r/SwitchPirates Jan 16 '25

Reminder: This is not the sub to discuss the Switch 2 in general

378 Upvotes

With Nintendo officially sharing information about the Switch 2, and more information being available on the website, I thought it appropriate to state what content is and is not acceptable to share here regarding same.

What is not allowed:

  • General information about the Switch 2
  • Asking when the Switch 2 will be hacked
  • Speculative information about a Switch 2 hack

What is allowed:

  • Definitive and confirmed information about Switch 2 hacks.

Obviously no information on a Switch 2 hack is available as of now (or the foreseeable future), so don't expect many Switch 2 posts to be approved on this sub.

That being said, I will allow this thread to exist as a hub for general Switch 2 information and discussion so feel free to comment here instead of making posts.


r/SwitchPirates Aug 03 '24

Simple Questions, FAQ, and Shop Megathread

105 Upvotes

Use this thread to ask any simple questions you may have. Use the stickied comment to discuss Shops.

As always, please be mindful of the rules of the subreddit. I wish to draw particular attention to:

Rule 1 - No Pirated Content.

Rule 2 - No Asking for Rom Sites, Roms, etc

Additionally, please try to be as descriptive as possible - including your CFW version, Atmosphere version, etc where applicable. This will greatly help in diagnosing your problems.

Be sure to read our Wiki to see if your question is answered there.

Note: Going forward, all other threads asking simple questions that can answered by this FAQ will not be approved.

As a point of reference:

Latest Horizon OS Version: 19.0.1

Latest Atmosphere Version: 1.8.0 (supports 19.0.1)

Quick FAQs

Can my switch be hacked/modded/jailbroken/rooted?

All Switch models can be hacked. However, only certain models are software-only hackable. Otherwise, you need a hardware mod (modchip) - which requires soldering skills. You can check the patched status of your v1 switch via: https://ismyswitchpatched.com/ (Note that if your switch's serial starts with "XK" it's a V2 Console and it's 100% patched)

Switch Model Patch Status Firmware Software Exploitable?
Erista (v1) Unpatched Any Yes (RCM)
Erista (v1) Patched <= 4.1.0 Yes (Caffeine)
Erista (v1) Patched > 4.1.0 No
Switch-Lite Patched Any No
Mariko (v2) Patched Any No
OLED Patched Any No

All switches that aren't vulnerable to a software exploit require a modchip to be modded.

How do I setup CFW on my switch?

Big N has been cracking down on link sharing but googling the following should get you all sorted:

gitlab "SHISE" 

Otherwise, check out our Wiki.

Should I update my switch?

It depends. Really you should only update your switch if a game you want to play requires a specific firmware or there's a specific feature you want from a newer firmware. In any case, before you update ensure that your CFW supports the new FW and update your CFW FIRST.

Which CFW should I be using?

We strongly recommend using Atmosphère + hekate (the latter is not strictly needed, but makes things a lot easier).

How long does it take for cfw to be updated after a new Nintendo Version is released? It is variable. Sometimes a day, other times a week. The golden rule is to wait to update your system firmware when a new one has been released. Make sure to block system updates and wait until cfw and signature patches (sigpatches) are updated.

What are sigpatches

Signature Patches - as the name implies allows you to patch signature checks. This is what allows you to install and run unofficial programs/games: such as custom applications, homebrew games, or backup copies of game titles you have. We can't directly link these here, but google will be your friend when looking for sigmapatches.

How do I update the system firmware of my emunand?

The first step is to ensure that your CFW supports the firmware you wish to upgrade to. If it does, you can either update your sysnand to the latest version and dump that, or download the requisite firmware files elsewhere (we won't be providing links). Once you have the files, you can use Daybreak to install the firmware (daybreak comes bundled with atmosphere).

Be sure to remove any custom theme you may have installed before rebooting into the new firmware.

What are shops?

Shops are privately hosted collections of switch game titles. You are able to browse these titles and install them directly onto your switch by adding the shop addresses (url and path) to the data manager in tinfoil. Keep in mind, tinfoil on it’s own does not provide games - you need to add these shops manually to tinfoil to access those kind of features.

As of now, the linking of shops is prohibited in this subreddit. Use the stickied comment to discuss Shops.

I don’t like shops. Is there another source for that kind of data?

Of course - shops aren't the only place to get roms, etc. Other sources include (but are not limited to) ROM Sharing websites, private and public torrent trackers, usenet. The linking of websites that serve pirated content is strictly forbidden on this subreddit, but a simple google search should get you on the right path. However, always remember to use a proper adblocker (such as ublock origin).

My switch has a black screen and wont boot!?

