Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Not the Nintendo Switch at least.



New games come with new firmware that is mandatory. Firmware installs off game card. Firmware burns e-fuses to prevent firmware rollback.


Burning an e-fuse can be bypassed with a softmodded switch.


Is that any Switch you can do this with, or just the old Switches with the Tegra vulnerability?


I'm not an expert: I've been looking at hwfly to expand the capabilities of the Switch. The system reminds me of the older style cracks that required a modchip to be soldered in. I cannot vouch for the system as I have zero first-hand knowledge. The ecosystem looks interesting. Hekate seems to be the popular bootloader though I may be using the incorrect term. https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: