R4S Dongle Review compared withTeam Xecuter Switch Dongle

Here is a complete R4s dongle review for the Nintendo Switch! It is a payload injector for unpatched switch consoles. With this, one can start a CFW, without having to use a PC. As we know that the sx pro is the best pre installed team xecuter switch dongle, so if compared with sx pro, this dongle switch r4s has its advantages or not?

Characteristics according to the manufacturer

• Works on all switches (unpatched)
• updatable
• Does not require a license file
• Easy to use
• Warranty on and off
• Price: about 20$

In the list of features is still "supports third-party payloads", but that's not quite correct. "Does not need a license file" simply means that for the actual use, no license is necessary - for SX OS, of course, if you wish, you still have to buy the sx os license .

What is in the package?

Included are the dongle, a jig and a microUSB cable to charge and connect the dongle to the PC. The coin is only for size comparison and is not in the box.





The jig is easily accessible through the trunk and even has an opening for key chains, for example, if you do not want to use AutoRCM and do not want to lose the jig.

The r4s dongle is awkward and bigger than the SX Pro - it's the biggest difference between the two dongles: instead of relying on supercapacitors, the R4S dongle uses a 120 mAh lithium-polymer battery. The problem with the SX Pro is that it must always be charged before use and that the supercapacitors break down quickly - as happened to us after about a week. The R4S dongle is much longer on the battery and several insertion.

With the microUSB cable, the dongle can be connected to the PC and charged.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not reveal how long the battery should charge, how long it lasts and how to know if it is fully charged. I guess as soon as the red light is not visible, the dongle is fully charged. It also seems that the switch is charging when turned on, because the light is on.

Installing R4s Dongle

If the dongle is connected to the PC with the micro USB cable, you have to press the button twice in order to search the PC. And here is what it looks like:



"CURRENT.UF2" is the payload of the dongle, the TXT file contains the current version of the bootloader, the model and the ID of the card. INDEX.HTM opens the R4 page in the browser.

UF2 Bootloader v2.0.0-adafruit.5-dirty SFHWRO
Model: RCM_DONGLE
Board-ID: SAMD21E18A-RCMD-v0 
The bootloader is the UF2 boot loader from Microsoft.

At the same time, this is the main disadvantage, because you have to rely on the manufacturer who has to update the payload. To update, simply transfer the last payload to the device. Conveniently, the Argon NX payload chain loader is preinstalled in the current 0.3 release, which means that Argon NX simply needs to be uncompressed to the Switch's SD. Payloads to start (Atmosphere, Hekate, SX OS Launcher, etc.) should only be copied in "/ argon / payloads"! On the manufacturer side, you will also find the UF2 payloads for Atmosphere and SX OS, if you only need one of these CFWs.

When the Atmosphere payload is downloaded, it is also possible to load a "payload.bin" from the root of the SD.

Using R4s Dongle

The boot process should be familiar - just plug the jig into the right Joy-Con connector and slide it all the way in, connecting the pins and inserting the dongle. Then start the Switch while holding VOL +. Easier if AutoRCM is enabled - just plug in the dongle and turn on the console. In a few seconds, Argon NX opens, where a payload can be exploited. If Argon NX is started, the dongle can be removed again. It's a bit difficult, but it will probably be easier if you use the dongle anymore.

Conclusion

The dongle is easy to use and lasts much longer than the SX Pro. The major disadvantage is the poor documentation, as well as the trust given by the manufacturer to update the ArgonNX payload. The latter does not pose a problem if the "Atmosphere" payload is used, because it can load a "payload.bin" chain.

Of course, the no longer ultra is the RCMloader ONE, which is in the same price range or cheaper (you can order the r4s dongle on Flashcarda.com). Nevertheless, the R4S dongle is a good payload injector, always better than the SX Pro.