[NOOB GUIDE] Hacking your Nintendo Switch

[namaewagio]

Hi all! the point of this thread is to help mobilarian Switch enthusiasts to install cfw in the easiest way possible(and BTW it's free).​

PART I

Important:

a. CFWs aren't permanent yet, you need to launch it every time you restart or reboot.(work around: put your switch to sleep mode and charge it regularly/ buy a payload injector)
b. it's easier to use auto rcm than using a jig + need of holding 2 buttons every time you restart your Switch.
c. booting to CFW, installing NSPs, using homebrew app is a guaranteed ban. make sure to restore your clean NAND backup when you're going online.

I. Overview:

a. get a switch that is vulnerable to fusee gelee exploit
b. enter recovery mode()
c. inject/boot to Hekate
d. BACKUP YOUR NAND<--important
e. boot to CFW
f. install homebrew/switch games
g. profit!!


II. Requirements:

a. Hackable switch unit. enter your serial number on the link below to check if your unit is patched or not:

https://damota.me/ssnc/checker/

NOTE: the best way to verify if you have a hackable unit is to inject a payload. if meron ka ng unit and you found out na patched sya, better luck next time na lang.

b. at least 32gb micro SD card formatted to 1. fat32(advantage: well supported by homebrew apps; downside: 4gb max file) or 2. exfat(advantage: no file size limitation; downside: it may cause microsd corruption on some homebrew apps and the need to update your OFW to 5xx that can burn fuse or use ChoiDujourNX for fuseless update.)

c. Files
1.Kosmos
2. TegraRcmGUI
3.hekate


d. paper clip or jig:

Jig:

- this goes to the right side of the joycon rail:

if you prefer to use a paper clip, check google or youtube na lang

e. usb type c to usb 3.0
i suggest you to get this one kasi may mga cheap connector na nakaksira ng switch:

III. Booting to RCM(recovery mode):

To actually boot to RCM, power off your Switch, insert your "jig" (or ground pin 10 with a paper clip) and press/hold VOLUME UP + POWER BUTTON. kapag nag boot si switch, repeat the step. maybe di grounded ang mga pins o may problema ka sa paper clip. dapat totally black screen sya. and don't do anything else.

IV. Injecting payload

i'm gonna cover 2 methods coz they're technically the same. pwede ka din gumamit ng android or ios phone.

a. PC running on windows or a

b. a payload injector(sample payload injectors from Aliexpress)

PART II

I. Step by step Installation:


1. Insert SD card to your PC.

2. Download and extract everything from "KosmosXXXX.zip" to your SD card.

3. Insert SD to your Switch.


a. for PC:

1. Run "TegraRcmGUI_vX.X_installer.msi" to install TegraRCMGUI (follow on-screen instructions).

2. Launch "TegraRCMGUI".
- install drivers if needed
- "Setting" -> "Install Driver"

3. extract "hekate_ctcaer_X.X.bin" from "hekate_ctcaer_X.X.zip" to your preferred location.

4. Boot your Switch to RCM via your preferred method. Don't do anything else.

5. Connect Switch to your PC.

6. Find and select "hekate_ctcaer_X.X.bin" under "Select payload:" and hit "Inject payload".
- Your Switch should now be in Hekate bootloader.

b. for payload injector: please refer to your product manual for instructions on how to upload the injector file in the device. difference lang nila is sa mismong injector nang gagaling yung payload na "hekate_ctcaer_X.X.bin" file. it should be very easy and straightforward.

II. NAND backup:

1. from Hekate bootloader, look at "Tools" -> "Backup"

2. backup mo raw gpp at boot0/1. it's gonna take time so relax ka muna. later on, you can power off your switch and copy your backup files to another storage (somewhere safe).

