Hacking Discussion How to perform sysnand backup for my switch?

[masterprosync]

Hi GBAtemp members,

Im newbie because never do sysnand backup before.

Anyone can teach me on how to perform sysnand backup?

 

[BaamAlex]

Via hekate.

 

[masterprosync]

how about sx os do backup for sysnand?

 

[petspeed]

I don't know about SXOS but as BaamAlex states you can do it with Hekate. https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/sysnand/making_essential_backups/

 

[masterprosync]

im still thinking to have a backup because i bought the switch from seller but never have backup before.

just to confirm if i do backup will impact to my switch anything? i scare something happen like brick or corrupt my switch

 

[petspeed]

You can't harm your switch by making a backup. You should definitely do the backup ASAP so you are safe in case of problems later on

 

[masterprosync]

I need to proceed backup Console's Unique Keys as well? safe to do it?

Getting your Console's Unique Keys
Important

These keys are critical to have. In an extreme emergency, they can be used in conjunction with your NAND backup and other tools to restore your console to a working state.


https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/sysnand/making_essential_backups/

 

[petspeed]

Yes you need to dump your keys as well. No harm. It will just create one or two text files on your SD card

 

[masterprosync]

where to get lockpick_RCM.bin?

 

[petspeed]

You can find the link here: https://nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/user_guide/sysnand/sd_preparation/

 

[Draxzelex]

where to get lockpick_RCM.bin?

A more direct link can be found here