Hacking Questions about atmosphere and updating my switch

[The0919]

I just got my switch 2 days ago and it came on 4.1.0. I know this is in the range for softmodding once atmosphere comes out, but It is very tempting to update now to get eshop access, especially because all I have is odessey and my local store selection isn't great. I have all the necissary tools for hardmodding and doing it once wouldn't be that big of a deal, but I was wondering if you only will have to do it once, then it will boot into atmosphere every time, or if you will need to re-uploaded the playload every time you want to use atmosphere.
Tldr I really want to update for eshop, but i want to know if softmodding really will be that much more convenient over hardmodding

 

[Xandroz]

dont update and just wait for its release

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play some mario in the mean time

 

[lukhart]

Sounds like you want to update and that the simple hardmod isn't really a hassle for you, so IMO do it. You only have to do the process again if you completely turn off the console (which is something I never do btw). I'm 4.1 and I will be waiting for the softmod release (likely not soon) because I have other consoles and games, so I'm not in a rush to play anything on Switch right now. Plus, patience always pays off because you will get better homebrew and stability down the line. Maybe try to beat SMO and if nothing new is released by that time then you update

 

[MightyMoe]

I had ur dilemma until I watched hpw easy autoRCM makes the whole process in the last TX video. And it's very likely to be present in atmosphere.

And FYI 4.1.0 wont get coldboot option.. It'll be warmboot if it comes, which means having to go through browser process everytime you boot.. If you have a phone capable of sending payload all you need to do is keep a 1-ft usb cable in your switch's case (I suggest ordering the skull and co grip case.. Just simply heavenly) and you'e
going to be good to go. You don't even need to press anything, just keep the payload on ur phone and have the nxloader deliver iy automatically.. I honestly find that much more convenient than warmboot. So I say go for and update.

 

[baretbh]

I just got my switch 2 days ago and it came on 4.1.0. I know this is in the range for softmodding once atmosphere comes out, but It is very tempting to update now to get eshop access, especially because all I have is odessey and my local store selection isn't great. I have all the necissary tools for hardmodding and doing it once wouldn't be that big of a deal, but I was wondering if you only will have to do it once, then it will boot into atmosphere every time, or if you will need to re-uploaded the playload every time you want to use atmosphere.
Tldr I really want to update for eshop, but i want to know if softmodding really will be that much more convenient over hardmodding

With the recent fix to sleep mode, as long as you don't power off the switch and only put your device into sleep mode, you can stay in cfw indefinitely. If you crash, or power down, you will have to get back into rcm. It's honestly not a hassle at all. I've had my switch in cfw for past 4 days without having to use my jig. I'd update, especially with e3 coming soon, the eShop will have some killer deals!
If you were on lower firmware like 3.0.0, I'd say stay on that... but 4.1 really isn't likely to get coldbooting

 

[Draxzelex]

With the recent fix to sleep mode, as long as you don't power off the switch and only put your device into sleep mode you can stay in cfw indefinitely. If you crash, or piwer down you will have to get back into rcm. It's honestly not a hassle at all. I've had my switch in cfw for past 4 days without having to use my jig. I'd update, especially with e3 coming to soon the eShop will have killer deals
If you were on lower firmware like 3.0.0 I'd say stay on that but 4.1 really isn't likely to get coldbooting

Oh yeah, can't wait to download Fornite and Paladins, amirite?

 

[baretbh]

Oh yeah, can't wait to download Fornite and Paladins, amirite?

Looking forward to all the crazy deals

 

[Thetoto]

Be careful with autoRcm. It's dangerous due to the fact that the Switch boot when connected but can't charge the battery in RCM.

I had ur dilemma until I watched hpw easy autoRCM makes the whole process in the last TX video. And it's very likely to be present in atmosphere.

And FYI 4.1.0 wont get coldboot option.. It'll be warmboot if it comes, which means having to go through browser process everytime you boot.. If you have a phone capable of sending payload all you need to do is keep a 1-ft usb cable in your switch's case (I suggest ordering the skull and co grip case.. Just simply heavenly) and you'e
going to be good to go. You don't even need to press anything, just keep the payload on ur phone and have the nxloader deliver iy automatically.. I honestly find that much more convenient than warmboot. So I say go for and update.

