Hacking SWITCH NOOB PARADISE - Ask questions here

Draxzelex · Nov 28, 2018

Splitframe said:
Thank you very much. I will follow the guides to a T and will report back if everything went OK or not.

Edit: Sorry to bother you again @Draxzelex, but the guide says I need to prepare the keys.txt. I read that 6.2. has changed some keys. (elmirorac tweet).
Do I need the new keys from 6.2 in my keys.txt or are tweeted ones not necessary for the downgrade and I can use the old ones I found (starting with master_key_00 = C2CAAFF0... )?

For downgrading, you don't need any 6.2-specific keys but if you haven't dumped your biskeys yet you will need to use the latest biskeydump to extract them.

Geebot said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can get the exfat driver for 6.0.0 or, for any version above 6.0.0 but below 6.2.0 please? I can't find any games which need 6.0.0 to get the driver from, and the switch I got today has 6.0.0 on it, I'm hoping to get exfat so I don't need to mess about with splitting files.

There are no games with that firmware. You can use xbins to get the firmware files instead.

baxbunny said:
Hi,
I've already unlinked my primary console from my hacked switch, and I'd like to remove my linked Nintendo Account from my User on my switch. Am I too late for this now that I've disabled any internet access. Am I safe enough from any Nintendo repercussions if they ban the console. Currently, my switch has my user, then my linked nintendo account. Although I removed this console from the linked account after i hacked it. But i've never been online since, so it still thinks i'm linked to my nintendo account.
Is there a manual way to delete this user? Are there any suggestions? I just want my hacked switch to not have any record of my nintendo account. But I've started some games on a separate account on the console, so a factory reset wouldn't be ideal.

If you don't want to factory reset the console and go online, you put yourself in a Catch 22 situation since those are the primary ways of removing the User. You can try DevMenu but I'm not sure if that will work.

Pilchard VIII said:
Hi again,

This is just a question to sate my own curiosity. Earlier in the thread I asked about restoring a NAND using hekate with no trace of CFW on it to go back online. I was told that this wasn't safe to do and that it is still a ban risk. If this is the case, where else are these traces of CFW / logs stored if not on the NAND?

Whoever told you that is not aware that RCM is triggered before the NAND so theoretically there should be no traces on the console. However if we're being 100% unbiased, there is always a chance that something gets logged in the system even when using Hekate. And if that's the case, its impossible to remove these traces.

Ranshiro said:
Are there any concerns about sx os' sd card emuNAND? i know that there were worries about it when it was on the partition of the sysNAND. and I remember long ago people worrying about sx os because it's not open source so people can't see exactly how their things work. Will the upcoming atmopshere emuNAND be fundamentally any different than sx os' current emuNAND?

Atmosphere's EmuNAND will be different as it will be a 1:1 copy of the entire NAND on the SD card as opposed to SX OS that only duplicates the USER partition.

adigallia · Nov 28, 2018

I'm new to the homebrew switch stuff but I upgraded my switch to 6.0 some time ago when it was hacked am i able to update to 6.1 from an external source due to 6.2 isn't ready ?

marcx987 · Nov 28, 2018

I have a few questions. So i just recently set me switch up for cfw and need some clarity on a few things
1. So the only way to play higher firmware games is to upgrade using ChoiDujourNX ? As i want to stay on 3.01 for whenever deja vu gets released and to keep my efuses being burnt to a minimum
2.If i try to downgrade to a lower firmware using Choi is there anyway to bypass the efuse check? As my switch was original 1.0 launch model
3. Best way to rip my own cartridges to play on the switch. Would rather make my own backups as dont want to risk a bad backup bricking my system
4. Last question how to combine my rawnand backup from the 29 parts back to one

Ranshiro · Nov 28, 2018

Draxzelex said:
Atmosphere's EmuNAND will be different as it will be a 1:1 copy of the entire NAND on the SD card as opposed to SX OS that only duplicates the USER partition.

oh wow. does that make SX OS' EmuNAND any less "safe" than the upcoming Atmosphere version in terms of ban prevention. I do understand that any use of cfw may lead to a ban, but I of course want to mitigate the risk as much as possible.

