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[jkm81]

Setup exosphere to block server communication so it doesn't nag you about future games update.

I have it set up but it keeps asking me to update

 

[Hayato213]

I have it set up but it keeps asking me to update

You probably have it setup up after you didn't have it setup and a game nag you about update, once you update your firmware to a higher firmware it will stop nagging you if you have exosphere setup prior to firmware update, all the update data is in the firmware.

 

[BigOnYa]

I have it set up but it keeps asking me to update

You can use Goldleaf app to remove the nag.
To reset the launch ticket in Goldleaf, follow these steps:

1. Open Goldleaf and navigate to the SD card or system memory where your game is installed.
2. Select the game you wish to reset the launch version for.
3. Choose the option to Reset launch version.
4. Confirm the action to complete the process.
   This process allows you to play the game on any firmware version without the need for an update notice. It is important to note that this action can be done while staying offline, which may help in avoiding unwanted updates or notifications.

 

[Nakah]

I need your help please.
I got a v1 Switch that I bought on 2017 if I remember correctly. I used SX OS with it without any issues for years.
Left it in the drawer for years, now I wanted to boot it again.
So I plugged in to charge (successfully), booted onto original firmware (sysNand). The version was 9.2. I don’t know why, I decided to upgrade to latest version.
Of course, it went bad. I can only see Nintendo logo when booting then nothing.
I tried to RCM with the Jig and the SX dongle but the console does not even boot this time.
I tried Nintendo’s recovery mode (volume + and volume -) but can’t get into it.
Finally, I thought that the update has blocked RCM somehow so I installed a Picofly and it didn’t fixed it. I have a long, long, short debug message. I’ve redone my solder many times but no chance.
I’ve also tried without the eMMC attached to the Picofly and nothing happened.
My guess is that the eMMC is dead/corrupted somehow. I’ve ordered a new eMMC from AliExpress and a USB eMMC reader and I got a backup made using SX OS dongle back in time.

This will be my last chance I guess.
Anybody got the same issue ?

 

[jkm81]

You probably have it setup up after you didn't have it setup and a game nag you about update, once you update your firmware to a higher firmware it will stop nagging you if you have exosphere setup prior to firmware update, all the update data is in the firmware.

I had exosphere before installing the games

Post automatically merged: Jan 1, 2026

You can use Goldleaf app to remove the nag.
To reset the launch ticket in Goldleaf, follow these steps:

1. Open Goldleaf and navigate to the SD card or system memory where your game is installed.
2. Select the game you wish to reset the launch version for.
3. Choose the option to Reset launch version.
4. Confirm the action to complete the process.
   This process allows you to play the game on any firmware version without the need for an update notice. It is important to note that this action can be done while staying offline, which may help in avoiding unwanted updates or notifications.

I did this for some games that did not give me the "start sofware" option and now i can play them but the pop up asking to update still there.

 

[silberfisch]

I originally posted this in the “Portable PegaScape (Win32)” thread:

Hacking Homebrew Tutorial  Post in thread 'Portable PegaScape (Win32)'

Jan 1, 2026

Hello and thank you very much for your effort!

I downloaded Portable PegaScape & Node and merged it. Pegascape starts like a charm. Unfortunately, it seems that the Caffeine (Deja Vu) exploit no longer triggers on my console, although it worked for me in the past.

Edit: Solved.
Issue was caused by the larger SD card I’ve been using.
The card works fine once in Hekate, but with that card inserted the Pegascape/Caffeine exploit never triggers, even though the contents are identical.
Switching to a different (smaller) SD card fixes the issue.

• silberfisch

Solved.

 

[Hayato213]

I had exosphere before installing the games

Post automatically merged: Jan 1, 2026

I did this for some games that did not give me the "start sofware" option and now i can play them but the pop up asking to update still there.

What firmware are you on?

 

[ArcadeArea]

I have updated to 21.1.0 fw both Atmosphere and OFW. Previous installed games ran fine till then but now after replacing older homebrews no games are booting. Some stops at loading screen and often hangs up showing nothing but blanks and had to restart. Tried sys patch latest and still no use.

 

[impeeza]

I have updated to 21.1.0 fw both Atmosphere and OFW. Previous installed games ran fine till then but now after replacing older homebrews no games are booting. Some stops at loading screen and often hangs up showing nothing but blanks and had to restart. Tried sys patch latest and still no use.

