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[skypirate123]

yea since your planning to move to 5.1... no reason to follow that link i posted for exFat driver

Okay thanks. Will format FAT32, then backup 4.1 and unofficially upgrade to 5.1.... then reformat to ExFAT... Then LayeredFS.

 

[Mylink5]

Hey there! I'll getting my switch soon and I've been wondering what FW would be the easiest to hack for a noob who is interested in Atmosphere(and also what serial to look out for for the specific FW)

 

[pLaYeR^^]

Hey there! I'll getting my switch soon and I've been wondering what FW would be the easiest to hack for a noob who is interested in Atmosphere(and also what serial to look out for for the specific FW)

For an overview about all firmwares read this thread. Of course, it's the best to get a switch on the lowest firmware as possible (1.0.0) since it has the most vulnerabilities and can always be updated later on if needed.

 

[Mylink5]

For an overview about all firmwares read this thread. Of course, it's the best to get a switch on the lowest firmware as possible (1.0.0) since it has the most vulnerabilities and can always be updated later on if needed.

Yeah, makes sense, thanks. Could you point me to the thread where the FW is sorted by serial numbers?

 

[pLaYeR^^]

Yeah, makes sense, thanks. Could you point me to the thread where the FW is sorted by serial numbers?

Look here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-firmware-by-serial-number.481215/

 

[Mylink5]

Look here: https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-firmware-by-serial-number.481215/

Thanks. One more thing, the serial is viewable from the box, right?

 

[pLaYeR^^]

Thanks. One more thing, the serial is viewable from the box, right?

Yes, you can find the serial number at the bottom of the box.

 

[Mylink5]

Yes, you can find the serial number at the bottom of the box.

Great! Cant wait to go switch hunting. Thanks for the help!

 

[guliver]

Hello there. Sorry for noob question.. im currently on 2.1.0 fw, and got pegaswitch and hb working.. but Im confused about Hekate / RCM / Payloads on lower firmwares. Every guide seems to be about the most recent. How can I boot to hekate so I can backup my nand for example?

 

[Draxzelex]

Hello there. Sorry for noob question.. im currently on 2.1.0 fw, and got pegaswitch and hb working.. but Im confused about Hekate / RCM / Payloads on lower firmwares. Every guide seems to be about the most recent. How can I boot to hekate so I can backup my nand for example?

Hekate works on all firmwares. Here, I'll link you the most up-to-date guide so you can dump your NAND: https://gbatemp.net/threads/guide-1-x-5-x-how-to-run-homebrew-on-your-nintendo-switch.506529/

 

[guliver]

thanks! will give it a try!

 

[Anthony D'Amico]

As a lot of people may have seen. SX OS 1.1 has released
https://gbatemp.net/threads/sx-os-updated-to-1-1.508321/

one of the features is that the fuses do not burn now.

Does anyone know how this function works?
Is it just automatic, like as long as im booted into SX OS, if i upgrade my FW, the fuse won't burn or is there some process you need to follow when upgrading?

 

[SleepyInns]

Hello guys, I just order the SX Pro.
Just wondering is there any difference between doing a coldboot without the dongle to boot into OFW and boot into OFW from the SX OS launcher?

 

[Draxzelex]

As a lot of people may have seen. SX OS 1.1 has released
https://gbatemp.net/threads/sx-os-updated-to-1-1.508321/

one of the features is that the fuses do not burn now.

Does anyone know how this function works?
Is it just automatic, like as long as im booted into SX OS, if i upgrade my FW, the fuse won't burn or is there some process you need to follow when upgrading?

To answer your question, yes when you update using their CFW, you will not burn fuses. HOWEVER! According to rajkosto, their launcher does not bypass the fuse check so your console won't be able to boot properly if using their launcher. Hekate is still the only launcher that prevents fuses from being burnt AND bypasses the fuse check.
Source: https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-to-...nofficially-without-burning-any-fuses.507461/ (its in big red letters)

Hello guys, I just order the SX Pro.
Just wondering is there any difference between doing a coldboot without the dongle to boot into OFW and boot into OFW from the SX OS launcher?

The difference is in the user interaction required. The SX Pro uses the dongle which is arguably easier than plugging the Switch with a USB cable to a device that will boot it into SX OS. The end goal is identical in that they both end up running their CFW.

 

[SleepyInns]

The difference is in the user interaction required. The SX Pro uses the dongle which is arguably easier than plugging the Switch with a USB cable to a device that will boot it into SX OS. The end goal is identical in that they both end up running their CFW.

I'm asking about booting into OFW, not CFW. Sorry if I make you confused

 

[Draxzelex]

I'm asking about booting into OFW, not CFW. Sorry if I make you confused

No it is my mistake for implying you were referring to CFW. Anyways to answer your question, there is a very slight difference since the latter option involves booting into RCM first and its possible that Nintendo may start keeping track of how we boot the Switch in the future. However, that difference can easily be masked so I would say realistically, there is no difference.

 

[SleepyInns]

No it is my mistake for implying you were referring to CFW. Anyways to answer your question, there is a very slight difference since the latter option involves booting into RCM first and its possible that Nintendo may start keeping track of how we boot the Switch in the future. However, that difference can easily be masked so I would say realistically, there is no difference.

Thanks for the answer

 

[Cortexfou]

Sorry if it has already been asked but the messages go quickly on this topic.

if I understand correctly, when using backups being "online", Nintendo does not ban consoles or accounts but banned the backup used ?
So using airplane mode with SX os and online mode without SX os installed (so after a reboot without using thé SX Key thing) and legit games is save?

 

[pLaYeR^^]

Sorry if it has already been asked but the messages go quickly on this topic.

if I understand correctly, when using backups being "online", Nintendo does not ban consoles or accounts but banned the backup used ?
So using airplane mode with SX os and online mode without SX os installed (so after a reboot without using thé SX Key thing) and legit games is save?

It seems that there are different kind of bans. For example, one console of SciresM has been banned and he wasn't able to access the eShop anymore. Many people are reporting that they aren't able to use scene dumps online, because they were blacklisted or lack a valid certificate. But, since SX OS 1.1 fixes some issues with self-made backups, it's now possible to go online with them. However, only because you can play your own dumps online now, that doesn't mean that it's safe to do so. I would recommend you to not use your hacked switch online until we know more about what Nintendo can detect and how they proceed.

 

[Cortexfou]

Thanks. I didn't know about SciresM.
So put simply put the Switch in offline mode when using a backup is safe for the ban ?