Hacking Switch Informations by serial number - READ THE FIRST POST before asking questions

[Froz]

Serial: XAJ7002361****
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: EUR
Firmware: 3.0.2
Color option: Grey
Store: amazon.fr
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 18th 2018

 

[RandoSterling]

Serial: XAW4001232XXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: USA
Firmware: 4.1
Color option: Red/Blue
Store: Best Buy
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 20th 2018

Im guessing I should return it.

 

[stefanbk]

Serial: XAJ400147
Serial on device matches serial on box: YES
Region: EUR
Firmware: 2.3.0
Color option: Red/Blue
Store: a store in germany (found 2.3.0 , 3.0.0 and 3.0.1 but decided to take the lowest firmware)
Was a bundle (if yes, which): -
Purchase date: 22.05.2018

I am very happy with me 2.3.0, waiting for atmosphere

 

[pandavova]

Serial: XAJ100248XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: YES
Region: EUR
Firmware: 4.1.0
Color option: Grey
Store: Mediamarkt Germany
Was a bundle (if yes, which): -
Purchase date: 22.05.2018

Meh :/
(But its not >4.1.0, so everything should fine, but it will be a little later, right?)

 

[stefanbk]

Serial: XAJ100248XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: YES
Region: EUR
Firmware: 4.1.0
Color option: Grey
Store: Mediamarkt Germany
Was a bundle (if yes, which): -
Purchase date: 22.05.2018

Meh :/
(But its not >4.1.0, so everything should fine, but it will be a little later, right?)

Das heutige Angebot mit Mario Kart 8 und dem Controller? Habe im Saturn auch viel niedrigere Firmware gefunden (Frankfurt)

4.1.0 is fine

 

[pandavova]

Das heutige Angebot mit Mario Kart 8 und dem Controller? Habe im Saturn auch viel niedrigere Firmware gefunden (Frankfurt)
4.1.0 is fine

(Any other language then english is not allowed here )

I didn't buy a Bundle. Just the Switch.
Im to lazy to get a different Switch now, I just will wait longer.

 

[wombat2290]

Serial:XAW40005351721
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: AUSTRALIA
Firmware: 3.0.2
Color option: Grey
Store: Amazon AU
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 18th 2018

 

[MiserySW]

Serial:XAW100218XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: USA
Firmware: 4.1.0???
Color option: Green/Pink
Store: eBay
Was a bundle (if yes, which): Yes, Splatoon
Purchase date: May 18th 2018

I assumed that ALL Splatoon bundles came with firmware <3.0.0 so when I saw this listed as "New", I bought it. When I received the Switch and checked the firmware, it was 4.1.0. While I do not think this is one of those new Mariko units, could it possibly be?? Is there any possible way to determine if this Switch was previously used and updated so that I, and the community, knows it's NOT a Mariko unit Switch? I noticed that there was an "Error History", if that helps. A brand new Switch wouldn't have an "Error History" would it?

 

[jimbo504]

Serial:XAW100218XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: USA
Firmware: 4.1.0???
Color option: Green/Pink
Store: eBay
Was a bundle (if yes, which): Yes, Splatoon
Purchase date: May 18th 2018

I assumed that ALL Splatoon bundles came with firmware <3.0.0 so when I saw this listed as "New", I bought it. When I received the Switch and checked the firmware, it was 4.1.0. While I do not think this is one of those new Mariko units, could it possibly be?? Is there any possible way to determine if this Switch was previously used and updated so that I, and the community, knows it's NOT a Mariko unit Switch? I noticed that there was an "Error History", if that helps. A brand new Switch wouldn't have an "Error History" would it?

If you're on 4.1 you're fine, Mariko units aren't even out yet as far as we know. All firmwares up to 5.0.2 are hackable.

 

[JeepX87]

I was consider to buy Switch today but I changed my mind to wait for 1-2 years to replace my 3DS, so is it bad idea? I believe that all Switch motherboard revision will be hacked eventually in different way like Wii did?

 

[M7L7NK7]

The new unhackable hardware revisions could be out soon, so 1-2 years is a bad idea

 

[JeepX87]

The new unhackable hardware revisions could be out soon, so 1-2 years is a bad idea

What about hardmod and soldering?

I accidentally updated my 3DS to 11.0 before I got acknowledge, so I paid someone to downgrade via hardmod and soldering, so is it possible for Switch with motherboard revision to be hardmodded and soldered?

Should I go to Walmart to grab one soon or buy from Ebay? Please message me for link to Ebay website - I prefer North America version.

 

[JeepX87]

Serial: XAW700114XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: USA
Firmware: 4.1.0
Color option: Neon
Store: Walmart
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: 5/27/2018

I bought it today and it looks like I got non-revision based on firmware.

At first, I was anxious about end up with revised Switch and relieved after found that firmware is lower - just power + volume up and down combined to check.

 

[frankGT]

Serial: XAJ400361XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: YES
Region: EUR
Firmware: 4.0.1
Color option: Red/Blue
Store: Amazon

 

[Giotis]

Serial: XAJ700270
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: EUR
Firmware: 3.0.2
Color option: Neon
Store: Local store
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 25th 2018

 

[DKB]

Serial: XAW700138XXXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: USA
Firmware: 4.1.0
Color option: Neon
Store: Best Buy
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 26th, 2018

 

[HexZyle]

I assumed that ALL Splatoon bundles came with firmware <3.0.0 so when I saw this listed as "New", I bought it. When I received the Switch and checked the firmware, it was 4.1.0. While I do not think this is one of those new Mariko units, could it possibly be?? Is there any possible way to determine if this Switch was previously used and updated so that I, and the community, knows it's NOT a Mariko unit Switch? I noticed that there was an "Error History", if that helps. A brand new Switch wouldn't have an "Error History" would it?

Compare the serial to the infographic and ranges on the OP. You got shivved - that firmware only comes with 2.3.0 and 3.0.0, obviously someone updated the console

 

[JeepX87]

Compare the serial to the infographic and ranges on the OP. You got shivved - that firmware only comes with 2.3.0 and 3.0.0, obviously someone updated the console

It does seems like someone updated the Switch, use factory reset, pack in and return to seller, or seller may did that. Switch doesn’t have seal sticker to indicate if package is opened or not.

 

[eoinzy]

Serial: XAJ400189xxxxx
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: EUR
Firmware: 3.0.0
Color option: Neon
Store: GameStop
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 31st, 2018

 

[TicinoLX]

Can someone tell me what FW I can expect with that?




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