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User:HunterMario

2026-03-26T01:55:29Z

HunterMario: Looks like that ended early (for better or for worse)

My name is Hunter and I am a Nintendo Switch crc that often likes to explore and analyze Horizon OS. I primarily use Atmosphere for Homebrew and analyzing Horizon OS data. I don't really mod games and I do not pirate games in any way (I will help you with the Nintendo Homebrew dump/build guide but I do not install games myself as I personally believe it is piracy).

If you have a Switch issue that is non-trivial and you think I might find interesting (I really do love solving these types of problems), please ping me in the Switch assistance channels on the Nintendo Homebrew server with your issue and I will take a look at it.

Otherwise, here are my tips for hacking your Switch:

# Make a NAND backup
# Don't be stupid
# Get help in the Switch assistance channels when you need it, DO NOT use a video guide you found on YouTube for your issue, DO NOT use an LLM to resolve errors.

Switch:Hekate

2026-03-20T11:16:17Z

HunterMario: Updated hekate version to 6.5.2

Hekate is a custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch. It can chainload [[Switch:Horizon|Horizon]], external payloads, and custom operating systems.
{{Page WIP}}
{{Infobox homebrew
| image = Hekate.png
| imagealt = Hekate IPL Custom NX Bootloader
| for3ds = 0
| forwiiu = 0
| forswitch = 1
| forwii = 0
| developers = CTCaer
| version = 6.5.2
| releasedate = 2026-3-19
| github = CTCaer/hekate
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
| forjava = 0
}}

==Installing/updating Hekate==

Follow the [[switchguide:|NH Switch Guide]] to get setup with Hekate and [[Switch:Atmosphere|Atmosphere]].

Alternatively, if you're moving from fusee (for example), see the below instructions to setup Hekate:

#Power off your Nintendo Switch
#Insert the microSD card into your computer
#Download the [https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/latest latest release] of Hekate. it should be named <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x_Nyx_x.x.x.zip</code>
#Open the archive and extract the <code>/bootloader</code> folder to the root of your microSD card, overwriting if asked. Then copy the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to your computer
#Eject your microSD card from your computer and reinsert it into your Nintendo Switch
If applicable, Hekate will automatically update the reboot payload on your RCM injection dongle or modchip when you boot it for the first time after updating.

==Booting Hekate==
Via RCM:
#Put your Nintendo Switch into RCM using your preferred method
#Push the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> payload using your payload launcher of choice
Via Picofly modchip:

#Rename <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to <code>payload.bin</code>
#Place <code>payload.bin</code> on the root of your Switch console's microSD card
#Boot the Nintendo Switch normally

{{info|text=Hekate does not include any boot options by default. You can obtain the hekate_ipl.ini used in the NH Switch Guide [[switchguide:files/emu/hekate_ipl.ini|here]]. This file is what contains boot entries, place it in <code>/bootloader</code> on the root of your SD card.}}

User:HunterMario

2026-03-17T21:34:13Z

HunterMario: Added an update about me being on break (because it's spring break and why should I not do something that I love?). I'll resume next week when I have a million exams that I need to study for.

{{info|My hiatus will resume on March 23 and will last until March 28. Within these dates, please avoid pinging me unless it is something only I can solve (or you need help with PegaScape). See more information [https://pastebin.com/C3zPS3MA here]}}

My name is Hunter and I am a Nintendo Switch crc that often likes to explore and analyze Horizon OS. I primarily use Atmosphere for Homebrew and analyzing Horizon OS data. I don't really mod games and I do not pirate games in any way (I will help you with the Nintendo Homebrew dump/build guide but I do not install games myself as I personally believe it is piracy).

If you have a Switch issue that is non-trivial and you think I might find interesting (I really do love solving these types of problems), please ping me in the Switch assistance channels on the Nintendo Homebrew server with your issue and I will take a look at it.

Otherwise, here are my tips for hacking your Switch:

# Make a NAND backup
# Don't be stupid
# Get help in the Switch assistance channels when you need it, DO NOT use a video guide you found on YouTube for your issue, DO NOT use an LLM to resolve errors.

