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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)Other languages:EnglishFile Transfer Protocol is a file standard communication protocol that has existed for a long time, and is commo…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Blocking OFW UpdatesThe info on this article can be utilized by people looking to block Nintendo updates during periods of time when Atmosphere & Hekate h…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:ControllersThe Switch Pro Controller has one extra frame of lag when used wired. Supposedly this is an issue with this controller in particular, …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Creating and Using EmuNANDWhat is an EmuNAND? An EmuNAND (Emualated NAND) is a copy of the Switch's SysNAND (System NAND) firmware that runs on the Switch's SD …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Fusée GeléeFusée Gelée is a vulnerability for the Nvidia Tegra series of System-on-a-Chip platforms, where the USB software stack in its bootROM …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:General TroubleshootingBlue Screen of Death | Console remains stuck on a blue screen when booting/charging/etc... This fault occurs usually as the result of …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:HekateHekate is a GUI bootloader for the Switch that allows booting payloads, firmware tools, etc. It can be accessed using a known exploit …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Installing Custom Firmware (CFW)This page will cover setting up custom firmware (CFW) on the Nintendo Switch, which allows you to extend the functionality of the devi…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:MIG FlashThe MIG Flash (previously known as the MIG Switch) is the first Switch flashcard that lets you run clean game dumps on all unmodified …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:ModchipsThis page will cover the various different modchips for the Nintendo Switch, what methods they exploit, and which ones are recommended…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Model DifferencesNintendo Switch "V1" (HAC-001) HAC-001 in docked mode, along with the Joy-Con in the official controller grip.The Nintendo Switch (Cod…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:NX-ShellNX-Shell is a multipurpose file browser for the Nintendo Switch, developed by joel16. It supports various file types whilst retaining …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Older Custom FirmwareThe following are a list of custom firmware (CFW) that are older or considered obsolete. ReiNX RajNX Vöid-NX SX OSUpdated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Overlay AppsOverlays are a new type of Homebrew that opens an applet similar to the Switch's Quick Settings. We use the nx-ovlloader sysmodule to …Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:RCM (Recovery Mode)Recovery Mode, or RCM for short, is a feature of the bootROM built into the NVIDIA Tegra series of System on a Chips (SoC). This allow…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Storage OptionsThe only ways to expand the console's storage is either with a microSD card, or unofficially, upgrading the eMMC storage. Maximum supp…Updated Oct 9, 2026Nintendo SwitchSwitch:Transferring FilesOnce you have a modded Switch, it is better to leave your SD Card in your console to prevent wear and tear on the connector, especiall…Updated Oct 9, 2026