THE GENUINE OFW AND THE LAUNCH MENU IN DETAILS

[@wlgrd7052]

Wow... Wow! I'm a firmware developer and knows a fair deal about how hardware works but this world was a bit overwhelming with information at first try. This was so clear man. Thank you

[@sthetixofficial]

Thank you

[@Ddraig62SPD]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@DarkangelGab]

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

[@sthetixofficial]

Thank you

[@omegapirate]

Just the video I needed!

[@itsmxl07]

First! 🙌🏻 Nice video friend!! 🔥

[@F77Daniel]

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

[@sthetixofficial]

Happy to hear that!

[@itrk581]

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

[@SuperWolfmix]

Thanks this is really clear

[@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

[@smokinv8]

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

[@chatuugu1802]

What about just to boot over fusee and not using Hekate at all? The guy who offers the sigpaches does not recommend to boot over hekate (or just use the line in the ini to launch fusee) But I don’t understand why?

[@sthetixofficial]

that guy doesnt know anything about how the modded console work. It does not matter if you boot hekate then to the cfw.

[@chatuugu1802]

@@sthetixofficial yes I mean he means to boot hekate, but then don't go over launch. go instead over payload and choose fusee.bin from atmosphere page to boot cfw.

[@sthetixofficial]

Then he just use the payload. I never use that because it boots slower. I always use the launch menu

[@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?

[@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

[@swetkataria5282]

3ds modding is the best and easiest

[@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.

[@anjanajayasooriya]

12:42 Does that mean if the console gets banned, and then i create emuMMC, will I not be able to play a dumped game or a game from a freeshop? What exactly do you mean by useless?

[@sthetixofficial]

If your console is banned, then emummc is not relevant anymore, banned means cannot access the nintendo server anymore. but the console works fine even for game backups

[@yangotas]

Question:So is it safe to update our firmware online from N from semi-stock with autoRCM enabled or disable autoRCM and boot to OFW to update our firmware ?

[@sthetixofficial]

safe or not safe depends to to the console content on that world. you have pirated games or not

[@yangotas]

@@sthetixofficial I have on my CFW side the OFW is clean and nice

[@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

[@hove131]

How do you run a system wipe? Great video!

[@sthetixofficial]

this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfbdpShppiha5o

[@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

[@The-Night-King]

I know this video & the comments are over 6 months old, but I think the sole reason that the developer won't add a 'reboot to OFW' option on the launch menu is that if they did do that then the likelyhood is that some people could quite easily boot into OFW without realising by pressing that option by mistake when they actually did not mean too which could end up being a disaster! So, in effect the reason that they won't add the option is for SAFETY reasons to guard against those kind of mistakes because currently without that option everyone has to go through the process of deliberately 'rebooting' their console to actually gain access to OFW which is a safety measure in itself!

[@__PatrickMarcel]

Why My switch went blank when i press the button at 2:58? but i can still open ofw from semi stock.

[@sthetixofficial]

Is the sysmmc working?

[@__PatrickMarcel]

@@sthetixofficial it is

[@mawwww5946]

​@@sthetixofficialsame issue, i cant boot to OFW, please help 😢

[@maybach2011]

감사합니다

[@xtheskyloosx]

I've got a question. I need the update files for certain games of whom I own the cartridges from. My thought was: first, launch into ofw (via reboot menu on hekate), then insert the game cartridge and update the game via internet from official nintendo servers. Then reboot and return into cfw (emuMMC) and get those files via MTP responder. Is this possible without redflagging my console? love your videos btw! :)

[@sthetixofficial]

you need to dump your updated game data by launching the sysmmc cfw then use DBI to dump it. later launch the emummc and install it

[@xtheskyloosx]

So using the ofw for downloading updates will be fine without causing a ban?

[@AccountLOvni]

so, let’s say i wanna play Fortnite online, what should i use? semi-stock or reboot to ofw?

[@sthetixofficial]

semi stock is fine.

[@AccountLOvni]

@@sthetixofficial oh i’m using ofw rn, will i get banned?

[@sthetixofficial]

it depends you have pirated games or not

[@AccountLOvni]

@@sthetixofficial only on emummc

[@AccountLOvni]

@@sthetixofficial only on emunand

[@Jake.221]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Lucifer-ws6nh]

Where did the hats pack go? 😅

[@sthetixofficial]

it is on telegram now, t.me/HATSPACK

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@jensboffin7225]

Maybe a noob question... But since I don't want to mess something up... Am I right that this way, in theory you can always update OFW on Nintendo's servers without any fear of corrupting the CFW's?

[@sthetixofficial]

sure , it is fine.

[@jensboffin7225]

@@sthetixofficial thank you for clearing that up. For me, that allows me to use my system more going from OFW to EMUMMC without the need of the other 2 (the way I play at least).

