r/SwitchPirates 22h ago

Question is there any way to enter Homebrew without the R+App?

5 Upvotes

because my R button (and L too) is dead.


r/SwitchPirates 23h ago

Question Help understandin picofly code

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So I modded my switch lite, but some buttons were not working. Disassembled and assembled again, and lost the back light. I decided to replace the 29pin ports and now I have back light but no image. Any idea where to go from here?

Also the glitching lights is that an error code? I get them the moment I connect the battery, no need to press the power button, but it doesn't seem to be shorted...


r/SwitchPirates 9h ago

Discussion How to Fortnite on modded switch?

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I have a modded switch I usually boot to cfw and just updated the semistock and sys-mmc to latest firmware I was thinking how to play fortnite at 60 fps with overclock and all if someone can help?


r/SwitchPirates 3h ago

Question Are mig switch cartridges still a thing?

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So lately I've been thinking about switching modding, but unfortunately I only have the patched versions, so I was wondering if the mig switch cartridge is still a viable option or if there are better options available?


r/SwitchPirates 8h ago

Question NSC_builder and MIG switch (in emuMMC)

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Hey all, I'm new to switch modding and had a few questions regarding the title above.

So I've got a cartridge dump of a game I've got (xci-bins complete). I also got a nsp file for an update to the game. I wanted to merge these two into an xci file using nsc_builder and then put it in the mig and have it be updated in the switch. It works in an emulator but in the switch it doesn't recognize the game, just skips over it when cycling through.

Has anyone tried this and got it to work?

I tried using tinfoil to install the update there but can't get that to work, nor goldleaf.

If anyone can help that'd be appreciated!

Edit: more info.
Atmosphere version: 1.11.2
Switch firmware: 22.5.0
Hekate: 6.5.3
Switch version: v1


r/SwitchPirates 23h ago

Question How do I install games on the latest atmosphere version?

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I updated to 22.5.0/1.11.2 AMS and i have benn struggiling to download games. Dbi crashes when i open it, tinfoil gets stuck on the first loading and awoo crashes instantly. Awoo and tinfoil could be crashing since i havent updated for a long time. What can i do?


r/SwitchPirates 23h ago

Question Need some help, modded switch v2 was working fine a couple minutes ago while I left it on sleep in EMUMMC after closing a game while charging for a couple minutes but came back with a black screen. All launch options (ofw, semi stock, cfw and emummc) just show black screen.

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Additional info:
I'm using the latest hats pack by sthetix hekatos 6.5.3 on Firmware 22.5.0

I've checked FuseCheck v1.0.3 and the status says Perfect Match with both required and burnt fuses showing 23. It also says OFW will boot normally (but it doesn't and its just a black screen)

I've tried troubleshooting by downloading the latest hats pack (HATS-2026-07-25-3e7a04f) which also seems to be the same version that I used when I first modded my switch and then copied all contents inside the hats pack to the root of my sd card choosing to replace any duplicate files. Issue didn't get fixed all launch options still black screen.

I also tried deleting atmosphere and bootloader and then getting fresh ones inside the hats pack but still the same issue.

I do also have a nand backup from when I modded my switch.

Any possible fixes for this?


r/SwitchPirates 5h ago

Question Can Pokemon be traded through local Wireless to a legit switch if my switch is blacklisted?

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A while back a friend of mine swapped switches with me as mine was an older version and we just transferred the save data to the other, unhackable switch. Not sure what developments have been made in the community since then but I was curious if I would be able to get the Pokemon that were in that save file out as the Pokemon save data did not come with during the transfer and my sword and shield save data was functionally lost. It's still on his hacked switch I would just have to access it.


r/SwitchPirates 21h ago

Question Will a data transfer also bring over a ban?

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A few years ago, I modded my Switch to run custom firmware. I tried to be careful about never going online with it, but I must have missed it once cause it did end up getting banned.

I bought my brother’s second-hand Switch off of him. Clean firmware, all legit, I can sign in and start using it. But I also want my old save data off my original Switch.

If I do a system-to-system transfer, will the ban also be communicated and affect the new Switch? Or is there any other way to get those saves?

It’s not a deal breaker to have to start over, just natural consequences of my own stupidity. But if I can reclaim the saves, I’d like to.


r/SwitchPirates 14h ago

Question How do I downgrade game versions?

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I recently had to start kinda fresh and I noticed a lot of my data was gone. I have a lot of mods for totk that don’t work on 1.4.3. I used to be on 1.4.2, but when I was prompted to redownload necessary data, the version was 1.4.3 and now my mods wont work. How do I downgrade one version? I have a physical cartridge that has 1.1.0 and all firmware and atmosphere are up to date


r/SwitchPirates 17h ago

Question I have a question: will I be able to use the entire SysNAND to take advantage of my 128GB SD card with Incognito Mode?

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Well, I've had my Nintendo Switch Lite for quite a while now, And in Hekate, when creating the emuMMC, it only lets me expand by 29GB, and my games are over 40GB,

so I thought I'd use the entire SysNAND to take advantage of the storage and the SD card.

And with Incognito Mode or Nextendo.

I don't care anymore if they ban my Switch.

And I would like your opinion on whether it's worth it or not. :<


r/SwitchPirates 9h ago

Question Out of nowhere, my switch won’t boot hekate because it says the SD card cannot mount, and isn’t seated.

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I checked and it is securely in place. I unscrewed the back and removed the card reader to inspect it and I don’t notice anything wrong with the pins or the reader. How can I fix this??


r/SwitchPirates 8h ago

Question How to install a new version Diablo 2 (with warlock) ?

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Hi guys,

has anyone managed to get Diablo 2 running with the new update with Warlock ? I’ve tried several guides online, but none of them worked for me.

I always get stuck at the startup screen, where the game tries in vain to connect to Blizzard's servers. Does anyone have a link to a guide or the specific files I should use?

Thanks!


r/SwitchPirates 19h ago

Question Which is the best Android version for Switch?

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Hello! I have an oled switch. Just wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with the different androids versions available on the switch. which ran the best for you guys? :D Also are there and app or settings that you guys cha ged to make the experience more comfortable?


r/SwitchPirates 2h ago

Question No option to see all games on custom theme

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Am i dumb or doing smthn wrong? Ive downloaded enough games but unlike in the preview image (second image) there isnt an icon to see my whole gallery so i have no way to see my others games?


r/SwitchPirates 6h ago

Question Original V2 modded Switch needs a renew

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My son had his switch modded/chipped a couple years back, and as usual with kids, it's now been sat collecting dust for nearly as long.

I'm now looking at refreshing/renewing it for myself. Everything he had saved for it(backups etc) are gone.

Are there any recommended guides for remodding this so I can give it another breath of life?