User:HunterMario

2026-03-04T07:25:35Z

HunterMario: Added a notice about me being inactive during the month of March

{{info|I am on hiatus until March 30. Please avoid pinging me unless it is something only I can solve (or you need help with PegaScape). See more information [https://pastebin.com/C3zPS3MA here]}}

My name is Hunter and I am a Nintendo Switch crc that often likes to explore and analyze Horizon OS. I primarily use Atmosphere for Homebrew and analyzing Horizon OS data. I don't really mod games and I do not pirate games in any way (I will help you with the Nintendo Homebrew dump/build guide but I do not install games myself as I personally believe it is piracy).

If you have a Switch issue that is non-trivial and you think I might find interesting (I really do love solving these types of problems), please ping me in the Switch assistance channels on the Nintendo Homebrew server with your issue and I will take a look at it.

Otherwise, here are my tips for hacking your Switch:

# Make a NAND backup
# Don't be stupid
# Get help in the Switch assistance channels when you need it, DO NOT use a video guide you found on YouTube for your issue, DO NOT use an LLM to resolve errors.

User:HunterMario/SwitchSaveExtraction

2026-03-04T06:51:28Z

HunterMario: Replaced everything with a link to the new page

[[Switch:SaveExtraction]]

Switch:SaveExtraction

2026-03-04T06:44:28Z

HunterMario: Copied page over from User:HunterMario to be under the Switch wiki

=Extract your user saves via TegraExplorer=
==Step 1: Getting the saves==
===What you need:===

*The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases TegraExplorer]
===Instructions:===

#Launch TegraExplorer by either copying it to <code>bootloader/payloads/</code> and using the Payloads menu in Hekate or by using your preferred payload injector
#Navigate to <code>Browse EMMC</code> or <code>Browse EMUMMC</code>, depending on your needs
#Navigate to <code>USER</code>
#Navigate to <code>save</code>
#Navigate to <code>Current folder options</code>
#Select <code>Copy to clipboard</code>
#Back out to the main menu
#Go to <code>Browse SD</code>
#Press <code>Clipboard -> Current folder</code>
#The <code>save</code> folder is now located on the root of the sd
==Step 2: Extracting the saves==

These saves aren’t done yet! these are still packed up.
===What you need:===

*Your <code>prod.keys</code> file
*Python 3.6+ (Install with <code>Add to Path</code> checked otherwise this will fail! Download [https://www.python.org/downloads/ Python] here)
*The latest version of hactool (The Windows version is bundled with SaveExtract, only needed for other operating systems)
*Your <code>save</code> folder acquired from Step 1
*[https://github.com/HunterMario/SaveExtract/releases/tag/1.1.0 SaveExtract]
===Instructions:===

#Extract the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder out of the SaveExtract.zip to somewhere on your pc
#Place your <code>prod.keys</code> in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Place your <code>save</code> folder from your sd card (SD:/tegraexplorer/save) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Open a terminal window in the <code>SaveExtract</code> directory and run <code>py extract.py</code> on Windows or <code>python3 extract.py</code> on any other operating system to start the save extraction. Your saves should be located now in the <code>out</code> folder, ordered by titleid.

This guide was originally written by suchmememanyskill.

Template:SystemVersion

2026-01-19T04:13:34Z

HunterMario: Bumped Switch version number to 21.2.0

<includeonly>{{#switch: {{{1}}}
| ctr = 11.17.0-50
| wup = 5.5.6
| hac = 21.2.0
| rvl = 4.3
| {{Error|1=Incorrect console type given to {{tl|SystemVersion}}. Correct ones are <code>ctr</code>, <code>wup</code>, <code>hac</code>, and <code>rvl</code>. Given: <code>{{{1}}}</code>}}{{#if: {{{nocat|}}} |  | [[Category:Pages with incorrect template use]] }}
}}</includeonly><noinclude>{{Documentation}}
</noinclude>

Switch:Atmosphere

2026-01-14T07:03:37Z

HunterMario: Updated Atmosphere version number to 1.10.2. Also made a capitalization correction to the word "hekate"

Atmosphere is a work in progress custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch. It is extremely modular, has a built in cheat engine, and highly configurable.
{{Page WIP}}
==Installation==
{{Infobox homebrew
| image = Atmosphere logo.png
| imagealt = Atmosphere logo
| for3ds = 0
| forwiiu = 0
| forswitch = 1
| forwii = 0
| developers = ReSwitched Team
| version = 1.10.2
| releasedate = 2026-01-14
| github = Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
| forjava = 0
}}

Follow the [[switchguide:|NH Switch Guide]] to get setup with Atmosphere and the [[Switch:Hekate|hekate]] bootloader.

