Hacking Why is my RCM Jig not working?!

[CVFireDragon]

Mine uses a thin copper wire. With that paperclip it would be difficult. Try bending them outward slightly. And once you get into RCM. You should install AutoRCM until you get a better jig.

what would be a "better jig"?

 

[ken28]

Mine uses a thin copper wire. With that paperclip it would be difficult. Try bending them outward slightly. And once you get into RCM. You should install AutoRCM until you get a better jig.

Was the chargeing issue with auto rcm fixed through?

 

[Brayton]

What's the switch model number?

 

[CVFireDragon]

What's the switch model number?

Hac-001

 

[DocAmes1980]

what would be a "better jig"?

One like mine that uses a shaped copper wire like mine. Try adjusting it anyways. It looks off. Especially the clip end that is supposed to touch pin 1. (The end on the bottom in the second picture)

 

[Viri]

You could always try what I do, and that's leave a bit of space. If my jig is any closer to the pins, it doesn't work.

Spoiler

 

[Lacius]

Was the chargeing issue with auto rcm fixed through?

The system will not charge properly while in RCM with AutoRCM installed. However, it's not much of a problem if you don't accidentally leave the system in RCM. If you do leave it in RCM and the system dies, the system will still trickle charge enough for one to enter RCM and load Hekate or Horizon to charge back to 100%.

In short, the problem isn't fixed and never will be because of how it works, but it's not that big of a problem to begin with.

 

[ken28]

what would be a "better jig"?

If you life in Europe then those should work https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/273192667748

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What's the switch model number?

He said he brought it last year

 

[DocAmes1980]

What's the switch model number?

Irrelevant. Even if he had one with an updated bootROM that wouldn't prevent RCM. Besides he said in the OP that he bought it last year.

 

[CVFireDragon]

If you life in Europe then those should work https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/273192667748

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He said he brought it last year

what about united states

 

[ken28]

The system will not charge properly while in RCM with AutoRCM installed. However, it's not much of a problem if you don't accidentally leave the system in RCM. If you do leave it in RCM and the system dies, the system will still trickle charge enough for one to enter RCM and load Hekate or Horizon to charge back to 100%.

In short, the problem isn't fixed and never will be because of how it works, but it's not that big of a problem to begin with.

But atleast mentioning it to him is good.

 

[CVFireDragon]

plus how would I boot into horizon through autorcm?

 

[Draxzelex]

plus how would I boot into horizon through autorcm?

Both Hekate and SX OS have options to boot into OFW and CFW. You would just need a way to load them which includes but not limited to a USB-C cable and a device to send payloads with.

 

[ken28]

what about united states

That one looks okay
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-S...&_sacat=0&_nkw=switch+rcm+jig&_from=R40&rt=nc

 

[Mr. Wizard]

Fuck the stupid jigs, just use some foil and bricc it like everyone else.

 

[DocAmes1980]

plus how would I boot into horizon through autorcm?

Via a payload like SX OS loader. Worry about getting into RCM first. Bend the pin of your jig outwards. I don't mean to sound dickish but this isn't rocket surgery. It's not connecting pin 10 and pin 1. Just be careful to not do anything extreme that would damage the joy con rail pins.

 

[Havok10]

Xecuters jig is very good. XSOS is also very easy and worth the money. In the USA its $40 well spent.

Stupid question when you insert the jig in the rail the pins are facing you right?

 

[CVFireDragon]

@DocAmes1980 would this jig work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-S...&_sacat=0&_nkw=switch+rcm+jig&_from=R40&rt=nc

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Xecuters jig is very good. XSOS is also very easy and worth the money. In the USA its $40 well spent.

Stupid question when you insert the jig in the rail the pins are facing you right?

yeah lol

 

[Havok10]

Those are all 3D printed jigs there is no way to know the quality.

 

[DocAmes1980]

@DocAmes1980 would this jig work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-Switch-Joycon-Jig-for-RCM-Recovery-Mode-Free-Ship-Keychain/263796197463?hash=item3d6b7a8857:g:5GUAAOSwBc1bPU9~&_sacat=0&_nkw=switch+rcm+jig&_from=R40&rt=nc

Looks better than the one you got. However, have you thought about adjusting the pins (paperclip) of the one you got? Maybe it's touching pins 9 and 2.

 

[ken28]

@DocAmes1980 would this jig work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-S...&_sacat=0&_nkw=switch+rcm+jig&_from=R40&rt=nc

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yeah lol

I know you didnt ask me but imho They should work but like mentioned before if you want to go the fully safe route buy sx pro. They are expensive but the jig and especially the dongle kinda make it worth it.

 

[CVFireDragon]

Looks better than the one you got. However, have you thought about adjusting the pins (paperclip) of the one you got? Maybe it's touching pins 9 and 2.

I've tried that

 

[ken28]

Those are all 3D printed jigs there is no way to know the quality.

Generally if they say it's tested you can hold the liable to it. If they turn out to not work just refund Vie ebay (use PayPal though)