Hey,
New registered user here. I think I remember this site from back in 2003-2004, the days of scouring the internet for GBA and GBC roms. Really digging the new layout, much more modern and easier on the eyes.
That being said, I am a casual these days and after having traded my PS4 in for a Switch last week, became obsessed with trying out this Switch CFW. It has been far more challenging than all the silly things I’ve done in the past. I have a few comments/questions below. Could you generous folks take a look and help clarify some things for me?
· Paperclip / aluminum foil gimmick – I’ve been trying with limited success. Is there a seller of these 3-D printed tools that fit right in, or is it likely that these will be obsolete because there will be a more permanent CFW mod in the future? I want to buy one or two of these 3D printed tools.
· Micro-SD card – I bought a 128GB Samsung EVO Select card that required an additional update once inserted into the Switch. It seems to be working perfectly fine. Is there a reason there are so many threads (perhaps outdated) mentioning FAT32 format? If it works the way it is for me, should I care about changing the format?
· Incomplete files – There are few things in life more frustrating than watching a “tutorial” video where they have far more folders and files than what is provided by the download links. They just nonchalantly and conveniently act like it's normal. Why is it that when we download the ZIP (usually from github), it is always incomplete? Why would anyone do this? The PQSE save editor doesn’t even have an executable file? The file that it does have in there doesn’t do anything (opens and closes immediately). Is my computer messed up? Is the incomplete ZIP downloads due to some sort of “regulatory” issue? Are the days of READMEs and FAQs no longer a thing? It sometimes seems to me that being mysterious is intentional.
· CFW App store – How often is this Appstore updated? I wanted to edit my PQSE save and was so happy to finally have found a working version of the editor. I had to open so many links before I found a download with a working executable file that I don’t even know where I got the program. Using EdiZon from the App Store, I backed up my save file, edited the file on the computer, and tried to “restore” it on the Switch. Unfortunately, this last step does not work. It was a massive headache but “research” concluded that the app in the “app store” is outdated. Some users apparently are unable to upload their saves with the older version.
· Manually adding programs to the ROOT of the Micro SD – if we just download an app (like EdiZon), and drop the folder to the root, is it supposed to work? I downloaded the most recent version to fix this upload issue but when I go to Albums, EdiZon does not work (it is missing a file or something). Basically, is “installation” through the Appstore the same as dropping a folder with the program to the ROOT? It didn’t work for me. If someone could PM me how to get the right EdiZon and get this PQSE save working on my Switch, I will forever be grateful.
· Using other peoples’ save files – if I bought a game and downloaded someone’s data that is 100% complete, does this impact my profile or console in any way? Is this a ban-able offense? Asking because PS3 used to let you download saves online in the earlier days before updates killed it off. Are there trophies (or whatever) that this might harm? I haven’t played a Switch game yet so I am not sure. And I don't care about achievement trophies.
· Any other pointers? Is there a universal file that all apps must have for it to work (.NRO?) What is your favorite mod / app? What is something cool that CFW provides?
My apologies for the lengthy post. It’s been a difficult 48 hours knowing that I failed to follow tutorials made by 20 year olds (I'm not pointing fingers). I’m not even going to get started on the Zadig driver installation, ADX browser launcher, etc. Aside from the PSP Pandora battery thing (something I never figured out), I’ve never been so irritated when following guides. Snipping and measuring that paper clip, man...Bottom line is I am able to get to the CFW screen. I just need to get EdiZon to work to get the modded Pokemon Quest save file restored to the Switch. Please help.
Anyway, hope someone has the time to read and respond to some of my questions. Appreciate the help in advance.