Hacking Switch Informations by serial number - READ THE FIRST POST before asking questions

[Essometer]

Serial: XAW100597*****
Region: CAN
Firmware: 6.1.0
Color option: Neon
Store: Shoppers Drug Mart
Purchase date: 2018-11-22

Is this "hackable"?

Yes.

So there's no way to jailbreak my console?

No, not right now.

 

[JeepX87]

So there's no way to jailbreak my console?

Correct, you have to wait until patched Switch is cracked via different bootrom exploit, so it can be months to years.

 

[GAWD]

I ordered a new non-bundle red/blue off ebay for black friday. What are the odds this thing is hackable? Is it mostly the bundled units that are patched? Are there many vulnerable units still in the wild? Have my fingers crossed....

 

[Essometer]

I ordered a new non-bundle red/blue off ebay for black friday. What are the odds this thing is hackable? Is it mostly the bundled units that are patched? Are there many vulnerable units still in the wild? Have my fingers crossed....

Can literally be anything.

 

[thorasgar]

I ordered a new non-bundle red/blue off ebay for black friday. What are the odds this thing is hackable? Is it mostly the bundled units that are patched? Are there many vulnerable units still in the wild? Have my fingers crossed....

1. 50.14159265359%
2. No
3. Yes. Something like 15 million, I have 3.

In all seriousness you are very unlikely to get an unpatched unit online from anyone that does volume. However on eBay there could be some scalpers that we’re hoarding them hoping for a shortage and now unloading them so just keep your fingers crossed.

You best shot is to be sort through the stock at a store, preferably a smaller retailer in a smaller town.

 

[GAWD]

Thanks for the help guys. I might have to go sorting then. I remember reading about an app that can scan the switch boxes and report if they're hackable. I'm having trouble finding it though. Anyone know what it is called?

 

[Draxzelex]

Thanks for the help guys. I might have to go sorting then. I remember reading about an app that can scan the switch boxes and report if they're hackable. I'm having trouble finding it though. Anyone know what it is called?

You can use "SwitchScan" APK to know if it is patched and the firmware version. You can get the app from Play Store directly. I used it in the mall, and find it one safe.

SwitchScan: goo.gl/FnGnfp

See you!

 

[Juare]

Serial:XAJ7003884XXXX
Serial on device matches serial on box: Yes
Region: Germany
Firmware: 5.1.0
Color option: Red+Blue
Store: Media Markt
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: August 2018

(Im not sure if i patched the console )

 

[Brio]

Serial: XAJ10033945636
Serial on device matches serial on box:Yes
Region: EUR
Firmware: 4.1
Color option: Bundle
Store: GAME
Was a bundle (if yes, which): Smash
Purchase date: 11-16
Fusée Gelée works: Nop

I can access to RCM(TegraRCMGUI) mode with Jig, but not work any payload, black screen, so i think that is patched

 

[kirbysmashed]

Hey, I'm in australia outback and just got a XAW70009567972

Any chances of getting it hacked?

 

[Essometer]

Hey, I'm in australia outback and just got a XAW70009567972

Any chances of getting it hacked?

I didn’t know they sell Switches in the outback.

It’s unpatched, mate.

 

[youngma]

im a little confused, I just received a switch for black friday.

The serial falls within the "orange" category. So if I try to exploit the switch that means there's a chance it won't work right? So if it doesn't work can I do a restore and set everything back to normal? At what step in the process will I be able to tell my switch is "unexploitable"? Will there be an exploit for newer switches in the future?

Thanks.

Serial: XAW1008111*****
Region: USA
Firmware: 6.2.0 (I updated accidenetely)
Color option: Grey
Store: Kohl
Purchase date: 2018-11-22

 

[Draxzelex]

im a little confused, I just received a switch for black friday.

The serial falls within the "orange" category. So if I try to exploit the switch that means there's a chance it won't work right? So if it doesn't work can I do a restore and set everything back to normal? At what step in the process will I be able to tell my switch is "unexploitable"? Will there be an exploit for newer switches in the future?

Thanks.

Serial: XAW1008111*****
Region: USA
Firmware: 6.2.0 (I updated accidenetely)
Color option: Grey
Store: Kohl
Purchase date: 2018-11-22

If you follow tutorial in the beginning, it won't leave any traces on the console. Also since you updated to firmware 6.2, its not currently compatible with any CFW so you better hope its patched. That way you can return it for an unpatched console that's not on that firmware.

 

[youngma]

If you follow tutorial in the beginning, it won't leave any traces on the console. Also since you updated to firmware 6.2, its not currently compatible with any CFW so you better hope its patched. That way you can return it for an unpatched console that's not on that firmware.

Thanks. It appears that 6.2 has been exploited so I can wait until tutorials for that come out

I was looking in the spreadsheet and apparently one user's serial was higher than mine and was good. If he's telling the truth, does this mean mine is good because the number is lower? Mine is XAW100811XXXXX

 

[Draxzelex]

Thanks. It appears that 6.2 has been exploited so I can wait until tutorials for that come out

I was looking in the spreadsheet and apparently one user's serial was higher than mine and was good. If he's telling the truth, does this mean mine is good because the number is lower? Mine is XAW100811XXXXX

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Not necessarily since overlap between patched serial numbers is common hence why your serial number is orange; people in your range have reported both patched and unpatched.

 

[Deleted User]

Thanks. It appears that 6.2 has been exploited so I can wait until tutorials for that come out

I was looking in the spreadsheet and apparently one user's serial was higher than mine and was good. If he's telling the truth, does this mean mine is good because the number is lower? Mine is XAW100811XXXXX

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I modded a XAW100813 with a Trinket M0 so you should be good. Load up an tegra on pc and see. Takes 30 seconds to find out.

 

[youngma]

I modded a XAW100813 with a Trinket M0 so you should be good. Load up an tegra on pc and see. Takes 30 seconds to find out.

that would make me so happy. I am new to this scene so I am going to do some research on what you are saying LOL... Also I updated to 6.2 (because I was unaware of switch modding in the first place) can I still find out?

 

[Deleted User]

that would make me so happy. I am new to this scene so I am going to do some research on what you are saying LOL... Also I updated to 6.2 (because I was unaware of switch modding in the first place) can I still find out?

Yes you can still check. You will need a jig or equivalent.

 

[silverpalm]

sorry wrong thread lol

 

[DarkerGBA]

Hi guys,

This is mine:

Serial:XAJ100275...
Serial on device matches serial on box: not sure, I haven't checked
Region: Japan
Firmware: 6.0.1 - I've updated
Color option: Gray
Store: BIC in Kyoto
Was a bundle (if yes, which): No
Purchase date: May 2018

I saw on the first page the serials beginning with XAJ1 are possibly patched. I haven't missed mine yet but I wanted to. Does anybody know if this would be safe?

Thank you