Installing a V2 mod chip within 9 minutes! Includes flashing guide

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

More Mod chip install videos: **2024 update OLED Mod chip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqjVnGmJhdhkjJI V2 - 9min install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noLZeq1je7GhidU More in depth V1 install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2KxiaiNg6-ildU V1 install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2KxiaiNg6-ildU V2 install under a microscope: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvWgICijLyfnbs Lite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5uZp2B8bp12gs0

[@Apo458]

I freakin love your videos dude. No bs, just straight to the point. I've already modded two OLEDs, now I'm heading towards a V2 Switch.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Thanks, if you have completed an Oled, v2 is going to seem so easy!

[@laloops09]

Thanks for doing your tutorials on the regular switch, it is hard to find a video that's is not about the oled or little versions.

[@agsirawan2676]

Thanks sir. I just finished installing modchip on my switch v2 and its working well

[@JastaCon]

Came Here to learn. Found high quality asmr

[@nourie4473]

bought a modchip yesterday, I have no soldering experience but you make it seem easy lol Ill update yall if I broke anything 🙏

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

With a little experience and practice it is easy but with none it's a recipe for disaster! I recommend a lot of practice before you jump in

[@nourie4473]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding Im built different though, ill manage

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@nourie4473 🤣I am the same, I did an sxos install years a go without any experience or decent equipment, just decided to go for it! Thought I should send you the responsible reply to begin with!

[@nourie4473]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding Haha yea I'll practice with some leftover stuff I have. Btw, I wanted to ask, does it matter which Firmware my switch is for the picofly to work?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@nourie4473 At the moment no, atmosphere works on the latest fw so can update if needed.

[@tearsnitezz]

Hi, can i do it without a microscope? i have little experience but i feel there is only a few points to solder and should be quite fast. another question is where do i get the file to replace in your video?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I used to use my phone on zoom or a microscope app.

[@Aloof_Loofa]

Your voice is so Soothing that I fell asleep to it lol

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Thanks, not heard that before

[@nateavis5686]

Great job on the video. Its on list to complete this weekend. I flashed the cip but did not delete the other two files in there. Should i reflash it?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

It should be fine!

[@1Darknezzy]

Thank you, great video, there's another flex cable, it's not installed at all right?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

The two cables are v1/v2 so will only need to use one

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, thank you :)

[@Febmaster]

Good job! But the v2 is the easy one! On OLED model you will spend much more time for the installation.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes, obviously. I've mentioned this in my oled install video

[@NinjaAj_1990]

Sorry, to ask or sound ignorant, but what mod chis is this?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Go on aliexpress and search rp2040, any v1/v2 chip will do it

[@mohbounu]

Hello, have you encountered any NAND compatibility issues with these PicoFly chips? I have had some problems lately, especially with some V1 switches. Sometimes, they don't boot into OFW, or they crash after 30 minutes of playing on OFW. I looked it up on forums, and they are saying that these Chinese RP2040s can be hit-or-miss. The resistance values for DAT0/CMD/CLK are 47 ohms instead of 100/100/47 ohms, so I checked my RP2040, and they had 47-ohm resistors.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I wouldn't doubt the quality, I would expect some issues as it's all about getting them out cheap! I must have been lucky though as up to now I haven't had any of these issues you mention?

[@mohbounu]

@fixingmoddingbuilding Okay, thank you for your reply. Could you please provide me with a link to the one you purchased? I'm looking for a decent quality supplier.

[@shouichihayase19]

@@mohbounu I had same issues, checking emmc for bench mark from hekate. When score is more than 300P, ofw boot success.

[@mohbounu]

Interesting, thank you for the tip. I will definitely be checking this way going forward.

[@shouichihayase19]

@@mohbounu It is my case, samusugn128 and skyhinx64 is bad contact.

[@zeldalink452]

my modchip isnt connecting to my computer even after holding the boot button. Do you have any suggestions as how to fix that?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Try different button combo, check the USB connector is fitted correctly

[@tyle1720]

same

[@SorpreByt]

Después de instalar el chip , solo insertar memoria con los archivos normales o lleva otros especiales?