SterneSchreien · Nov 28, 2018

marcx987 said:
I have a few questions. So i just recently set me switch up for cfw and need some clarity on a few things
1. So the only way to play higher firmware games is to upgrade using ChoiDujourNX ? As i want to stay on 3.01 for whenever deja vu gets released and to keep my efuses being burnt to a minimum
2.If i try to downgrade to a lower firmware using Choi is there anyway to bypass the efuse check? As my switch was original 1.0 launch model
3. Best way to rip my own cartridges to play on the switch. Would rather make my own backups as dont want to risk a bad backup bricking my system
4. Last question how to combine my rawnand backup from the 29 parts back to one

1. Make a NAND backup of your 3.0.1 and then upgrade via ChoiDuJourNX. You will need to always boot via RCM to prevent fuses burning. If you boot stock horizon its over. You can restore your backup later on.
1. You can also use the SX Emunand to keep your console on 3.0.1 and update the Emunand to 6.1 (didn't test this one).
3. I use SX Dumper. Works on any CFW.

Don't know about 2 and 4, sorry.

Ranshiro · Nov 28, 2018

marcx987 said:
I have a few questions. So i just recently set me switch up for cfw and need some clarity on a few things
1. So the only way to play higher firmware games is to upgrade using ChoiDujourNX ? As i want to stay on 3.01 for whenever deja vu gets released and to keep my efuses being burnt to a minimum
2.If i try to downgrade to a lower firmware using Choi is there anyway to bypass the efuse check? As my switch was original 1.0 launch model
3. Best way to rip my own cartridges to play on the switch. Would rather make my own backups as dont want to risk a bad backup bricking my system
4. Last question how to combine my rawnand backup from the 29 parts back to one

i'll take a stab at your 2 and 4.

2. as i know you can go to any firmware you want as launching CFW bypasses the fuse check. but you won't be able to load into OFW.

4. go to the link below and you can download and run the "joiner" to do what you need

https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/tag/v4.2

*I have no personal experience with any of this so if i'm wrong please correct me.

Arch Feline · Nov 28, 2018

#1. My switch is on 6.1 and is running hekate to launch a game with Sys-netcheat active. Basically the switch boots up like normal except when the switch screen prompts to press the A button I have a limited time to press the A button before black screen.

Does the hekate option auto HOS power off fix this? Does it do anything I might find useful at the moment? I just want to cheat in a race.

#2. 6.1 is as high as I have updated (although I keep getting a message saying 6.2 will be quick.). Is there anyway I can use sleep and voluntarily wake? I have tried sleep from the power button and sleep from the home button and could not wake from either.

Draxzelex · Nov 28, 2018

adigallia said:
I'm new to the homebrew switch stuff but I upgraded my switch to 6.0 some time ago when it was hacked am i able to update to 6.1 from an external source due to 6.2 isn't ready ?

Yes, update using the homebrew application ChoiDujourNX.

marcx987 said:
I have a few questions. So i just recently set me switch up for cfw and need some clarity on a few things
1. So the only way to play higher firmware games is to upgrade using ChoiDujourNX ? As i want to stay on 3.01 for whenever deja vu gets released and to keep my efuses being burnt to a minimum
2.If i try to downgrade to a lower firmware using Choi is there anyway to bypass the efuse check? As my switch was original 1.0 launch model
3. Best way to rip my own cartridges to play on the switch. Would rather make my own backups as dont want to risk a bad backup bricking my system
4. Last question how to combine my rawnand backup from the 29 parts back to one

Yes
Well yes but you won't have sleep mode if you boot a firmware lower than your fuse count so its not very useful
Use either the homebrew applications gcdumptool or WAIN cart dumper
https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/tag/v4.2

Ranshiro said:
oh wow. does that make SX OS' EmuNAND any less "safe" than the upcoming Atmosphere version in terms of ban prevention. I do understand that any use of cfw may lead to a ban, but I of course want to mitigate the risk as much as possible.

Most likely yes.

Splitframe · Nov 28, 2018

Splitframe said:
Thank you very much. I will follow the guides to a T and will report back if everything went OK or not.

Edit: Sorry to bother you again @Draxzelex, but the guide says I need to prepare the keys.txt. I read that 6.2. has changed some keys. (elmirorac tweet).
Do I need the new keys from 6.2 in my keys.txt or are tweeted ones not necessary for the downgrade and I can use the old ones I found (starting with master_key_00 = C2CAAFF0... )?

