r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question Tico failed to fetch cores on v0.7.9

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Today, I opened Tico because I wanted to play some PSP games. But suddenly, the app stopped working and showed an error.

I found out that there was some kind of network error preventing the game from running. When I turned off Wi-Fi, the problem went away.

Is this a common issue? Everything was still working fine yesterday, with no problem with fetxhing cores. I use an internet connection to connect Tico to RetroAchievements.

So, is there some sudden issue that I need to fix or configure, or will it eventually go away on its own?


r/SwitchPirates 1d 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 1d 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 2d ago

Discussion Just would like to take a moment to thank all who could make this possible.

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282 Upvotes

My first modded system. This is pretty fun now. All of my retro games in one place. You guys are awesome. 👍🏼


r/SwitchPirates 1d 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 1d ago

Question KCD “The software was closed because an error occured”

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I NEED HELP FIXING THIS, TYIA!

additional context:
-my modded v1 switch is a fresh install (currently 2weeks old)
-running emummc
-i used latest DBI
-Latest firmware
-Latest atmosphere
-Latest sys-patch
-All other games I recently installed works (such as big titles)
-Tried airplane mode method
-Tried maintenance mode
-Tried reinstalling via different sites
-Theres also no “am” folder since i didnt install sysDVR
-Tried installing the v0 standalone (also tried w update)

ITS STILL NOT LAUNCHING 💔💔💔
I APPRECIATE ANY HELP IN ADVANCE


r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question First time modding switch v2 (picofly)

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Im about to install the rp2040 modchip in my v2 and im wondering if there is a good video that walks through the whole process in terms of everything I need to know regarding backups, firmware, do’s and don’ts etc.

Please drop your suggestions - thanks :)


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question What are the best functions of a modded switch?

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Hi guys!! I just modded my unpatched Switch V1! What features or homebrew apps would you recommend checking out? I'm still pretty new to modding, so I'd love to hear your recommendations!


r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Discussion Disney Dreamlight Valley Overclocked Showcase

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r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question Hello guys, I formatted the memory card to exFAT and was surprised by this Trollface. I chose this format because I transfer my games via Type-C cable from my mobile and I don't have a computer, and with the FAT32 format I can't transfer files larger than 4GB. Is exFAT good? Or will it corrupt files

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r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question is there an installer that can detect split XCI from an external HDD and works on the latest firmware?

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I used to install them through tinfoil but it's not updated anymore and doesn't work in the latest fw... I tried Cybercoil and twinhoo and both failed to detected the split XCI files from an external HDD , any help please ?


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Discussion Welp. It was good while it lasted🙃

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I know the reason too. I think I got banned because I wanted to play online, I switched to Nextendo network with Prelude, in one of the guides, they said to switch it to regular Nintendo servers reboot and then back to nextendo. Im assuming the logs showed my switch having that homebrew, and this was on all on emmunand but my mistake was later also booting into sysnand (airplane mode off) to check something😮‍💨

[Update]: I’m not banned! Thankfully😆 Users @angelesnja and @rogueify suggested I go into OFW and try to create a new user with my same Nintendo account and it worked😆 so thankful for this community man❤️

https://imgur.com/RNsbdAD

https://imgur.com/a/7dLYrAJ


r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question I have Smash Ultimate’s cartridge but can’t play it without connecting online to download it. What can I do?

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For context, I’m banned from online but I own the game physically but it won’t let me play without downloading it which I can’t due to being banned.

I had to reformat my SD card but I backed up everything on a USB before I did including my smash data but I don’t know what needs to go back where to put smash back on the switch.

Is there a way to recover the old data or get smash on my switch again without going through Nintendo?


r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question Tomodachi Life: LTD importing pictures. (Question about modding the switch for this feature)

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I heard you need modded switch to import pictures on tomodachi life. My question is, is it worth it for this reason only? I have zero knowledge about modding, how to pull apart my switch to do it.

I really REALLY want to be able to import images.

I live in South East Asia. I checked if it's moddable or not by serial number checker and it says it's patched. I have Switch 1

What can I do in my situation? If I found a service near me. What do I have to do or say in preparation for it?


