Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

[Draxzelex]

Two quick questions:

1.I'm having troubles installing exfat offline. Is that important or a deal breaker? Already have sxos working with files larger that 4gbs and cutting them with xci cutter. Is it worth to update to 5.1 from 4.1 just for the exfat update if you are just bad at doing the offline exfat update?

2. Might be obvious or dumb asking this, but why people install autoRCM docked if you have inbuilt sleep mode? If I'm correct, while being in cfw you can still use sleep mode.

Also, anyway to know when you are in CFW/OFW? Clicking the album with R pressed right?

1. If you don't mind having to use a jig and USB cable to load CFW/hacks, then you can burn fuses and update to get exFAT online. But its still highly recommended to get exFAT offline, you can get exFAT on 5.1 offline easily.
2. Some people don't use sleep mode for their own personal reasons. Also, AutoRCM ensures that you don't have to use the jig in case the Switch is powered off whether by accident or on purpose.
3. If you installed an .NSP game in CFW, it will not launch in OFW which can serve as an additional check if you are in CFW or OFW

 

[ssssss13]

1. If you don't mind having to use a jig and USB cable to load CFW/hacks, then you can burn fuses and update to get exFAT online. But its still highly recommended to get exFAT offline, you can get exFAT on 5.1 offline easily.
2. Some people don't use sleep mode for their own personal reasons. Also, AutoRCM ensures that you don't have to use the jig in case the Switch is powered off whether by accident or on purpose.
3. If you installed an .NSP game in CFW, it will not launch in OFW which can serve as an additional check if you are in CFW or OFW

I will keep trying for that offline update then! But Choidujour just installs the exfat update if you are in the same firmware? I'm on 4.1, just got the 4.1 files, wouldnt be any problems if I ''overwrite'' if you want to say so the 4.1 firmware?

 

[Draxzelex]

I will keep trying for that offline update then! But Choidujour just installs the exfat update if you are in the same firmware? I'm on 4.1, just got the 4.1 files, wouldnt be any problems if I ''overwrite'' if you want to say so the 4.1 firmware?

ChoiDujourNX installs whatever firmware update files you put on your SD card. If you put 4.1 firmware files, it will install 4.1. If you put 5.1 firmware files, it will install 5.1. There is no issue when overwriting the firmware files if it matches your current firmware unless you choose not to install exFAT which in that case will remove exFAT from your Switch.

 

[pka4916]

Loads.. of ways... factory reset works also.

ok, so if I use Factory reset, wouldn't I and up with a CLEAN nand for backup then?

 

[Skeet1983]

Deleting the WiFi connection or at least changing the password is another layer of protection beyond airplane mode, so go right ahead.

Once you have injected the payload and have Hakate up feel free to unplug the cable and charge Switch.

Um, I would unplug cable after Hakate is up and running? How would I charge System? Do I put it back in dock, or would I just unplug power cord from dock and use that to charge Switch?

 

[Canna]

ok, so if I use Factory reset, wouldn't I and up with a CLEAN nand for backup then?

How i describe the nands....

CLEAN NAND
Has cfw removed/nsp/home brew installs removed... Still has traces maybe of cfw/errors in logs...
DIRTY NAND
Has cfw installed nsps/xci home brew etc Traces of logs of use nsp/cfw errors etc
VIRGIN NAND
Nand is untouched no traces or installs of home brew/cfw/or xci nsp Basically like you bought it

Depending on what you have above depends on what happens when you reset factory rest device...
As there maybe traces still on your switch of home brew or cfw used...

I personally made a virgin nand backup, and would say this would be the best backup to have and restore too,
If you restore a virgin nand then there's no traces of anything... except a restore maybe but its unknown right now.

This is why it annoys me that all these guides or most of them that tell you to hack mod run home brew etc don't tell you to make a backup first...the top 2 things i reckon should be at the top of these guides are a warning of..

Fully charge your battery....
Backup emmc/nand and biskeys before attempting any cfw/home brew.

 

[XaneTenshi]

Um, I would unplug cable after Hakate is up and running? How would I charge System? Do I put it back in dock, or would I just unplug power cord from dock and use that to charge Switch?

Not sure why he'd say "unplug the cable and charge Switch". The Switch will charge while Hekate is running if the cable is still plugged in, and obviously won't charge if you pull out the cable and don't reseat it in the dock...