I followed the instructions of the guides exactly. After all was done I had to use ReiNX to boot up Smash Ultimate.
I downgraded from 6.2 to 5.1.

Aside from the boot sometimes failing, it just goes back into RCM, and the sleep problem everything works like a charm.
I use the Ultimate release with the MD5 c2c2f8fc8e1986357484d083f94c2dad

Thanks all.

Gardenia19 · Nov 28, 2018

So do I actually have to buy a new Switch if mine has been patched?

Draxzelex · Nov 28, 2018

Gardenia19 said:
So do I actually have to buy a new Switch if mine has been patched?

Until we get a new exploit for patched units, you will have to settle for buying unpatched consoles.

Gardenia19 · Nov 28, 2018

Is it likely that there will ever be such an exploit?

Draxzelex · Nov 28, 2018

Gardenia19 said:
Is it likely that there will ever be such an exploit?

There are private ones, yes, but the main issue here is that there is no timeframe on when said exploits will become publicly available. It could be tomorrow, next month, or next year.

Gardenia19 · Nov 28, 2018

Makes sense. I'm just hoping I didn't just accidentally perform the exploit incorrectly, and that my Switch isn't actually patched after all.

baxbunny · Nov 28, 2018

Draxzelex said:
If you don't want to factory reset the console and go online, you put yourself in a Catch 22 situation since those are the primary ways of removing the User. You can try DevMenu but I'm not sure if that will work.

Thanks for the info. Yea.. I realised this too late

. I'm trying to read up a bit on DevMenu, it looks like it's just like tinfoil, or an NSP installer, how would this help me? Do you have an idea or something I can go off of? Does DevMenu let you change things in settings etc without going online?

Guybrush · Nov 28, 2018

Hi. I'm new here and just bought a swirch that's supposedly hackable by the serial number check. I tried to gather the most information that i could without having to bother people with noob questions, but some things still aren't very clear to me, so, here I am.
Do I need to link my switch to the computer and use the tegra program to mod it or can do everything with a dongle? I've bought a r4s dongle thinking it was all I needed and I don't have a C usb cable. one more question: My firmware is 4.1.0 and I heard thats it's more difficult to hack it than newer versions. Should I wait until the 6.2 hack is avaible or it's safe for me to do it now? Do I follow the standard guide?

Zdobuzdo · Nov 28, 2018

Hi. I am new on forum. I hawe a noob question, sorry. When domebody get banned from N, with xs os, can he play games offline, games from sd card, i am not sure are they sfi, nsp or some other format. Which services are disabled from N?
Thanks

SadlerX · Nov 28, 2018

Hi i just got a Switch and am looking to use the payload dongle I ordered. My serial is xaw4001728xxxx is it possible with this serial or am I out of luck? I'd like to know so I can take it back and buy one elsewhere if I can't. Thanks everyone

Tekimoto · Nov 28, 2018

epickid37 said:
To keep the forum clean, this is a place where you can ask any question, and get an answer from one of our fellow members. There is no such thing as a dumb question here, just please read the FAQ before posting.

News FAQ Xecuter FAQ Changelogs

6.2.0 has just been released. This update completely breaks CFW right now so DO NOT UPDATE

Is there homebrew yet?
Yes! You can get homebrew on any firmware by installing this!

Is there a list of all released homebrew?
Yes! You can find a complete list on WikiTemp, or a smaller list on http://switchbrew.org, or even use the Switch appstore homebrew directly on your Switch to browse and install homebrew on your console without a computer.
Note: WikiTemp homebrew list is a work in progress, please help maintaining it.

When can I install cfw/emunand?
You can install cfw right now! the big 3 options right now are ReiNX, SXOS, and Atmosphere. SXOS has a version of emunand, but as of 10/1/2018 it is basically a guaranteed ban.

What can I do with the firmware version I'm on?
For the most part, firmwares 1.0.0-5.1.0 can all run the same hacks, with the exception of a few warmboot exploits. 6.0.0 is much more limited in terms of compatibility at the moment. For example, custom image themes do not work on 6.0.0.

Can I get free games?
Yes you can. SXOS allows XCI loading and NSP installing. ReiNX allows only NSP installing. XCI's are loaded directly from the sd card, as opposed to NSP's, which need to be installed.

