Installing Update and DLC via DBI

[neko_koneko]

I would personally just update everything on it to the latest Atmos, Hekate, Fusee, Sys-Patch, Firmware, all homebrew apps you use, etc.

Alright. So even if I am banned, will I be able to update the firmware to 19.0.1?

 

[RedColoredStars]

Alright. So even if I am banned, will I be able to update the firmware to 19.0.1?

Yes

 

[neko_koneko]

Yes

Ok. I updated my firmware to 19.0.1. Then, using this guide, updated Atmosphere and Hekate as well. Unlike my unbanned Switch which is on 18.1.0|AMS 1.8.0|E, my banned Switch updated to 17.0.1|AMS 1.8.0|E. In order for the Switch to upgrade to the 18.1.0 firmware, would I need to download a new TegraExplorer BIN file and put it into bootloader/payloads? I didn't follow that last part of the guide.

 

[Blythe93]

In order for the Switch to upgrade to the 18.1.0 firmware, would I need to download a new TegraExplorer BIN file and put it into bootloader/payloads?

Nope. Just download the firwmare files for 19.0.1 from a certain website or a github page, put them on your SD card into the e.g. folder named "firmware" (create one if you don't have it), boot into CFW, open up Daybreak and install the previously downloaded firmware files provided they were downloaded from the trusted source. Once done, you'll be prompted to reboot and, if successful, your system should be on the latest firmware and working. If so, next time you connect your Switch or SD card to the PC, remove the firmware files from the SD card's folder that you've previously created (folder named "firmware") as you no longer need it.

 

[RedColoredStars]

Ok. I updated my firmware to 19.0.1. Then, using this guide, updated Atmosphere and Hekate as well. Unlike my unbanned Switch which is on 18.1.0|AMS 1.8.0|E, my banned Switch updated to 17.0.1|AMS 1.8.0|E. In order for the Switch to upgrade to the 18.1.0 firmware, would I need to download a new TegraExplorer BIN file and put it into bootloader/payloads? I didn't follow that last part of the guide.

No. Like Blythe93 said, you only need to dl the 19.0.1 files, extract the files to a folder called firmware on the root of your sd card, then use daybreak to install 19.0.1.

 

[neko_koneko]

No. Like Blythe93 said, you only need to dl the 19.0.1 files, extract the files to a folder called firmware on the root of your sd card, then use daybreak to install 19.0.1.

Okay. I think I understand. And, just to be clear, the firmware files are nca files, correct?

Nope. Just download the firwmare files for 19.0.1 from a certain website or a github page, put them on your SD card into the e.g. folder named "firmware" (create one if you don't have it), boot into CFW, open up Daybreak and install the previously downloaded firmware files provided they were downloaded from the trusted source. Once done, you'll be prompted to reboot and, if successful, your system should be on the latest firmware and working. If so, next time you connect your Switch or SD card to the PC, remove the firmware files from the SD card's folder that you've previously created (folder named "firmware") as you no longer need it.

Alright. I'll try this out. Again, out of curiosity, despite downloading the firmware files for 19.0.1, why when booted into emuMMC under system settings does it show 18.1.0, AMS 1.8.0? And what is the TegraExplorer BIN for? I heard that someone had used this to update their firmware as well.

 

[Blythe93]

the firmware files are nca files, correct?

Yes.

Again, out of curiosity, despite downloading the firmware files for 19.0.1, why when booted into emuMMC under system settings does it show 18.1.0, AMS 1.8.0?

Downloading them isn't enough, you need to install them via Daybreak.

And what is the TegraExplorer BIN for? I heard that someone had used this to update their firmware as well.

It's used to dump the firmware files from your sysMMC among other things, which is probably the only legal way to do it as firmware files shouldn't be shared around due to the copyrighted material they have. Nothing stops you from downloading them from another trusted source on the Internet, though. That's the method I prefer as I'd like to keep firmware on my sysMMC the lowest possible.

 

[neko_koneko]

Yes.


Downloading them isn't enough, you need to install them via Daybreak.


It's used to dump the firmware files from your sysMMC among other things, which is probably the only legal way to do it as firmware files shouldn't be shared around due to the copyrighted material they have. Nothing stops you from downloading them from another trusted source on the Internet, though. That's the method I prefer as I'd like to keep firmware on my sysMMC the lowest possible.

I see. What firmware is your sysMMC on? That sounds like a good idea not to update every time a new version releases.

 

[Blythe93]

I see. What firmware is your sysMMC on? That sounds like a good idea not to update every time a new version releases.

15.0.1, which is nothing really to write home about. While it's not really a bad idea since you never know whether the permanent exploit will be found sometime in the future, my firmware is still pretty high to be of any worth being on, I guess. I just keep it that way nowadays because I don't really use sysMMC so will see what will happen in the future. Probably nothing, I guess.

There are only two software-only exploits: Nereba (1.0.0) and Caffeine (2.0.0-4.1.0). I'm not an expert (don't take my word for granted) but if you have an iPatched console and are on firmware lower than 7.0.0, it might be worth keeping it that way, but chances are pretty low that the exploit will be released. Modchips are preferred method for patched Switches and so far they did their job just fine.