Nintendo Switch Modding FAQ - Top 15 Questions Answered for Newbies!

I've seen numerous videos where people are modding a switch OLED

Just want to ask two questions to get opinions from someone more experienced (either the uploader or any commenters with experience);

1. I want to use mods in Pokemon Sword and Shield that don't directly affect gameplay (just a costume mod). Would I need to play offline whilst using this mod?

2. I've dumped my copy of Pokemon Scarlet and its save file to my PC in order to play on Ryujinx for better performance. I don't intend on using any mods that will alter the game beyond that like changing spawns or items, etc. Purely for a smoother framerate and better graphics. Would it be safe to move my save file back onto my Switch in order to play online with friends, and then move back to PC when I'm playing solo?

I understand that when it comes to Nintendo and modding, nothing is ever really certain. But I'd like to hear about the experiences from people who may have attempted to do these things.

Is a jig needed to boot into CFW every time or just for the initial setup?

My modded switches power button won’t work. I tried everything and it will not work for the life of me

Type in the first 3 digits of my switches cereal code and was told it’s patched😭

I just have one question. Can you play wireless local multiplayer. For example, play Mario kart between a modded Nintendo switch and a normal Nintendo switch on local wireless. Is it possible? And great video

So I have never owned a Nintendo switch, but decided to buy an early 2017 (modable one). I plan on modding but I want to know if I can go online. For now I want a nintindo switch for Just Dance and primarly Just Dance Unlimted. I have being using Yuzu in the meantime but it does not allow you to use Just Dance Unlimited. Can someone let me know if this would be possible on a modded switch. Thank you.

I'm confused about what to do. I just want a sonic moveset mod for smash.

quick question. If i wanted to download that android thing on my switch would that be on emummc

Question, should I get rid of my account/Nintendo switch online account on my switch before modding?

How do I disable my EmuMMC? I want to play smash online

Im quite new to modding but all I wonder is if I can still legally buy games on my modded switch on the nintendo eshop? Im not planning to pirate any games and only mod smash bros.

OK SO I am using the emummc to download apps from the HB store, so I have to go online, will nintendo see me and get banned?

if I mod my switch will I loose my games save data ? do I need to back them up before modding ?
Thank you

Is it okay to use an SD from a modded switch in an unmodded OLED?

Hey! I dont have a modded switch. But I’m wondering, what is the chance of failure? Like my switch not turning on ever again. After that, what’s the chance of getting banned? I’m not gonna go online, just wondering. Its my only switch and I don’t want to lose it to me being stupid, since I cant afford another.

What I get my on 2018

I don’t recommend v1 I say go v2 with the mod chip for better battery life and with the v1 mod you can’t let your switch die unless you have to mod it again but the mod chip v2 you let it die and your good

Do you mean switching from sysnand (ofw) to emunand?

Do you have any advice when it comes to buying a modded switch? Is there any way to know if it has been previously banned before?

I don't understand...Soo does it means like downloading the free games from cfw and booting up ofw all the games will be there or?

so I can go online with SysCFW and OFW but not mith emunand right

Hi what would i need to use if i want to play games i downloaded of the internet on my switch

How to i continue the homebrew after installing the chip

Can you mod with a Chromebook?

That’s not true I have modded Mariko switch you don’t know

Can you play online games on sysnand🤨

How do you play on CFW with sys with out getting banned I mean doesn't info about your switch get send to Nintendo about what you do on it like I am just kinda scared about getting banned for just using a save manager or sys modules on sysmmc

Is there anywhere I can buy joycons with the modifications required pre-applied, or a software mod available? I have a launch day switch.

Great video! answered all my questions. as i watched more every new question i had came up and you answered it!

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me

Is it safe to use play a unmodded game I bought on the E Shop online? - I wanna play online minecraft that I bought on E Shop, haven’t modded the game in anyway and bought it legally

If I mod my switch, can I still use hdmi ? There is no problems about it ?

how do i uninstall a mod? i just want to know for future reference

As one of the game devs you mentioned in #7 I would like to state that piracy is good and rad actually. Do writers hate libraries for allowing people to read books for free? Don't ever feel guilty for wanting to share the art you love with others 💖

Great, I thought you can’t even enter the EShop with a modded switch. But if that only means I shouldn’t play online with other players, but still am able to buy games using the eshop it’s all good.
Had the fear of simply connecting with the internet could make a modded switch useless 😅

By far the most helpful video if seen for this

im totally cofused lol, all i recall is these letters being spokenm, but losing track which was which...i just want to mod AC, and have a custom theme...but if i go online with AC....

So, there wouldn’t be a single way by any means to play online with a pirated game without getting banned? Even if you’re not necessarily using cheats on that game at all? Or is the risk there but you can try not to get caught?

can i do this to an oled switch?

Very helpful

Can mod switch play on docks?

7 fuck em

Should I backup my NAND or pay for Nintendo Switch online to backup my data before sending my Switch for repair? I only want to mod my switch to backup all my data (users, screenshots and videos) without having CFW on my NAND so is it easy uninstall emuMMC before sending my switch for repair in case something goes wrong?

How much is a v1 switch worth in 2023 i am thinking of selling mine in canadian dollars

can i go transfer an account from a normal switch to an modded switch and can i use the nintendo e-Shop with a modded switch? thx for anyone answering