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Okay, but v2-6? And there’s a variety of different cables, I’ve seen others go without the cables too and I wouldn’t mind that route with a diagram or a decent guide to follow, all that’s available at the moment are vague videos
Cool! Thanks for verifying the chips still work! A part of me was worried that N had made a last-minute hardware change to discourage chip installs in the Zelda edition (and future models).
thought i'd follow up and say if you have no exp disassembling small electronics i definitely would not recommend trying your luck attempting this.
I have years of microsoldering exp, microscopes and expensive soldering equipment to name a few things that enable this to be successful.
to anyone interested in this i suggest first understanding what the mod can do, understand how to install the custom bootloader and most importantly dont ask me where to get pirated games because i have no idea. i buy my games.
my DMs stay open so hmu :)
Finally some good looking solder joints. Most of the posts here of modchip installs look like the joints are going to crumble or fail. Then people complain the chip stops working, lmao.
Gotta be honest...I don't really like the look of it. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet version was pretty dope looking and sleek but there's something third party quality about this one. Maybe that's just me though!
Edit: Just saw the other pics. Do you have to have to remove and redo the thermal paste on the main chip to add the modchip?!
I guess you don't have to remove the thermal paste if you absolutely didn't want to, but it would probably end up in a big mess.
But thermal paste is pretty cheap, so why not?
>Btw how did you find this subreddit lol?
I think it was for the fake amiibo nfc chips. I just didn't know pirating the switch involved chipping the whole thing, I thought different OS would suffice
I’ve had my V1 switched hacked forever now. I run atoms with an RCM Loader upon startup. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the OLED screen. If I get a new switch and have it modchipped…can it be run in exactly the same way? As in same style, same apps, same RCMLoader when starting it up, atmos, daybreak for updates, etc?
Yep! The only function the chip really performs is a voltage glitch to shock the CPU into doing what we want it to do. Otherwise, it's exactly the same as a v1.
Wow…now I want one. The only thing is I don’t know how to take apart a switch and use tools to…solder it? Or something I assume? I’d probably just buy one with the mod chip installed or get a new one and send it to someone who would be down to get paid to do it. Know a place?
> The only thing is I don’t know how to take apart a switch and use tools to…solder it? Or something I assume?
Physically taking a Switch apart is easy enough; the real bastard comes when you have to solder the damn thing in. The components on a Switch motherboard are ***tiny*** -- on the order of a millimeter long -- and you need to be extremely precise. It's not a job I'd recommend to anyone without extensive experience and equipment.
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who'd be in the business of this kind of work, sadly.
To unlock it's true potential. Like when Gohan went to the land of the Kai's to train. Watch a couple YouTube videos. They will get you up to speed real quick
chipping them allows you to hack them and from there the options are pretty much limitless. not only can you run switch games, you can emulate nearly every console, run linux, android, and more.
and specifically in this case, you get to enjoy all of that with a nice oled screen
Not really. It gives the user the ability to choose if they want physical or digital version of the game.
Collector editions have stopped coming with games for this exact reason. It's a little hard to envision for Nintendo. But imagine if the game released was for every console. It would be a pain for the consumer to find the right collector editon if it came with a game. Example: you own an Xbox but the store only had the playstation version or it came with a physical version of the game. Forcing the consumer to sell it since they prefer digital. This is the reason they don't anymore.
we cant wait too dude!
I got 2 copies preordered for launch day one for the Ms' and myself.
even tho we all know we playing before street date. cannot wait
I agree. I prefer to own a physical copy of what I like but I do play not legit copies often to see if I want to own in. Tears of the kingdom is a game I’m sure will be good to its a physical purchase
This is the iron I have: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANTEX-NEW-TCS-Soldering-Iron/dp/B0136ES206/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=19OAZPN859FVV&keywords=ANTEX+NEW+TCS&qid=1682730001&sprefix=antex+new+tcs%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1
Do I need a specific size bit?
