First time set up of a modded Switch

[@SeaViper]

Thanks a bunch for the help, started working aprenticeship at a soldering store here, customer wanted me to not only solder but to do the setup as well

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Glad it helped!

[@XMHX143]

Pls do tutorial how install games that is last step

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Done

[@kidsalex13]

when i boot into emunand, and go into settings my switch just says system update is ready, no version info

[@rayvonclose4603]

Hello when i click launch it says no main boot entries found

[@oraliafigueroa1876]

I have a switch that is hard nodded and on the screen at 1:57 but now won’t turn on. What can I do?

[@Aanimelandia]

my wont proceed booting after choosing emunand it shows atmosphere logo then black screen help!!

[@BernardoCarvalho-lv1gz]

Amazing video. Should be on top, clearly!!! Public service!

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Thanks mate

[@AsdrenK]

i insert the sd card with the HATS folder it still shows me "no sd card" instead of launching Hekate

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Either a bad sd card, not copied correct or there is an issue with the sd card slot

[@mecksg1]

can i use a different sd card then move the stuff over to my main one when im done?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

The sd cards cannot be put into another Switch once it has been in a different Switch

[@echospace7347]

1:55 you didn't show what to do if its not hard modded, or even what that means, what do i do with my rcm jig?

[@tggorudon2551]

What does an rcm jig do? Isn't it usually you install chip then you set up it with sd card?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

if its not hard modded you will need to put clip down right joycon rail, insert injector and hold volume up and power button to boot.

[@dustynixon06]

amazing video!! showed me exactly what i needed!

[@haha11158]

you saved me a few hours of stuggle thanks.!

[@i.e.2]

Should the SD Card be from san disk company or it doesn’t matter it’s work from any cd card??

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

As long as it is a notable SD card company

[@berniasd012]

just make sure that it is fast enough

[@ChespinGator]

Is using telegram safe?, not sure about those apps as they always pop up on website?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Yer I have used it for years now

[@TheZooz1234]

So does the software automatically protect you from connecting to Nintendo servers or you have to make sure you manually disconnect from wifi . I haven’t seen anything to clear on that not quite sure i understand yet … someone told me you can still connect to wifi but that Nintendo servers are blocked by some setting .

[@FixModBuildExtra]

There are other ways but i never connect to wifi when on custom, only when using official.

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

@@FixModBuildExtrathere is nothing wrong with connecting to the WiFi tho. You will not get banned and you have no connection to Nintendo’s servers. but I understand it is your preference so do what you like to do.

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

Yes, hats does. It stops all communication to the Nintendo’s servers and blanks your switch’s serial number. Also you don’t have access so the eshop or can update your games but you can edit exosphere.ini file and the system_settings.ini file to get back access to the eshop and update your games.

[@angelofdeath0203]

When I try to launch the CDW EMUMMC I run into the following error. "Error while loading fss0 atmosphere/package3 wrong ini cfg or missing/corrupt files! Failed to launch HOS! press any key..." I have tried to relaunch and reboot and keep running into this issue. Any solution that comes to mind for this?

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

Redownload the hats project. If you still get the same error just use sysmmc CFW. It’s the same thing and you can play the games you bought on the OFW side

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

Also make sure that you set up Emummc correctly just like in the video

[@angelofdeath0203]

@@Project_Dreadman_official thank you! I will give that a go and see if it works 🙂

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

@@angelofdeath0203 ok np

[@xp3rsnake15]

great videos you explain really very well but if I understood correctly we will never be able to enjoy our games that have to be downloaded from the internet online ? If I want to play a game online do I have to buy the cartridge or buy it on the Eshop?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

With emunand, you can play online on the non cfw side, I just never play or connect online to the cfw side.

[@diamondsandteatimewithniki8805]

Does anyone know if there’s a max limit on sd cards for switch homebrew I did a 3ds recently and it was recommended not going over 128 cause there was image issues with custom themes and such ik 128 it’s recommended minimum for switch but I’m just wondering if there’s a point that’s deemed ‘too much’ for the switch

[@FixModBuildExtra]

I have read people using 512gb, not sure on higher as its not readily available but I think it will go higher.

