FAQ about Xkit RCM loader and hack switch
Is it worth it to crack my Nintendo Switch or install a CFW?
Everyone must answer this question for themselves. Basically, we can only highlight the advantages and disadvantages of installing a CFW.
A Nintendo Switch with CFW is mainly able to play homebrews/applications that are not Nintendo itself. Thus, it is possible to replace missing functions such as a PDF reader, an MP3 player or the emulation of other Retro consoles.
The option of overclocking the graphics processor, the processor and the built-in memory (RAM) is particularly interesting. PC owners will know what it's all about. With the programmed increase in performance, launch more demanding games such as Super Mario Maker 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 or Doom smoothly and sometimes even with better graphics. Of course, backups are a popular topic when it comes to CFW files. With the exception of Atmosphere, all available CFW files are able to read backups. We clearly want to distance ourselves from this subject.
If you decide to hack your own console, you should also be aware of the risks involved. Nintendo may not allow access to all Nintendo Online services. The local multiplayer mode remains intact after the ban, but likes to use Nintendo Online to compete with other players around the world.
How to install homebrews on my Nintendo Switch?
The Homebrews for the Switch are mainly offered in .nro format. Copy the file with the extension .nro into the "switch" folder of the startup directory of your microSD card. You will often find in most Homebrews a readme text file that you should always consult. Special measures may need to be taken during installation.
Which homebrews/apps are recommended for the start?
Directly at the beginning, we recommend the installation of the Homebrew App Store. As the name suggests, this is an application store where you can download all homebrews available for the Nintendo Switch and install them directly without a PC.
The following homebrew can also be downloaded from the mentioned App Store, but we still want to reproduce it separately. We are talking about NX-Shell, a file manager that allows you to access the internal microSD card directly from the Nintendo Switch. The homebrew is already very mature and in a few clicks, you can delete, copy, move or rename files and folders. In addition, an MP3 player, a PDF reader and an FTP client are on board!
Retro fans must install RetroArch. It's an application with which you can revive old classics. RetroArch emulates the following consoles: GameBoy Advance (GBA), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), PlayStation 1 (PS1), Nintendo 64 (N64)
How do I know if my Nintendo Switch is banned?
If you receive the error message 2124-4007 when you use the Nintendo Online service, your console has been banned. After the ban, it is no longer possible to visit the Nintendo eShop or use online multiplayer. Starting today, the ban cannot be reversed. Although a spell is not really nice, it is, of course, possible to play all your offline games and local multiplayer.
The tutorial will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of EmuNAND CFW programs. What is it exactly?
An emuNAND can be considered as using two separate operating systems on the Nintendo Switch. Both systems can operate completely independently and independently of each other. For example, you can use two different firmware versions on a switch (for example SXOS 6.2.0 and Original Firmware 8.1).
What benefit do I have to this? What brings me everything?
Basically, it's about protecting yourself from spells on Nintendo by using the CFW completely separate from the original firmware. While an operating system (EmuNAND) is used for all CFW tasks, one leaves the other system entirely clean and uses only the original software. Thus, in the worst case, only one operating system is banned and the other is kept.
How to determine which custom firmware is currently selected on the ROM loader and how to change it?
At the front of the RCM loader, there is a key under the sign (plus sign). If you press this button once, the light will come on next to it.
- If the LED is blue, CFW Atmosphere is selected.
- If the light is green, the ReiNX CFW is selected
- If the LED is red, the SXOS CFW is selectedé
If you want to change the selected CFW, you must hold down the + key until the desired CFW color lights up.
I followed the steps, but my Nintendo Switch stays black when starting or starting with ROM loader. What can I do?
First, you need to check if the RCM clip is at the bottom of the right Joy-Con track. Also check if you have chosen the correct firmware on the RCM loader (blue = atmosphere, green = ReiNX, red = SXOS). It is also a good idea to press the power button on the Nintendo Switch for at least 15 seconds to make sure the console is completely off. Then you can follow the tutorial from step 6 again (Guide Part 1).
If the Nintendo Switch still does not start in the desired CFW file, check the inserted microSD card. The folder structure should look like this:
Your Nintendo Switch will now have to start in the chosen CFW. If that still does not work, it's a good idea to try another microSD card, as it is very likely to have a default or formatting error.
Our recommendation:
- Micro SD 128GB + 16 Switch Games = $124.99
- Micro SD 200GB + 25 Switch Games = $139.99
- Micro SD 256GB + 35 Switch Games=$169.99
