diff --git a/site/content/help/quickstart/atmosphere_dir.png b/site/content/help/quickstart/atmosphere_dir.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..da31ede3 Binary files /dev/null and b/site/content/help/quickstart/atmosphere_dir.png differ diff --git a/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_dir.png b/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_dir.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..a9ab734b Binary files /dev/null and b/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_dir.png differ diff --git a/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_ipl.ini b/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_ipl.ini new file mode 100644 index 00000000..f54da897 --- /dev/null +++ b/site/content/help/quickstart/hekate_ipl.ini @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +[config] +updater2p=1 + +[CFW - sysMMC] +fss0=atmosphere/package3 +emummc_force_disable=1 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/site/content/help/quickstart/index.md b/site/content/help/quickstart/index.md index 297323b6..9f52401d 100644 --- a/site/content/help/quickstart/index.md +++ b/site/content/help/quickstart/index.md @@ -7,19 +7,32 @@ description: A guide designed to get you started with yuzu quickly. * [Downloading and Installing yuzu](#downloading-and-installing-yuzu) * [Hardware Requirements](#hardware-requirements) -* [yuzu Quickstart Guide](#yuzu-quickstart-guide) +* [Guide Introduction](#guide-introduction) * [Prerequisites](#prerequisites) -* [Preparing the microSD card](#preparing-the-microsd-card) * [Booting into RCM](#booting-into-rcm) -* [Booting into Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) -* [Mounting the microSD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) -* [Dumping Prod.keys and Title.keys](#dumping-prodkeys-and-titlekeys) -* [Backing up Switch NAND (Optional but Recommended)](#backing-up-switch-nand-optional-but-recommended) -* [Dumping System Update Firmware](#dumping-system-update-firmware) -* [Dumping Cartridge Games](#dumping-cartridge-games) -* [Dumping Installed Titles (eShop)](#dumping-installed-titles-eshop) +* [Preparing the microSD Card](#preparing-the-microsd-card) +* [Booting Hekate from RCM](#booting-hekate-from-rcm) +* [Formatting the microSD Card to FAT32 (Recommended)](#formatting-the-microsd-card-to-fat32-recommended) +* [Backing up Switch NAND (Optional)](#backing-up-switch-nand-optional) +* [Dumping Decryption Keys](#dumping-decryption-keys) +* [Dumping System Firmware](#dumping-system-firmware) +* [Dumping Games](#dumping-games) + * [Dumping Physical Titles (Game Cards)](#dumping-physical-titles-game-cards) + * [Dumping Installed Updates/DLCs from Physical Titles](#dumping-installed-updatesdlcs-from-physical-titles) + * [Dumping Digital Titles (eShop)](#dumping-digital-titles-eshop) + * [Dumping Installed Updates](#dumping-installed-updates) + * [Dumping Installed DLCs](#dumping-installed-dlcs) * [Dumping Save Files (Optional)](#dumping-save-files-optional) -* [Rebooting the Switch Back to its Original State](#rebooting-the-switch-back-to-its-original-state) +* [Booting Hekate from CFW](#booting-hekate-from-cfw) +* [Mounting the microSD Card from your Switch to your Computer](#mounting-the-microsd-card-from-your-switch-to-your-computer) +* [Setting up yuzu](#setting-up-yuzu) + * [Setting up the Decryption Keys and Firmware](#setting-up-the-decryption-keys-and-firmware) + * [Transferring Games](#transferring-games) + * [Merging Split Game Dumps](#merging-split-game-dumps) + * [Adding Games to yuzu](#adding-games-to-yuzu) + * [Installing Game Updates/DLCs to yuzu](#installing-game-updatesdlcs-to-yuzu) + * [Transferring Save Data of a Game to yuzu](#transferring-save-data-of-a-game-to-yuzu) +* [Rebooting Back to Stock Firmware](#rebooting-back-to-stock-firmware) * [Running yuzu](#running-yuzu) ## Downloading and Installing yuzu @@ -28,44 +41,47 @@ description: A guide designed to get you started with yuzu quickly. ## Hardware Requirements -#### CPU: +#### CPU: Any x86_64 CPU with support for the FMA instruction set. 6 threads or more are recommended. -- Minimum: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 +- **Minimum:** Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 -- Recommended: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 +- **Recommended:** Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 -#### Dedicated graphics: +- **Optimal:** Intel Core i5-13400 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D +#### Dedicated graphics: OpenGL 4.6 or Vulkan 1.1 compatible hardware and drivers are mandatory. Half-float support and 4GB of VRAM are recommended. -- Minimum for Linux: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB +- **Minimum for Linux:** NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB -- Minimum