Yes. To answer your second question, the advantage of firmwares 4.1 and below is that they can load Atmosphere, a WIP CFW, without the need for a jig and USB cable. This CFW is going to be the one used for all hacking & homebrew but while it may not support backup loading when its completed initially, someone else will most likely implement it. If you don't mind having to use a jig and USB cable or if you want to keep your console on/in sleep mode 24/7, then you can update. Alternatively, SX OS supports backup launching but it must be paid for. The current free alternative is LBL, or LayeredFS Backup Launching, which is difficult and carries a high ban risk.Would hombrew be available if I update to latest FW to update BOTW? Also what are the advantages of having a lower FW instead of the latest for a basic user who is interested in backups?
Hello guys!
I'm total noob in Switch, so I will be glad for some help and clarifications. Thanks in advance!
1. I have a Switch with 2.2.0 firmware. So using guide to upgrade without burning fuses I can freely switch between 2.0.0/2.1.0/2.2.0/2.3.0 firmware versions and I can use them as OFW (w/o RCM and Hekate) also with internet? Or it will be dangerous to use 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 with Internet, cuz Nintendo knows that my console comes with 2.2.0 from the factory?
2. Is there working method to restore full nand via Hekate, and what are dangers? Found info.
3. If I update my console w/o burning fuses to 3.0.2 to play some recent games via SX OS (completely offline), what is the best method to restore my original 2.2.0 state, via upgrade guide or restoring original full nand via Hekate or etc?
4. If I install AutoRCM how do I need to completely shutdown my console (I know that it best to charge it while in OFW/CFW)? Via OS, button or Hekate menu?
5. What is the logic of Wi-Fi connectivity? Do I really need to be in Airplane mode all the time? What if I do not activate Airplane mode, and do not manually connect to any network, will Switch autoconnect to any open wi-fi network that it sees? Or it is best to set a dummy wi-fi network and connect console to it?
- There is a very low chance Nintendo is tracking the firmware people are using in comparison with what they come from the box. I'm not saying Nintendo can't ban you for this but we have no evidence to support that theory at the moment.
- There is with CTCaer's v3 mod of Hekate, but it is not recommended for normal users.
- See #2 for answer
- Either use the Hekate menu to power off or manually shut it down by holding the power button for 12-15 seconds (it actually needs to be 10 but some people don't count properly so this is better safe than sorry)
- Ideally, the Switch should not have any Wi-Fi connection stored at all. Airplane Mode is to ensure the Switch isn't sending data to Nintendo with completely wiped Wi-Fi settings.