Which CFW is superior?
It all depends on what your planning on doing. For piracy, I would recommend you use SXOS. You will have to buy a license to use it however. For everything else, I recommend you use ReiNX. IF you want to pirate games but you don't want to pay for SXOS, ReiNX does also support nsp installing.

What happens if I get banned? How likely is it that I will get banned from hacking?
Check out the Switch Banning Hub for all your ban-related needs!

I heard about a switch emulator!
There are two main switch emulators, Yuzu, and Ryujinx. They're at pretty much the same level right now, and are mostly just helpful for homebrew purposes. They cannot run most retail games as of now.

Is there a definitive guide for hacking my switch?
Yes! You can use switch.hacks.guide for installing atmosphere, reinx.guide to install ReiNX, or this user-maintained guide.

I want to learn more!
Great! if you want to learn more about switch hacking, look around the pinned threads here, ask in this thread, or ask on the Switch Haxing discord!

Q: Can I update my Nintendo Switch to the latest firmware?
A: Yes, you can. We are compatible with all firmwares and all regions!

Q: How are game ROMs launched? What format do they need to be in?
A: Games ROMs available right now from release groups are compatible as-is.
Copy the XCI files to the root of your Nintendo Switch microSD card so SX OS will be able to find them.

Q: How does the tool (jig) and dongle operate? Are they needed everytime you turn on the console?
A: If you don't want to make any (software) modifications to your Switch Console, both the Tool (jig) and dongle are needed every boot.
SX OS has an optional "AutoRCM" feature that can be installed to your Switch Console such that the jig tool is not needed anymore on boot.

Q: How does the AutoRCM feature work?
A: The AutoRCM feature makes a tiny modification to your system's on-board storage via software, and from there on you will ONLY need the dongle (and won't have to press the volume key) when booting your console.
Please note: With the AutoRCM feature installed, your Switch will only boot up with the SX Pro Dongle inserted or by any other USB-C launching method currently available. Once booted, you can always uninstall AutoRCM through SX OS.

Q: Is the license for life and updates included?
A: Yes, it is! All updates are free and for the lifetime of your console.

Q: Is SX OS tied to my console/dongle?
A: Yes. In case of SX Pro the license is tied to your dongle and console. In case of SX Lite the license is tied to your license code and console.

Q: Can we play eshop games?
A: The current version of SX OS only allows to play cartridge based games. But we're working hard to bring game titles that originate from different distribution media to SX OS as well! It is on our list of features to add in upcoming updates.

Q: How will SX OS work?
A: The SX OS boot file and licenses can soon be retrieved from our easy to use website that will launch shortly. Simply follow instructions and you will be set up in a few minutes.

Q: What do I need if I only buy SX OS?
A: We strongly recommend buying SX Pro for the ease of use and safely streamlined procedure. That being said, SX OS standalone can be launched from Windows using TegraRcmGUI (TegraRcmSmash) or from NXLoader on android (with a USB-otg adapter).
We offer support & warranty on your devices, please note any issues you face by errors/misuse of other methods will not be covered by our warranty.

Q: Will SX Pro work with Switch Linux?
A: We will release a method of (chain)loading Linux using your SX Pro dongle soon.

Q: Do we need to use the L/R buttons on the Joy-Con to switch game ROMs?
A: We are working on a more user-friendly menu that can be launched from the home menu.
We already have a working menu prototype that is fully functional but we are still improving it for our audiences.

Q: Can SX products run homebrew software as well?
A: The initial release of SX OS will not have support yet for running homebrew software for all firmware versions. Currently only the standard method for installing homebrew is supported, which means limited to the specific firmware version 3.0.0.
We are in the final stages on adding support for running homebrew software regardless of firmware version and we expect to have this included with one of the first SX OS updates.

Q: Can SX products run homebrew software as well?
A: The initial release of SX OS will have support for running homebrew software for all firmware versions.
In the initial release, launching the homebrew menu can be done by starting the photoviewer application while holding the R button on the Joy-Con. A file called "hbmenu.nro" needs to be on the root of the microSD card and a folder "switch" needs to contain all the homebrew applications.
We will naturally continue to improve homebrew support and easy of use in future update.

