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EDIT: It turns out Tux was wrong, Kate has since clarified the PD controller has a mode for charging the Switch in the event of no power. So the Switch can not be bricked, but you are still unable to charge in RCM.
However this can sometimes fail, if that happens you will need to unplug / replug the battery
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Since users are reporting battery issues (I have experienced this myself) I thought this thread was necessary:
If you use AutoRCM please be aware that the Switch does not charge while in RCM mode.
For the Switch to charge it needs to be booted into Horizon / CFW. As Hekate does not support sleep mode, it is advised to always charge the Switch to 100% in OFW before using any CFW, and keeping it at a acceptable level before turning it off.
If you completely drain the battery to the point of not being able to even enter RCM (with autoRCM) you will be unable to do anything, requiring you to remove the battery and charge it externally / in a other Switch etc. to be able to boot at all.
The battery also still drains in RCM mode, so always hold down power for 12+ seconds to ensure the system is powered down.
You will know that your Switch is charging if you see the green / red battery icon in the top right corner when you plug in a charger, also note that plugging in a charger while off will boot the Switch into RCM and thus end up draining the battery rather than charging it.
No Autorcm:
Console will boot if a charger is plugged in when powered off.
Autorcm:
With power: Console will default to RCM if a charger is plugged in. (can't charge until Horizon is booted).
No power: Console will not be able to do anything, if the PD controller gets stuck you will need to plug in / unplug the battery.
However this can sometimes fail, if that happens you will need to unplug / replug the battery
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Since users are reporting battery issues (I have experienced this myself) I thought this thread was necessary:
If you use AutoRCM please be aware that the Switch does not charge while in RCM mode.
For the Switch to charge it needs to be booted into Horizon / CFW. As Hekate does not support sleep mode, it is advised to always charge the Switch to 100% in OFW before using any CFW, and keeping it at a acceptable level before turning it off.
If you completely drain the battery to the point of not being able to even enter RCM (with autoRCM) you will be unable to do anything, requiring you to remove the battery and charge it externally / in a other Switch etc. to be able to boot at all.
The battery also still drains in RCM mode, so always hold down power for 12+ seconds to ensure the system is powered down.
You will know that your Switch is charging if you see the green / red battery icon in the top right corner when you plug in a charger, also note that plugging in a charger while off will boot the Switch into RCM and thus end up draining the battery rather than charging it.
No Autorcm:
Console will boot if a charger is plugged in when powered off.
Autorcm:
With power: Console will default to RCM if a charger is plugged in. (can't charge until Horizon is booted).
No power: Console will not be able to do anything, if the PD controller gets stuck you will need to plug in / unplug the battery.
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