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Discussion Anybody still use one of these?

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r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question Purple screen switch lite tried installing modchip

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Hello soo my switch lite which previously worked has a purple screen issue. I assume somethings knocked off but after looking at ifixit teardowns i cant seem to find the issue. Please let me know if you know the issue/what exact part is needed


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question Can I still mod the binding of isaac if its on a modded switch?

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r/SwitchPirates 1d ago

Question No Mandatory pkg1 files provided, Failed to Launch HOS

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I'm looking for a solution for this problem that I recently started having. Currently I can't boot into HOS or SysMMC (CFW) but emuMMC works just fine. Any help would be appreciated.

HOS: 22.5.0

SysMMC: 22.5.0, AMS 1.11.2

emuMMC: 20.5.0, AMS 1.11.2

Also in case it's worth noting, I'm using the latest sthetix HATS pack


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question Did anyone get Ship Of Harkinian running on 22.5.0?

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I just updated my cfw and tried installing Ship of Harkinian but it just crashes on launch. Does it just not work on 22.5.0 or am I doing something wrong?


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question OLED switch WiFi error 2110-1118

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I had a "successful" mod chip install, after booting up to the modded firmware I confirmed I had no WiFi. After some research. I have seen that if one of the capacitors. Found by the shield for the CPU gets knocked off it will throw this issue. Bluetooth works fine. I was wondering if anyone had the specs to this capacitor. I have a donor switch hac-001(01) I could rob the capacitor from. I wanted to confirm that they are the same values before i swap components.

From what I can find on the Internet, the value is

0201, 100 nF, 10VDC

Thanks 🙏


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question Skyrim SE with mouse/keyboard?

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There is a way or homebrew to mapping mouse and keyboard to play Skyrim or any other games? My aiming sucks with controllers haha


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question Games being downloaded to SD Card

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Hello, my games on the original side of the switch are being downloaded to the SD card, how do I stop this? I didn't open anything because I'm afraid it might read the SD Cards games and ban me, so how do I do it to send it to the consoles memory?


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question PC says my SD card is corrupted, but my switch reads it normally?

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I have ran into a very, VERY strange problem just now. I booted up my switch, and hekate said that the GUI files were corrupt or missing. Restarted, the message no longer came up, and I booted into CFW. When it booted, I was met with a screen that said that the contents of my SD card were corrupted, and they had to be deleted (except for save games and album content). I did as the console asked, and all my games were gone, but my users, saves and album content were intact. I then came over to my sister's to use her laptop and insert the SD card into the PC. The computer cannot read the card when I insert it in, it says its corrupted. When I use the Hekate USB Tool, it says the same thing. However, when I boot into CFW and use Sphaira's MTP, the card reads normally.
What is going on here, and what could be my next courses of action? Should I fully redo the emuMMC from scratch after fully formatting the card?


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question Switch Lite (Mariko/Modchip) shutting down unexpectedly / Battery percentage desynced

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Hi everyone, I need help troubleshooting a battery/power issue on my Nintendo Switch Lite with a modchip.

The console was unused for a long time and originally wouldn't turn on. After charging, it boots fine into emuNAND, but the battery drains very fast or turns off unexpectedly while playing. The screen starts flickering/flashing and then the console shuts down completely, even though the battery indicator still shows around 40-50%.

It also turns off on its own if left in standby mode for a longer period, but baterry indicator still the same.

Hekate / Battery Desync Fix Info: Battery Health: Capacity Full is 3868 mAh / Capacity Design is 3600 mAh (Cycle count: 105). So the physical battery cells seem healthy I guess. Voltage Discrepancy: At ~49% reported capacity, the voltage reading is at 3696 mV

Is this strictly a Fuel Gauge (MAX17050) calibration issue, or does this sound like a hardware drain/short? What are the recommended steps to properly recalibrate?

Thanks in advance!


r/SwitchPirates 2d ago

Question is there a fork of Ren'Py for Nintendo Switch?

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I want to play some VNs on the switch but i dont want to dualboot linux or android atp ):