Hacking [Warning] Do not install anything with Fusee Gelee

[Imancol]

I just want to leave this post because I see that there is a lot of activity of users that are testing different OS and tools in Switch. I remind you that the Nintendo Switch handles the voltages for Software. If they do something wrong, they can be burning any component of the console (not just the fuses).

Although they do not notice it very often, the modifications you make with the console are dangerous and installing unsupported operating systems can burn or render the console unusable.

Cases have passed as the Team itself said that they burned a Screen of the Nintendo Switch console, or the third party Dock that burned the console's load card after the 5.0 update.

 

[isoboy]

The Avengers called, they want Captain Obvious back.

 

[Deathscreton]

I just want to leave this post because I see that there is a lot of activity of users that are testing different OS and tools in Switch. I remind you that the Nintendo Switch handles the voltages for Software. If they do something wrong, they can be burning any component of the console (not just the fuses).

Although they do not notice it very often, the modifications you make with the console are dangerous and installing unsupported operating systems can burn or render the console unusable.

Cases have passed as the Team itself said that they burned a Screen of the Nintendo Switch console, or the third party Dock that burned the console's load card after the 5.0 update.

1. What kinda software are you using that toys with voltages of hardware components?

2. What's your source?

 

[Imancol]

1. What kinda software are you using that toys with voltages of hardware components?

2. What's your source?

It is already known that Nintendo Switch handles precise voltages of its screen, and internal components to modify it via GUI. An example is the brightness of the screen. Installing OS in Switch is like installing any ROM in different devices. You never know what the consequence is, but it is not recommended. The Switch is more a Tablet, not a PC or Laptop that can install anything.

 

[skedone]

It is already known that Nintendo Switch handles precise voltages of its screen, and internal components to modify it via GUI. An example is the brightness of the screen. Installing OS in Switch is like installing any ROM in different devices. You never know what the consequence is, but it is not recommended. The Switch is more a Tablet, not a PC or Laptop that can install anything.

The software has high level access ? That's a massive design error like NO OTHER DEVICE

 

[DarkIrata]

1. What kinda software are you using that toys with voltages of hardware components?

2. What's your source?

The software has high level access ? That's a massive design error like NO OTHER DEVICE

You guys do know thats a computer bios is also just software to control settings for the hardware?
You also know what the purpose of a kernel in a os is? Or?

 

[skedone]

You guys do know thats a computer bios is also just software to control settings for the hardware?
You also know what the purpose of a kernel in a os is? Or?

Yes I do that is my point lol

 

[Deathscreton]

You guys do know thats a computer bios is also just software to control settings for the hardware?
You also know what the purpose of a kernel in a os is? Or?

Why do you think I asked?

 

[Imancol]

The software has high level access ? That's a massive design error like NO OTHER DEVICE

In the programming, data or processes are sent to the RAM that are executed (Void Start, Void Update), depending on the language in which it is executed. Always a Software has access to voltages in the Hardware that have behaviors. The same happens with OS, it has architectures and controllers. There are no compatible systems on Nintendo Switch that work 100% other than the same OS Switch. Personally, I recommend waiting for the CFW from SciresM or testing only the OSs that are sharing and have already been tested, but will never work 100% and doing experiments can bring irreversible damage to the console.

 

[MachRc]

https://github.com/fail0verflow/shofel2/blob/master/README.md

It's stupidly easy to blow up embedded platforms like this with bad software (e.g. all voltages are software-controlled). We already caused temporary damage to one LCD panel with bad power sequencing code. Seriously, do not complain if something goes wrong.

 

[andijames]

https://github.com/fail0verflow/shofel2/blob/master/README.md

Exactly the quote I wanted thank you.

This is the same as iPhone jailbreak or any unauthorized install you do.

If you have evidence of this completely melting your switch then I'm sure people would take note. Otherwise go forth and unsigned conquer

 

[RealLatias]

I guess thanks for the warning towards people, but I think most people have seen it enough that they need to be careful, and if people brick their consoles, it's their fault.

 

[kombos]

Why do you think I asked?

Because you know nothing ?

 

[CMDreamer]

Massive threads asking for help on their failed Switch coming in 3... 2... 1...

Reason: As always, the user/owner.

 

[Dvdxploitr]

I can't say if this is 100% true with the Switch or not, but I do know that I installed a ROM on my Nexus 5 awhile back ago and it made the phone run extremely hot (too hot to touch!), yet any other ROMs I tried didn't do that (I played around with a lot of ROMs on the Nexus 5 considering it can multi-boot any number of ROMs as long as you have storage available....so, it is true that installing a different OS CAN cause hardware issues.

 

[tech3475]

I can't say if this is 100% true with the Switch or not, but I do know that I installed a ROM on my Nexus 5 awhile back ago and it made the phone run extremely hot (too hot to touch!), yet any other ROMs I tried didn't do that (I played around with a lot of ROMs on the Nexus 5 considering it can multi-boot any number of ROMs as long as you have storage available....so, it is true that installing a different OS CAN cause hardware issues.

It could be that the ROM overclocked the SoC.

 

[Dvdxploitr]

It could be that the ROM overclocked the SoC.

If it did, it didn't good a good job, performance wasn't any better than other ROMs. ROM I have now is overclocked and it doesn't get hot. I don't recall seeing any information about the ROM that made the phone hot saying it was overclocked.

 

[cpasjuste]

This is true, beleive me... This is like this not only on the switch. For example custom kernels for android devices can be "tweaked" to provide a higher cpu voltage for overclocking (i made some..), or say for the screen..

So yes, this is true, people need to be carefull when playing with custom kernels for the switch.

 

[Deleted User]

I think that it is a measure for Pretendo to sabotage your Switch and force you to buy another one if you still want to play Switch games.
For example, when they detect pirated games, they could brick the OS, burn the motherboard, or detonate the battery.
And of course they are not responsible for any damage caused by it.

 

[shchmue]

I think that it is a measure for Pretendo to sabotage your Switch and force you to buy another one if you still want to play Switch games.
For example, when they detect pirated games, they could brick the OS, burn the motherboard, or detonate the battery.
And of course they are not responsible for any damage caused by it.

this is about installing Linux on the Switch. this is a risk with installing a different OS on any system that doesn't support it.