A new Nintendo Switch firmware update is on the horizon. System software version 15.0.0 is available to download now, bringing only some minor updates that include the traditional stability, and Bluetooth and Ethernet related tweaks. Given the major new firmware number, there's not much to see here, although it does break support with Atmosphere CFW. 15.0 apparently patches a kernel bug, though SciresM is already working on getting Atmosphere working with the new update as soon as possible.

I'll be working to get Atmosphere updated for 15.0.0 as soon as I possibly can. https://t.co/k1jDhmD2h5

— Michael (@SciresM) October 11, 2022

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[Jayro]

If my Mariko switch still has firmware 14.1.2 flashed on it and I don't flash 15.0.0, would there be a THEORETICAL chance, no matter how small or tiny, of installing homebrew? If not full homebrew, at least partial?

I have a v1 "launch" Switch that's banned and only for homebrew/piracy use... But typically you'll wait for Atmosphere to be patched, upgrade it, and then install Nintendo's OFW update.

 

[Ondrashek06]

I have a v1 "launch" Switch that's banned and only for homebrew/piracy use... But typically you'll wait for Atmosphere to be patched, upgrade it, and then install Nintendo's OFW update.

I said "Mariko", that means it hasn't been homebrewed because it's patched.

 

[Dust2dust]

I have a v1 "launch" Switch that's banned and only for homebrew/piracy use... But typically you'll wait for Atmosphere to be patched, upgrade it, and then install Nintendo's OFW update.

That's for fixing already hacked Switch consoles. He wants to know if his un-hacked and patched console could possibly benefit from that kernel bug.
My advice... Wait a bit before updating. At least 2-3 weeks.

 

[CompSciOrBust]

If my Mariko switch still has firmware 14.1.2 flashed on it and I don't flash 15.0.0, would there be a THEORETICAL chance, no matter how small or tiny, of installing homebrew? If not full homebrew, at least partial?

There's always a theoretical chance, but that doesn't mean it's realistic. Sure I could walk in to a casino to repeatedly bet on red 100 times in a game of roulette and win every time, it won't happen though. You need vulnerabilities to hack things. Vulnerabilities are bugs but not all bugs are vulnerabilities (like how all thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs). Since people in the scene already knew about this bug someone, anyone, would likely already have came out and told people that it can be exploited. So far none of the big name homebrew devs have done that yet so in all likelihood this bug isn't going to help soft mod the console.

In general you should never update game consoles unless you absolutely need to if you want to hack it one day. It's unlikely a soft mod will ever come out so I wouldn't avoid updating if you use Switch Online, but if you don't use Switch Online and you aren't trying to play a game that needs a new firmware there is no reason to update, so why would you? All you're doing is minimizing the chance that one day your console will be hacked (even if that chance is minuscule to begin with).

 

[BaamAlex]

That's got to be the dumbest set of words to ever call an exploit. If I'm even pronouncing it right, it sounds like an overpriced perfume.

I like the name. Dunno why. Sounds, besides all the english ja names, beautiful for me xD

 

[Ondrashek06]

There's always a theoretical chance, but that doesn't mean it's realistic. Sure I could walk in to a casino to repeatedly bet on red 100 times in a game of roulette and win every time, it won't happen though. You need vulnerabilities to hack things. Vulnerabilities are bugs but not all bugs are vulnerabilities (like how all thumbs are fingers but not all fingers are thumbs). Since people in the scene already knew about this bug someone, anyone, would likely already have came out and told people that it can be exploited. So far none of the big name homebrew devs have done that yet so in all likelihood this bug isn't going to help soft mod the console.

In general you should never update game consoles unless you absolutely need to if you want to hack it one day. It's unlikely a soft mod will ever come out so I wouldn't avoid updating if you use Switch Online, but if you don't use Switch Online and you aren't trying to play a game that needs a new firmware there is no reason to update, so why would you? All you're doing is minimizing the chance that one day your console will be hacked (even if that chance is minuscule to begin with).

Yeah, knew a miracle wouldn't suddenly happen. Nintendo has managed to protect the Switch like Fort Knox so asking for a softmod is pointless...

 

[Asia81]

That's got to be the dumbest set of words to ever call an exploit. If I'm even pronouncing it right, it sounds like an overpriced perfume.

call it frozen rocket in english then

 

[Marc_LFD]

That's got to be the dumbest set of words to ever call an exploit. If I'm even pronouncing it right, it sounds like an overpriced perfume.

Sorta like Louie Volton. It's spelled differently, I know.

 

[erazin]

Is it possible to update sysnand to 15 and leave emunand on 14.1.2? I have an oled switch

 

[Deleted member 194275]

They fixed a kernel bug, fine, what I did not get yet is if that bug was already know by the hacking community or Nintendo figured out by their own means. Either way, most bugs are not exploitable, but there is always a slim chance, so I'll not update my lite for some weeks. I don't need this update anyway...

That's got to be the dumbest set of words to ever call an exploit. If I'm even pronouncing it right, it sounds like an overpriced perfume.

Americans usually have a very low tolerance with foreign languages (not because they are the pure incarnated evil, but just because their way of speaking is the modern world's standard, so they don't have to mess with other languages as much as others do).

For me sounds pleasant. French in general sounds good for me.

 

[The Catboy]

Nintendo really has made the Switch the most boring system out there. Yet another major number jump and literally nothing of value was added.

 

[Nightbane30]

Good luck

 

[TomSwitch]

"patches a kernel bug"...nothing to be worried about for Switch V1 owners I assume??

Sounds like a sliver of hope for patched units owner.

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Is it possible to update sysnand to 15 and leave emunand on 14.1.2? I have an oled switch

It was never an issue running newer firmware on sysnand

 

[Kioku]

Oof, full number but nothing too interesting....

Not in the least bit surprising...

 

[TomSwitch]

The last atmosphere update has been a long time ago, time to anticipate what the next release will bring. A atmosphere release is more exciting

PS: you don't need to update to 15

 

[tabzer]

“Bad words for mainland China were updated”

More political stability.

 

[impeeza]

If my Mariko switch still has firmware 14.1.2 flashed on it and I don't flash 15.0.0, would there be a THEORETICAL chance, no matter how small or tiny, of installing homebrew? If not full homebrew, at least partial?

Yes!: Using a Modchip!

Is it possible to update sysnand to 15 and leave emunand on 14.1.2? I have an oled switch

Yes both are separated systems. But ince you update the sysNAND Atmosphère will stop working until get update, also Hekate can stop working.

 

[erazin]

Yes!: Using a Modchip!

Yes both are separated systems. But ince you update the sysNAND Atmosphère will stop working until get update, also Hekate can stop working.

Thanks for anwsering!

 

[chrisrlink]

well time to buy a mariko under 15.0.0 just updated my mmarikko doesn't matter though I'll just buy a new one ooff ebay pretty soon

 

[hippy dave]

The last atmosphere update has been a long time ago, time to anticipate what the next release will bring. A atmosphere release is more exciting

Usually an atmosphere update to support a new firmware will be pushed out asap and won't contain many changes beyond that firmware support, and whatever small fixes/changes were already done but weren't worth an updated release on their own. Not likely to get any big new features unless they were coincidentally planned for immediate release anyway.