for Windows: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 2GB / AMD Radeon RX 550 2GB +- **Minimum for Windows:** NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 2GB / AMD Radeon RX 550 2GB -- Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB +- **Recommended:** NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB / AMD Radeon RX 6500 4GB + +- **Optimal:** NVIDIA Geforce GTX 3060 8GB / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT 8GB #### Integrated graphics: Integrated graphics will produce very low performance. A dedicated GPU will produce better results on all scenarios. This is only for listing iGPU support. -- Minimum for Linux: Intel HD 5300 / AMD Radeon R5 Graphics +- **Minimum for Linux:** Intel HD 5300 / AMD Radeon R5 Graphics -- Minimum for Windows: Intel HD Graphics 520 / AMD Radeon Vega 3 +- **Minimum for Windows:** Intel UHD Graphics 730 / AMD Radeon Vega 3 -- Recommended: Intel UHD Graphics 750 / AMD Radeon Vega 7 +- **Recommended:** Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon Vega 7 -#### RAM: +#### RAM: -Since an integrated GPU uses system RAM as its video memory (VRAM), our memory requirement in this configuration is higher. +Since an integrated GPU uses system RAM as its video memory (VRAM), our memory requirement in this configuration is higher. Highest possible frequency is strongly recommended. -- Minimum with dedicated graphics: 8GB +- **Minimum with dedicated graphics:** 8 GB -- Minimum with integrated graphics: 12GB +- **Minimum with integrated graphics:** 12 GB -- Recommended: 16GB +- **Recommended:** 16 GB #### Notes: @@ -88,225 +104,512 @@ Sample Image: ![GPUInfo](./gpu_info.png) -## yuzu Quickstart Guide +## Guide Introduction -To start playing commercial games, yuzu needs a couple of system files and folders from your switch in order to play them properly. -To check if your Switch is hackable, visit https://damota.me/ssnc/checker and test your Switch's serial number. +To start playing commercial games, yuzu needs a couple of system files from a **HACKABLE** Nintendo Switch console in order to play them properly. + +This guide will help you copy all your system files, games, updates, and DLC from your Switch to your computer and organize them in a format yuzu understands. This process should take about 60 to 90 minutes.
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-This guide will help you copy all your system files, games, updates, and DLC from your switch to your computer and organize them in a format yuzu understands. -This process should take about 60 to 90 minutes. - -**IMPORTANT:** -**Make sure to place your Nintendo Switch into Airplane Mode before starting this guide.** -`System Settings -> Airplane Mode -> Airplane Mode "ON"` - ## Prerequisites -- A Nintendo Switch vulnerable to the fusée gelée RCM exploit -- Visit https://damota.me/ssnc/checker and test your Switch's serial number -- An SD card with at least 30 GB of free space (an almost empty 32GB card will work) -- A USB-C to USB-A or USB-C to USB-C Cable to connect your Switch to your computer +- A **hackable** Nintendo Switch console (preferably a model that is vulnerable to the `fusée-gelée` exploit). + - Visit [Is My Switch Patched?](https://ismyswitchpatched.com/) to check if your console is not patched. +- A **microSD card** with at least `32 GB` of storage capacity. `64 GB` or higher is recommended. +- A **USB-C to USB-A** or **USB-C to USB-C cable** to connect your Switch to your computer. - [TegraRcmGUI](https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI/releases/latest) -- Download `TegraRcmGUI_v2.6_Installer.msi` +- [ums-loader](https://github.com/lulle2007200/ums-loader/releases/latest) -- Download `ums-loader.bin` - [Hekate](https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/latest) -- Download `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X_Nyx_X.X.X.zip` -- [Atmosphere](https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/releases/latest) -- Download both `atmosphere-X.X.X-master-XXXXXXXX+hbl-X.X.X+hbmenu-X.X.X.zip` and `fusee.bin` + - **Windows users:** Also download `nyx_usb_max_rate__run_only_once_per_windows_pc.reg` and run it for faster transfer speeds over USB. For details, see the **NOTE** section in the release page. +- This hekate configuration file -- [hekate_ipl.ini](./hekate_ipl.ini) +- [Atmosphére](https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/releases/latest) -- Download both `atmosphere-X.X.X-master-XXXXXXXX+hbl-X.X.X+hbmenu-X.X.X.zip` and `fusee.bin`. - [Lockpick_RCM](https://github.com/shchmue/Lockpick_RCM/releases/latest) -- Download `Lockpick_RCM.bin` -- [nxdumptool](https://github.com/DarkMatterCore/nxdumptool/releases/latest) -- Download `nxdumptool.nro` -- [nxDumpMerger](https://github.com/emiyl/nxDumpMerger/releases/latest) -- Download `nxDumpMerger_Windows.zip` +- [NXDumpTool](https://github.com/DarkMatterCore/nxdumptool/releases/latest) -- Download `nxdumptool.nro` +- [nxDumpFuse](https://github.com/oMaN-Rod/nxDumpFuse/releases/latest) -- Download `win-x64.zip` - [TegraExplorer](https://github.com/suchmememanyskill/TegraExplorer/releases/latest) -- Download `TegraExplorer.bin` -- [microSD Card Reader](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006T9B6R2) -- If your computer has one built-in, you can use that -- [RCM Jig](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9JJRRG) <-- We highly recommend one like this, but you could use any of the methods outlined [here](https://noirscape.github.io/RCM-Guide/) - -`%YUZU_DIR%` is the home directory for yuzu on your computer: - - - For Windows, this is '%APPDATA%\yuzu' or 'C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\yuzu' - - For Linux, this is '~/.local/share/yuzu' - -## Preparing the microSD Card - -1. We will now prepare the microSD card. - - 1a. Extract the contents inside the `atmosphere-X.X.X-master-XXXXXXXX+hbl-X.X.X+hbmenu-X.X.X.zip` and `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X_Nyx_X.X.X.zip` files into the root of your microSD card. Just drag and drop the contents, do not create any new folders. - - 1b. Rename the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X.bin` file to `reboot_payload.bin` and move it into the `atmosphere` folder. Replace the file when prompted. - - 1c. Place the `fusee.bin`, `Lockpick_RCM.bin` and `TegraExplorer.bin` files into the `payloads` folder, which is inside the `bootloader` folder in your microSD card. - - 1d. Create a folder named `nxdumptool` within the `switch` folder of your SD card and place the `nxdumptool.nro` file inside it. - - 1e. Once done, eject the microSD card and insert it into your Nintendo Switch. - -{{< imgs - "./sd_template.png|Your SD card should look like this." ->}} +- (Optional) [JKSV](https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV/releases/latest) -- Download `JKSV.nro` + - Download this homebrew application if you wish to dump your save data from your Switch to yuzu. +- [RCM Jig](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9JJRRG) -- We highly recommend one like this, but you could use any of the methods outlined [here.](https://noirscape.github.io/RCM-Guide/) ## Booting into RCM -2. We will now boot your Nintendo Switch into RCM mode - - 2a. Run the TegraRcmGUI installer you downloaded from the prerequisites, and after installation, start the program. - - 2b. In the `Settings` tab, click on `Install Driver` which will install the drivers necessary for your computer to interface with your Nintendo Switch. - - 2c. After the drivers have been installed, plug your Nintendo Switch into your computer. - - 2d. Power off your Switch while it is still connected to your computer. - - 2e. Insert your RCM jig into the right joy-con slot, make sure it is seated securely at the base, and then press VOL+ and Power buttons at the same time. Nothing should happen on your Switch; if the switch starts to turn on normally, go back to the beginning of step 2d and try again. - - 2f. If you see the Nintendo Switch icon in the lower left corner flash green and state `RCM O.K.`, your switch has successfully entered RCM mode. +The Switch has a hidden recovery mode called `RCM`. The `fusée-gelée` exploit abuses a critical error from RCM, where binaries sent to the console have their data read before checking for signatures. As such, you can run any custom code on your Switch as long as it's vulnerable to this exploit. However, these steps won't work on patched models despite RCM also existing on such consoles. -## Booting into Hekate +**Step 1:** Open the **TegraRcmGUI installer** (`TegraRcmGUI_v2.6_Installer.msi`), go through the installation wizard, and start **TegraRcmGUI**. -3. We will now boot your Nintendo Switch (already in [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm)) into Hekate, a custom bootloader. - - 3a. Extract the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X.bin` file from the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X_Nyx_X.X.X.zip` file you downloaded from the prerequisites to any accessible directory on your computer. - - 3b. Run TegraRcmGUI. In the `Payload` tab of TegraRcmGUI, click on the folder icon and navigate to the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X.bin` file you extracted earlier. - - 3c. Click on `Inject Payload` and your Switch will boot into the Hekate menu. +**Step 2:** In the `Settings` tab, click on `Install Driver` and follow the installation instructions. + +**Step 3:** After the drivers have been installed, connect your Switch to your computer using a **USB-C cable**. + +**Step 4:** Hold the `Power` button to enter the power menu, select `Power Options` and then select `Power Off`. Keep your Switch connected to your computer. + +**Step 5:** Insert your **RCM jig** into the **right side Joy-Con rail**, make sure it is seated securely at the base. + +**Step 6:** Hold `Volume +` and press the `Power` button. + +If you see the Switch icon turn **green** with `RCM O.K.