THE GENUINE OFW AND THE LAUNCH MENU IN DETAILS

This video contains information about the OFW, sysMMC, sysNAND, emuMMC, emuNAND, and the semi-stock / semi OFW. Please watch it closely.
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TIMELINE
00:00 START
00:11 INTRO
00:22 DISCLAIMER
00:32 THE BASIC (STOCK / FACTORY SETTINGS)
02:20 LEVEL UP : MODDED
02:38 THE OFW / STOCK (GENUINE)
03:38 THE LAUNCH MENU : SYSMMC CFW
06:51 THE LAUNCH MENU : EMUMMC CFW
12:45 THE LAUNCH MENU : SEMI-STOCK
16:20 CONCLUSION
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MUSIC
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CONTACT & DONATION
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[@Ddraig62SPD]

Best overview I've seen so far! Clearly presented and great for newcomers to the Switch modding scene. Many thanks :)

[@DeepakCG]

Absolutely amazing video for anyone who is new to the Switch modding scene, great work @sthetix, dont think anyone explains switch modding details better than you.

[@sthetixofficial]

you are welcome.

[@DeepakCG]

@@sthetixofficial hey need a clarification pls - so I created the emuMMC with my Nintendo account logged in & I have saved data for many games, my emuMMC always has wifi on, so it is ok to continue using Nintendo linked account? or better create a new user and unlink my main account

[@sthetixofficial]

@DeepakCG for the emummc, it is better to have an offline account. You can use Linkalho to convert your current profile to offline. and you can connect it to the internet safely (as long as you are using the hats pack)

[@relochile19]

excellent explanation I learn a lot from your videos... thanks for your work

[@sthetixofficial]

You are welcome!

[@TUBESOCK25]

The goat uploaded thanks again for all the help been running strong for a couple months

[@kancheongspidergaming]

Thankfully this video now exists. I installed tinfoil in sysMMC (and got corrupted anyway), so I did a NAND restore since I had backed up the NAND and stuff before doing anything else

[@DarkangelGab]

As always very informative and helpful, thanks for all your work!!

[@sthetixofficial]

Thank you

[@omegapirate]

Just the video I needed!

[@itrk581]

hi, thank you for the helpful video!!!!

[@F77Daniel]

Your content is just amazing!! thank you for all the videos , help me a lot!!!

[@sthetixofficial]

Happy to hear that!

[@swetkataria5282]

3ds modding is the best and easiest

[@Jake.221]

1:52 i think you forgot to blur the logo of the thing

[@smokinv8]

I just started modding my unpatched v1 a few days ago using your HATS pack

[@SuperWolfmix]

Thanks this is really clear

[@KeshXamaruGam1ng]

@sthetix pls make a video tutorial on how to upgrade a jb switch to the latest ofw firmware v18 once the new jb version is available for this ty...

[@sthetixofficial]

please watch tkzbin.info/www/bejne/apvaZaGvrtKKncUsi=C2t8docnx6L4kJEd same guide every time

[@ArnabJoardar]

Hello, Thanks so much for this video. It really explains the nuances between the different options available under the Launch button. At the 16:40 mark, under the "Red Universe" tag, bullet 3: What does that mean? If the two universes are separate, does it matter what kind of profile I use? How do I create an "offline" profile?

[@sthetixofficial]

you just create a profile without connecting it or linking it with the Nintendo server. If you use an online profile on the emummc, then at some point, it will ask you to connect to them and you cannot use your profile. - remember the emuMMC is protected from connecting to the nintendo server.

[@ArnabJoardar]

@@sthetixofficial Well, before I had modded my Switch, my profile on the SYSMMC was connected over to my Nintendo ID. So, I guess, when I made the EMUMMC universe, it copied the profile as well, and now, on the EMUMMC, it cannot connect. Is there a problem with this on the EMUMMC? The only disadvantage that I can think of is when I launch CFW SYSMMC: will my online profile have any data that it can exchange with Nintendo? Will just deleting this profile before I ever run CFW SYSMMC prevent a ban?

[@MrCANER06]

A video guide about fixing that issue where not being able to boot into the OFW with a modded OLED would be interesting

[@sthetixofficial]

i've done that video before, please watch the unbricking guides on my channel.

[@maybach2011]

감사합니다

[@hove131]

So your hats package already blocks Nintendo servers on EMuMMC automatically with the blank serial number correct?

[@sthetixofficial]

it does

[@Lucifer-ws6nh]

Where did the hats pack go? 😅

[@sthetixofficial]

it is on telegram now, t.me/HATSPACK

[@Ju5t4Fun]

Hey @sthetix, Just a question though, I just updated my switch using your guide and i updated my firmware and hats on my Sysmmc CFW and EMUMMC CFW. My question is, is it still safe for me to run my OFW and install all my legit games online and play online as well? My recent update was firmware 18.1.0 and your updated hats. Thank you!

