Hacking Question Switch won't boot into RCM.

[Telnoi]

How do you find AutoRCM? I'm considering setting it up when I get the pro. How do you power it on? (forgive me, I'm new to the Switch exploiting - done everything else but not got to grips with the Switch stuff yet). You power it on, it goes into recovery and you just have to inject the payload via whatever method and you're done?..

Get into RCM manually first.
Use any of the well documented methods of delivering the paypload.
Read the SX OS manual (if you own that). It explains its features, including installing AutoRCM. The free version of SX OS can also install AutoRCM.
If you don't have SX OS, search for AutoRCM here in the forums. Also well documented.

Downside. If your battery goes flat, you won't be able to charge your Switch and have to pull it apart and remove the battery for manual charging. I do not personally recommend AutoRCM. No, this issue can't be fixed.

 

[GunzOfNavarone]

Get into RCM manually first.
Use any of the well documented methods of delivering the paypload.
Read the SX OS manual (if you own that). It explains its features, including installing AutoRCM. The free version of SX OS can also install AutoRCM.
If you don't have SX OS, search for AutoRCM here in the forums. Also well documented.

Downside. If your battery goes flat, you won't be able to charge your Switch and have to pull it apart and remove the battery for manual charging. I do not personally recommend AutoRCM. No, this issue can't be fixed.

Really... well that sucks and knowing my luck, I'd run into that issue at some point. Oh well, maybe I'll just use the jig until something else arises. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[magico29]

i really really hope we get a stickied thread for guide on how to this properly

that way most people can avoid the trouble/headache

paper foil baby,rcm 7 times in a row 100% easiest way to get into rcm mode.

 

[HarveyDirt]

I've been having a lot of trouble with this but I just had a thought.. not at home to test though.
When I turn it off I use the on screen prompt to power off. Should I instead just hold the button until it powers off?

 

[Stormflora]

It's not "+", it is "Volume Up" that needs to be held.

I feel so stupid. This fixed it xD