Hacking Question Update to what firmware as of 01/2019?

[coveiro24]

Hello guys

So my switch is on 5.1.0 firmware. I am using reinx.
Used also the ChoidujourNX to update from the 3.0 version. And using the gamecart block update (NOGC) feature ever since!

What is right now the better firmware to update (having all the same features and maybe more of the 5.1.0)? And any game requires the update?


Thanks

 

[spotanjo3]

Hello guys

So my switch is on 5.1.0 firmware. I am using reinx.
Used also the ChoidujourNX to update from the 3.0 version. And using the gamecart block update (NOGC) feature ever since!

What is right now the better firmware to update (having all the same features and maybe more of the 5.1.0)? And any game requires the update?


Thanks

It is 6.2.0 and released it on 19 November 2018. If you want New Super Mario Bros Deluxe and others.. requiring 6.2.0.

Why bother with 5.1.0 ? You can save 5.1.0 and update 6.2.0 with choidujournx update. You won't burn the fuses then. And you can downgrade it back to 5.1.0 if you want.. Again with choidujournx update.

 

[hippy dave]

No reason not to use 6.2.0 now, and some game updates are starting to require it.

 

[AndrewH]

Any background work being done on firmware LESS than 6.20, that may be beneficial to stay lower, say 6.01, etc? This is for those that aren't updating using Choidujournx, meaning official update. I am still on 6.0.1, but am unsure if there is anything worth staying on this slightly lower firmware for, instead of going to 6.20 officially. (I am still not on a hacked system.. on the fence... but don't want to screw myself for potential down the road).

 

[ScarletDreamz]

Hello guys

So my switch is on 5.1.0 firmware. I am using reinx.
Used also the ChoidujourNX to update from the 3.0 version. And using the gamecart block update (NOGC) feature ever since!

What is right now the better firmware to update (having all the same features and maybe more of the 5.1.0)? And any game requires the update?


Thanks

Just go to 6.2.0

 

[hippy dave]

Any background work being done on firmware LESS than 6.20, that may be beneficial to stay lower, say 6.01, etc? This is for those that aren't updating using Choidujournx, meaning official update. I am still on 6.0.1, but am unsure if there is anything worth staying on this slightly lower firmware for, instead of going to 6.20 officially. (I am still not on a hacked system.. on the fence... but don't want to screw myself for potential down the road).

There's potential for the deja vu exploit chain on 6.0.1 but not on 6.2.0, but that's most significant for ipatched switches. If you're interested in using a multi-step process to reboot from OFW into CFW, instead of using RCM to boot straight into CFW, then don't burn that fuse.

 

[stephrk398]

I was in your situation and went to 6.1. I'd advise against going to 6.2. I'm still seeing people report problems with it as of today. 6.1 has been great for me so far.

As for games, GRIS will not run on 5.1. Even with tinfoil's ignore FW option. That's what made me make the jump to 6.1. Amazing game btw.

 

[AndrewH]

There's potential for the deja vu exploit chain on 6.0.1 but not on 6.2.0, but that's most significant for ipatched switches. If you're interested in using a multi-step process to reboot from OFW into CFW, instead of using RCM to boot straight into CFW, then don't burn that fuse.

I was in your situation and went to 6.1. I'd advise against going to 6.2. I'm still seeing people report problems with it as of today. 6.1 has been great for me so far.

As for games, GRIS will not run on 5.1. Even with tinfoil's ignore FW option. That's what made me make the jump to 6.1. Amazing game btw.

Thanks a lot for the input guys, really appreciate it. With what was said, I think I will hold out and stick with 6.0.1 for now. The newest game I have is Tales of Vesperia physical cart and it loads just fine on 6.0.1, so no real need to go to 6.2 anyways. I would just do it, if I was told there was no difference, as I do miss getting official game updates, DLC and access to the Eshop, but can do without all that, since it was stated that 6.0.1 is better than 6.2.

Thanks so much again guys.

 

[mattytrog]

Thanks a lot for the input guys, really appreciate it. With what was said, I think I will hold out and stick with 6.0.1 for now. The newest game I have is Tales of Vesperia physical cart and it loads just fine on 6.0.1, so no real need to go to 6.2 anyways. I would just do it, if I was told there was no difference, as I do miss getting official game updates, DLC and access to the Eshop, but can do without all that, since it was stated that 6.0.1 is better than 6.2.

Thanks so much again guys.

Full emmc backup with boot0/boot1, ChoiNX up to 6.2.0

Keep autoRCM enabled to not burn fuses and you are golden. Upgrade / downgrade as you wish.

 

[AndrewH]

Full emmc backup with boot0/boot1, ChoiNX up to 6.2.0

Keep autoRCM enabled to not burn fuses and you are golden. Upgrade / downgrade as you wish.

Thank you for the info, however, I have not yet delved into hacking my Switch. It is still clean and I am without a jig and dongle. I am on the fence about going this route, but trying to plan ahead for if/when I do go down that path, that I am in the best position possible. Since this is the case, I would need to update 'officially', which would be problematic in the long run, hence my question on whether I should stay where I am or not 'officially'.

I appreciate your time in replying, however.