[@sthetixofficial]

safe or not safe, depends on your console usage. Do not install pirated games , run tinfoil, run cheats on the sysmmc or you will get banned.

[@hove131]

How do you run a system wipe? Great video!

[@sthetixofficial]

this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfbdpShppiha5o

[@hove131]

If you setup manual DNS settings in CFW to block Nintendo servers will it carry over to OFW also? Or will OFW stay seperate and on Automatic still?

[@sthetixofficial]

it does not. the world is still the same but it us not rooted therefore dns blocking doesn't work. ofw = sysmmc = semi stock, same world. please learn the concept from the video

[@miker13]

It would be great if the 'reboot to OFW' option could be triggered via a launch menu tile. I think this would look much better and would be far more user friendly.

[@sthetixofficial]

I've asked the developer to add that option but he and the community ignored it

[@miker13]

@@sthetixofficial That's a huge shame. Seems like a really obvious improvement 😕 (Love your work by the way.. I've been using your method of adding a copper lug to the DAT0 since my first OLED mod. Thanks for making such a clear video 🤓)

[@sthetixofficial]

you are welcome

[@PicklesTheOtt]

I just need a little clarification. In the Blue universe, it's perfectly fine to connect to the eShop, buy, download, and install purchased games, right? And how far does "Don't use cheats for popular games" go? My assumption is for online play, but does it include mods for single-player games?

[@sthetixofficial]

you can play legit games or connect your nintendo account on the blue universe. but don't use cheats for online only game or popular game like pokemon maybe. for better information, I think it is best to find it on gbatemp or reddit.

[@ErickRayan]

Can you explain the difference between semi-stock and stock? I read the text inside the red box, googled the terms but i'm still hella confused. What is kernel patching? what are cfw kips? what is exosphere? what is warmboot? Can you explain as if i was a 5 year old?

[@sthetixofficial]

I've explained it in the video. the thing is, you can use the semi stock for a common and specific reason.

[@williamrivera3402]

accelent video as always sthetix can you make a video on how to change logo 1 and 2 on boot for custom logo thanks

[@sthetixofficial]

i think i've made that guide in the past. odysee.com/@sthetixofficial:9/nintendo-switch-custom-boot-logo:0 but maybe there is a better app now

[@Derek_Misquez]

I have a question. Is it supposed to say unknown pkG1 ('') version HOS version not supported or EMUMMC corrupted fail to launch HOS. Is there a way to fix?

[@sthetixofficial]

you need to update the pack to the latest one, codeberg.org/sthetix/HATS/releases

[@hwejalbakri9397]

Hi switch oled Battery lo quickly after installing the modship even in sleep mode

[@bitelaserkhalif]

Some silly question: mine is v1 (RCM capable Erista), wanting to upgrade the sysnand to 18, but I want to keep 17.0.1 on emunand. Is it doable?

[@bitelaserkhalif]

Update: experimentation has been done. Note: This is for v1 RCM, chipped units must physically power off the chip until atmo update (IDK how) Hekate, still fine. Just... DON'T launch anything related to SYSNAND from hekate. You get error of unknown HOS version. Which means, no OC on SYSNAND CFW until update on atmo. EMUNAND, fine, version 17.0.1 still. SYSNAND version 18.0.0.

[@sthetixofficial]

you can use my latest hats pack. codeberg.org/sthetix/HATS/releases

[@petergregorij3487]

On my console with latest Hats the OFW is blacked out, why?

[@sthetixofficial]

You need to run the sysmmc CFW and test it out

[@techj2278]

Hi @sthetix Do you know the issue when I turn on the OLED, it will display a Picofly and battery logo with written: Failed to init SD Card! ? I tried multiple micro SD already and same result. Maybe 3 out of 10 boots, it will show this error.

[@sthetixofficial]

your sd card is not compatible, please try other brands.

[@techj2278]

@@sthetixofficial yes, i tried other SD card and it works well. Only this specific Samsung EVO Plus 512GB has this issue. Thank you!

[@sthetixofficial]

mostly it is fine.

[@MrCANER06]

Could I get banned when I play a legitimate game on SYSMMC online only with an overclock ?

[@Bitay13]

After updating I am now on 17.0.1. I don't see the semi stock option anymore on Launch menu of Hekate. My fuse doesnt match. Do I have to wait for the latest release of HATS (18.0) before fixing this issue since the latest ofw is 18.0???

[@sthetixofficial]

it is the hats pack that affect the icons on that hekate screen.please download a new one from codeberg.org/sthetix/HATS/releases

[@Bitay13]

@@sthetixofficial This is what I used. But I will try again. My switch is V1 hwfly by the way.

[@Sharky_04]

Hello i have a question i launch the emummc but it show hekate logo as usual and then the switch shut down.What can i do

[@sthetixofficial]

is the sysmmc working?

[@Sharky_04]

@@sthetixofficial yes sysmmc is working

[@Sharky_04]

​@@sthetixofficial And ofw is working fine

[@sthetixofficial]

If the sysmmc and ofw working, then the emummc should work too, try to recreate it again.