Q: When you put your Switch into Sleep mode, do I need to insert dongle again upon waking up?
A: No, you don't. Just resume playing where you left it

Q: Is it possible to install Game Updates (and does it requires to be on the latest firmware)?
A: Yes, you can install game and system updates. The game updates can be applied following Nintendo's usual rules, which sometimes requires you to be on the latest or a higher firmware than your console's current firmware.

Q: If a game runs natively on an OFW x.yy and above, can SX OS run the game even if the console has a lower firmware?
A: Currently no. We have added that request to our list of features to look into.

Q: Does SX OS supports online gaming?
A: SX OS supports playing online. However, we can't guarantee Nintendo is not able to detect you are using SX OS.
So playing online is at your own risk.

Q: Can I buy one SX Pro and one SX OS license separately, and use the dongle and tool with two switches?
A: Yes, you can buy additional SX OS Licenses and use one dongle and tool for all your Switch consoles.

Q: Which file format does SX OS support? What about split files?
A: We support both FAT32 and exFAT.
SX OS will also try to look for split files in the form of "filename.xc0" "filename.xc1" "filename.xc2" and so on to support ROMs larger than 4GB on FAT32.

Q: Does SX OS support Emunand?
A: Currently it doesn't. This is a feature we can add in the future, but it is low in the priority list because of the small interest to the general public. But because Xecuter SX is also used by advanced users, we will add Emunand support at some point.

Q: Can I backup my games with SX OS and create my own game ROMs?
A: Currently there's no easy way to backup games with SX OS. We will add support for this in an update.

Q: Will you allow the use of different payloads?
A: We will allow it. Custom payload can be put on the microsd card. Details will follow.

Q: How much space is used up on microSD for SX OS?
A: Only 16MB. To clarify, our OS will not alter in any way your microSD game & homebrew capacity.

Q: Will Switch data such as savegames and updates be shared between the OFW and SX OS? Or are both systems separated?
A: Yes, SX OS and the original Switch OS share savegames and update data.

Q: Does SX OS support trimmed XCI files or do they need to remain unaltered?
A: Yes, an app like https://github.com/Destiny1984/XCI-Cutter is supported.

Q: Is it possible to play games from a External Harddrive?
Does SX allow us to use an external disk using the docking station or USB-C port?
A: This is a possibility in the future, we've added it to our to do list. (thanks to all users for making it already a few pages long

Q: Can we expect cheat codes some day?
A: Cheats has always been a priority for our us. And we've already started looking into it.
It takes a while to make a decent and usable cheat system, your patience will be rewarded!

Q: There has been a wave of bans happening lately. Does that confirm we won't be able to play online with SX OS?
A: There have indeed been a number of isolated ban incidents happening lately among some homebrew developers. The exact cause of these bans is not known as of yet.
We are not aware of any bans due to SX OS usage. But be cautious and use online functionality at your own risk!

Q: Is SX OS compatible with firmware 5.1.0
A: Of course. And as we stated before, it will be compatible with the next updates as well. We are offering a future proof solution.

Q: Will the SX OS for people who bought it 'stand alone' be delivered before the SX OS for people who bought SX Pro?
A: Not necessarily. SX Pro will be shipped in the days to come to distributors. SX OS will be unlocked a bit after the reviewers get their units (all reviewers receive SX Pro).
So depending on the speed of delivery to your distributor and then to you, SX Pro could come before SX OS stand alone. It probably will be very close.

Q: Why is there – and + symbols engraved in the SX Pro dongle? Since USB-C devices can be plugged in either way, people are worried if dongle plugged in upside down, the + on left and – on right, and SX label facing down, that the Switch will blew up or get bricked, etc.
A: They are here just for cosmetic reasons. The – symbol is also the LED window.

Q: Yikes, those are two huge caps in render picture? Is that going to taser my Switch, damage my system, or zap me!?
A: Super Cap’s actually (super-capacitor), 0.35F 2.7V, given the transport issues with Lithium based batteries SuperCap’s are fast becoming the go to temporary power source.
No zapping ( very low voltage ) and we limit the charge current to ~400mA peak for either USB port.