Bottom line, however, is that when you are doing a Nand backup, you might aswell keep the cable connected to the Switch to ensure it does not run out of power during the backup process. Once you know how long the Nand backup process takes, there's no harm in disconnecting the cable once you are in Hekate.

What he probably meant was that when you are booting into Hekate to go into Custom Firmware, there is no point in keeping the cable in the Switch because once you boot into Horizon, you can just put it in the dock.

 

[Skeet1983]

Not sure why he'd say "unplug the cable and charge Switch". The Switch will charge while Hekate is running if the cable is still plugged in, and obviously won't charge if you pull out the cable and don't reseat it in the dock...

Bottom line, however, is that when you are doing a Nand backup, you might aswell keep the cable connected to the Switch to ensure it does not run out of power during the backup process. Once you know how long the Nand backup process takes, there's no harm in disconnecting the cable once you are in Hekate.

What he probably meant was that when you are booting into Hekate to go into Custom Firmware, there is no point in keeping the cable in the Switch because once you boot into Horizon, you can just put it in the dock.

Um, the cable I was going to use was a USB A to C one to connect Switch to PC, when I dump NAND. I ordered the cable and Jig from Amazon. Would that cord also charge the switch while I am doing the NAND Dump? Here is what I ordered:

Jig: https://www.amazon.com/Cochanvie-Re...535466624&sr=1-3&keywords=nintendo+switch+Jig

Cord: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charge...5466831&sr=1-7&keywords=nintendo+switch+anker

Help appreciated

 

[thorasgar]

Um, I would unplug cable after Hakate is up and running? How would I charge System? Do I put it back in dock, or would I just unplug power cord from dock and use that to charge Switch?

Yes, unplug from computer and use a proper charging device such as the Nintendo AC USB C charger. Unless of course your PC has USB C

Not sure why he'd say "unplug the cable and charge Switch". The Switch will charge while Hekate is running if the cable is still plugged in, and obviously won't charge if you pull out the cable and don't reseat it in the dock...

Bottom line, however, is that when you are doing a Nand backup, you might aswell keep the cable connected to the Switch to ensure it does not run out of power during the backup process. Once you know how long the Nand backup process takes, there's no harm in disconnecting the cable during a Nand backup.

What he probably meant was that when you are booting into Hekate to go into Custom Firmware, there is no point in keeping the cable in the Switch because once you boot into Horizon, you can just put it in the dock.

Becuase the USB 2.0 spec only requires 500mAh and that is not going to charge the Switch very well. Many USB A ports go beyond that and can supply more but they are still going to max about at 5V and the Switch cannot draw more than 2A.

 

[Skeet1983]

Yes, unplug from computer and use a proper charging device such as the Nintendo AC USB C charger. Unless of course your PC has USB C


Becuase the USB 2.0 spec only requires 500mAh and that is not going to charge the Switch very well. Many USB A ports go beyond that and can supply more but they are still going to max about at 5V and the Switch cannot draw more than 2A.

Would the power cord that plugs into dock work for normal charging?

 

[Canna]

Would the power cord that plugs into dock work for normal charging?

YES
And make sure you follow my guide mr

 

[thorasgar]

Would the power cord that plugs into dock work for normal charging?

Absolutely. The Nintendo AC charger will provide full power to the switch. You will probably be fine leaving it plugged into the PC but I am not going to inquire about the detailed specs of the USB ports on your motherboard becuase you likely don’t know them or even have easy access to the motherboard manual unless you built it yourself. It is just better to suggest charging it with a full power device so there is no risk of the battery draining out.

 

[Skeet1983]

YES
And make sure you follow my guide mr

Your guide? Is it the one about backup/restore NAND, keys, etc?

 

[pka4916]

How i describe the nands....

CLEAN NAND
Has cfw removed/nsp/home brew installs removed... Still has traces maybe of cfw/errors in logs...
DIRTY NAND
Has cfw installed nsps/xci home brew etc Traces of logs of use nsp/cfw errors etc
VIRGIN NAND
Nand is untouched no traces or installs of home brew/cfw/or xci nsp Basically like you bought it

Depending on what you have above depends on what happens when you reset factory rest device...
As there maybe traces still on your switch of home brew or cfw used...

I personally made a virgin nand backup, and would say this would be the best backup to have and restore too,
If you restore a virgin nand then there's no traces of anything... except a restore maybe but its unknown right now.