If you wish to update Atmosphere, see [[switchguide:extras/updating/|Updating CFW]].

==Features==
*Loading Homebrew apps via the {{GitHub|switchbrew/nx-hbmenu|hbmenu}}
**This is done either by title takeover or applet mode. Title takeover can be used by opening any game or app while holding R, and applet mode is accessible by opening the album. This can be configured.
*LayeredFS support, allowing you to replace individual game files with modded versions on-the-fly
*File transfer through MTP with the included USB File Transfer app (haze)

User:HunterMario/SwitchSaveExtraction

2025-12-24T10:19:16Z

HunterMario: Generalized some stuff for modchipped users

=Extract your user saves via TegraExplorer=
==Step 1: Getting the saves==
===What you need:===

*The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases TegraExplorer]
===Instructions:===

#Launch TegraExplorer by either copying it to <code>bootloader/payloads/</code> and using the Payloads menu in Hekate or by using your preferred payload injector
#Navigate to <code>Browse EMMC</code> or <code>Browse EMUMMC</code>, depending on your needs
#Navigate to <code>USER</code>
#Navigate to <code>save</code>
#Navigate to <code>Current folder options</code>
#Select <code>Copy to clipboard</code>
#Back out to the main menu
#Go to <code>Browse SD</code>
#Press <code>Clipboard -> Current folder</code>
#The <code>save</code> folder is now located on the root of the sd
==Step 2: Extracting the saves==

These saves aren’t done yet! these are still packed up.
===What you need:===

*Your <code>prod.keys</code> file
*Python 3.6+ (Install with <code>Add to Path</code> checked otherwise this will fail! Download [https://www.python.org/downloads/ Python] here)
*The latest version of hactool (The Windows version is bundled with SaveExtract, only needed for other operating systems)
*Your <code>save</code> folder acquired from Step 1
*[https://github.com/HunterMario/SaveExtract/releases/tag/1.1.0 SaveExtract]
===Instructions:===

#Extract the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder out of the SaveExtract.zip to somewhere on your pc
#Place your <code>prod.keys</code> in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Place your <code>save</code> folder from your sd card (SD:/tegraexplorer/save) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Open a terminal window in the <code>SaveExtract</code> directory and run <code>py extract.py</code> on Windows or <code>python3 extract.py</code> on any other operating system to start the save extraction. Your saves should be located now in the <code>out</code> folder, ordered by titleid.

(Optional: Put your sd card back into your switch, select <code>Mount SD</code>, go to <code>Exit</code>, and hit either <code>Reboot to Hekate</code> or <code>Reboot to Atmosphere</code>)

This guide was originally written by suchmememanyskill.

User:HunterMario/SwitchSaveExtraction

2025-12-24T10:10:14Z

HunterMario: Improved hactool clarification + Optimized instructions to open terminal window at directory where script is located.

=Extract your user saves via RCM=
==Step 1: Getting the saves==
===What you need:===

*The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases TegraExplorer]
*A payload injector (Example: [https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI/releases TegraRcmGui])
===Instructions:===

#Launch TegraExplorer via your chosen payload injector
#Navigate to <code>Browse EMMC</code> or <code>Browse EMUMMC</code>, depending on your needs
#Navigate to <code>USER</code>
#Navigate to <code>save</code>
#Navigate to <code>Current folder options</code>
#Select <code>Copy to clipboard</code>
#Back out to the main menu
#Go to <code>Browse SD</code>
#Press <code>Clipboard -> Current folder</code>
#The <code>save</code> folder is now located on the root of the sd
==Step 2: Extracting the saves==

These saves aren’t done yet! these are still packed up.
===What you need:===

*Your <code>prod.keys</code> file
*Python 3.6+ (Install with <code>Add to Path</code> checked otherwise this will fail! Download [https://www.python.org/downloads/ Python] here)
*The latest version of hactool (The Windows version is bundled with SaveExtract, only needed for other operating systems)
*Your <code>save</code> folder acquired from Step 1
*[https://github.com/HunterMario/SaveExtract/releases/tag/1.1.0 SaveExtract]
===Instructions:===

#Extract the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder out of the SaveExtract.zip to somewhere on your pc
#Place your <code>prod.keys</code> in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Place your <code>save</code> folder from your sd card (SD:/tegraexplorer/save) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Open a terminal window in the <code>SaveExtract</code> directory and run <code>py extract.py</code> on Windows or <code>python3 extract.py</code> on any other operating system to start the save extraction. Your saves should be located now in the <code>out</code> folder, ordered by titleid.