Q: Huh, two caps, how do they get 'charged'? Do I have now and then plug my dongle into micro-USB cable to charge it, what happens when it runs out of power? — Why not battery instead? — Does it instead drain my Switch battery, what happens if I leave it plugged in?
A: The SuperCap’s are charged from either usb port ( USB-C or Micro USB ). The caps offer approximately 1 week standby time with enough energy left for one boot, or at least 5 successive boots without the opportunity to auto-charge. Charge to 80% is achieved (automatically) within 1-2 seconds of entry into the Nintendo start menu. We are working reducing that considerably … (see above for why not battery). Because we are powered by s-cap’s we have a very power conscious design.
Leaving the dongle in the console for more than a minute is pointless but will do no harm in any way to the dongle and drain very little battery ( currently we draw ~25mA but will work on reducing that considerably after ~1-2 minutes charge mode).

Q: Can I charge my Switch via dongle?
Using just micro-usb cable, removing the need of needing a proper usb-c cable.
A: Sadly no, our intent for the micro USB port was for charging the dongle and firmware updates, but might be something we will consider for future hardware revisions, thanks.

Q: There been reports of cables, and docks without that bricked the battery charging circuit, are we at risk with SX Pro solution?
A: No, simply because we do not support charging. The dongle uses both USB ports only for receiving charge.

Q: Is TX coming up with solution for those that leave their Switch always 'docked'?
Its nice, that is portable, but some users never go 'portable', they are DOCK only fans, what about them?
A: If the demand is there, it is something we can develop.

Q: Can I play my Switch running SX OS while being docked?
A: Absolutely. You just need to have it undocked when you power up your Switch to load SX OS. Once done, dock it and play for as long as you don't completely power it off again.

Q: I know I'm asking too much and it's early, (sorry) would it be possible to get Bluetooth audio (or even Bluetooth controller) support within the CFW.
I know a lot of people would dig that on other forums (including a clean internet browser that has YouTube unblocked) if this is possible?
A: If it is doable, we will try. Please read text below about such requests, you are fully entitled to request anything, we will do our best in order of user's most wanted features.

Q: Is SX affected by the dreaded "battery desync" problem?
A: As far as we are aware this battery desync problem currently only occurs when running Linux on your Switch.
While extensively testing SX OS, including booting SX OS with AutoRCM we have not ran into a single battery desync issue ourselves.
SX OS itself isn't based on Linux. We do allow people to run Linux (and other payloads) through our "external payload" functionality. This is at your own risk.
If we had to give the community a hint as to where to start looking into this "battery desync" problem we'd suggest looking into how the Fuel Gauge IC (MAX17050, I2C1 addr 36) is being used by Nintendo's OS and by Linux.

Q: If I boot in OFW mode and play my original purchased game online, am I safe?
A: Yes, you are safe to play original games online in OFW mode.

Q: Does SX OS plays the original games in CFW mode?
A: Yes, it does.

Q: If I download eShop games to an SD card, can I also run SX OS on that card?
Or do I need separate cards for Nintendo eShop games and SX OS games?
A: You can use the same SD card.

Q: how do I re-enter TX boot menu?
A: Press and hold vol+ and keep holding until you see the TX splash screen

Q: How do I access my albums while in SX-OS CFW mode ?
A: Hold down L while opening album

Q: How do I access HomeBrew?
A: Hold down R while opening album

Q: How do I load my backup roms?
A: Simply enter album an select you rom file, all rom files should be placed in the root directory of the console micro SD

Q: HomeBrew menu loads but none of my apps are showing, what is wrong?
A: Please try re-format the micro-SD card using a windows machine, we have encountered this issue when using OS-X ex-fat formatted cards.

2.0.0

Improvements Included in Version 2.0.0 (Distributed 3/3/2017)
The following network features are now available
* Nintendo Account required. Some features may not be available in all countries/regions.

Playing online

Online multiplayer available for free until the paid online service launches in 2018. Not available in all countries.

Adding friends

Friends can be added from My Page, head to the HOME Menu and select your icon on the upper left.

Sharing Album screenshots to Facebook and Twitter

Browsing and purchasing content on Nintendo eShop

Receiving News relating to games, Nintendo eShop discounts, and promotions

Earning My Nintendo points for game card (retail version)

Added the following system functionality

Update game software

Turn on the TV automatically when placing the Nintendo Switch console in the Nintendo Switch dock.