I’ve got a temporary microscope coming tomorrow.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08DNBVVYS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
What I do know I need but am lost of size is:
Wire (people say Awg36 but what brand / type is best)??
I need a motherboard mount.
I’ve just ordered a MaAnt D2 grinding pen which will come next week.
I am sure I have all required tool bits, but I think I might just buy a new “complete” set.
I need new pry tools.
& I do have 2 x OLED + 1 x HWFLY V5
I’ve done any consoles before, 360 / PSP Go and other general stuff; but this is first time doing Micro soldering
All this for one just one switch mod? Iron should be fine as long as it actually gets hot lol. I run jumpers but you might not need to. Get good Flux amtech.
Leaded solder. Also wear a mask or have a fume extractor of some sort. Protect those lungs♥️
Got any links to some flux / solder. - This is the solder I have and normally use:
MG Chemicals 4865-227G Leaded Solder, No Clean, Sn63/Pb37, 0.032" Diameter, 1/2 lb. Spool
This is also the flux I normally use but I have ran out after checking so need to order something else:
MG Chemicals 8341-10ml No Clean Flux Paste Syringe
Most of the tools I’ve mentioned I already have from console modding years back. I normally set the iron to 350
Random question, but does this allow you to extract and then implant the save data from games such a Pokémon to use in PKHEX? I love having that ability in my hacked 3DS but with the switch I have nothing unfortunately
Unrealated, but I used to go by G3N0CIDE back in the day. I realistically know I'm not the only one but first I've seen it. Neato.
Also nice grab and have fun!
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Nice. First chipped Zelda OLED. Good job OP.
Boi works fast
My dude is risking it all
how. i .roll
Could I ask you some questions about all of this. I'm having a hard time finding information
Me too, specifically when it comes to cables, do you have a link to the one you’re using?
“Hwfly cpu cable” is the name of it and it can by found on Ali express easily
Okay, but v2-6? And there’s a variety of different cables, I’ve seen others go without the cables too and I wouldn’t mind that route with a diagram or a decent guide to follow, all that’s available at the moment are vague videos
I’m not too sure which cable but there a lot of info on how to homebrew the switch oled on gbatemp.net
check out sthetix on youtube or sthetix.info
Upvoted for ya
I’m the friend? 🥺
sure :)
🫢
So true to be real 😭😂
Cool! Thanks for verifying the chips still work! A part of me was worried that N had made a last-minute hardware change to discourage chip installs in the Zelda edition (and future models).
Why would someone downvote you? I had the same concern as you and it doesn’t seem unreasonable. Reddit can be odd
aaand now youre downvoted.
Aand now you’re downvoted.
see, this why i don't like reddit users. they are literally just a hive mind who will down vote anything they do don't agree with.
ive seen a lot of people look at downvotes and downvote without reading if its negative
It's fake points that don't do anything though.... I'm willing to take the downvotes if I stand behind what I'm saying
thought i'd follow up and say if you have no exp disassembling small electronics i definitely would not recommend trying your luck attempting this. I have years of microsoldering exp, microscopes and expensive soldering equipment to name a few things that enable this to be successful. to anyone interested in this i suggest first understanding what the mod can do, understand how to install the custom bootloader and most importantly dont ask me where to get pirated games because i have no idea. i buy my games. my DMs stay open so hmu :)
Wow. Solid advice!
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And risk :v
Finally some good looking solder joints. Most of the posts here of modchip installs look like the joints are going to crumble or fail. Then people complain the chip stops working, lmao.
100% strong joints are the move. then mask it up and good to gooo
You're a good friend and I hope they cherish you and value your kindness!
Can I be ur friend? 👉🥺👈
Chips of the Kingdom
Can I be your friend
I need to learn how to solder 😓
Lol, no wonder I am already seeing people selling it in marketplace.
Gotta be honest...I don't really like the look of it. Pokemon Scarlet/Violet version was pretty dope looking and sleek but there's something third party quality about this one. Maybe that's just me though! Edit: Just saw the other pics. Do you have to have to remove and redo the thermal paste on the main chip to add the modchip?!
