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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 allows you to uninstall the custom firmware from your Switch without restoring a NAND backup. ('''needs confirmation''') | ||
{{Critical|text=This process factory resets the console. Back up any data that you care about before following this guide!}} | {{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.}} | ||
{{Warning|text=Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following [[switchguide:extras/autorcm#enable-disable-autorcm|this]] guide.}} | |||
==Section I - Performing the System Wipe== | ==Section I - Performing the System Wipe== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:43, 28 April 2026
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This process allows you to uninstall the custom firmware from your Switch without restoring a NAND backup. (needs confirmation)
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This process factory resets the console. Back up any data that you care about before following this guide! |
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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. |
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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.
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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.