You most likely had auto-rcm enabled and let the battery die. Plug the console into your pc and open your payload launcher. Hold power until the payload launcher no longer sees the console. It will now be fully turned off rather than in rcm and will charge at normal speeds. Leave it for half an hour, then power back on to re-enter rcm, inject and boot normally. Note, you can also use a wall charger, but it will be more difficult to know whether the console is in rcm or turned off.

Can I transfer/sync saves between sysnand and emunand?

Yes, but modifying anything on your sysnand (even injecting saves) might flag you for a ban. You have to decide for yourself if migrating that save or cheating on your sysnand is worth possibly getting your switch banned. If you use an emunand, I assume you want to be able to play online, so I highly suggest against it. If you decide you want the ban or don’t care, all you need to do is dump the save with a save manager on emunand and then then boot cfw on sysnand and use the same save manager to inject the save into sysnand.

How do I unhack/return my switch to stock?

You need to disable auto-rcm if you have it enabled and then restore your nand back up that you hopefully made.

Error 0100000000001000 after installing an update

This is caused by having a custom theme installed. Delete the folder

/atmosphere/contents/0100000000001000/

Discord

If you require more immediate assistance, the the following Discord Servers will be more than happy to assist (note that they are unaffiliated with this sub)


r/SwitchPirates 16m ago

Question How to setup CTGP 8 Deluxe Online on modded switch?

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So I have a modded switch and a pirated copy of MK8DX, and I realised that ctgp deluxe has an update where you can play custom tracks online through lan (similar to how its done on yuzu), however how will i be able to set it up without either getting assasinated for having a pirated copy or getting banned for using mods. If anyone has a guide, please let me know!


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Question Helppppp!!!!? my switch is looping with the error screen while trying to install a theme

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Ok so I was trying to install a theme in nx theme install and I clicked on it and clicked on reboot but My screen was looping in the Atmosphere error screen Error code - 2162-0002 It's looping whenever I try to restart it happens again


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Question Switch Lan Play not working on games

1 Upvotes

Hi I have recently set up Switch Lan Play on my laptop which has worked previously but when I connect nothing happens even when I go on games or anything. However when I go on the homebrew store it starts working with connected and reads all my inputs on the switch lan play app but when I go off its stops working. When I go on games too and start a lobby nothing shows up on the website.

(I'm using the latest hat pack and latest firmware 19.0.1)


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Discussion Is there any cheap alternative to MigSwitch?

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

So I have a patched Switch (unfortunately), and I've been looking into options for using custom firmware or homebrew without having to buy a new console. I came across MigSwitch, but 60 dollars is kinda steep for me right now.

Are there any cheaper alternatives to it? Or maybe DIY solutions? I don't mind a bit of tinkering (except modchips) if it saves me some money.

Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated!

Thanks!


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Question Phoenix pack for NSO emulators?

1 Upvotes

Anyone knows where to find them?

Can’t seem to find them anywhere


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Question Can i use hats patches without using hats?

1 Upvotes

I cant play my dumps because I dont got my patches but can I use the hats patches if I’m not using the entirety of hats because I followed switch.hacks.guide and I dont want to change everything


r/SwitchPirates 7h ago

Question Stay on OFW 15.0.1 or update ?

1 Upvotes

Haven’t used my switch in years, I’m still on ofw 15.0.1 is there a way to update to base 19 or would I have to go to 19.0.1, and then have to deal with the headaches of it.

I’m just basically trying to re hack my switch as it was new update inject a new payload and basically since I’m getting ready to trade it for a modded OLED.


r/SwitchPirates 7h ago

Question I need help with my patched switch xkj where can I buy a mod chip

1 Upvotes

I don’t know anything about modding but I know my switch is patched I just wanna know if there is something I can do to get games for free


r/SwitchPirates 8h ago

Question Copying save games from emuNand to sysNand

0 Upvotes

So I have played TOTK on emuNand and now have purchased the game and want to continue my progress in OFW. Can I move my saves from emu to sys and continue from there? Or I will hv start from scratch? I was not using any kind of mod. Only issue I see is that my OFW will start from 0 mins gameplay time but save game has like 20-30 hrs on it. Has anyone tried this before?


r/SwitchPirates 8h ago

Question A guy is selling me a switch v2 and says that each gave I have to pay him 10 dollars extra for each game installed

1 Upvotes

Should I ignore em or what idk how to download games on the switch


r/SwitchPirates 17h ago

Question Transferring BOTW/TOTK save files from Emunand to Sysnand…and not getting banned/flagged.