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@salvadoragramon2799]

can i update semi stock in the settings/system update?

[@sthetixofficial]

You can use the semi stock to update your console online.

[@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.

[@hove131]

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

[@sthetixofficial]

it does

[@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

[@denniball8373]

I can play online in sysmmc without mods/cheats right? And run all homebrew applications that don’t create shortcut’s? And can Transfrare safe files from emummc to the system or will i get band when using these safe files in the OFW?

[@sthetixofficial]

it depends, if you use pirated games then you will get the ban. shortcut will get your console banned too

[@renzrabino2614]

Can i play online games in sysmmc semi stock? Cause my ofw is not working, block screen only

[@sthetixofficial]

you can. please check the fuse count , maybe mismatched

[@renzrabino2614]

@sthetixofficial i can't downgrade my firmware, i hope u can help me sir🥲

[@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.

[@hwejalbakri9397]

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

[@GreekBlaze]

I want to ask a question if you do nintendo Switch jail bro you will be able to use it in normal OS and play online and all that but also in custom without going to ban?

[@sthetixofficial]

it depends, if you install pirated games on the sysmmc, then you will get the ban.

[@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

[@omg-kv6oo]

Hi! Could you help me please? When I bought my Switch I asked for them to emulate it right away, and I got it with errors so I sent it back. When it was fixed, I turned it on and I was in the emuMMC, and I still can access it with no issue. It says on hekate that it is in the SD raw partition. But when I enter the OFW, it shows the message “The micro SD card is being used by another Nintendo switch console…”. I assumed it was because of the problems that first occurred. I have a microSD with 256 Gb, and it is almost full, and the console’s memory is at 54,2 Gb. So I assume the emulation will disappear… What should I do?

[@sthetixofficial]

just confirm to delete it

[@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.

[@dea-animator1906]

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

[@sthetixofficial]

i haven't read the pretendo. maybe later.

[@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

[@islemazzouzi3269]

what should i do if i installed nsp games on sysmmc

[@sthetixofficial]

then your console could be banned in no time when you connect your console to the nintendo server.

[@ioann1s]

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

[@MrCANER06]

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

[@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.

[@relaxednightmonk1469]

can i play online games from semi stock sysmmc ? without getting banned ?

[@sthetixofficial]

u can as long as the games are legit

[@relaxednightmonk1469]

@@sthetixofficial yesterday my brother accidentally clicked on games which he downloaded from emunand turning on wifi im a noob regarding nintendo switch so will my switch be banned for clicking games from homescreen which are not legit

[@sthetixofficial]

if you are playing from the emunand, then it has nothing todo with the sysnand or ofw.

[@relaxednightmonk1469]

@@sthetixofficial but he clicked those games in semi stock

[@sthetixofficial]

@relaxednightmonk1469 well, maybe he did something to the games, like using cheats or ever run tinfoil or any illegal moves, we dont know for sure, it is nintendo that is holding the algorithm

[@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

[@dayday6499]

how to switch back to hekate from ofw?

[@sthetixofficial]

Reboot it and you will get back to Hekate

[@dayday6499]

@ can u show me the step by step on how to reboot it, like what button i have to press to reboot it?

[@sthetixofficial]

reboot using the power button

[@dayday6499]

@@sthetixofficial is there no need to use volume button? so when i want to go back from ofw to hekate i just have to turn off my switch using power button?

[@sthetixofficial]

if chipped then no neeed. I dont know if your console is chipped or not

[@АлександрОконский]

Cпасибо

[@GhegghiShorts]

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

[@sthetixofficial]

just watch my ntrboothax video.

[@ThePrinzKassad]

0:45 YOU FORGOT TO CENSOR THE COMPANY NAME!

[@galvanicmass]

This with any switch or......

[@sthetixofficial]

all models

[@QWER6129]

Hello. Noob here. I have installed pirated Zelda BOTW. The game is installed in my memory card. The question is, how would i understand if the game is installed on sysmmc cfw or emummc cfw? I paid someone to mod my OLEDswitch so i am not sure. Also, if i do a "system wipe" when i am in the sysmmc cfw tab, will it also wipe everything in the emummc cfw tab? And by "system wipe", you mean factory reset right?? I dont want to get banned so thats why asking very picky questions.

[@sthetixofficial]

well, what world did you load BOTW from? Sysmmc or Emummc? You need to know that. systemwipe only wipe the selected world, not all.

[@QWER6129]

@ i loaded BOTW from both the worlds you mentioned. Btw i systemwiped sysmmc. And i checked everything from connecting to online from ofw and other factors to see if everything is alright. All good till now. Btw i am playing pirated games from emummc world only. And official games including eshop and catridge games from ofw only.

[@우리-t2y]

Please answer me

[@Lameless]

?

[@우리-t2y]