(Optional: Put your sd card back into your switch, select <code>Mount SD</code>, go to <code>Exit</code>, and hit either <code>Reboot to Hekate</code> or <code>Reboot to Atmosphere</code>)

This guide was originally written by suchmememanyskill.

User:HunterMario

2025-12-14T07:55:24Z

HunterMario: Developed a profile

User:HunterMario/SwitchSaveExtraction

2025-12-10T10:43:44Z

HunterMario: Added improved version of SaveExtract to guide

=Extract your user saves via RCM=
==Step 1: Getting the saves==
===What you need:===

*The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases TegraExplorer]
*A payload injector (Example: [https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI/releases TegraRcmGui])
===Instructions:===

#Launch TegraExplorer via your chosen payload injector
#Navigate to <code>Browse EMMC</code> or <code>Browse EMUMMC</code>, depending on your needs
#Navigate to <code>USER</code>
#Navigate to <code>save</code>
#Navigate to <code>Current folder options</code>
#Select <code>Copy to clipboard</code>
#Back out to the main menu
#Go to <code>Browse SD</code>
#Press <code>Clipboard -> Current folder</code>
#The <code>save</code> folder is now located on the root of the sd
==Step 2: Extracting the saves==

These saves aren’t done yet! these are still packed up.
===What you need:===

*Your <code>prod.keys</code> file
*Python 3.6+ (Install with <code>Add to Path</code> checked otherwise this will fail! Download [https://www.python.org/downloads/ Python] here)
*The latest version of hactool (The Windows version is bundled with SaveExtract, only needed for other operating systems)
*Your <code>save</code> folder acquired from Step 1
*[https://github.com/HunterMario/SaveExtract/releases/tag/1.1.0 SaveExtract]
===Instructions:===

#Extract the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder out of the SaveExtract.zip to somewhere on your pc
#Place your <code>prod.keys</code> and hactool<code>.exe</code> (extracted from it’s zip) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Place your <code>save</code> folder from your sd card (SD:/tegraexplorer/save) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Open a terminal window and run <code>py extract.py</code> on Windows or <code>python3 extract.py</code> on any other operating system to start the save extraction. Your saves should be located now in the <code>out</code> folder, ordered by titleid.

(Optional: Put your sd card back into your switch, select <code>Mount SD</code>, go to <code>Exit</code>, and hit either <code>Reboot to Hekate</code> or <code>Reboot to Atmosphere</code>)

This guide was originally written by suchmememanyskill.

User:HunterMario/SwitchSaveExtraction

2025-12-10T08:32:17Z

HunterMario: Ported TegraExplorer save extraction guide to a wiki page. Will make some more modifications later.

=Extract your user saves via RCM=
==Step 1: Getting the saves==
===What you need:===

*The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases TegraExplorer]
*A payload injector (Example: [https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI/releases TegraRcmGui])
===Instructions:===

#Launch TegraExplorer via your chosen payload injector
#Navigate to <code>Browse EMMC</code> or <code>Browse EMUMMC</code>, depending on your needs
#Navigate to <code>USER</code>
#Navigate to <code>save</code>
#Navigate to <code>Current folder options</code>
#Select <code>Copy to clipboard</code>
#Back out to the main menu
#Go to <code>Browse SD</code>
#Press <code>Clipboard -> Current folder</code>
#The <code>save</code> folder is now located on the root of the sd
==Step 2: Extracting the saves==

These saves aren’t done yet! these are still packed up.
===What you need:===

*Your <code>prod.keys</code> file
*Python 3.6+ (Install with <code>Add to Path</code> checked otherwise this will fail! Download [https://www.python.org/downloads/ python] here)
*the [https://github.com/SciresM/hactool/releases hactool-1.4.0]-win.zip release
*Your <code>save</code> folder acquired from Step 1
*[[Img/SaveExtract.zip|SaveExtract]]
===Instructions:===

