Hacking Discussion How to Shut off Switch on SX OS (Without Battery Drain)

[andre1891]

Hello dear GBA-Temp Users :-),
found a lot Threads which Contains the Problems off Auto RCM and the Battery Drain Problems so far.
So I tested around - How you can Shut Off the Switch without that Bad Problem and may found a solution.
I try following Options with AutoRCM ON(AutoRCM Option which is included on SX)
1. Shutting off the Switch (Hold 20 Seconds Power Button and choose "Power off) - Lost 20-30% in 4 - 5 Hours (Tested on SX CFW and OFW)- heavy Battery Drain
2. Shutting off the Switch on SX Boot Menu (Hold Volumen UP and Power Button on Boot) - lost 0% of Battery on 14 Hours.
It would be nice some users try this out and keep here some Reports

 

[retrofan_k]

Don't use Auto RCM, use Sleep mode, which suffices more than enough. A 3% idle loss from a full 100% charge in 12 hours.

 

[DaveLister]

Install SX os 1.3 has the Bat fett disconnect fix embedded no more drain as it resets on every boot . :-)

 

[SabinReneFigaroRandom]

Install SX os 1.3 has the Bat fett disconnect fix embedded no more drain as it resets on every boot . :-)

this... is not about this...

 

[DaveLister]

Bitch Power off . Voice activation ? did you try that ?

 

[zaku]

I'm trying this will report back later

 

[zaku]

It works guys. Looks like with autorcm on, the only way to turn off completely is using the power off option in the SX OS boot menu. My battery level is still the same after 12 hours.

Normal power off DOESN'T WORK

Hold power button for 15 seconds DOESN'T WORK

 

[Deleted User]

If you poweroff from Nintendo Switch OS and if you have the dongle inserted, it will also do a clean poweroff with 0% battery drain

 

[Lumince]

Really odd. My switch has 0 battery drain and I'm so confused why it's happening to so many people....

 

[Draxzelex]

Really odd. My switch has 0 battery drain and I'm so confused why it's happening to so many people....

Have you tried using TX's AutoRCM?

 

[Lumince]

Have you tried using TX's AutoRCM?

Nooooo. Briccmii v2 all the way. Ive been trying to suggest that to everyone that asks about ARCM

 

[Draxzelex]

Nooooo. Briccmii v2 all the way. Ive been trying to suggest that to everyone that asks about ARCM

I guess I should have been more specific. I meant why not see if you can replicate the issue with TX's version of AutoRCM?

Or maybe its due to a combination of using SX OS with TX's AutoRCM. It might be interesting testing out both versions of AutoRCM with both CFWs (SX OS and WIP Atmosphere).

 

[TamarindoJuice]

You don't need to boot again into the SX menu, just power off using the switch proper menu option and so after it shutdown just press the power button again for 12 seconds (it will turn switch off from RCM). It works here.

 

[lukhart]

You don't need to boot again into the SX menu, just power off using the switch proper menu option and so after it shutdown just press the power button again for 12 seconds (it will turn switch off from RCM). It works here.

This

 

[cloudfe]

You don't need to boot again into the SX menu, just power off using the switch proper menu option and so after it shutdown just press the power button again for 12 seconds (it will turn switch off from RCM). It works here.

This because of the forced shutdown? I guess we can check it works by connecting the dongle and see if it powers up (the dongle)?

 

[Canna]

@Draxzelex
So what is the difference between Sx os auto rcm, hekate autorcm and briccmii auto rcm ??

 

[DaveLister]

Less hasslehof mode. That is all.

 

[Draxzelex]

@Draxzelex
So what is the difference between Sx os auto rcm, hekate autorcm and briccmii auto rcm ??

They are installed differently (they have no functional differences whatsoever)

 

[Canna]

They are installed differently (they have no functional differences whatsoever)

Is there a best ? does one drain more then the other ?
What are the different methods for install

 

[Draxzelex]

Is there a best ? does one drain more then the other ?
What are the different methods for install

They're installed by running their respective payloads. I like briccmii's implementation the most because it actually can tell you if AutoRCM is installed or not unlike the other two. As for battery drain, I haven't personally tested it but theoretically there should be no increased battery drainage between the 3 of them, even compared to a console without AutoRCM. That is because AutoRCM affects the bootloader of the console which is only the power-up process of the Switch aka it should have no bearing on the console once its already on. Of course, people are free to submit their own anecdotal evidence some do drain more than others but there's too many factors to consider if there's truth behind their stories.

One interesting thing that did come up was that I saw a thread that showed SX OS drained more battery than other CFWs (has nothing to do with AutoRCM). I'll see if I can dig that one up.