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NH Switch Guide
* Home
* User Guide
* Getting Started
* RCM
* Entering RCM
* Sending a payload
* Partitioning the SD
* SD preparations
* Making the emuMMC
* Launching CFW
* Extras
* Blocking Nintendo servers
* Restoring a NAND Backup
* AutoRCM
* Theming
* Save Management
* Game Modding
* Game Cheats
* Linux injection without root
* Showing File Name Extensions (Windows)
* Alternate Boot Setups
* RCM Payload Injectors Information
* Updating CFW
* Changing SD cards
* Glossary
* FAQ
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* NH Switch Guide
NH SWITCH GUIDE
A guide collaboration between Nintendo Homebrew's Helpers and Staff, from stock
to Atmosphere.
Discord Help
For live support with this guide please visit us in #switch-assistance over at
the Nintendo Homebrew Discord.
WHAT IS HOMEBREW?
Homebrew is a term for unoffical software written by hobbyists and amateur
developers for locked down systems (i.e. the Switch).
This can include save editing tools, games, emulators, and more.
Homebrew can be run for free on your Switch through Custom Firmware as long as
you have a "first-generation" system, and a USB-C cable.
WHAT IS CUSTOM FIRMWARE?
Custom Firmware (“CFW”) is a piece of software that modifies the system
firmware. Atmosphere, for example, does this by running in the background and
patching the OS on the fly.
This allows one to extend the functionality of their system by giving homebrew
higher levels of permission than most userland exploits and can be used to
provide extra features for homebrew devs and users to take advantage of for
various purposes, for instance, game modding using LayeredFS.
CFW can be set up on any first-generation console on any version (but will
require additional tools).
WHAT DOES THIS GUIDE INSTALL?
This guide has the end goal of taking a completely unmodified Switch from Stock
Firmware to Atmosphere Custom Firmware.
fusee-gelee is currently the best method of launching Custom Firmware that gives
us nearly full control of the system. It utilizes a vulnerability in the bootROM
of the first-generation Switch systems, allowing us to send any payload we want
to the Switch's recovery mode, instead of only ones that Nintendo have
authorized.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH CUSTOM FIRMWARE?
* Customize your HOME Menu with user-created themes and splash screens
* Use “ROM hacks” for games that you own
* Backup, edit, and restore saves for many games
* Play games for older systems with various emulators, using RetroArch or other
standalone emulators
* Safely update to the latest system version without fear of losing access to
homebrew
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING?
Before beginning the guide, you must know the risks of Switch hacking: EVERY
time you modify your system, there is always the potential for an UNRECOVERABLE
brick. They’re rare but still a possibility so make sure you follow ALL
directions EXACTLY.
This guide will work on first-generation Switch consoles in all regions on any
firmware version.
You will need one of the following in order to successfully follow this guide:
* A PC and a USB cable capable of data transfer between your Switch and your PC
* An Android device and a USB cable capable of data transfer between your
Switch and your Android device
* This does not work on every android phone
* A Lightning-OTG adapter, a jailbroken iOS device and a USB cable capable of
data transfer between your Switch and the adapter
* This method is not covered by the guide, but you can read more about it at
this website
You will also need a micro SD card that is at least 64 gigabytes or larger if
you plan on following this guide through the emummc path, which is safer and
strongly recommended. If you must use a smaller SD card, it is possible with the
sysmmc path, but strongly not recommended.
Finally, you will need a way to access Recovery Mode. (This will be further
explained in the "Entering RCM section")
If everything goes according to plan, you will lose no data and end up with
everything that you started with (games, Nintendo Account, saves, etc will be
preserved).
Keep your device plugged in and charged throughout the entire process to avoid
data loss or damage from an unexpected power-off.
Custom Firmware is not permanent with current methods, and will be unloaded upon
rebooting the system.
It is advised that you read the entire guide from start to finish one or more
times before actually running through the guide with your system.
CONTINUE TO GETTING STARTED
Note: We are not now, nor have we ever been, nor will we ever be, associated
with Anton Retro, sthetix, or any other YouTube/TikTok video guide makers.
Furthermore, we resent any implication to the contrary.
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