Our best bet is a homebrew web browser because Nintendo will never release the full version of their browser, at least not for a long time, due to paranoia of web-based exploits.
That's really interesting. I wonder how things like the homebrew app store, SD Files updater, etc can connect to the internet. You may be on to something but I'm sure others are working on these things behind the scenes.
Yeah that's true as well. This just made me realize that if a simple web browser hasn't been made yet then my suggestion for porting NewPipe is highly unlikely.
Edit: Guess this post doesn't matter anymore, there's now a solution to get YouTube running on banned switches or using 90DNS using a modified YouTube NSP, which can't be linked here.
I know YouTube was just released on Switch, but it does not work on banned consoles nor with custom DNS...
I've used Checkpoint to move a save from one user to another, but you have to open the game on the 2nd user so that it generates save data for that game and then you will be able to restore the save that you backed up from the original user.
You forgot to mention that there are 4.1.0 units out there with the RCM ipatches that prevents the FG exploit from working. Since he just got a Switch it would be best for him to test if he can load a payload such as Hekate successfully and then proceed from there. If not, he would have to wait...
Sorry to bump this thread again but I just wanted to mention that based on the screenshot it would be obvious that most parts are missing. I noticed that happening to me as well a little while ago when trying the Google Drive mirrors it wouldn't download ALL of the parts together. Using...
You could download them from https://www.switchbru.com/appstore/#/ and extract the files into the switch folder on your sdcard. I don't know if the gbc emulator (khedgb) is the latest version though so grab it from here https://gbatemp.net/threads/gbc-emulator-port-khedgb-works-on-5-0.503969/...
Maybe you should try going into normal Recovery mode (not the Tegra RCM that needs a jig). If that doesn't work, try Gag Order to remove the update prompt: https://gbatemp.net/threads/gag-order-a-fix-for-supernag.505765/
It's funny you say that. A very long time ago when I was young and stupid, I got banned from XBL for doing just that. Modding my avatar skin color to red and getting a high gamer score. Incredibly stupid. Don't do dumb things like that.
Yes you do need one unless your phone uses Type-C and you have a c-to-c cable. How are you currently trying to connect it if you don't even have one? I'm not sure if a USB hub would work if that's what you're doing.
What I do is launch the app first, select the payload and then plug it in. There might be a prompt and when you press Ok it will send the payload. Make sure you're in RCM mode first. You can get into RCM without plugging it in first.
The original thread: https://gbatemp.net/threads/xci-dumper.506700/ already updated the OP with the cert only dumping in version 0.0.2. You didn't have to make this thread.
This thread seems to have information about that:
https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-firmware-by-serial-number.481215/
Also to answer your other question in the OP, it is not possible to downgrade to a lower firmware.
If it's updated to 5.0.2 then you probably already have the exFAT update so it should be fine to use. If for some reason I'm wrong, you can format your sd on your computer to FAT32 to avoid the update. Also if you're going to get a brand new Switch it will likely come with 4.1.0 but I'm not sure...
I personally don't think being on 5.0.2 is that bad but you can use the Hekate payload to get the Homebrew menu and use Checkpoint to backup your saves.
This is really awesome that this was figured out! Thanks for sharing this. I'm on 4.1.0 and already have my raw nand dump so that's one part saved and I understand the steps you've provided but honestly I'll wait for some other people to confirm their success with this first. It seems easy...
Only thing drive me crazy is all these new horror games nowadays is its so dark, all time. I can't even play them. I understand they trying to create spooky but be creative a little, not just darkness with pop out scare scenes.