Hacking Jig Req'd Each Time for CFW?

[cimulation]

I've been doing a lot of reading the past few days about hacking the Switch. I plan on playing my backups from an SD card. From what I finding so far, it looks like I have to use a jig each time to boot into RCM. Then I'm able to load whatever CFW I need. Is that right? Is there a simpler method that has been developed recently that I'm not seeing? Everything I search for is from months ago. TIA

 

[Hayato213]

Turn on autoRCM if you don't want to use a jig.

 

[Dax_Fame]

It's worth mentioning that even with autoRCM enabled you'll still need to push a payload via dongle or other means.

It's only slightly more convenient... Because if you find yourself without a way to push a payload you have yourself a fancy temporary paperweight. You will need it to boot sysMMC as well.

 

[altorn]

I've been doing a lot of reading the past few days about hacking the Switch. I plan on playing my backups from an SD card. From what I finding so far, it looks like I have to use a jig each time to boot into RCM. Then I'm able to load whatever CFW I need. Is that right? Is there a simpler method that has been developed recently that I'm not seeing? Everything I search for is from months ago. TIA

if you're going with AutoRCM, keep your Switch docked and charged if not in use. Don't let it die.

 

[thesjaakspoiler]

Normally there is no reason to reboot or do a 'cold-boot' every time.
Unless some homebrew app crashes, there is no reason to reboot anyway.
With the latest Atmosphere, you can even reboot without a jig or injector.

I haven't used anything like SXOS or emuNand so I don't know if you need to reboot in order to switch between your offline and online mode.

 

[Waster]

I use a piece of rolled up tinfoil taped to the joycon, as a permanent jig. In addition to that, I never turn the console off, but putting it into sleep mode. This gives me a minimal inconvience.