This is why it annoys me that all these guides or most of them that tell you to hack mod run home brew etc don't tell you to make a backup first...the top 2 things i reckon should be at the top of these guides are a warning of..

Fully charge your battery....
Backup emmc/nand and biskeys before attempting any cfw/home brew.

I got the Switch in 10/2017, there was at that time not even a word about cfw.
The only thing i use now is the Dongle with OS X for booting up. Nothing modified.
I did install some nsp files but removed them.
There are traces of all the save games from testing, and demo data.
so I guess a factory reset, should end up with a clean slate. and then make a new backup again.
I'm guessing on the nand dump there are my save files, and some eshop games that i downloaded, although they always installed on an SD-Card.
except for 1 game I installed on the 32 Gb internal from the eshop.

so idk... if this is considered clean then.. i've heard that if you clear the error log, it might trigger something at the big "N"

 

[Canna]

Your guide? Is it the one about backup/restore NAND, keys, etc?

yes

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I got the Switch in 10/2017, there was at that time not even a word about cfw.
The only thing i use now is the Dongle with OS X for booting up. Nothing modified.
I did install some nsp files but removed them.
There are traces of all the save games from testing, and demo data.
so I guess a factory reset, should end up with a clean slate. and then make a new backup again.
I'm guessing on the nand dump there are my save files, and some eshop games that i downloaded, although they always installed on an SD-Card.
except for 1 game I installed on the 32 Gb internal from the eshop.

so idk... if this is considered clean then.. i've heard that if you clear the error log, it might trigger something at the big "N"

if you clear your error logs

Lets clear something up here...

If your system has sent error logs to ninty then your prob get flagged for ban as some home brew cfw errors out and the error code given only relates to cfw home brew and ninty know this...

this clear your error log bs has to be stopped lets clear it up for you all
Regardless of what one guy reported , as im sure it was down to his error...
Right

Examples below
I use cfw i get a error i upload that error to ninty via share error log/ or error sending.
Or by leaving the error log on my system when going online Flag for ban

I have error logs on my console ive been online ^ i clear my error logs,
i then go back online after clearing error logs , ninty notices a difference flag for ban or ban....

I Do not go online but i have error logs reporting i have used home brew. cfw etc
I clear those error logs then i go online,,, now this should not get me a ban cause i have not reported anything to ninty, of course there is a risk but not as high as a risk....




Basically guys and girls if you uploaded a error log or logs to ninty with home brew errors your gonna get burned...
If you try to clear the error logs after sending older error logs with home brew usage your gonna get burned.

If you never sent error logs with home brew/cfw errors or been online you wont get burned..

If you never been online and make error logs of home brew but clear them before going online its much lower risk of being burned...

And finally ,, if you go online at all with cfw/home brew or by modding your switch and or xci and nsp there is always a risk of being banned..

Hope that clears it up...
If you dont provide the info or give ninty the info or they do not sniff your console (offline mode) then how the fck are you suppose to get banned.... End of

 

[ssssss13]

I deleted a xci file from the se card but still showing in the Main switch screen. Obviously does not work but can i remove It?

 

[Canna]

check data management in settings for the game i think, im unsure tho as i never deleted

 

[pka4916]

I never seen an error log being uploaded.
so I should be good.

Besides that, is there a way to see the error log?

yes

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Basically guys and girls if you uploaded a error log or logs to ninty with home brew errors your gonna get burned...
If you try to clear the error logs after sending older error logs with home brew usage your gonna get burned.

If you never sent error logs with home brew/cfw errors or been online you wont get burned..

If you never been online and make error logs of home brew but clear them before going online its much lower risk of being burned...

And finally ,, if you go online at all with cfw/home brew or by modding your switch and or xci and nsp there is always a risk of being banned..

Hope that clears it up...
If you dont provide the info or give ninty the info or they do not sniff your console (offline mode) then how the fck are you suppose to get banned.... End of

 

[Madta]

So I did everything that every guide has told me to do but still, when I pair up my APX, the CFW doesn't appear on my Switch's screen. Can someone help?

 

[ssssss13]

Dumb question: I installed autorcm in sxos. Lets say that I launch sxos with the option ''Launch OFW''

Obviously the exploit of the album won't work there, but the games that I already loaded at least once, that are already in the main menu, they work in OFW ?