#Extract the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder out of the SaveExtract.zip to somewhere on your pc
#Place your <code>prod.keys</code> and hactool<code>.exe</code> (extracted from it’s zip) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Place your <code>save</code> folder from your sd card (SD:/tegraexplorer/save) in the <code>SaveExtract</code> folder
#Double click <code>run.bat</code> to start the save extraction. Your saves should be located now in the <code>out</code> folder, ordered by titleid

(Optional: Put your sd card back into your switch, select <code>Mount SD</code>, go to <code>Exit</code>, and hit either <code>Reboot to Hekate</code> or <code>Reboot to Atmosphere</code>)

This guide was originally written by suchmememanyskill.

Switch:Atmosphere

2025-12-09T02:10:10Z

HunterMario: Updated Atmosphere version number to 1.10.1

Atmosphere is a work in progress custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch. It is extremely modular, has a built in cheat engine, and highly configurable.
{{Page WIP}}
==Installation==
{{Infobox homebrew
| image = Atmosphere logo.png
| imagealt = Atmosphere logo
| for3ds = 0
| forwiiu = 0
| forswitch = 1
| forwii = 0
| developers = ReSwitched Team
| version = 1.10.1
| releasedate = 2025-12-08
| github = Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
| forjava = 0
}}

Follow the [[switchguide:|NH Switch Guide]] to get setup with Atmosphere and the [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] bootloader.

If you wish to update Atmosphere, see [[switchguide:extras/updating/|Updating CFW]].

==Features==
*Loading Homebrew apps via the {{GitHub|switchbrew/nx-hbmenu|hbmenu}}
**This is done either by title takeover or applet mode. Title takeover can be used by opening any game or app while holding R, and applet mode is accessible by opening the album. This can be configured.
*LayeredFS support, allowing you to replace individual game files with modded versions on-the-fly
*File transfer through MTP with the included USB File Transfer app (haze)

Switch:Atmosphere

2025-09-30T01:57:29Z

HunterMario: Updated Atmosphere version number to 1.9.5

Atmosphere is a work in progress custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch. It is extremely modular, has a built in cheat engine, and highly configurable.
{{Page WIP}}
==Installation==
{{Infobox homebrew
| image = Atmosphere logo.png
| imagealt = Atmosphere logo
| for3ds = 0
| forwiiu = 0
| forswitch = 1
| forwii = 0
| developers = ReSwitched Team
| version = 1.9.5
| releasedate = 2025-09-29
| github = Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
| forjava = 0
}}

Follow the [[switchguide:|NH Switch Guide]] to get setup with Atmosphere and the [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] bootloader.

If you wish to update Atmosphere, see [[switchguide:extras/updating/|Updating CFW]].

==Features==
*Loading Homebrew apps via the {{GitHub|switchbrew/nx-hbmenu|hbmenu}}
**This is done either by title takeover or applet mode. Title takeover can be used by opening any game or app while holding R, and applet mode is accessible by opening the album. This can be configured.
*LayeredFS support, allowing you to replace individual game files with modded versions on-the-fly
*File transfer through MTP with the included USB File Transfer app (haze)

Switch:Gamecard Reader

2025-08-03T22:12:22Z

HunterMario: Changed FSS0 to PKG3 to reflect changes in hekate 6.3.0

Certain switch firmware (HOS) revisions also update the gamecard controller (lotus) firmware. This can cause issues if your HOS version and lotus firmware version do not match.

At the time of writing there have been 5 HOS versions that updated the lotus firmware: 4.0.0, 9.0.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 14.0.0. The lotus update is applied by the bootloader, meaning if you boot using the stock bootloader (note the "stock" option in hekate does not do this) your gamecard controller will be updated.