III. Launch CFW:

10. On your Switch, select "Launch" (with POWER BUTTON).

11. Choose CFW (move with VOLUME UP/DOWN, POWER BUTTON to select).

IV. Access Homebrew launcher:

Simply go to the album to launch homebrew launcher. Kosmos package includes:

-Homebrew Menu
-Homebrew Loader
-AppstoreNX
-EdiZon
-KosmosUpdater
-Sys-FTPD
-Sys-netcheat
-Hekate
-Checkpoint

NOTE: you can add more homebrew apps by putting your .nro files to sdmc:/switch/

V. Install switch games(NSP format):

put your downloaded nsp files on: sdmc:/tinfoil/nsp

Installing nsp is pretty straightforward

1. open tinfoil from homebrew launcher > title management > install nsp

that's all! sana nakatulong

 

[HudakHelli]

Bro may mga hackable unit pa kaya pag kung sa mall ako bibili ? tsaka ung serial nakikita ba sya sa box ? plano ko kasi bumili at i-jailbreak para makatipid. tsaka possible ba na kung trip ko mag online play, di ko lang ila-launch ung CFW makakapag onkine ba ako ng walang problema ? sorry dami tanong. TIA sa sagot.

 

[namaewagio]

Bro may mga hackable unit pa kaya pag kung sa mall ako bibili ? tsaka ung serial nakikita ba sya sa box ?

yep, nasa labas serial nya. so pwede mo talaga icheck yung unit kung patched sya o hindi

plano ko kasi bumili at i-jailbreak para makatipid. tsaka possible ba na kung trip ko mag online play, di ko lang ila-launch ung CFW makakapag onkine ba ako ng walang problema ? sorry dami tanong. TIA sa sagot.

Important:

a. CFWs aren't permanent yet, you need to launch it every time you restart or reboot.
b. it's easier to use auto rcm than using a jig + need of holding 2 buttons every time you restart your Switch.
c. booting to CFW, installing NSPs, using homebrew app is a guaranteed ban. make sure to restore your clean NAND backup when going online.

 

[sorewo]

Boss may mga site ka kung saan pwede mag download ng games?

 

[namaewagio]

Boss may mga site ka kung saan pwede mag download ng games?

pwede ka mag download usually sa mga ibang forum sites for .nsp files. di tayo pwede mag advertise ng ibang forum though. check google na lang or sa mga torrent sites.

 

[sara07]

i heard kahit daw po clean flash ng backup nand pede maban

 

[namaewagio]

i heard kahit daw po clean flash ng backup nand pede maban

yep may maliit na chance.

 

[jordan2020]

Ts tanong ko lng kung saan pwede mag download ng games na xci may mga site po ba kyong alam

 

[namaewagio]

Ts tanong ko lng kung saan pwede mag download ng games na xci may mga site po ba kyong alam

sorry, xci ay para lang sa sxos and we are not allowed to post or promote any websites here. thanks.

 

[PESSI]

Following the thread kasi plan ko din bumili nito

off-topic question : worth it ba bilhin kung ang habol ko lang is pokemon at zelda?

 

[namaewagio]

Following the thread kasi plan ko din bumili nito

off-topic question : worth it ba bilhin kung ang habol ko lang is pokemon at zelda?

uyy welcome boss. goodluck sa pag hunt ng mga unpatched unit

kung zelda/pokemon games ang habol nyo i think it would be worth it naman since both franchise are Nintendo exclusives. although wala pa atang magandang pokemon games ngayon, 2 years old pa lang naman si switch. hehe.

hats off sa Breath of the wild.

 

[pointblank0617]

mga sir proud member na din ako ng NS pero no plan on hacking my unit, napost lng d2 since prang patay yun official thread ng NS, by the way playing Zelda and Xenoblade grabe yun 2 game na yan wla ako masabi, sa indie games nman playing Farm together ayos cya tanggal umay.

 

[PESSI]

uyy welcome boss. goodluck sa pag hunt ng mga unpatched unit

kung zelda/pokemon games ang habol nyo i think it would be worth it naman since both franchise are Nintendo exclusives. although wala pa atang magandang pokemon games ngayon, 2 years old pa lang naman si switch. hehe.

hats off sa Breath of the wild.

