Hacking Discussion PSA: Do not update to a new firmware immediately (e.g. 6.0)

[Ryab]

really good luck running card 3 games 6.0 introduces new keys good luck getting them its ps3 scene all over again cat and mouse game

yeah but the 6.0 master key will be discoverd in time just like the other 5

 

[Draxzelex]

Has there been any indication as to what this update is going to bring/change? And i mean RELIABLY information, not hearsay

Downloading it is the first challenge. Then once its downloaded, you have to go spelunking through the files. They don't exactly include a readme full of all of the changes

 

[AecdArmy]

Downloading it is the first challenge. Then once its downloaded, you have to go spelunking through the files. They don't exactly include a readme full of all of the changes

At least Nintendo let's us have fun by not including the readme

 

[chrisrlink]

I saw a pic on mike's that it updates the joycon firm too why?

 

[Ashura66]

Downloading it is the first challenge. Then once its downloaded, you have to go spelunking through the files. They don't exactly include a readme full of all of the changes

True true. At least not until it's officially out...I think, dunno if Nintendo has the habit of doing that. Well here's to hoping someone finds out soon, just so we are all prepared for it

 

[Draxzelex]

True true. At least not until it's officially out...I think, dunno if Nintendo has the habit of doing that. Well here's to hoping someone finds out soon, just so we are all prepared for it

There will most likely be another thread that details such changes since the purpose of this one is to alert users to not jump the gun when a system update is ready all of a sudden. However, I'll continue doing my best to keep this thread informed on whatever changes there are in the present situation.

 

[Draxzelex]

Firmware 6.0 is now floating around in the usual place. Most people know where to look already but remember, do not install it.

 

[chrisrlink]

yeah let the "pro's" look at it first

 

[anhminh]

inb4 Pokemon and Smash Bro require fw6.0 to run.

 

[ZachyCatGames]

Has there been any indication as to what this update is going to bring/change? And i mean RELIABLY information, not hearsay

It adds more security and telemetry as well as support for the online service

 

[Naked_Snake]

so far ```6.0.0
~~~~~~
-New keyblob/master key
-New sysmodule, "olsc" (OnLine Save Cloud?), which handles online save cloud backup shit.
-Lots of new telemetry + error report fields (including stuff that seems to be aimed at logging CDN connection errors/CDN connection redirection, possibly specifically to detect pegaswitch usage)
-TZ got support for using keyslots 4/5 from userland, and a new type of titlekey was added for "elicenses"
-Generally, a huge es overhaul to add subscription support for online services.
-TZ adds a bunch of heavy deja vu mitigations
-Support for switch online -- huge online services code re-work
-Kernel was refactored in a big way.
-4 Toad Icons
-Probably lots of other stuff.

~~~ From SciresM```

 

[bundat]

They don't exactly include a readme full of all of the changes

At least Nintendo let's us have fun by not including the readme

I have insider info, from my highschool classmate's friend's uncle's brother-in-law who works at Nintendo, and I got a 100% REAL copy of that readme.

Here it is, leaked exclusively on GBATemp:

• General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

You're welcome.

 

[chrisrlink]

inb4 Pokemon and Smash Bro require fw6.0 to run.

well duh,but what worries me is what mike may hav said about the kernel being refactored in a big way wonder what he ment?

 

[chrisrlink]

they got Hekate for 6.0 online but they report homebrew loads slower also Peggle switch hax can lead to a ban probably now

 

[alantgw]

they got Hekate for 6.0 online but they report homebrew loads slower also Peggle switch hax can lead to a ban probably now

I am just curious what grants them the right to make a ban by modding the switch but not playing pirates?

 

[chrisrlink]

yeah i feel ninty is there backward ass logic? (please don't edit this I'm just in a goofy mood tonight)

 

[JershJopstin]

I am just curious what grants them the right to make a ban by modding the switch but not playing pirates?

EULA. It's their service - you don't have a right to use it however you want just because you bought a Switch.

 

[Adran_Marit]

EULA. It's their service - you don't have a right to use it however you want just because you bought a Switch.

If I have a console, I wish to use it to the best of it's ability, whether or not that is homebrew or running linux and I'm sure that debate has been made somewhere beforehand...

But yes, it is the EULA, you are right there

 

[ssssss13]

So if I update now is to 6.0?

 

[AecdArmy]

So if I update now is to 6.0?

6.0 is not yet out. Only on the CDN
If you try updating it will still go to 5.1

 

[Adran_Marit]

So if I update now is to 6.0?

6.0 is not yet out. Only on the CDN
If you try updating it will still go to 5.1

Not to mention things are still getting worked on for 6.0 so alot of stuff probably won't even work yet anyway