[@diamondsandteatimewithniki8805]

@@FixModBuildExtra thank you for confirming!

[@victorpacsai1524]

1.5 tb from mig dummper site​@@FixModBuildExtra

[@toddleychaos7698]

The partition setting will that be the same if let’s say I use a 500gb sd card?

[@riuneharu]

the microsd ca be also be formatted to fat32 using hekate

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Thanks, I was not aware of this

[@adagames75]

When I copy the hatspack folder into tolhe root of my sd card , certain files fails to copy , how can i fix the issue please help me .

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Probably download again

[@leonxndr7576]

What is the Button called "Normal" under thereboot options. And why is it not good to be connected to the Internet on the Otherside?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

I have not pressed normal so not sure! You Never want to be connected to the internet when using custom firmware as the big N can detect it and will ban your console.

[@leonxndr7576]

@@FixModBuildExtra your whole console or just the online services?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

@@leonxndr7576 Online, and updates

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

@@FixModBuildExtrano they won’t. hats protect you from the Nintendo servers

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

You can connect to the Internet with no problem. because hats blocked connection to the Nintendo servers

[@XMHX143]

is this tutorial for v1 or v2

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Works on both, just the orientation of the chips you solder slightly differ.

[@XMHX143]

​​@@FixModBuildExtra did rp2040 modchip still works and what chip you use give me your chip full name

[@geoffreyjohnstone5465]

Very nice video which allowed me to get to the end of the video very easily. Many thanks. My question is...what do I need to do next lol? I have no idea where to go from here.

[@geoffreyjohnstone5465]

Actually, forget the original comment. I just replaced the Tinfoil folder with the latest Tinfoil installer, then after installing Tinfoil I can now access files via the USB C port. My Switch Lite just constantly says cant find server when trying to go online

[@FixModBuildExtra]

I never try online with the cfw side so cant help with that

[@geoffreyjohnstone5465]

@@FixModBuildExtra Wondered how to use the freeshop without it but I have it working in Airplane mode

[@izan1414]

im using oled hardmod chip,to anyone see this, you can set the sd partition 10GB cause the 'system' only take 4GB at least.. dont waste storage😅 and much faster just taken 1 minute something to do this..👍👍

[@riuneharu]

some data of games like taiko and just dance need the internal storage, so i still use 32gb or 64gb partition across the switch devices I mod.

[@keepitshort4208]

I actually don't care about online ban so can I just log into sysmmc instead without making emummc ?

[@riuneharu]

@@keepitshort4208 yes, but make a full backup of your nand. Even if the switch is already banned, i will still advice to use emummc, so that, if emummc will mess up, there is still the sysmmc as backup

[@toddleychaos7698]

The partition setting will that be the same if let’s say I use a 500gb sd card? Also is do I need to do this if I want to backup my game cartridges? I bought a hard modded switch with atmosphere and hb menu but the guy told me there isn’t a way unless I make the emunand in this video.. true or not? I just want to play make backup games.

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Yes, if you use tinfoil, when you open it with a cartridge in it will ask to back it up.

[@ACDIo-1]

On telegram there is 2 download. The one you showed and the customer firmware that is larger. What to do with that one? Thank you

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Yes one is fw for if you need to update offline, if not dont need to download it.

[@adrialthegoat2446]

once i switched back to my un modded switch can i turn my wifi back on and airplane mode off?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

When you have emunand setup, I have wifi on the unmodded side and airplane mode on the modded side

[@androidfanatic6528]

Should I still download any OFW software updates if prompted in the future? Will it break CFW?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

@@androidfanatic6528 Downloading them on the official side is ok, just dont update the cfw side until its safe to do so.

[@FixModBuildExtra]

@@androidfanatic6528 Updating the official side is ok, never update the cfw side until you know there is an official release out

[@leonxndr7576]

My Switch doesnt show any battery percentage, voltage and current stats. Neither at the charger or in battery mode. And it was fully charged when i modded it. Do you know something about my issue?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

No sorry, not seen anything like that before?