{| class="wikitable"
!Lotus version!!Compatible HOS versions
|-
|1.0.0||1.0.0-3.0.2
|-
|4.0.0||4.0.0-8.1.1
|-
|9.0.0||9.0.0-11.0.1
|-
|12.0.0
|12.0.0-13.2.1
|-
|14.0.0||14.0.0-{{SystemVersion|hac}}
|}

Once your lotus firmware has been upgraded, it '''cannot''' be downgraded.
Additionally, if your lotus version does not match your HOS version as shown above, game cards will not work and attempting to boot with a gamecard inserted will cause a crash with error code 2002-2634.
You can boot with mismatched lotus and HOS version with the gamecard removed, but you will be unable to use gamecards.

==If you updated while preserving fuses==
Both atmosphere and hekate will automatically prevent your gamecard controller from updating, causing it to retain the lower lotus firmware. This means it can still work on the lower switch firmware version, but will not work on the newer switch firmware.

If you want to use gamecards after the update, understanding that any lotus updates '''cannot''' be reversed, you can disable this check.

*If you boot using fusee.bin: add nogc=0 to SD:/atmosphere/config/stratosphere.ini.
*If you boot using hekate PKG3: launch hekate and navigate to Options, then change Auto NoGC to OFF.

[[Category:Nintendo Switch information]]

User:HunterMario/History of Switch Hacking

2025-07-11T01:01:08Z

HunterMario: Added a sentence about June 15th. Now kuh can shut up about when I'll work on Switch history.

== 2017 ==

=== March ===
The Nintendo Switch launches worldwide

=== December ===
Hackers plutoo, derrek, and naehrwert attend 34c3 to discuss Nintendo Switch security.

== 2018 ==

=== January ===
Hacking group fail0verflow posts a video of a scroller running on the Nintendo Switch revealing ShofEL2, a bootrom exploit that can run unsigned code. Since this exploit exists in the bootrom (a hardware chip), all Switches up to this point are vulnerable.

=== April ===
ShofEL2 is revealed to the public

=== June ===
June 15th: The target release date for the Atmosphére Custom Firmware. This deadline was missed hard and becomes a joke within the Switch hacking community.

User:HunterMario/History of Switch Hacking

2025-03-19T03:12:08Z

HunterMario: basic fusee gelee introduction and 34c3

User:HunterMario/History of Switch Hacking

2025-03-18T02:31:28Z

HunterMario: Initial Commit

== 2017 ==

=== March ===
March 3: The Nintendo Switch launches worldwide

Switch:Things to do

2025-03-14T01:22:49Z

HunterMario: Updated Switch guide links to work after the switch to VitePress

{{Page WIP}}
Finally got homebrew / custom firmware on your Switch? Here's a list of common things you can do with it.

Most, if not all of the homebrew listed should be on hbappstore (Homebrew App Store)

{| style="width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;"
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg|22px|link=|alt=Seedling icon.]] Custom firmware basics ==
Custom firmware has a bunch of useful settings and menus, see how to use them here!
* [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/blob/master/docs/features/configurations.md Atmosphère configuration]

| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid paint-brush.svg|22px|link=|alt=Paint brush icon.]] Customization ==
* [[switchguide:homebrew/nxtheme-installer|Custom themes]] - a way of adding some more personality to your home menu

|-
| style="vertical-align: top;" class="collapse-on-mobile" |
== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=|alt=Game controller icon.]] Emulation ==
'''Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.'''
* [https://www.retroarch.com/ RetroArch] - an all-in-one frontend for emulators
'''Standalone emulators''' ''not a complete list, just a quick overview'':
* [https://mgba.io/ mGBA] - Game Boy Advance
* [https://www.snes9x.com/ Snes9x] - SNES
* [https://hb-app.store/switch/NooDS NooDS] - DS
* [https://hb-app.store/switch/pNES pNES] - NES
* If you have installed Android or Linux on your Switch, then you can also use [https://dolphin-emu.org/ Dolphin] for Wii / GCN games. Be aware that performance may not be the best, it varies from game to game.

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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg|22px|link=|alt=Wrench icon.]] Game mods, save editing, cheats==
{{warning|Before you modify a game or its save, you should [[Switch:Save Management|back up your save data]].}}
* [https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV JKSV] - save manager, actively maintained
* [[Switch:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]
* [[Switch:Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]
* [[switchguide:homebrew/edizon|EdiZon]] - cheats. Don't use online, you will be ruining the experience of other players and they will get you banned.

