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A definitive way to test if your Switch is patched or not (purchases after 07-2018)

This tutorial uses TegraRCM command line to send payloads to RCM enabled Switch.
Command line is used since it offers a more detailed explanation on what is going on.
So it is a definitive way to confirm if your Switch is patched or not without further questions.
This tutorial does not make any modification to your Switch console.

Requirement:

No Micro SD Card is required.
1. Any way of entering Recovery Mode. Please read here, https://gbatemp.net/threads/the-ultimate-list-of-mods-to-enter-rcm.502145/
2. biskeydump.bin payload(please get the latest version, as of 30th July 2019, the latest version is V9), can be downloaded from https://switchtools.sshnuke.net/
3. TegraRcm GUI, can be downloaded from https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI/releases
4. USB C to USB A cable
5. A PC with USB port (Sorry I don't have Mac so I could not cover this area)

Step-by-Step (in total 7 steps):
1. put in your RCM Jig on the right joy con rail. Press and hold Vol+ then press the power button.
You should see a black/blank screen after you press the power button.
If you see a Nintendo logo, you can power off your console and try to adjust your RCM Jig position.

2. To install APX driver
2.1 Launch TegraRcm GUI, go to Settings tab, click on "Install Driver" button.
2-1-1.jpg

Confirm the driver installation.
2-1-2.jpg

2.2 For those having problems installing APX driver :
Install and launch Zadig. Plug your Switch in RCM mode, then select Options > List All Devices.
Select the APX device and check which driver is installed for this specific device. If libusbK is not the current driver, install it.
zadig.png
(This step is copied from https://gbatemp.net/threads/tegrarcmgui-simple-gui-for-tegrarcmsmash.503510/)

3. Plug in USB cable from your PC to Switch(in RCM).
Open TegraRcm GUI and you should see this window with "RCM OK".
3.jpg

Alternatively, you can use Device Manager to confirm if the APX device is recognized.
3-2.jpg

Now you can close the TegraRcm GUI application.

4. Copy biskeydump.bin to the TegraRcm GUI folder.
4-1.jpg

5. Open a command line and go to the TegraRcm GUI folder.
4.jpg

6. Run this on the command line
Code:
TegraRcmSmash.exe -w biskeydump.bin BOOT:0x0

7. Check the result
7.1 Switch accepts and executes payload, which mean your Switch is not patched.
Please refer to 0X7000
working.png

You will also see QR code on your Switch screen.

7.2 Switch accepts but does not executes payload, which means your Switch is patched.
Please refer to 0X0000
not-working.png
 
Last edited by gnilwob, , Reason: update biskeydump version

Don Jon

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Dumb question, but if im not interested in the 07 00 values, if i inject the payload provided here and the switch shows the QR code or whatever it means its not patched, correct?
i dont like doing the command line crap and want it simple
 

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Dumb question, but if im not interested in the 07 00 values, if i inject the payload provided here and the switch shows the QR code or whatever it means its not patched, correct?
i dont like doing the command line crap and want it simple
You just need proof that the payload did something on the console whether thats indicated on your computer screen or the console itself.
 
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Can I quickly check with
- RCM Loader (with latest fusee.bin named as payload bin) and Jig
- SD card with latest AMS and sigpatches
if a possibly patched Switch is still exploitable? Or do I miss something?
 

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I have an orange serial/potentially patched switch. I am successfully in RCM mode and connected to my pc. Whenever I try and inject the biskeydump payload command prompt just says
Opened USB device path \\?\usb#vid_0955&pid_7321#5&123f9ab7&0&6#{d8bd976c-f408-418a-8ea0-c4f968e598fa}
and nothing else. Even after waiting several minutes it seems to be doing nothing. It's not frozen/not responding, just not continuing to the next step. I am using an Switch Pro controller cable and have tried all of the ports on my computer, along with running command prompt in admin mode. Does this mean my switch is patched? Should I restart my computer and try again?
 

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I have an orange serial/potentially patched switch. I am successfully in RCM mode and connected to my pc. Whenever I try and inject the biskeydump payload command prompt just says

and nothing else. Even after waiting several minutes it seems to be doing nothing. It's not frozen/not responding, just not continuing to the next step. I am using an Switch Pro controller cable and have tried all of the ports on my computer, along with running command prompt in admin mode. Does this mean my switch is patched? Should I restart my computer and try again?

You didn't get a result so we can't tell , as 0X7000 is unpatched, and 0x0000 is patched.
 

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I have an orange serial/potentially patched switch. I am successfully in RCM mode and connected to my pc. Whenever I try and inject the biskeydump payload command prompt just says

and nothing else. Even after waiting several minutes it seems to be doing nothing. It's not frozen/not responding, just not continuing to the next step. I am using an Switch Pro controller cable and have tried all of the ports on my computer, along with running command prompt in admin mode. Does this mean my switch is patched? Should I restart my computer and try again?
Restarting your computer is a good first step. Try using other USB ports and/or cables as well.
 

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I have an orange serial/potentially patched switch. I am successfully in RCM mode and connected to my pc. Whenever I try and inject the biskeydump payload command prompt just says

and nothing else. Even after waiting several minutes it seems to be doing nothing. It's not frozen/not responding, just not continuing to the next step. I am using an Switch Pro controller cable and have tried all of the ports on my computer, along with running command prompt in admin mode. Does this mean my switch is patched? Should I restart my computer and try again?
i had this problem, turns out i had to reset switch and get in rcm mode again. than run the cmd prompt again.

after a while of a procastination process, ive found out one of my switches on the orange area is indeed patched

sadface
 

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I just got the to 0X0000 answer, so my Switch is patched, right. There is a way to jailbreak it anyway?
Mine's a XAW10086608403

Also, sorry about my english, I'm brazilian
 

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