Documention for Safely Installing Custom Firmware on the Switch.
Warning
However, modifications should be done at your own risk.
We are not responsible for Switch damage, etc.
Enter your Switch's serial number here to check
if it is solid enough to install a CFW.
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| Safe | Patched | Warning | incorrect |
Here is what you will need
RCM Jig
Micro SD 128 GB
USB Type C Cable
First, put the Switch in Airplane Mode.
This is to prevent IPBan by Nintendo.
Next, Turn OFF Auto-Update Software and Share Error Information.
Select Internet from the settings and select the wireless or wired connection.
Choose Change Settings and switch the DNS settings to Manual.
Rewrite DNS.
Changed preferred DNS to
163.172.141.219
Changed alternate DNS to45.248.48.62
Doing so allows you to use the network in stealth.
Atmosphère is an ongoing firmware customized for the Nintendo DS.
Download the simple template ZIP file here and put the file
on your own micro SD card.
See the directory tree below for more information.
After completing the above steps, insert the SD card into the Switch.
Developing by Team-Naptune
📂 SD:
│
├── 📂 atmosphere
│
├── 📂 bootloader
│
├── 📂 config
│
├── 📂 switch
│
├── 📂 themes
│
└── 📄 hbmenu.nro
Download the tool below to send a payload to Switch.
Developing by Eliboa
Connect the Switch to your PC using the Type C cable.
Once the connection is complete, turn off the Switch.
After confirming that the power is off,
insert the RCM jig into the right joystick
and press the power button and volume + button
simultaneously to put the Switch into RCM
You can check if the Switch is RCM by using the tool.
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| Success | Failed |
Initially, complete the driver installation from the Setting tab.
Next, the payload is sent to the Switch itself.
Click on the folder symbol on the Payload tab and click
Select the payload file that is valid for the Switch version.
In the current version hekate_ctcaer_6.0.4.bin, so Select this one.
The file is located in the following directory
📂 TegraRcmGUI:
│
└── 📂 favorites
│
└── 📄 hekate_ctcaer_6.0.4.bin
After selecting the file, click Inject Payload to send the payload to the Switch itself.
If successful, Hekate will start.
After setting the date, click Launch.
The screen changes and click CFW - SysNAND.
You will then be taken to the DeepSea boot screen.
When loading is complete, the Home menu appears as usual,
but the Switch itself is already in the CFW state.
This completes the CFW installation.
Launch the album application and you will be taken to HomeBrewMenu.
Cheat documentation released under the GNU General Public License v3.0
Please note that the applications used in this cheat document are licensed for each repository.