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== [[File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg|22px|link=|alt=Star icon.]] Extras ==
* [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer TegraExplorer] - a payload-based file explorer
* [[switchguide:extras/installing_android|Switchroot Android]] - install Android on your Switch
* [[switchguide:extras/installing_linux|Switchroot Linux]] - install Linux on your Switch
* [[switchguide:homebrew/sys-clk|sys-clk]] - safe overclocking tool. Only use the official version of sys-clk, any modification that remove the limits are dangerous and should be avoided.
* [[switchguide:homebrew/tesla-menu|Tesla-Menu]] - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS
* [[switchguide:homebrew/ftpd|FTPD]] - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP
* [[switchguide:extras/transfer_sd|Transferring SD cards]]
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Switch:Atmosphere

2025-01-03T23:25:05Z

HunterMario: Updated Atmosphere version number to 1.8.0.

Atmosphere is a work in progress custom firmware for the Nintendo Switch. It is extremely modular, has a built in cheat engine, and highly configurable.
{{Page WIP}}
==Installation==
{{Infobox homebrew
| image = Atmosphere logo.png
| imagealt = Atmosphere logo
| for3ds = 0
| forwiiu = 0
| forswitch = 1
| forwii = 0
| developers = ReSwitched Team
| version = 1.8.0
| releasedate = 2024-10-16
| github = Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere
| forwindows = 0
| formac = 0
| forlinux = 0
| forjava = 0
}}
Follow the [[switchguide:|NH Switch Guide]] to get setup with Atmosphere and the [[Switch:Hekate|Hekate]] bootloader.

If you wish to update Atmosphere, see [[switchguide:extras/updating/|Updating CFW]].

== Features ==
* Loading Homebrew apps via the {{GitHub|switchbrew/nx-hbmenu|hbmenu}}
** This is done either by title takeover or applet mode. Title takeover can be used by opening any game or app while holding R, and applet mode is accessible by opening the album. This can be configured.
*LayeredFS support, allowing you to replace individual game files with modded versions on-the-fly
*File transfer through MTP with the included USB File Transfer app (haze)

Template:SystemVersion

2024-10-14T02:14:44Z

HunterMario: Updated the Switch firmware to 19.0.0

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| ctr = 11.17.0-50
| wup = 5.5.6
| hac = 19.0.0
| rvl = 4.3
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Switch:Gamecard Reader

2024-08-07T02:48:21Z

HunterMario: Updated lotus firmware versions to match that of what is in switchbrew. This includes changing the second lotus update from 4.1.0 to 4.0.0 and adding a lotus firmware update for 14.0.0. https://switchbrew.org/wiki/Lotus3#Types

Certain switch firmware (HOS) revisions also update the gamecard controller (lotus) firmware. This can cause issues if your HOS version and lotus firmware version do not match.

At the time of writing there have been 5 HOS versions that updated the lotus firmware: 4.0.0, 9.0.0, 11.0.0, 12.0.0, and 14.0.0. The lotus update is applied by the bootloader, meaning if you boot using the stock bootloader (note the "stock" option in hekate does not do this) your gamecard controller will be updated.

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! Lotus version !! Compatible HOS versions
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| 1.0.0 || 1.0.0-3.0.2
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| 4.0.0 || 4.0.0-8.1.1
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| 9.0.0 || 9.0.0-11.0.1
|-
|12.0.0
|12.0.0-13.2.1
|-
| 14.0.0 || 14.0.0-{{SystemVersion|hac}}
|}

Once your lotus firmware has been upgraded, it '''cannot''' be downgraded.
Additionally, if your lotus version does not match your HOS version as shown above, game cards will not work and attempting to boot with a gamecard inserted will cause a crash with error code 2002-2634.
You can boot with mismatched lotus and HOS version with the gamecard removed, but you will be unable to use gamecards.

== If you updated while preserving fuses ==
Both atmosphere and hekate will automatically prevent your gamecard controller from updating, causing it to retain the lower lotus firmware. This means it can still work on the lower switch firmware version, but will not work on the newer switch firmware.

If you want to use gamecards after the update, understanding that any lotus updates '''cannot''' be reversed, you can disable this check.

* If you boot using fusee.bin: add nogc=0 to SD:/atmosphere/config/stratosphere.ini.
* If you boot using hekate FSS0: launch hekate and navigate to Options, then change Auto NoGC to OFF.

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