Hacking Question Moving Save Files from Banned Switch to Clean Switch

[HiFX93]

Hi all,

I realize that this is probably the umpteenth time some of you have read this thread title, but in all the threads I've read, I couldn't find a definitive answer to what I'm looking for.

• I have a launch-day Switch, that has since been banned by Nintendo
• I have a "new" revision Switch, with the longer battery life. This one is Clean, unmodded in any way.

Usually, when I play games, I'll download the nsp / xci, play it for a bit, and then if I REALLY like it, I'll actually go out and buy a physical copy. I especially now like the added benefits of a Switch with longer battery life.
Here is my question:

Can I move the save data from some of these games, from the banned console, to the clean console? Keep in mind:

• This will NOT be using the Nintendo Cloud Save feature, as OG Switch is banned, and I don't even pay for the Online service anymore
• I plan to use the Data Save transfer feature (introduced in OFW 8.0 I think?...I could be wrong) to transfer save data for games that I only ever played via physical cart (ie, BOTW on day 1)
• Does this "Save transfer" feature need a connection to Nintendo Online Services (ie some sort of server-side auth) to work, or just plain old internet access? This is wha I want to know. Obviously, if the answer is the former, this is all for naught
• Does anyone know about games that were played 50/50 with XCIs and Actual Carts? The XCIs were my own Cert dumps, but if I copy those saves over, do we know if any "Traces" may be copied over that wlll lead N to block the newer switch?

Thanks all.

Looking forward to some help here.

 

[dudoso87]

Same situation here. I just bought a Switch Lite and I would like to know how to transfer the saves to it. Thanks.

 

[Ratochu]

Have you guys done it?

 

[Kafluke]

I dont think it's possible without homebrew. Your banned switch cant get on Nintys servers and the new unhackable switch requires that.

 

[Epeic]

Any news on this ? Did you manage to transfer the save files ?

 

[Draxzelex]

Any news on this ? Did you manage to transfer the save files ?

There is no way without hacking the second console.