[@WalterWhiteOfficial2011]

What are all of the tools ill need to mod mine? Also can i solder without a microscope?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Wont need all this but these are the tools I use: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiynoZ4dr12sK8 I used to use a phone on zoom or a microscope app. It did the job but once you use a microscope there's no going back, until then a phone does the job!

[@agsirawan2676]

V2 is so easy if you have experience with soldering. No need microscope, i have done this without microscope even on oled version

[@Apo458]

You can, a cellphone camera might work just fine or a magnifying glass. If you have experience with soldering probably none, but if you don't you may knock the SP1 and SP2 capacitors if you're not careful enough

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding what kind of microscope setup can you get for somewhat cheap for smd soldering? I could use one and always think about it but i assumed it would be super expensive lol. I just need the zoomed in view like you show in your videos. Is it possible to do that alittle bit with the iphone or maybe android, to a pc screen or something..?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@mxracingunlimitedltd7784 Up until recent I used my phone to zoom in, there are free microscope apps you can get that help, stops the screen timing out. These work well but go a bit grainy as you zoom in. Once you use a microscope you would never go back but due to expense and maybe never using it again then the phone is the best option! I have a few videos recently on microscopes that I use, all really good and similar, just depends what you can afford!

[@enrique1765]

Question, do you use anything to magnify your view when soldering ? If so can you link up what you use ?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes, currently testing another 10.1", video to come next week, but using these below at the moment: 10.1" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZy5f4WGa75qgtE 7" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5K8qnSFhM6Zhdk

[@WalterWhiteOfficial2011]

Do you only use kapton tape or both kapton and copper?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Just kapton tape

[@WalterWhiteOfficial2011]

Would you consider this instalation hard for a beginer? Ive never soldered ever but i think i can just buy a soldering iron kit and practice on some diy projects

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I would do a lot of practice, get confident but as there is so little soldering in it it's a nice mod to do yourself

[@uiiemotsome]

Hello again, I can'tboot even ofw, there is no changes on the screen. However the last i try to put the modchip, the color coding is blinking blue then turns white. What does it mean?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I dont know without seeing it, I would check you have not knocked any chips off, damaged a ribbon cable

[@GaritaW]

Hi, once everything is done, my switch turns on but with a black screen only and it starts blinking :( Even the lights turned on correctly (blue-green)

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Assuming you haven't taken the board out which would eliminate the ribbon cable being damaged I would disconnect it all, put the nand back into it's original location and try and start it normally.

[@derexpert7105]

Is this a oled switch? I got an Oled one and got an older chip, where i have to solder more and cut off some metal. This one seems easier. I dont want to make any damage so if this chip is an alternative i would get this one.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

This is for v1 /v2 only, oled is a lot harder

[@freestyla101]

What is the reset button for on some of the modchips?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Sometimes the chip freezes and needs like a hard reset to reboot. I've never known to use it but could happen

[@WalterWhiteOfficial2011]

hey mate just wondering if i can send my switch and a chip somewhere like gamestop or some other place and have a pro install it for me? I just really don't wanna mess up my switch. thanks in advance

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

You would have to find someone to do it, if not doing it yourself. No main shops are going to offer it

[@hazpvp]

My flex cables say v11 and v12. I have a v2 switch. Should I use the one that says v12?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

If you put it in place you will see, the chips on the board are a different orientation so only one will physically fit

[@hazpvp]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding ok thank you 🙏

[@imzdg]

Hey i have a solder with flux in it already can i use that instead or do i need to cover it in flux first

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes always need to use flux, helps the solder flow

[@nateavis5686]

My V2 is working great. I just purchased an OLED. I received the mod chip yesterday. Does the OLED take the same firmware?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes

[@nateavis5686]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding Thanks. Just waiting on the wire and more thermal paste to be delivered.

