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(Some information on what you can do with your newly hacked switch. A lot of information is currently missing due to the lack of pages on them, or me (3dscartridges) not knowing about them.)
 
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Most, if not all of the homebrew listed should be on hbappstore (Homebrew App Store)
Most, if not all of the homebrew listed should be on hbappstore (Homebrew App Store)
== Custom firmware basics ==
 
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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid seedling.svg|22px|link=|alt=Seedling icon.]]</span> Custom firmware basics ==
Custom firmware has a bunch of useful settings and menus, see how to use them here!
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]
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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid paint-brush.svg|22px|link=|alt=Paint brush icon.]]</span> Customization ==
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/nxtheme-installer/ Custom themes] - a way of adding some more personality to your home menu


● [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/blob/master/docs/features/configurations.md Atmosphère configuration]
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== Customization ==
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[https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/nxtheme-installer/ Custom themes] - a way of adding some more personality to your home menu
== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid gamepad.svg|22px|link=|alt=Game controller icon.]] Emulation</span> ==
== Emulation ==
'''Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.'''
'''Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.'''
 
* [https://www.retroarch.com/ RetroArch] - an all-in-one frontend for emulators
[https://www.retroarch.com/ RetroArch] - a all-in-one emulator.
 
'''Standalone emulators''' ''not a complete list, just a quick overview'':
'''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.


● [https://mgba.io/ mGBA] - Game Boy Advance
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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid wrench.svg|22px|link=|alt=Wrench icon.]]</span> Game mods, save editing, cheats==
[https://www.snes9x.com/ Snes9x] - SNES
{{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
[https://hb-app.store/switch/NooDS NooDS] - DS
* [[Switch:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]
 
* [[Switch:Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]]
● [https://hb-app.store/switch/pNES pNES] - NES
* [[switchguide:homebrew/edizon/|EdiZon]] - cheats. Don't use online, you will be ruining the experience of other players and they will get you banned.
 
● If you have installed Android 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.
== Game mods, save editing, cheats ==
[https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV JKSV] - save manager, actively maintained
 
[https://www.ctgpdx.com/home CTGP Deluxe] - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe mod featuring 56 new tracks and 14 new cups
 
[https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/edizon/ EdiZon] - Cheats. Don't use online, you will be ruining the experience of other players and they will get you banned.
== Extras ==
● [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer TegraExplorer] - browse the storage of your Switch
 
● [https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/installing_android/ Switchroot Android] - install Android on your Switch
 
● [https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/installing_linux/ Switchroot Linux] - install Linux on your Switch
 
● [https://switch.hacks.guide/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.
 
● [https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/tesla-menu/ Tesla-Menu] - A overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS.


[https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/transfer_sd/ Transferring SD cards]
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== <span class="invert-dark">[[File:Font Awesome 5 solid star.svg|22px|link=|alt=Star icon.]]</span> Extras ==
* [https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer TegraExplorer] - a payload-based file explorer
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/installing_android/ Switchroot Android] - install Android on your Switch
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/installing_linux/ Switchroot Linux] - install Linux on your Switch
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/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.
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/tesla-menu/ Tesla-Menu] - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/homebrew/ftpd/ FTPD] - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP
* [https://switch.hacks.guide/extras/transfer_sd/ Transferring SD cards]
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Latest revision as of 18:22, 12 September 2024

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)

Seedling icon. Custom firmware basics

Custom firmware has a bunch of useful settings and menus, see how to use them here!

Paint brush icon. Customization

  • Custom themes - a way of adding some more personality to your home menu

Game controller icon. Emulation

Later on, this section will probably be turned into a standalone page.

  • RetroArch - an all-in-one frontend for emulators

Standalone emulators not a complete list, just a quick overview:

  • mGBA - Game Boy Advance
  • Snes9x - SNES
  • NooDS - DS
  • pNES - NES
  • If you have installed Android or Linux on your Switch, then you can also use Dolphin for Wii / GCN games. Be aware that performance may not be the best, it varies from game to game.

Wrench icon. Game mods, save editing, cheats

OOjs UI icon information-warning.svg Before you modify a game or its save, you should back up your save data.

Star icon. Extras

  • TegraExplorer - a payload-based file explorer
  • Switchroot Android - install Android on your Switch
  • Switchroot Linux - install Linux on your Switch
  • 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.
  • Tesla-Menu - a overlay menu comparable to the Rosalina menu on the 3DS
  • FTPD - a way to transfer files from and to your SD card wirelessly via FTP
  • Transferring SD cards