 

[ekosfer147]

Be careful with autoRcm. It's dangerous due to the fact that the Switch boot when connected but can't charge the battery in RCM.

Oh holy never thought about that it will be trash if it reaches to %0 and won t ever be able to recharge or boot lol pure lost

 

[MonMonz]

Be careful with autoRcm. It's dangerous due to the fact that the Switch boot when connected but can't charge the battery in RCM.

Fals information
It was discussed befor and proven to be wrong.

 

[Thetoto]

Fals information
It was discussed befor and proven to be wrong.

No it's true, but if the switch battery completely die, you can charge it.

 

[MonMonz]

No it's true, but if the switch battery completely die, you can charge it.

Normally i wouldn't charge it during playing anyway with that shitty kik stand that block the charging port lol

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Oh holy never thought about that it will be trash if it reaches to %0 and won t ever be able to recharge or boot lol pure lost

If it reaches 0% you still can charge it no worries

 

[NightStorm1000]

Atmosphere wont be released anytime soon. They still struggeling with the SD Card Driver as far as I see on the Discord. I set my bet to a September Release Date.

 

[Zumoly]

(I suggest ordering the skull and co grip case.. Just simply heavenly)

Just looked up the case and it's really great! Only downside would be it's size as I like minimalist things. Might consider it.

 

[MightyMoe]

Just looked up the case and it's really great! Only downside would be it's size as I like minimalist things. Might consider it.

Literally the best thing I've ever bought for the price.. You can find it on amazon for 4$ extra btw.. Since they take about a month and a half to ship it over indiegogo (long wait but boy was it worth it)

 

[lukhart]

Looking forward to all the crazy deals

Killer deals on the eShop? You must be new at Nintendo...

 

[Bogan_Mike]

Killer deals on the eShop? You must be new at Nintendo...

Yea I mean they're still charging 70aud for MK7 for 3ds.

 

[Hernie]

So, everyone is talking about whether to upgrade or not. I'm on 4.1.0 and understand the whole don't upgrade because you'll get a softmod.

The one thing I'm wondering is that people are talking about using Atmosphere on emuNand offline, and then using OFW online to mitigate the risk of being band. Wouldn't that mean that you'd have to update your sysNand anyways to play online?

I rarely turn my switch completely off anyways, do the whole dongle thing isn't much of an issue for me. I can just reboot it when ever I want to play online.

With Fornite coming out in the next few days, I'm going to find it REALLY hard not to update. What are your thoughts on this?

 

[Draxzelex]

So, everyone is talking about whether to upgrade or not. I'm on 4.1.0 and understand the whole don't upgrade because you'll get a softmod.

The one thing I'm wondering is that people are talking about using Atmosphere on emuNand offline, and then using OFW online to mitigate the risk of being band. Wouldn't that mean that you'd have to update your sysNand anyways to play online?

I rarely turn my switch completely off anyways, do the whole dongle thing isn't much of an issue for me. I can just reboot it when ever I want to play online.

With Fornite coming out in the next few days, I'm going to find it REALLY hard not to update. What are your thoughts on this?

I think either those people got it mixed up or you did, but that doesn't matter. The point would be to run the CFW as well as any other hacks on the NAND that will be staying offline (SysNAND) and play online using legitimate methods on the updated NAND (EmuNAND).

 

[Hernie]

I think either those people got it mixed up or you did, but that doesn't matter. The point would be to run the CFW as well as any other hacks on the NAND that will be staying offline (SysNAND) and play online using legitimate methods on the updated NAND (EmuNAND).

But, wouldn't the emuNand be CFW and be detected as such, Or Ninty be able to detect that you're running emuNand. If it works out the way you explain, then that would work.

.... Also, isn't that why some people are staying away from SwitchSX because it modifies your sysNand, they don't want that. From what you're explaining, the sysNand would in fact be modified with Atmosphere. I thought that was the whole point to emuNand was to not mess with and overwrite the sysNand.