[@blenls]

can i have a bigger microsd card? for example 300tb?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

yer

[@SajalKMitra]

Thank you so much brother!

[@johnny8dog1]

Thank you so much for this. What do i do when upgrading sd size (chip)? do I just have to run the whole process again or no?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

There are ways to clone sd cards with partitions, but I always find it better to start fresh, just make sure saves are backed up etc then can also get rid of the bits that no longer use.

[@berniasd012]

this is what i was gonna do now, but i couldnt find a proper tutorial online, so i just did what fixmod said and started fresh. I didnt have any open games anyway, PLayed all I wanted anyway :D

[@GoopRoblox]

hey! i just modded my switch and i was wondering how to switch back to cfw after switching to ofw? do i just restart like normal and it will boot to hekate, or will i have to go in rcm

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Depends if you have a mod chip, if you do when you turn it on it boots to Hekate. if you use an rcm loaded you will need that to boot to cfw

[@VyperRx]

Is there a way to switch between modded switch and back to normal?

[@bayfinest1938]

Yes

[@FixModBuildExtra]

You need to setup emunand, that will do it

[@javierprados9662]

I tried with 2 sd cards and both failed, they are now corrupted without solution

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Thats a shame, I have done a lot of these now and never had a single corruption.

[@heavenrose2]

how do u turn it back on when it fully dies?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Plug it in and it will get a battery meter in the corner, hold the power button down for about 20secs, the Nintendo logo will come on then off, if you have done it right nothing will be on the screen.

[@XMHX143]

How install games

[@FixModBuildExtra]

i will look at doing a video soon

[@XMHX143]

​what the name of the modchip you use and did you buy it from aliexpress ? + thanks for easy tutorial give me your chip full name

[@Iron1222]

And after that how can i system update?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

if using emunand, official side update normal, cfw side use a program called daybreak

[@Iron1222]

thanks

[@XMHX143]

what the name of the modchip you use

[@FixModBuildExtra]

rp2040, typr that in aliexpress and will come up with a few options depending on your switch version

[@XMHX143]

I buy 5 games did you recommend me to mod the switch

[@i.e.2]

If you can yes of course if you mod your not gonna pay for games any more

[@puloyblu2254]

can you use exfat format?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Yes and its easier for installing files over 4gb BUT it is known to corrupt and crash your system so you run a bigger risk of losing everything and having to start again.

[@onelinkgadget]

Post process to install games too

[@FixModBuildExtra]

I will look at doing a video soon

[@Mr.Taperoll]

How to do on windows 11

[@FixModBuildExtra]

sorry dont have windows 11, I would assume it would be the same?

[@Mr.Taperoll]

I’ll try to follow to steps

[@ChespinGator]

Very good video 🔥, can you do a tinfoil video setting up and protecting from servers?

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

Hats already protects you from the servers

[@ChespinGator]

@@Project_Dreadman_official ok thanks, I use the checker and setter anyway but is it automatic built in on atmosphere?

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

@@ChespinGator well it depends. Are you using the hats pack?

[@ChespinGator]

@@Project_Dreadman_official yes it's a April one I think the April or June one,

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

@@ChespinGator yeah then it’s gonna protect you from the server

[@johnny8dog1]

Again, you the man, or lady if so. Thanks' again

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Thanks, the man will do :)

[@jacquesmazieres5081]

😊

[@ACDIo-1]

Can you connect shortly to internet and disconnect quickly to be able to find it in the router and block it?

[@FixModBuildExtra]

I wouldnt connect at all but you might be ok, so up to you

[@ACDIo-1]

@@FixModBuildExtrathank you!

[@Project_Dreadman_official]

You can connect to the internet. Because hats blocked connection to the Nintendo server so if you connect to the Internet, you’ll have no problem.

[@CommanderBeefDev]

heres whats next, throw it in the trash its a slow piece of shit and small, arch linux with package suyu-bin, youre lucky i told you that much, totk with 60 fps mod at 1440 smaa and fsr super scaling

[@FixModBuildExtra]

Millions of people cant be wrong?

[@CommanderBeefDev]

@@FixModBuildExtra poor and stupid dont maske em right