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Tutorial How to Update Firmware 16.0.0 without burning efuses

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Here is the guide for Firmware 17.0.0

https://darksoftware.net/threads/how-to-update-firmware-17-0-0.49793/#post-198785


Atmosphere and Daybreak.nro will be used to upgrade

In this tutorial I will show you how to upgrade to firmware 16.0.0 without burning fuses.
I made an ALLinOnePackage rar file . It contains everything you will need so you dont have to do anything i.e { sigpatches, fuseeprimary, hekate bootloader, Daybreak homebrew app and even the FIRMWARE file} you DO NOT NEED TO look for sigpatches. they are included already


This tutorial will be made with the safest method possible. Daybreak.nro i will NO longer user ChoidjourNX. in other words the file you will download will only be compatible with daybreak.

How to prepare for the update : DO NOT Proceed if you havent done this
1) make sure you uninstall any themes you might have installed with themeinstallerNX BEFORE proceeding ahead. if you havent installed any themes go ahead without worries.
2) if you have a game cartridge INSIDE your switch take it OUT.
3) If you have any tesla modules or cheats well disable.
4) Remember: I test this on my own units first. before I provide any files. I use the most stable versions .



on with the tutorial below


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note if you know how to mount your SD card without taking it out your switch then skip step 1 if you do not know how, do whats on step 1.

1) Turn off nintendo switch by holding power button for 10 seconds. select turn off. Take Switch-SD-card out and Plug it to your computer. (do not unplug the SD card from your PC until i tell you to do it in a step below)


Download the AllinOnePackage.rar file from : https://1fichier.com/?8bh9pv9nm7fidmknz6fi
Then unzip the files to your desktop. there will be 2 folders, firmware16.0.0, SD


Drag and Drop the folder "firmware16.0.0" to the root of your SD card. (if you followed my previous guide you will have another firmware folder 15.0.0 go delete it)


2) On you PC open your nintendo-Switch-SD-card (it should be plugged in your computer from step 1) Delete the files I circled in RED IN the picture below. ( you must delete them completely specially the atmosphere folder if you dont delete it you WILL HAVE Boot issues) (note SEPT folder is NO longer used, since atmosphere 1.0.0 and fusee rewrite ) (you will most likely not have all the files i show on the pic. dont worry you only need the onces circled in red) { if you decide not to delete folders circled in red completely as described you will have boot issues. . . if you want cut and paste onto your desktop}



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After deleting the files circled in red from your Switch SD card. Open the ALLinOnePackage folder. Inside the "SD" folder drag ALL the files inside of it to the ROOT of your nintendo Switch SD card. If prompted to replace files click YES.



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In the "switch folder" (this is where all your homebrew apps are stored ) I have the latest homebrew apps and thats why you are being asked to replace as you might have an outdated ver. (It is a great idea to download the latest version of your favorite homebrew app compatible with firmware 16.0.0 RIGHT NOW. and place them in your "Swith folder" before proceeding )


Important: inside the allinonepackage double click on the folder called "SD" then open Bootloader folder. you will see a folder called "payloads" drag and drop folder called "payloads" to the desktop ( do it before moving onto step 3 )


3) On you PC: open TegraRCMGUI and click on the little folder with the magnifying glass and browse to the folder called "Payloads" (the one you put on your desktop from step above)

inside you will be able to see the NEW fusee.bin file. select it.
(the old fusee bin you where using will no longer work. you must use the new fusee for 16.0.0 in order to boot. if you use the old one you wont be able to boot. )
then go to step 4




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4) take SD card out of your computer and insert it to your nintendo switch.
plug nintendo switch to your PC like you always do.
It should be detected by tegrarcmGUI click on the "inject payload" button

(If for whatever reason tegra does NOT detect your switch., just press the power button ONCE and it will detect it. if it does not detect it press the power button for 10 seconds )



A) open up homebrewmenu ( Hold the R button and hold it select a game and press A while still holding the R button until homebrew menu opens up. Go ahead and open up the homebrew app called DAYBREAK







B) click install


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C) you should be able to see the 16.0.0 folder (my pic says 12.0.1 because its old screen shot, yours will say 16.0.0)



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D) it will take 20 seconds (or less) to verify your files are ok compatible and safe to use. press continue
(my screen shot says 12.0.1 because its old screen shot yours will say 16.0.0)




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E) make sure you press "preserve settings"


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F) now make sure you select "install (FAT32+ exFAT) trust me you NEED FAT32+ExFAT



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G) ready to begin update press "continue"






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H) let it install the firmware until it gets to %100. then press "reboot"





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Your Switch will reboot to HEKATE go ahead and tap on PAYLOADS



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Now select Fusee-primary.bin






your switch should reboot.
You should be in the newest firmware congratulations



I tested and all games and homebrew app working fine.


