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{{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!}} | ||
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==='''Section I: Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following [[switchguide:extras/autorcm#enable-disable-autorcm|this]] guide.'''=== | ==='''Section I: Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following [[switchguide:extras/autorcm#enable-disable-autorcm|this]] guide.'''=== | ||
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#Connect your SD card to your PC. | #Connect your SD card to your PC. | ||
#Back up any folders containing media (e.g., {{B|/Nintendo/Album/}}) that you care about. | #Back up any folders containing media (e.g., {{B|/Nintendo/Album/}}) that you care about. | ||
#[[Formatting an SD card|Format the SD card to | #[[Formatting an SD card|Format the SD card to {{B|FAT32}}.]] | ||
#Insert the SD card back into the Switch. | #Insert the SD card back into the Switch. | ||
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This process factory resets the console. back up any data that you care about before following this guide! |
uninstalling CFW without a NAND backup
Section I: Disable AutoRCM if you have it enabled by following this guide.
Section II: 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 is now as close as possible to a clean, CFW-free state. |
Section III: SD Card Cleanup
To ensure no CFW traces 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.
- Format the SD card to FAT32.
- Insert the SD card back into the Switch.