Hacking Question SXOS emuNAND problem

[jellybeangreen2]

All of a sudden using retroarch, it crashed. Sent me back to the main menu. Then all of a sudden I got error code: 2005-0005.

After rebooting I was forced to format my MicroSD (which I didn't do). I then took it out and deleted my emutendo folder which resolved the problem. However now, I'm not too sure if this is correct, but it shows as having 160GB free out of 256GB when I had around 117GB free before. All of my games obviously don't believe they are installed.

So, is there a way for me to rebuild the database within EmuNAND cause I don't want to keep reinstalling my games each time I have this problem. (The only reason why I configured this in the first place was for 7.0.1 content).

If there is no solution, I will update my sysnand using ChoiDujourNX. However, I'd prefer to keep this as low as possible.

If anyone has any advise, that would be really appreciated.

 

[tomi1578]

exfat or fat32?

 

[jellybeangreen2]

exfat or fat32?

Exfat

 

[tomi1578]

Exfat

that's the problem
format it to fat32

 

[jellybeangreen2]

that's the problem
format it to fat32

that's the problem
format it to fat32

This is not practical. EXFAT is what I use on all devices (Mac etc) works fine is sysnand. Nor do I want 4GB file limit when I copy files over. NSPS can be big

 

[Phenj]

Retroarch crashes on exfat are known for corrupting SD datas. Do not use exfat.
Just use a .nsp splitter.

 

[tomi1578]

This is not practical. EXFAT is what I use on all devices (Mac etc) works fine is sysnand. Nor do I want 4GB file limit when I copy files over. NSPS can be big

so don't use retroarch

 

[LeviDL]

There are plenty of ways around the size limitation of FAT32. ExFAT isn't worth it. Also, make sure you're backing up your system. You don't need to back up the Nintendo and Emutendo folders, you can just reinstall the games in case there is a problem. Also, if you pack the rest into a ZIP or RAR it ends up being a small backup.
TL;DR: Don't use ExFAT and make backups.

 

[Deleted User]

300 switches done so far and not 1 exfat issue.

 

[tomi1578]

300 switches done so far and not 1 exfat issue.

is retroarch on any of those 300 switches?

 

[Deleted User]

Yup on all and some TX SX OS

 

[Taorn]

300 switches done so far and not 1 exfat issue.

What exactly have you done to those 300 devices? Transfered CFW files to exfat formatted cards? If yes, then that proves nothing. The corruption is a long term effect that's sometimes hard to notice until it's too late.

M4xw, one of the main maintainers of the Retroarch Switch port has stated time and time again, that he has received numerous complains about errors that could be traced back to exfat usage. He is a far more creditable source, as he arguably develops one of the most used homebrew programs.

 

[Kubas_inko]

Everyone is saying that exFAT is bad. I had zero issues with it since the begging.

 

[Draxzelex]

I like how not one but two people here are saying they use exFAT without any issues but the only way to solve OP's issue is to use FAT32. Everyone knows exFAT is a ticking time bomb. Sharing your personal experiences about exFAT is like telling people you haven't been banned for running CFW online.

 

[JBMario]

I like how not one but two people here are saying they use exFAT without any issues but the only way to solve OP's issue is to use FAT32. Everyone knows exFAT is a ticking time bomb. Sharing your personal experiences about exFAT is like telling people you haven't been banned for running CFW online.

Are you talking about exFAT in general or exFAT on the Switch due to Nintendo's driver?

 

[Draxzelex]

Are you talking about exFAT in general or exFAT on the Switch due to Nintendo's driver?

Sorry, meant to specify exFAT on the Nintendo Switch aka their drivers.

 

[deanspeed]

What is preventing someone from fixing or rewriting the drivers? Do we not have enough access? Or is it that no one skilled enough is willing to do it?

 

[Deleted User]

What exactly have you done to those 300 devices? Transfered CFW files to exfat formatted cards? If yes, then that proves nothing. The corruption is a long term effect that's sometimes hard to notice until it's too late.

M4xw, one of the main maintainers of the Retroarch Switch port has stated time and time again, that he has received numerous complains about errors that could be traced back to exfat usage. He is a far more creditable source, as he arguably develops one of the most used homebrew programs.

Exfat is more prone to corruption in general. Only issue I had was PC side and switch has been solid with exfat. Not all 300 were tx sx os and some were atmo/hekate. Proves something to me. Mileage varies.

 

[jellybeangreen2]

Exfat is more prone to corruption in general. Only issue I had was PC side and switch has been solid with exfat. Not all 300 were tx sx os and some were atmo/hekate. Proves something to me. Mileage varies.

I never had any problems with exfat ever prior to using emuNAND and retroarch

 

[Deleted User]

I never had any problems with exfat ever prior to using emuNAND and retroarch

To be honest those 300 mods ive done only a handful were tx sx os emunand. Always try another card to rule outa bad micro as they do go out after a while or even newish.

 

[jellybeangreen2]

To be honest those 300 mods ive done only a handful were tx sx os emunand. Always try another card to rule outa bad micro as they do go out after a while or even newish.

I know after deleting my emutendo folder, it solves the problem. It happened when retroarch crashed. It crashes hundreds of times. I’d rather have my exfat over retroarch. Worst case, maybe I should install my retroarch on sysnand?