Switch:Uninstall CFW with no NAND backup: Difference between revisions

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This process allows you to uninstall the custom firmware from your Switch without restoring a NAND backup. (needs confirmation)

This process factory resets the console. Back up any data that you care about before following this guide!

There is a small risk of bricking the console if the process is interrupted or performed incorrectly. It is strongly recommended to create a NAND backup before proceeding.

Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following this guide.

Section I - Performing the System Wipe

Put your Switch into RCM mode and inject the TegraExplorer.bin payload.
Select SystemWipe.te.
Confirm you want to wipe the SysMMC.
Once the script finishes, press any button to return to the main menu.
Select Power Off.

Your console's internal memory is now as close as possible to a clean, CFW-free state.

Section II - SD Card Cleanup

To ensure no traces of CFW remain on your SD card:

Connect your SD card to your PC.
Back up any folders containing media (e.g., /Nintendo/Album/) that you care about to your computer.
Format the SD card to FAT32.
Insert the SD card back into the Switch.

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-= uninstalling {{B|CFW}} without a {{B|NAND}} backup (Switch) =
+{{Page WIP|notes=This needs to be approved/verified to actually be a good idea.}}
-== Guide: ==
+This process allows you to uninstall the custom firmware from your Switch without restoring a NAND backup. ('''needs confirmation''')
-Inject [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases/download/4.2.0/TegraExplorer.bin this] payload. If you don't know how, use this guide, but use [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases/download/4.2.0/TegraExplorer.bin this] specific payload instead of hekate.
-You should see this screen.
+{{Critical|text=This process factory resets the console. Back up any data that you care about before following this guide!}}{{Critical|text=There is a small risk of bricking the console if the process is interrupted or performed incorrectly. It is strongly recommended to create a NAND backup before proceeding.}}{{Warning|text=Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following [[switchguide:extras/autorcm#enable-disable-autorcm|this]] guide.}}
-Navigate to "systemwipe.te" by pressing Volume {{B|-}} 12 times.
+==Section I - Performing the System Wipe==
-Then press the Power button, Volume Down, and Power again
+#Put your Switch into RCM mode and inject the '''[https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases/download/4.2.0/TegraExplorer.bin TegraExplorer.bin]''' payload.
+#Select <code>SystemWipe.te</code>.
+#Confirm you want to wipe the '''SysMMC'''.
+#Once the script finishes, press any button to return to the main menu.
+#Select <code>Power Off</code>.
+{{Info|text=Your console's internal memory is now as close as possible to a clean, CFW-free state.}}
-Follow the on-screen prompts.
+==Section II - SD Card Cleanup==
-{{Info|text=Your console is now as close as possible to a clean, CFW-free state.}}
+To ensure no traces of CFW remain on your SD card:
-=== SD Format ===
+#Connect your SD card to your PC.
-Use [[Formatting an SD card|this]] guide to format your SD card before using it.
+#Back up any folders containing media (e.g., ''/Nintendo/Album/'') that you care about to your computer.
+#[[Formatting an SD card|Format the SD card to FAT32.]]
+#Insert the SD card back into the Switch.