NOTES:
IF you want to play game cartridges your sysnand and emunand have to be in the SAME FIRMWARE VERSION
 
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thanks a lot for your work!!
 
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IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH DBI AND OR GOLDLEAF YOU HAVE TO UPDATE DBI.NRO AND ALSO THE PC.EXE PROGRAM. IT SEEMS 16.0.0 BROKE SOMETHING AND THE HOMEBREW APP HAS BEEN UPDATED SINCE.


I took have updated AMS to full release and also provided the updated DBI app. for those who do not wish to download my pack again go ahead and just update dbi on your own .
 

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Got problems with goldleaf but thats ok, im useing also Awooinstaler. it works gr8! thanks for easy guide ! Regards!
 

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Good old Blighty
Got problems with goldleaf but thats ok, im useing also Awooinstaler. it works gr8! thanks for easy guide ! Regards!
Goldleaf is dead anyway, it's not compatible with some newer type installation types.
 
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was 16.0.2 already out? Any plan for atmosphere 1.5.2? Thanks.
 
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was 16.0.2 already out? Any plan for atmosphere 1.5.2? Thanks.
Yes I plan to update. The thing about my update guides is that unless a firmware brings something really cool then I will update.

or if required for games then i will update.

but if firmware doesnot bring anything or is not required by games i usually stay with the most stable.

also some homebrew apps dont update right away and thats another reason i dont update firmware guides as often, its to avoid people from having issues
 

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As thanks, I will do the next tutorial.
 

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As thanks, I will do the next tutorial.
what do you mean ? the one you already did for the OLED ?
 
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what do you mean ? the one you already did for the OLED ?
Yup, for 16.0.1
Already done and available ;)
 
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friendly reminder I am STILL right now using this firmware. you do NOT need to update to the latest everytime a new firmware comes up

I no to update because I always use the most stable ( updated ) homebrew apps.
 

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I agree. No need to update, unless the game you are trying to play requires a higher firmware.
 

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this guide is outdated ( I mean it works and will work on 16.x firmware just not for 17.XX) i will make a new one for 17.0.0 as soon as atmosphere full-release is available
 

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thank you very much

there is any site where "ALLinOnePackage" is posted with updates every time (like github for exemple) ?
 

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thank you very much

there is any site where "ALLinOnePackage" is posted with updates every time (like github for exemple) ?
2 things here

1) you do not need to be updating ALLinOnePack or anything at all, Once you use this guide you are good to go until games start to need a higher firmware.

what this means is that you can stay on firmware 16.0.0 for months and months unless new games start needing it. i am still on 16.0.0


2) whenever I make guides i make them with the most stable version of homebrew. meaning they will work till the day you need to update


PS YOU GUYS DO NOT NEED TO BE UPDATING EVERY TIME A NEW FIRMWARE COMES, AS I AM PERFECTLY FINE ON FIRMWARE 16.0.0 NO NEED FOR 16.0.1 16.0.2 16.1.0 YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR IT AS THEY DONT BRING ANYTHING USEFUL ONLY BREAK CFW. and thats one of reasons why i dont make a new guide everytime a new firmware is released. because new firmwares dont bring anythin useful at all. you are way better off staying on 16.0.0 like I am untill a new firmware comes along

in todays case I will make a new guide for 17.0.0 only when atmosphere is in full release and hekate and sigpatches along with homebrew apps are updated and working without issues.
 
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2 things here

1) you do not need to be updating ALLinOnePack or anything at all, Once you use this guide you are good to go until games start to need a higher firmware.

what this means is that you can stay on firmware 16.0.0 for months and months unless new games start needing it. i am still on 16.0.0


2) whenever I make guides i make them with the most stable version of homebrew. meaning they will work till the day you need to update


PS YOU GUYS DO NOT NEED TO BE UPDATING EVERY TIME A NEW FIRMWARE COMES, AS I AM PERFECTLY FINE ON FIRMWARE 16.0.0 NO NEED FOR 16.0.1 16.0.2 16.1.0 YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR IT AS THEY DONT BRING ANYTHING USEFUL ONLY BREAK CFW. and thats one of reasons why i dont make a new guide everytime a new firmware is released. because new firmwares dont bring anythin useful at all. you are way better off staying on 16.0.0 like I am untill a new firmware comes along

in todays case I will make a new guide for 17.0.0 only when atmosphere is in full release and hekate and sigpatches along with homebrew apps are updated and working without issues.
thank you very much
 
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amazing ! thank you for 17.0.0 FW guide!!
 
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