Hacking up to 4.x exploitable, but lower firmware is better

[Deleted User]

When i got the console i was on 3.0.2 but updated because someone said its the end of exploits but thank you for this thread i will stay on 4.1.0 anyway .

 

[SomeKindOfUsername]

What do you mean you aren't releasing this right now so I can get my free games?! Tell me, what else am I supposed to do with my Switch?

 

[Deleted User]

What do you mean you aren't releasing this right now so I can get my free games?! Tell me, what else am I supposed to do with my Switch?

They don't promote piracy.

 

[SomeKindOfUsername]

They don't promote piracy.

I guess I'll add in a /s just in case.
Although to be brutally honest, everybody knows this will inevitably lead to that no matter how hard they try to prevent it.

 

[leon315]

Please change title.

why?

 

[Meriadoc]

Why in firmware with kernelhax (2.0-2.3) there won't be a cfw/emunand?

 

[blinkzane]

This is purely an informative post BTW, not intended to direct in one direction or another and I am unbiased on who does what because I dont really care.

 

[the_randomizer]

Interesting, maybe there is hope for 4.x.x after all. Gonna keep a close watch on this news.

 

[thekarter104]

Holy crap, that is nice. I'm currecntly on 4.x because Gamecube controller support, and it appears I need it anyways, otherwise we couldn't have a 4 player MK8 Deluxe with friends.
Time to stay on 4.x!

EDIT: Is there any known way to block updates on the Switch?
Is it also possible that it unfortunately may be autoupdated?

Thanks.

 

[the_randomizer]

Holy crap, that is nice. I'm currecntly on 4.x because Gamecube controller support, and it appears I need it anyways, otherwise we couldn't have a 4 player MK8 Deluxe with friends.
Time to stay on 4.x!

EDIT: Is there any known way to block updates on the Switch?
Is it also possible that it unfortunately may be autoupdated?

Thanks.

Short of disconnecting the console from the WiFi network, not much else can be done to block updates right now. I've already disconnected, and I'm on 4.0.2 I believe, so I may be pushing it or already past the point of no return. Do not stay connected if you want to avoid updates.

If you're on 4.0.0, or 4.1.0, disconnect immediately.

 

[Deleted User]

Short of disconnecting the console from the WiFi network, not much else can be done to block updates right now. I've already disconnected, and I'm on 4.0.2 I believe, so I may be pushing it or already past the point of no return. Do not stay connected if you want to avoid updates.

If you're on 4.0.0, or 4.1.0, disconnect immediately.

You say it like Nintendo is ready to make an update today for the switch to patch 4.x.x

 

[the_randomizer]

You say it like Nintendo is ready to make an update today for the switch to patch 4.x.x

You can never be too safe. Disconnecting is still better safe than sorry.

 

[Deleted User]

You can never be too safe. Disconnecting is still better safe than sorry.

I know .
But i am stupid because i was on 3.0.2 and updated now i learned something
I need to stay on 4.x

 

[Patatas]

Or you can set up a DNS to block updates on your wifi settings:

I can't post a link because I don't have and old account (even though I've been around for a lot of time without an account), so this should do:

gbatemp.net/threads/dns-to-block-the-updates-of-the-switch.465952/

 

[SimonMKWii]

Wait NV hax? Has nv industries? I thought those guys were in jail since 2001 for hacking the us government?

NVIDIA, obviously!
Why would people hacking the US government give two shits about a game console?

 

[Kourin]

"Haha, we have a 4.1 exploit but we're not gonna talk about it in any meaningful way for as long as possible"
Then don't mention it, plain and simple. There's nothing more annoying than hackers stroking their ego about having something that others don't. You'll be the first ones to complain when people hassle you about it too.

 

[yardie]

"Haha, we have a 4.1 exploit but we're not gonna talk about it in any meaningful way for as long as possible"
Then don't mention it, plain and simple. There's nothing more annoying than hackers stroking their ego about having something that others don't. You'll be the first ones to complain when people hassle you about it too.

Maybe he's just trying to tell people who wants Homebrew to not update

No need to be a dick man

 

[GarnetSunset]

On the topic of 4.1. I have that FW rn. If you A. don't have the money for a <3.0.1 console B. don't care enough to find one (me) then just hold out.

Lemme put it this way, them having a private exploit on 4.1 means they can bring it forward to 4.2 etc, it's useful for testing purposes. They can use it to make public exploits for 4.2 aswell! Just be patient my friends.

 

[Patatas]

Yep, he explained that perfectly clear. They use that private exploit and don't want it to be patched by revealing it. If it gets patched, they will release it as it will be no longer useful for them. Since they are the ones who found it, I think they have the right to look over their interest rather than yours.

Plus it might make the exploit available on further firmwares, would you rather lose it so people can start using the really few and early homebrew available? It's not stroking their ego, it's thinking long term.

 

[Slartibartfast42]

And how do you prevent children from updating? And how do you prevent it from updating itself?