=Xsa685yBqhA
But I don't understand the RCM thing and the cable thingy..

 

[Mr. Wizard]

I'm on 5.1.0 from a 1.0 switch using the no fuse burn method and everything seems to run flawlessly so far.

I think your biggest issue is finding an older switch bundle that hasn't been ipatched.

 

[Chrisssj2]

no

3.0.0 and lower are better,you can run either xecuter or atmosphere.

OK so above 3.0 can't run atmosphere.
Atmosphere and hekate go together or can be run seperate?

 

[magico29]

OK so 3.0 can't run atmosphere

will be soon!!

 

[magico29]

OK so 3.0 can't run atmosphere

will be soon!!

 

[Mr. Wizard]

OK so above 3.0 can't run atmosphere.
Atmosphere and hekate go together or can be run seperate?

The only reason people want to stay on 3.0.0 or lower is for coldboothax and the gamecart firmware update in the 4.# firmware.
Other than that there really is no reason.

 

[IHOP]

For ReiNX setup (stock switch to backups):

• Follow this until step 4: https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-reinx-installation-and-use.512342/
• Use this method to get into RCM
• continue from step 4
• use this guide to get backups loading https://gbatemp.net/threads/loading-nsp-backup-files-with-reinx.512310/

 

[Dust2dust]

Are you saying if you have an unpatched unit the firmware version it will have won't matter at all?

Pretty much so. The thread I was talking about. Check the first page and the last 5 pages or so to give you a good idea of the safe serial range for you.

 

[Chrisssj2]

The only reason people want to stay on 3.0.0 or lower is for coldboothax and the gamecart firmware update in the 4.# firmware.
Other than that there really is no reason.

Coldboothax is some kind of automated hax running or? and gamecart update is what exactly?
But good to know there are no real limitations other then that.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

Coldboothax is some kind of automated hax running or? and gamecart update is what exactly?
But good to know there are no real limitations other then that.

Coldboothax is for an untethered cfw boot, without having to send a payload. It's vaporware at the moment.
There is a firmware patch for the game cart slot, so if you want to downgrade in the future the cart slot won't work on lower firmwares.
I don't see this being a problem for anyone, we already have an exploit I don't think we will need to use a cart for anything.

 

[IHOP]

Coldboothax is for an untethered cfw boot, without having to send a payload. It's vaporware at the moment.
There is a firmware patch for the game cart slot, so if you want to downgrade in the future the cart slot won't work on lower firmwares.
I don't see this being a problem for anyone, we already have an exploit I don't think we will need to use a cart for anything.

And is coldboothax patched on newer FWs? Or when a fuse burns etc.

 

[Mr. Wizard]

And is coldboothax patched on newer FWs? Or when a fuse burns etc.

afaik, the rumors are that it's harder to do in higher firmwares or something so it would only work on 3.0 or lower, but I wouldn't hold my breath for it anyway. It would have been released by now if it was real.

Just get a switch that's not patched, update to 5.1.0, get an SX OS license, and enjoy HB and ROMS.