Homebrew Tutorial  Thread 'Ultimate guide to upgrade your firmware/Atmosphère'

Sep 22, 2024

ONLY UPDATE YOUR CONSOLE TO 2x.x.x IF ALL THE HOMEBREW YOU USE IS UPGRADED

Sometimes you need to upgrade your console, upgrade the firmware or upgrade Atmosphère, using the @l7777 's guide (https://gbatemp.net/threads/updating-hekate-atmosphere-and-hos.631739/) as base I hope to create a list of necessary steps to successful upgrade your console.

This guide uses Hekate, if you don't want to use Hekate skip the steps about it. You may loose some features.

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Make a backup.​

Always make a full backup of your console, so if...​

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[jkm81]

What firmware are you on?

Im on firmware 21.1.0

 

[ArcadeArea]

Homebrew Tutorial  Thread 'Ultimate guide to upgrade your firmware/Atmosphère'

Sep 22, 2024

ONLY UPDATE YOUR CONSOLE TO 2x.x.x IF ALL THE HOMEBREW YOU USE IS UPGRADED

Sometimes you need to upgrade your console, upgrade the firmware or upgrade Atmosphère, using the @l7777 's guide (https://gbatemp.net/threads/updating-hekate-atmosphere-and-hos.631739/) as base I hope to create a list of necessary steps to successful upgrade your console.

This guide uses Hekate, if you don't want to use Hekate skip the steps about it. You may loose some features.

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Make a backup.​

Always make a full backup of your console, so if...​

• impeeza
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Yeah I get it but I wanna know what might cause the issues because updating the FW didn't create the issues but updating the homebrews causing the errors. Any help would be appriciated.

 

[Hayato213]

Im on firmware 21.1.0

my guess your game update are outdated, without proper blocking on server communication that why you get the game update nag, I have two units, one on 21.1.0 also and one on 20.5.0 with proper exosphere setup I haven't got any update nag. Have exosphere setup, when the next firmware update come out it will stop nagging you if your exosphere is properly setup and serial number blanked out.

 

[impeeza]

Yeah I get it but I wanna know what might cause the issues because updating the FW didn't create the issues but updating the homebrews causing the errors. Any help would be appriciated.

sys-patch sysmodule, or lack of newer

 

[Youser]

Has anyone use a cheap V3 microSD card in their console? I have a legit Sandisk card (red and grey) and recently my console (v1) is ridiculously slow when booting and loading games. Some times it’s laggy in game. I’m thinking of getting a mymemory branded card to see if it helps.

 

[Hayato213]

Has anyone use a cheap V3 microSD card in their console? I have a legit Sandisk card (red and grey) and recently my console (v1) is ridiculously slow when booting and loading games. Some times it’s laggy in game. I’m thinking of getting a mymemory branded card to see if it helps.

SD card ain't cheap, I mean it got even more pricier with AI.

 

[Youser]

SD card ain't cheap, I mean it got even more pricier with AI.

You’re right. Would they work though? I have a few V3 rated cards I could try.

 

[Hayato213]

You’re right. Would they work though? I have a few V3 rated cards I could try.

H2testw the card empty so you will know if they are legit or not , then again sd card price went up like 50% recently so don't expect legit it to be cheap.

 

[GamingIsDead]

Does anyone know if there is a way to play the latest version of a game without updating the switch firmware?

 

[jellydoger]

Hi guys , sorry to ask but i have an issue that i tried to solve to no avail ( switch oled )

I currently have battery desync,
At first my battery has issue which is if i charge not full example (87-99%) the ui it suddenly will change to 100% automatically but it still run and turned off normally at 0%

Then i thought this must be the mismatched and after searching find the battery desync nx

I try to follow the guide there :
Open emummc - charge it to 100% - Open app - reset call - use it till low battery show up

In first step it cause new problem suddenly it shut down at 52% - i keep positive and think its part of process i charge it in hekate with the screen turn off. Btw when its on its already on 52% again. I charge it with saturation (6 hours )

On second cycle it turn off again in 51%

I think there is something wrong here.. is there any step that i misread

Thank you

 

[Blythe93]

Does anyone know if there is a way to play the latest version of a game without updating the switch firmware?

https://github.com/dezem/SAK maybe? I'm yet to give it a try myself so I can't say how well it works for newer games.