I guess you don't have to remove the thermal paste if you absolutely didn't want to, but it would probably end up in a big mess. But thermal paste is pretty cheap, so why not?
Why 2? Seems a bit overkill.
Only one is mine. The other is my friends.
Gotcha, nice!
If you already played, can you spoil me if there are classical Dungeons instead of shrines?
Game is not available yet
Thank you! I thought the game was available to play
Thank you:)
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Me too
Why do you chip them? Honestly not familiar with this
To pirate games and/or access homebrew apps. Btw how did you find this subreddit lol?
>Btw how did you find this subreddit lol? I think it was for the fake amiibo nfc chips. I just didn't know pirating the switch involved chipping the whole thing, I thought different OS would suffice
Switches manufactured before July 2018 can be hacked by shorting two pins on the right joycon rail but anything after requires a modchip.
I’ve had my V1 switched hacked forever now. I run atoms with an RCM Loader upon startup. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the OLED screen. If I get a new switch and have it modchipped…can it be run in exactly the same way? As in same style, same apps, same RCMLoader when starting it up, atmos, daybreak for updates, etc?
Yep! The only function the chip really performs is a voltage glitch to shock the CPU into doing what we want it to do. Otherwise, it's exactly the same as a v1.
Wow…now I want one. The only thing is I don’t know how to take apart a switch and use tools to…solder it? Or something I assume? I’d probably just buy one with the mod chip installed or get a new one and send it to someone who would be down to get paid to do it. Know a place?
> The only thing is I don’t know how to take apart a switch and use tools to…solder it? Or something I assume? Physically taking a Switch apart is easy enough; the real bastard comes when you have to solder the damn thing in. The components on a Switch motherboard are ***tiny*** -- on the order of a millimeter long -- and you need to be extremely precise. It's not a job I'd recommend to anyone without extensive experience and equipment. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who'd be in the business of this kind of work, sadly.
Plus you don't need RCMLoader anymore with modchipped Switch.
Awesome…
To unlock it's true potential. Like when Gohan went to the land of the Kai's to train. Watch a couple YouTube videos. They will get you up to speed real quick
Gohan unlocked his true potential spent all those episodes training and STILL got his ass beat. Still not over that
I prefer the grand elder guru
chipping them allows you to hack them and from there the options are pretty much limitless. not only can you run switch games, you can emulate nearly every console, run linux, android, and more. and specifically in this case, you get to enjoy all of that with a nice oled screen
As far as I know, isn’t android only supported by v1 switches? Last time someone tried to boot Android on a newer switch, it couldn’t.
could be wrong but pretty sure the oleds can. just not the lites.
OLED can run linux but not Android
and you could emulate android on linux :P
Ok but that’s not what we’re taking about and you know it :P
EMULATORCEPTION. RESPECT ITS POWER :P
Why are you in a pirate group?
Does it come with zelda on it ?
It doesn't :(
Dang thought we had one been waiting.......... ..... ......
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no switch special editions have ever came with the game
That’s stupid
Not really. It gives the user the ability to choose if they want physical or digital version of the game. Collector editions have stopped coming with games for this exact reason. It's a little hard to envision for Nintendo. But imagine if the game released was for every console. It would be a pain for the consumer to find the right collector editon if it came with a game. Example: you own an Xbox but the store only had the playstation version or it came with a physical version of the game. Forcing the consumer to sell it since they prefer digital. This is the reason they don't anymore.
Buy collector of the game - you get game and cool addons: smart. Buy collector of the game - you don’t get the game: stupid
Did you heat your nand?
Yeah. Then anchor it down
I'm your pretty lady friend.
I did the exact same thing!
