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Bleck9999: Add titles/contents note

2022-06-26T09:12:45Z

Add titles/contents note

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	=== Crashing on boot after installing a theme ===		=== Crashing on boot after installing a theme ===
	This means the theme is either outdated or broken. You can fix this by deleting the folder <code>atmosphere/contents/0100000000001000</code> from your SD.		This means the theme is either outdated or broken. You can fix this by deleting the folder <code>atmosphere/contents/0100000000001000</code> from your SD. Note: on Atmosphère 0.9.4 or lower, <code>contents</code> is called <code>titles</code>.
	If this fixes the issue, you can attempt to re-install the theme to see if the theme was broken or the crash was just because of a firmware update.		If this fixes the issue, you can attempt to re-install the theme to see if the theme was broken or the crash was just because of a firmware update.

	=== NXThemeInstaller crashes when you launch it ===		=== NXThemeInstaller crashes when you launch it ===
	This is probably due to the archive bit being set on either the app or the nxthemes. This is usually the result of copying files to an sd card via a Mac. If you are experiencing this issue, try launching hekate and navigating to <code>Tools</code> -> <code>Arch bit · RCM · Touch · Pkg1/2</code> -> <code>Fix Archive Bit</code>, then try again.		This is probably due to the archive bit being set on either the app or the nxthemes. This is usually the result of copying files to an sd card via a Mac. If you are experiencing this issue, try launching hekate and navigating to <code>Tools</code> -> <code>Arch bit · RCM · Touch · Pkg1/2</code> -> <code>Fix Archive Bit</code>, then try again.

Bleck9999 at 21:25, 23 June 2022

2022-06-23T21:25:48Z

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	~~[[Category:Nintendo Switch homebrew]]~~

	Using custom firmware, you can create unique styles and layouts for your Switch Home Menu.		Using custom firmware, you can create unique styles and layouts for your Switch Home Menu.

Bleck9999: Add installing custom fonts

2022-06-23T21:20:18Z

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			[[Category:Nintendo Switch homebrew]]

	Using custom firmware, you can create unique styles and layouts for your Switch Home Menu.		Using custom firmware, you can create unique styles and layouts for your Switch Home Menu.

	= Making a Theme =		= Making a Theme =
	~~todo~~		{{Section WIP}}

	= Installing a Theme =		= Installing a Theme =
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	* The latest release of [https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases NXThemesInstaller].		* The latest release of [https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases NXThemesInstaller].
	* A <code>.nxtheme</code> file, either from the internet or one you made yourself.		* A <code>.nxtheme</code> file, either from the internet or one you made yourself.
			* If you want to install custom fonts, the fonts you want to install in <code>.ttf</code> format.

	=== Steps ===		=== Steps ===
	# Copy the <code>.nxtheme</code> file(s) to the <code>themes</code> folder on the root of your SD card, creating the folder if it does not exist.		# Copy the <code>.nxtheme</code> and/or <code>.ttf</code> file(s) to the <code>themes</code> folder on the root of your SD card, creating the folder if it does not exist.
	# Open the Homebrew Menu and launch <code>NXThemesInstaller</code>.		# Open the Homebrew Menu and launch <code>NXThemesInstaller</code>.
	#* If this is your first time launching NXThemesInstaller, you may be asked to extract the home menu and read some information. Continue until you reach the main screen.		#* If this is your first time launching NXThemesInstaller, you may be asked to extract the home menu and read some information. Continue until you reach the main screen.
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	# Select a theme and press A to install it, or select multiple themes using Y and press A to install multiple themes at once.		# Select a theme and press A to install it, or select multiple themes using Y and press A to install multiple themes at once.
	# Reboot to see changes.		# Reboot to see changes.

	~~== Installing a custom font ==~~
	~~todo~~

	== Troubleshooting ==		== Troubleshooting ==

Bleck9999: Create Switch:Theming

2022-06-22T17:24:19Z

Create Switch:Theming

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Using custom firmware, you can create unique styles and layouts for your Switch Home Menu.

= Making a Theme =
todo

= Installing a Theme =

Custom themes made by other users can be found in several places. You can use [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/themezer-nx/ Themezer-NX] to download and install themes on your switch, or visit [https://reddit.com/r/nxthemes r/NXThemes] or [https://themezer.net themezer.net] and install the .nxtheme file manually.

== Using themezer-nx ==

=== What you need ===
* The latest release of [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/themezer-nx/releases/latest Themezer-NX].
* The latest release of [https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases NXThemesInstaller].

=== Steps ===
# Boot Switch CFW, open the Homebrew Menu and launch <code>Themezer-NX</code>.
#* If you get an error saying failed to connect to themezer, ensure you have an internet connection set up.
#* If you're on emuMMC, make sure you set up dns.mitm or 90dns before connecting.
# Find a theme to install.
#* Pressing X will allow you to select which type of theme you're looking for (home screen, lock screen etc).
#* Pressing Y will allow you to search for themes that fit certain keywords and change the sorting order.
# Once you have found a theme you would like to install, select the theme and press A or tap the theme.
# You can now either press <code>Install</code> or <code>Download Only</code>.
# Repeat for any additional themes you want to download.
# Exit the application by pressing the + button or pressing X followed by <code>Exit Themezer-NX</code>. This will install any themes you have queued for installation.
# Press + to install your themes.
# Press A to reboot.

== Using NXThemesInstaller ==

=== What you need ===
* The latest release of [https://github.com/exelix11/SwitchThemeInjector/releases NXThemesInstaller].
* A <code>.nxtheme</code> file, either from the internet or one you made yourself.

=== Steps ===
# Copy the <code>.nxtheme</code> file(s) to the <code>themes</code> folder on the root of your SD card, creating the folder if it does not exist.
# Open the Homebrew Menu and launch <code>NXThemesInstaller</code>.
#* If this is your first time launching NXThemesInstaller, you may be asked to extract the home menu and read some information. Continue until you reach the main screen.
# Navigate to <code>Themes</code>.
# Select a theme and press A to install it, or select multiple themes using Y and press A to install multiple themes at once.
# Reboot to see changes.

== Installing a custom font ==
todo

== Troubleshooting ==

=== Crashing on boot after installing a theme ===
This means the theme is either outdated or broken. You can fix this by deleting the folder <code>atmosphere/contents/0100000000001000</code> from your SD.
If this fixes the issue, you can attempt to re-install the theme to see if the theme was broken or the crash was just because of a firmware update.

=== NXThemeInstaller crashes when you launch it ===
This is probably due to the archive bit being set on either the app or the nxthemes. This is usually the result of copying files to an sd card via a Mac. If you are experiencing this issue, try launching hekate and navigating to <code>Tools</code> -> <code>Arch bit · RCM · Touch · Pkg1/2</code> -> <code>Fix Archive Bit</code>, then try again.