HDMI settings must also be enabled on your TV. Some TV models may be unable to use this feature. To turn on this feature for the Nintendo Switch console, head to System Settings > TV Settings > Match TV Power State

Display the battery percentage on the HOME Menu

To turn this ON/OFF, head to System Settings > System > Console Battery (%)

Format the microSD card

To format, head to System Settings > System > Initialize > Format microSD Card

2.1.0

Improvements Included in Version 2.1.0 (Distributed 3/27/2017)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

2.2.0

Improvements Included in Version 2.2.0 (Distributed 4/17/2017)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

2.3.0

Improvements Included in Version 2.3.0 (Distributed 5/15/2017)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

3.0.0

Improvements Included in Version 3.0.0 (Distributed 6/19/2017)
Added the following system functionality

Register a channel to receive News for specific games

To register, head to News > Find Channels

Add friends from your Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Friend Lists

To add friends, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Friend Suggestions

Receive notifications when your Friends go online

To turn this ON/OFF, head to System Settings > Notifications > Friend Notifications

Find paired controllers within communication range by activating the vibration feature

To search, head to Controllers > Find Controllers

Change the user icon order on the Home Menu

To change order, head to System Settings > Users > Change Order

Select from 6 new Splatoon 2 characters for user icon

To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile

Change the system volume from the Quick Settings

To access Quick Settings, hold down the HOME Button

The maximum volume when using headphones or speakers connected to the audio jack has been raised and can be lowered if desired.

To lower the max headphone volume, head to System Settings > System > Lower Max Headphone Volume
* This settings will be ON when Parental Controls are enabled

Change display colors to Invert Colors or Grayscale

To use this feature, head to System Settings > System > Change Display Colors

Use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller via wired communication by connecting the USB charging cable

To enable, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Pro Controller Wired Communication
* The NFC touchpoint on the Pro Controller will be disabled while the controller is using wired communication.

Update connected controllers

To update, head to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update Controllers

Added a feature that suggests deletion of software data if there is insufficient space when downloading other software

To use this feature, head to System Settings > Data Management > Quick Archive
* User save data is not deleted

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue that caused game software updates to fail and prevented the software from starting

Improvements to prevent unintended HDMI input change with certain TVs while the console is docked in Sleep Mode

3.0.1

Improvements Included in Version 3.0.1 (Distributed 7/31/2017)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Addressed an issue in which the remaining battery charge can't be displayed accurately

If the system's battery power display suddenly increases or decreases, it will gradually improve by following these steps.

3.0.2

Improvements Included in Version 3.0.2 (Distributed 9/5/2017)

Nintendo Switch Online

Added online play in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. This is currently available for free until the paid online service launches in 2018.

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

4.0.0

Improvements Included in Version 4.0.0 (Distributed 10/18/2017)
Added the following system functionality

Capture video on select games

To capture video, hold down the Capture Button during gameplay

Up to a maximum of the previous 30 seconds will be saved in the Album. You can trim the beginning and end of each clip, and post to Facebook and Twitter.

As of October 18th, 2017, this feature is compatible with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, and Splatoon 2

Select from 12 new Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild icons for your user

To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile

Transfer user and save data to another system

To transfer, head to System Settings > Users > Transfer Your User and Save Data

Pre-purchase option on Nintendo eShop

A pre-purchase option will be available for certain games. This option allows pre-load of the game to your system for quicker play when the game is released.

This feature will be supported by future game releases

News channel updates

The news feed has been updated with a new look.

Unfollowing a channel will remove that channel's content from the news feed and following the channel again will make it reappear.

Match software version with a group of local users

To create a group, head to the software's Options > Software Update > Match Version with Local Users

Everyone's software will be updated to match the most recent version in the group

All users must be on system menu version 4.0.0 or later to view and join a group

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Changed the specification which hid wireless networks using TKIP security from the network search results. Wireless networks using TKIP security will now display in search results as a grayed-out selection instead of not being displayed

The Nintendo Switch console supports WEP, WPA-PSK(AES), and WPA2-PSK(AES). If your router is using a different security type (e.g. WPA-PSK(TKIP)), you will need to change this security type within your router's settings.