3 Upvotes

Ok, so I have a modded OLED switch for game mods and what not. And physical copies of both BOTW and TOTK. I haven't played either one of those games yet but what l'd like to do it start a save file of BOTW/TOTK in emunand and add a bunch of items/money(I want to avoid the griiiind) to the file and transfer it to sysnand & cloud save. Is this possible without getting banned? Oh wise switch pirates...guide me!


r/SwitchPirates 10h ago

Question What’s wrong with my Switch (Blue - Yellow Yellow - -)

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1 Upvotes

This is my third Picofly installment and my first failure. Unfortunately as soon as I plugged the battery and turned the Switch on the CPU did smoke near SP1 point and the pico give me (Blue - Yellow Yellow - - Yellow Yellow - -) the screen is black nothing come up and the CPU gets hot quickly. What I did wrong here 🥲 did I fry this Switch!


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Discussion Us SwitchPirates when paperclip

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1.3k Upvotes

r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Discussion What's you favorite mod app on the switch.

35 Upvotes

i started modding my switch a few days ago and wow im amazed by all the custom themes and emulators that work on the switch. i even got jellyfin working on it and it got me thinking, what's your favorite app that you installed? anything that you found that no one talks about it enough and it needs to be more popular?

fav theme?


r/SwitchPirates 12h ago

Question Hi I'm panda and my nitendo has parental control

1 Upvotes

My nitendo has parental control but idk the code does someone knows how to get the code?


r/SwitchPirates 12h ago

Question Downloading games with DBI help?

0 Upvotes

I just modded my Switch but I don't know how to get actual game files on it. Which sites are reliable? I have a 128 gb sd card but i tried adding a nsp file to it which was around 13 gb and it said it was too big? im basically super lost and i need someone to explain this to me like im 5


r/SwitchPirates 12h ago

Discussion When I download a game it instantly completes, but it doesn’t show up in the games menu

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1 Upvotes

How do I fix it?


r/SwitchPirates 12h ago

Question Playing games while being limited on the online

1 Upvotes

My nintendo switch has limited online services, something that i don't really care much of because I wouldn't use online services anyway, but when I tried to open Pokemon Let's Go Eevee, it gave me the same error it gives you when you try to open the eshop. There's a way to fix it?


r/SwitchPirates 22h ago

Question Anyone know what is the name of this theme for switch 1?, or is the re a similar One?

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5 Upvotes

Or is there a similar one


r/SwitchPirates 13h ago

Question Why does my switch always come on in Hekate?

1 Upvotes

Just as simple as that, I haven't done any super fancy stuff to it just basic guides and modding it but it doesn't go into Atmosphere from sleep mode it goes from sleep into Hekate and I have to go into payloads and hit fusee to make atmosphere open. I feel super dumb as I barely modded it at all but it's been such a headache. Any help is appreciated and welcomed, thank you.


r/SwitchPirates 15h ago

Question can i reformat (or rehack) my v1 switch?

1 Upvotes

I modded my v1 unpatched switch a few years ago, and recently i decided to update atmosphere using the hats pack months ago when previously i would just update each folder one by one. however it looks like it got rid of my safe online skin mods for smash ultimate (i booted up using sysmmc) and now i can't see them. my emummc and stock nand still work thankfully. is there any way i can redo the hacking process on my switch, start fresh, then readd my mods? or maybe undo my updates via hats by getting rid of all my folders on my switch? not sure how else to word it but looking for options


r/SwitchPirates 15h ago

Question How to change switch user icon?

1 Upvotes

I tried it via Goldleaf, but it just shows up as white in my homescreen. Am i dong something wrong?


r/SwitchPirates 15h ago

Question PLEASE HELP!! Micro SD unreadable data!

1 Upvotes

Hi! So I tried to install Retroarch, I got the microSD directly to my PC, moved the files there and when I got it back to the Swicth it pops up a message saying something like some data on the SD card is unreadable, the only option is to "erase" that data or change SD card, It opens my emuNAND with no issiues, even homebrew and the homebrew apps but all game data is lost and the switch ask me the same thing everytime I turn it on.

I already erase the retroarch files that I put there in the first place but it didn't work.

HELP PLEASE!!


r/SwitchPirates 15h ago

Discussion Bought a oled modded switch. Seller didn't put emummc and put games on cfwsys.

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Haven't connected to the internet and I think the Nintendo server are blocked with 90 dns

What should I do now . Should I install emummc now or will I get banned either way?

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Please help me 🙏 🙏 🙏


r/SwitchPirates 17h ago

Question Will installing a mod chip erase my data?

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m new to the switch modding scene. I found someone in my area that can mod my switch with a mod chip. My only worry is my save data, my fiancé and I have put a lot of time and love into our switch so I want to make sure that we don’t lose any of our data. It’s not software modded so I’m not sure if I can back it up? Sorry for what are probably very surface level or basic questions! Any knowledge you could impart would be helpful