Thanks! nakita ko nga ang ganda nung gameplay ng zelda
pokemon kasi kung naglalaro ka ng pokemon go pwede sya i connect dun for added features din

Thanks sa info para malaman kung patched / unpatched ang units

 

[bleeh1223]

Hello po, nag plano kasi ako bumili ng switch at laruin yung smash bros at zelda botw. Yung unpatch ba yung pinakamaganda bilhin?

 

[namaewagio]

mga sir proud member na din ako ng NS pero no plan on hacking my unit, napost lng d2 since prang patay yun official thread ng NS, by the way playing Zelda and Xenoblade grabe yun 2 game na yan wla ako masabi, sa indie games nman playing Farm together ayos cya tanggal umay.

oo ayos talaga yung BotW, to the point na napabili ako ng legit copy

di ko pa na ta try yung xeno 2, tinatapos ko pa yung 1 sa 3ds eh.

yung octopath traveller kala ko maganda pero grabe wala pang 30 mins inaantok na ko may problema ata ako sa mata sa pagbabasa.

wala ng masyadong active dito sa nintendo chat, pati yung 3ds/MH thread deads na din

Thanks! nakita ko nga ang ganda nung gameplay ng zelda
pokemon kasi kung naglalaro ka ng pokemon go pwede sya i connect dun for added features din

Thanks sa info para malaman kung patched / unpatched ang units

ayan ba yung pokemon:lets go sir? mukhang may issue ata yung connection Pokémon Go not connecting to Pokémon: Let’s Go? It’s not just you.

pero baka maayos naman ng firmware update

yung serial ko not totally safe na bilhin, pero ayun nagbaka sakali lang.. .

kung wala kayo mahanap sir na unpatched unit try nyo sa mga fb groups or sa amazon?

Hello po, nag plano kasi ako bumili ng switch at laruin yung smash bros at zelda botw. Yung unpatch ba yung pinakamaganda bilhin?

if you want to play legit then it won't matter.

so far kasi ang exploit lang is Fusée Gelée. although may paparating pang deja vu exploit by SciresM , malamang sa matatagalan pa yon until lumabas ang latest hardware revision ng switch na mariko.

kung mga online games ang lalaruin mo e.g. smash bros then better stay legit. or

Important:
c. booting to CFW, installing NSPs, using homebrew app is a guaranteed ban. make sure to restore your clean NAND backup when going online.

though may maliit na chance na ma-ban pa din ang unit mo.

 

[pointblank0617]

grabe yun mga nag ooffer sa FB group ng Nintendo switch online family 350 each ginawang kabuhayan, $35 (1,750) family plan good for 8person, benta nila ng 350 each 2,800 kita nila. sa totoo lng mura pa din nman kng mag subscribe ka ng solo $20 (1k). ang risk nman daw dun if may isa member daw na ban due to hacking eh lahat ng nkasubscribe na 8member damay sa ban.

 

[jamessanjose18]

mga idol may news ba kelan mahahack mga patched units? Bibili kc ako ng smash bundle

 

[ceezae]

Hi,

Question regarding NSP installation. May mga games kasi akong nag fail on installation, na delete ko na ung nasa software management side. Pero kumakain padin sya ng free space. pano kaya matatanggal un?

Thanks,

 

[namaewagio]

Hi,

Question regarding NSP installation. May mga games kasi akong nag fail on installation, na delete ko na ung nasa software management side. Pero kumakain padin sya ng free space. pano kaya matatanggal un?

Thanks,

nasubukan mo na gumamit ng nxshell?

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mga idol may news ba kelan mahahack mga patched units? Bibili kc ako ng smash bundle

you're gonna have to wait for deja vu exploit or yung bina-brag ng solution ng sx os for ipatches na until now eh di pa din nare-release.

 

[ceezae]

nasubukan mo na gumamit ng nxshell?

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you're gonna have to wait for deja vu exploit or yung bina-brag ng solution ng sx os for ipatches na until now eh di pa din nare-release.

Hindi pa eh. JB noob pa kasi ako. Alam ko lang kung pano i activate ung hack tsaka mag install ng game. Pano ko mafree up ung space gamit ung nxshell?