4.0.1

Improvements Included in Version 4.0.1 (Distributed 10/25/2017)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Changed the HDMI connection process specification to match that of version 3.0.2 to address video and sound output issues with some TV models.

4.1.0

Improvements Included in Version 4.1.0 (Distributed 12/04/2017)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue that caused motion controls to respond incorrectly when playing games that use the feature

5.0.0

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.0 (Distributed 03/12/2018)
Added the following system functionality

Facebook and Twitter friends that also use Nintendo Switch can now be added through Friend Suggestions

Friend suggestions are based on the Facebook and Twitter accounts you have linked to your Nintendo Account

To view your friend suggestions, from the top left of the HOME Menu head to your User Page > Friend Suggestions

You must be 13 or older to use this feature

Select from 24 new ARMS and the Kirby series icons for your user

To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile

Digital software purchases made from a PC or smart device will start downloading sooner than previously, even if the Nintendo Switch console is in Sleep Mode

Filter News to view only unread news or news from specific channels

To keep the Parental Controls PIN private, the default method for PIN entry has been changed to entering using the Control Stick and buttons instead of the on-screen number pad

When prompted to enter you Parental Controls PIN, press and hold the + Button to change between input methods

Captured videos in the Album will be restricted by Parental Controls depending on the Restricted Software setting and Software Rating Organization

Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, add specific software titles to your whitelist to exclude them from the console’s Parental Controls Restricted Software setting

Play-Time Limit restrictions will still apply even when the software title has been whitelisted.

Receive notification when pre-purchased software is ready to play

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller grip colors will now display in the Controllers menu

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue that caused Play Activity to display incorrectly in the Profile section of your User Page

5.0.1

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.1 (Distributed 3/26/2018)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

5.0.2

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.2 (Distributed 4/16/2018)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue that caused motion controls to respond incorrectly when playing games that use the feature

Resolved an issue that caused user icons for recommended friends to not display correctly

5.1.0

Improvements Included in Version 5.1.0 (Distributed 5/30/2018)

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience

6.0.0

Improvements Included in Version 6.0.0 (Distributed 9/18/2018)
Nintendo Switch Online* features and functionality have been added, including:

Save Data Cloud

User your internet connection to back up game save data for compatible games

Some games are not compatible with Save Data Cloud

To manage save data, head to System Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Save Data Cloud available in compatible games. Terms apply. To learn more, click here.

Added the following system functionality

Upload up to four Album screenshots at once on supported social network services

Only one captured video can be uploaded at once

Select from six new Captain Toad icons for your user

To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile

The term "active console" has been renamed "primary console" in Nintendo eShop

You can play your digital software and content on non-primary consoles by linking your Nintendo Account

Playing software in multiple consoles has certain restrictions

Display of Nintendo Switch News articles will be limited to match the restricted software parental controls setting selections

Please note that the restriction will only apply to News articles distributed after the release of version 6.0.0.

Change the layout of the USB keyboard to the desired language

To change the language, head to the System Settings > System > USB Keyboard

Removed the following system functionality

After installing the system update, it will no longer be possible to unlink your Nintendo Account from your Nintendo Switch user

General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Compatibility improvements have been made for a controller licensed by Nintendo

6.0.1

Improvements Included in Version 6.0.1 (Distributed 10/08/2018)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue where internet connection test does not display correct results for download and upload speed

Resolved an issue where some licensed controllers' motion controls such as tilt function respond incorrectly

6.1.0

Improvements Included in Version 6.1.0 (Distributed 10/29/2018)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

Resolved an issue where certain games don’t recognize a Nintendo Switch Online membership for a short time after purchase

6.2.0

Improvements Included in Version 6.2.0 (Distributed 11/19/2018)

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

Guys Please fast.Is the Switch Lets go Pokemon Special Edition hackable ?

mikebone · Nov 28, 2018

I haven’t been on these forums since PSP modding was all the rage. Anywho, I’m back to being a noob with noob questions...so here goes.

I’m looking to hack my sons switch. I’ve had it for a year or so now. So far what I’ve done is download Tegra and Sparkle to my PC. I also bought a 200GB micro SD card and a jig. The YouTube videos seem pretty straightforward so I believe I can get this done. My biggest concern is whether or not my son will be able to play Pokémon let’s go with a hacked switch. I don’t want to screw that up on him.

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