[@christiandj50]

I soldered the points on and plugged everything in correctly. Instead of the pico chip flashing blue and taking me to the no sd screen, mine just blinks blue twice, turns yellow then the switch boots up like normal and takes me to the switch main menu. Has anyone else encountered this? Do I not have a solid weld on all 4 points?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

You need to check the solder joints are all solid

[@christiandj50]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding That's what I was hoping. I'm gonna take another crack at it next week, thanks.

[@WalterWhiteOfficial2011]

​@@christiandj50 Were you successful?

[@uiiemotsome]

Hi sir, for sure you're using microscope for microsoldering. May I ask, what microscope model or brand unit that you use afforadable and good quality? thank you very much. - from novice technician, hehe

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I have used a few recently, linked the videos below: LinkMicro, 10.1": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOteo2beKeca5osi=ySDUH7uaW8c4Ejam Tomlov 10.1": kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZy5f4WGa75qgtEsi=pmFhadms6e_Ri2Ul Both have plus/minus but see whats on offer

[@uiiemotsome]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding thank you sir for suggestions

[@darionicotra8242]

Soldering iron temperature? Where can I find the chip update? Thank you

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@darionicotra8242 temp varies depending on tip from 330c-360c. Software link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeanY1-YtRomdksi=Cq1aeF0FH0hiAKXX

[@darionicotra8242]

Deynkiú

[@danieldollete4244]

Its for switch v2 same chip on v1?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes

[@BozoTheClown1011]

Is this an unpactched switch or a patched switch?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Patched but will work on an unpatched

[@kylianyeps]

hey, after this what do i do? i install admosfere?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@kylianyeps kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLadYN9f8uWopIsi=CrPzJdeQjGb73jK9

[@kylianyeps]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding thank but I have a SD card that's is already in my switch with my game so what do I do? Do I format it? Change it? And do I gonna lose my game in the emmc mod?

[@enrique1765]

Can you link where you got the modchip?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Best to just search rp2040 on aliexpress, the listings get taken down after a few days

[@MrRewdtv]

Where did you get the chip

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Aliexpress, search rp2040

[@KeilDaBaker]

Can we still boot into the original firmware to play online games?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@KeilDaBaker kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLadYN9f8uWopIsi=gnpaoa3pXlV3hqVA Set up emunand

[@DRM212]

Lite ?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Lite needs a bit more work

[@Snagz777]

tip turn up your mic a bit on your next video. you have a soft voice and its a little hard to hear.

[@Mugiwara6979]

Use airpods if ur background is loud

[@Snagz777]

@@Mugiwara6979 thanks. I don't support apple. Not everyone has those also.

[@Mugiwara6979]

@@Snagz777 use speaker or something or just goto somewhere quiet

[@Snagz777]

@@Mugiwara6979 Whats your problem bro? I wasn't trying to offend the guy. Why do you care?

[@Mugiwara6979]

@@Snagz777 sorry not what I meant I just meant to go somewhere quiet or play it on something bigger like a tv

[@StreamingIraqWarVeteran]

Next time don't put the mic so close to the screw driver DAM that's annoying

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Ok, so will turn it up a bit next time 👍

[@VIRACYTV]

@@fixingmoddingbuildingI just turned down the volume.

[@said347bnichikar]

It's not easy at all , it's really very hard because components are really verry verry verry smal, without microscope you can not see what are you doing.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I did an sxos years back by eye, before getting a microscope I used to use my phone on zoom

[@skrilla.scratch]

I have a oled switch i bought that was modchip botched... Wont boot and has short,long,short error.... Do you have any exp with that? How can i get that to you to make a video and see what can be done?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

It's not something I've seen before, the worry is the damage the previous person has done to it now!

[@skrilla.scratch]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding that's my understanding... Haven't seen anyone address that error code :(

[@shouichihayase19]

@@skrilla.scratch It is wise to remove the chip once and starting up.　You can find the error code if you search.

[@shouichihayase19]

@@skrilla.scratch You can find the error code if you search.　Please remove the chip and try again.