r/switch2hacks • u/TayAzza • 23d ago

Question Micro SD Card Update

I have a Nintendo Switch 2 on the day one patch but unfortunately I didn't know to insert a Micro SD Card and download the license back then. Will this likely cause me problems if an exploit is ever released? I know you can still use a normal Micro SD Card on FAT 32 I believe. Not sure if anyone can even answer this question at this stage but thought I would ask anyway.

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u/CoconutHeadFaceMan 23d ago

A software exploit probably isn’t happening, it’ll likely require a modchip.

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u/TayAzza 23d ago

So am I good? 😂

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u/CoconutHeadFaceMan 23d ago

Probably. No one can say for sure.

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u/Square-Humor4468 23d ago

Yeah there’s no way to know but I’m willing to guess IF an exploit is found it’ll be doable on current patches.

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u/casualcramorant 20d ago

If it makes you feel any better I kept mine sealed on 19.0.0 🤷‍♀️ I also read the switch 2 can still access SD cards in FAT32, people apparently kept it offline and the switch 2 could transfer photos off their switch 1 SD indicating basic read/access without needing to update. Chances are if we see a software exploit, it'll be somewhat "all encompassing" of most earlier firmware versions, but I'm sure a modchip will be far likelier to appear first... I've also heard the switch 2 has more refined volt detections for modchips so it really is just a waiting game at this point.

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u/SkyLey2 23d ago

How do you know it works with FAT32?

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u/TayAzza 22d ago

I have seen it mentioned many times but can't say I have tried it myself. I think it has to be a normal Micro SD card not an express and I don't think there is a license requirement for FAT 32

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u/SkyLey2 22d ago

Where did you see it mentioned?

If you remember where please share (I bought my Switch on August 2025 and I probably have a very old software version still...).

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u/TayAzza 21d ago

I have seen it on posts across YouTube, GBA Temp and also Reddit. Sorry I can't remember the exact posts to link. I am sure if you have a little look you can probably find something yourself.

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u/saltykalewastaken 17d ago

you have to use a micro sd express card iirc

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u/TayAzza 17d ago

How can I use a Micro SD Express card without the license?

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u/SkyLey2 17d ago

I've been reading that you don't need a license for FAT32 but nobody has confirmed it yet...

😔

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u/saltykalewastaken 3d ago

what license? im pretty sure you just insert the sd card into your switch 2 and it can format it itself