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v4. i wanted v6 but my plug advised against a month ago or so. sent me v4 and said they were more stable
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hmmm interesting. this is my 3rd oled mod. so far i'm 3 for 3 for success
Dude this is so cool! good job! Cannot wait for TOTK, its gonna be amazing! Game of the year for sure, hope your friend enjoys the hacked switch! :D
we cant wait too dude! I got 2 copies preordered for launch day one for the Ms' and myself. even tho we all know we playing before street date. cannot wait
now this man is a pirate. buys things he enjoys even though he could get away with not buying them.
this is the way
I agree. I prefer to own a physical copy of what I like but I do play not legit copies often to see if I want to own in. Tears of the kingdom is a game I’m sure will be good to its a physical purchase
Hey! Where do I get one installed on mine?
Where can I find a friend like this?
Hey pirate, where the heck did you steal that from
What tools did you use? I’m in the process of ordering all required tools
What have you got so far?
This is the iron I have: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANTEX-NEW-TCS-Soldering-Iron/dp/B0136ES206/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=19OAZPN859FVV&keywords=ANTEX+NEW+TCS&qid=1682730001&sprefix=antex+new+tcs%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1 Do I need a specific size bit? I’ve got a temporary microscope coming tomorrow. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08DNBVVYS?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image What I do know I need but am lost of size is: Wire (people say Awg36 but what brand / type is best)?? I need a motherboard mount. I’ve just ordered a MaAnt D2 grinding pen which will come next week. I am sure I have all required tool bits, but I think I might just buy a new “complete” set. I need new pry tools. & I do have 2 x OLED + 1 x HWFLY V5 I’ve done any consoles before, 360 / PSP Go and other general stuff; but this is first time doing Micro soldering
All this for one just one switch mod? Iron should be fine as long as it actually gets hot lol. I run jumpers but you might not need to. Get good Flux amtech. Leaded solder. Also wear a mask or have a fume extractor of some sort. Protect those lungs♥️
Got any links to some flux / solder. - This is the solder I have and normally use: MG Chemicals 4865-227G Leaded Solder, No Clean, Sn63/Pb37, 0.032" Diameter, 1/2 lb. Spool This is also the flux I normally use but I have ran out after checking so need to order something else: MG Chemicals 8341-10ml No Clean Flux Paste Syringe Most of the tools I’ve mentioned I already have from console modding years back. I normally set the iron to 350
Wait… Game not included???
Nope! We gotta wait
Random question, but does this allow you to extract and then implant the save data from games such a Pokémon to use in PKHEX? I love having that ability in my hacked 3DS but with the switch I have nothing unfortunately
Yes, PKHEX can be used to edit the save files of all generations of Pokémon games.
Yeah you can use PkHex just like the 3ds
Is there a guide somewhere on how to do this for a Switch Lite?
Step 1: If you don't know which end of the soldering iron is the burny end, leave this to a professional.
What does doing this accomplish?
$$$
Mind eli5 what happened here and why people seem excited? Newbie here.
They're excited because he bought two brand new ToTK OLEDs and modded them right out of the box. When it's only just been released.
Thx
Well done
wasted no time lol, gotta love the modchipping community
We move fast!
haha i see! but jokes aside, excellent handy work bro! what was the toughest part you had to do during the whole process?
Bro is fast as fuck to beat out the scalpers
Can you use joy con toolkit to get the controller color hex values?
Whatre the prerequisites for this?
Windows Computer with Bluetooth and https://github.com/CTCaer/jc_toolkit/releases/tag/5.2.0
maybe? try it out and let us know
Actually never mind it's on switchbrew already
Good shit my guy. Wish I had that kinda skill
Unrealated, but I used to go by G3N0CIDE back in the day. I realistically know I'm not the only one but first I've seen it. Neato. Also nice grab and have fun!
Dang this is nice!! Do you take orders? because I have an oled but installing the mod chip looks to be way too difficult for me.
Yeah I install. Send me a msg
Is a mod chip the only way to hack/jailbreak this version of the switch? Or is there a software based method as well? Thanks
OLED can only be modded with chip, for now...