[@Sharky_04]

@@sthetixofficial i recreate it and does the same

[@ioann1s]

thanks

[@Sliddon]

I wouldn't call using emunand on a banned console useless if you have a soldered bga emmc on oled or lite they have a lifespan and it's easier to swap a sd card then it is to replace the emmc so I would still use it. I would like to know if instinct v6s and picofly can work with a new emmc chip incase I ever need to replace my oled emmc. hwfly has been used with new chips with blank boot0 boot1 also to fix purple screen from corroupt emmc not much info on instinct or pico

[@sthetixofficial]

It does work with several emmc brands, but to be honest, you better have samsung brand

[@Sliddon]

Thank you So if I buy a switch 64gb Samsung emmc from aliexpress it should have the 4mb boot0 boot1 empty partitions and instinct nx is able to boot into hekate with blank boot partitions like with hwfly?

[@sthetixofficial]

no it will be blank. you need to copy the emmc content from your console to your new emmc chip.. please watch how I did it in the past using the ufi box

[@Sliddon]

@sthetixofficial I have seen it but also read hwfly and pico will work with a blank emmc aslong as it has the boot partitions even if they have no data or corrupt it boots hekate then we just restore from a backup of boot0 boot1 and raw not sure if instinct nx will work the same that's why I asked as the cost of a ufi isn't worth it for one emmc chip replacement This was from rehius on picofly and with the hwfly custom nx fw 0.7.2 it's the same but no info on instinct nx "you need any eMMC installed. it can be empty or even different size, but it must have 4MB BOOT partition"

[@sthetixofficial]

Yes, it will boot hekate, but you cannot launch anything else. The blank card doesnt have the boot partition, you need to copy it from yout existing emmc chip.

[@V3geta420]

I cannot Reboot to OFW why is that so ? Please Help. And can i use online funktions in OFW while they are still blocked in CFW ?

[@sthetixofficial]

OFW is not blocked. You have a V1 ?

[@V3geta420]

@@sthetixofficial I found the solution. The problem was that i had Auto RCM enabled.

[@izaqcava8909]

10:57 I didn't really understand, how can I play my eshop games on emummc ?

[@sthetixofficial]

Do you have the games on the emummc or not? or just traces from the sysmmc?

[@izaqcava8909]

I think it is just traces from sysmmc because I can't launch them, but how do you solve this?

[@izaqcava8909]

Basically I would like to know how to play my legit games (from eshop and cartdrige) on emummc

[@halo8783]

How do you hide semi-stock like your previous hats package?

[@sthetixofficial]

You can edit the hekate_ipl.ini file inside the bootloader folder.

[@Android-RD]

Hello, can you make a video about downgrading from version 18.0 to 17.0.1?

[@sthetixofficial]

i will try.

[@sthetixofficial]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m36qoa2VpJl7fdksi=B-8EbbSqYa8yt5xM it is an old guide but works the same

[@Android-RD]

thank you I'm going to try you are the best

[@mdtanime2718]

How to remove sysmmc CFW can you make a video please ?

[@sthetixofficial]

you can edit the hekate_ipl.ini file inside the bootloader folder with a notepad.. and delete the unwanted lines

[@ColiNoob-x5c]

do you happen to know when hekate will be updated for 18.0?

[@sthetixofficial]

It is updated. please get the newest hats pack

[@dea-animator1906]

Can you do a pretendo install on the 3ds and connecting acc?

[@sthetixofficial]

i haven't read the pretendo. maybe later.

[@GhegghiShorts]

Can you make a video to repair Nintendo 3DS Blue Screen. Please i need it❤😢

[@sthetixofficial]

just watch my ntrboothax video.

[@Sushi8756YT]

Wait so if i go to CFW sysMMC and play wifi safe mods online (like sonic model over Ludwig in MK8DX) am i safe or ban? (I know cheats and physics mod type stuff will ban)

[@sthetixofficial]

we dont know but anything illegal could potentially ban your console.

[@Sushi8756YT]

@@sthetixofficial alright I assume that means nsp stuff thanks

[@Trainerpaige1]

Does it require soldering and hardmod?

[@sthetixofficial]

It depends on your console. All unpatched V1 dont need soldering unless you want to add a modchip into the console

[@arielarrizabalaga993]

Spanish pleas, se ve muy interesaste el vídeo, pero por desgracia mi inglés no llega a tanto 😢 saludos 🖖

[@sthetixofficial]

I am so sorry, i had to do it in english.

[@galvanicmass]

This with any switch or......

[@sthetixofficial]

all models

[@ThePrinzKassad]

0:45 YOU FORGOT TO CENSOR THE COMPANY NAME!

[@user-jc1rt9lu1c]

Please answer me

[@Lameless]

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[@itsmxl07]

First! 🙌🏻 Nice video friend!! 🔥

[@user-jc1rt9lu1c]