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[Mylink5]

So I was promised a switch on the summer after my university entrance exams.But with all the progress and updates coming up, I am thinking of persuading pan earlier purchase. First of all what is your opinion on this and secondly how accurate is the firmware by serial chart? Thanks in advance!

 

[HexZyle]

So I was promised a switch on the summer after my university entrance exams.But with all the progress and updates coming up, I am thinking of persuading pan earlier purchase. First of all what is your opinion on this and secondly how accurate is the firmware by serial chart? Thanks in advance!

The firmwares cover a range of serials, some of which overlap. I have no grounds to base this off but as long as you avoid the fuzzy areas I think you should be alright. If there's multiple serials just go with the lowest/safest (for different series 100/400/700 that'll vary what's "safe")

Example: for 3.0.0 these serials are perfect:
W100: <200
W400: <020
W700: <050

J100: <100
J400: <180
J700: <140

Any higher and you'll be pushing your luck

 

[Weysincha]

Hello

i have a little question

i Bought today a Switch FW is 3.0.1 what i should do, bring it back or wait for the new exploit
and if the exploit is ou how i Update my switch to the exploit need fw?

Thank you

 

[HexZyle]

Hello

i have a little question

i Bought today a Switch FW is 3.0.1 what i should do, bring it back or wait for the new exploit
and if the exploit is ou how i Update my switch to the exploit need fw?

Thank you

Update it to the latest version because 4.1.0 will get CFW at some point, and you can access the eShop on 4.1.0 (until a new update comes out)

Or you could return it and try again for a 3.0.0, up to you.

 

[Mylink5]

The firmwares cover a range of serials, some of which overlap. I have no grounds to base this off but as long as you avoid the fuzzy areas I think you should be alright. If there's multiple serials just go with the lowest/safest (for different series 100/400/700 that'll vary what's "safe")

Example: for 3.0.0 these serials are perfect:
W100: <200
W400: <020
W700: <050

J100: <100
J400: <180
J700: <140

Any higher and you'll be pushing your luck

Thanks for the thorough reply! One last question, should I hunt 3.0 or lower FWs?

 

[HexZyle]

Thanks for the thorough reply! One last question, should I hunt 3.0 or lower FWs?

Anything at or lower than 3.0.0 is good if you want homebrew right away, but if you can find a console with 1.0.0 you can apparently get CFW earlier (you just can't play many games on it or use homebrew until later)

 

[Mylink5]

Anything at or lower than 3.0.0 is good if you want homebrew right away, but if you can find a console with 1.0.0 you can apparently get CFW earlier (you just can't play many games on it or use homebrew until later)

Thanks for the kind responses

 

[CloudvsRoy]

Thinking about buying a brand new Switch but my funds are limited. There's no current way to hack it and install Switch games? Are there any programs that would allow me to copy and install rentals?

 

[HexZyle]

Thinking about buying a brand new Switch but my funds are limited. There's no current way to hack it and install Switch games? Are there any programs that would allow me to copy and install rentals?

Nope, not currently, and likely not for the forseeable future.

 

[SuinkaiVS]

Is any way to edit a photo and copy it to display on the switch?

 

[SuinkaiVS]

i tried copying it but no result, is there any way?

 

[Splitframe]

Hey,

I know it might be a little early to say, but can someone with experience say how probable it is that we can change save games in somewhat near future?
I am currently playing Zelda on Cemu, but I definitely want to buy Zelda when I buy a Switch for the new Smash Bros.
If there is no save game converter I'll write one myself. I know you can't say for sure but you think it will happen this year?
I really don't want to start a new Game in Master Mode with the restrictions I put in. (No pause in fight, no fast travel, Pro HUD, no big map)

Thanks!

 

[jmartos]

Hi,

I recently got a switch with version 1.0.0, I'm a little lost right now, I leave you a couple of questions:

1. What can I do with that?

I have seen that a custom firmware is being developed, I don't know if it is possible to compile and test it, I haven't found instructions on it.

2. Learning and development

I've always been interested in hacking on consoles, for lack of time and knowledge I've never done anything about it, where do you recommend me to start?

Thank you in advance!

 

[HexZyle]

Hi,

I recently got a switch with version 1.0.0, I'm a little lost right now, I leave you a couple of questions:

1. What can I do with that?

I have seen that a custom firmware is being developed, I don't know if it is possible to compile and test it, I haven't found instructions on it.

2. Learning and development

I've always been interested in hacking on consoles, for lack of time and knowledge I've never done anything about it, where do you recommend me to start?

Thank you in advance!

1. There is nothing available currently for end users on 1.0.0. The CFW is in development but it isn't functioning enough to be anything but a proof of concept at the moment, though development continues. The goal of the developer is save file editing for Pokemon Switch, so it will be highly likely it is functioning before that game's release, or at least its development will be heavily incentivised by it.

It is possible to update 1.0.0 to 3.0.0 for immediate homebrew access, at the cost of a longer wait until CFW comes to your firmware.

2. There are links in the OP. Look for "ReSwitched"

 

[Small Kat]

I'm at 4.1.0 and I have no games for the swtich. I want to wait for cfw so I need to get some games quick before 5.0 comes out. Should I get digitally or physically? What format is better for cfw? (Storage is not a issue here. I have plenty.)

 

[RyoX9]

I'm at 4.1.0 and I have no games for the swtich. I want to wait for cfw so I need to get some games quick before 5.0 comes out. Should I get digitally or physically? What format is better for cfw? (Storage is not a issue here. I have plenty.)

All firmwares will be hackable when TX releases mod chip so i wudn't worry, save money and spend it on TX product.

 

[Small Kat]

All firmwares will be hackable when TX releases mod chip so i wudn't worry, save money and spend it on TX product.

I rather have the cfw... I don't want to buy the chip.

 

[alexj9626]

So with 5.0 out, Switch is not going to auto update, right? Is it gonna ask if i want to?

 

[HexZyle]

So with 5.0 out, Switch is not going to auto update, right? Is it gonna ask if i want to?

AFAIK the Switch will download updates but constantly ask you if you want to install them. You can delete downloaded updates by launching in recovery mode (power + volume up + volume down)

 

[LuigiXL]

Can I update my cart games (dont want e-shop) on 4.1.0?