` in the TegraRcmGUI window, your console has successfully booted into RCM mode. +> If your Switch starts to turn on normally (Nintendo logo appears), go back to **Step 4** and try again. + +Once you have successfully booted into RCM mode, you can now remove the RCM jig from the console. + +## Preparing the microSD Card + +We'll now place some files downloaded from the prerequisites section to the microSD card. We can mount the card from a Switch to a computer via USB using the **ums-loader** payload. + +**Step 1:** Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot of your Switch. + +**Step 2:** Open **TegraRcmGUI**. In the `Payload` tab, click on the folder icon and navigate to the `ums-loader.bin` file you downloaded earlier. + +**Step 3:** Click on `Inject Payload` and your Switch will now boot into the UMS menu. + +**Step 4:** Navigate through the menu using the `Volume` buttons and select `Start UMS` using the `Power` button. You should see a removable drive showing up on your computer. + +**Step 5:** Open the file explorer and navigate to the microSD card drive. +> **NOTE:** If you have a `Nintendo` folder in your microSD card, make a backup of it by copying the folder to your computer. + +**Step 6:** Extract all the contents inside the `atmosphere-X.X.X-master-XXXXXXXX+hbl-X.X.X+hbmenu-X.X.X.zip` archive into the root of the microSD card. + +**Step 7:** Extract the `bootloader` folder from inside the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X_Nyx_X.X.X.zip` archive into the root of the microSD card. +> **IMPORTANT:** Drag and drop the contents, do not create any new folders from the previous `.zip` files. + +**Step 8:** Place the `hekate_ipl.ini` file into the `bootloader` folder. + +**Step 9:** Place the `fusee.bin`, `Lockpick_RCM.bin` and `TegraExplorer.bin` files into the `payloads` folder (located inside the `bootloader` folder). + +**Step 10:** Create a folder named `nxdumptool` within the `switch` folder and place the `nxdumptool.nro` file inside it. + +> If you've downloaded JKSV from [Prerequisites](#prerequisites), place the `JKSV.nro` file into the `switch` folder. + +**Step 11:** Check that you've placed all of the files correctly using the following screenshots: +
+Screenshots + +![microSD card root](./sd_root.png) +![Atmosphére folder](./atmosphere_dir.png) +![Hekate folder](./hekate_dir.png) +![Payloads folder](./payloads_dir.png) +![Switch folder](./switch_dir.png) + +
+ +**Step 12:** Safely eject the microSD card drive. Do not unplug the Switch from your computer yet. +> If unsure of how to safely eject media, use one of the following support pages corresponding to your OS: +> - **Windows users:** [Safely remove hardware in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369) + +**Step 13:** From the UMS menu, select `Reboot RCM`. Your Switch will now boot into RCM mode. + +## Booting Hekate from RCM + +**Hekate** is a custom bootloader which allows you to load custom firmware and the many tools used for the dumping process. + +**Step 1:** Extract the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X.bin` file from the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X_Nyx_X.X.X.zip` archive to any directory on your computer. + +**Step 2:** Open **TegraRcmGUI**. In the `Payload` tab, click on the folder icon and navigate to the `hekate_ctcaer_X.X.X.bin` file you extracted earlier. + +**Step 3:** Click on `Inject Payload` and your Switch will now boot into the Hekate custom bootloader. + +> **NOTE:** If you see a vertical text-based menu appearing on your Switch's display, some of the Hekate files might not be stored in the correct places in your microSD card. Use the `Volume` buttons to navigate through the Hekate menu and select `Power off` using the `Power` button to turn off the console. Make sure that the files in your microSD card match up with the images shown in [Preparing the microSD Card](#preparing-the-microsd-card) and then try again. + +## Formatting the microSD Card to FAT32 (Recommended) + +We'll now format the microSD card to `FAT32` using **Hekate**. +> **NOTE:** The `exFAT` file system is not recommended for regular usage on the Switch, as it's prone to file corruption. Large capacity microSD cards are usually formatted as `exFAT` by default. + +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on the `Tools` tab and select `Partition SD Card`. +> Hekate's partition manager by default will temporarily store all data from the card into memory and places it back after the formatting process is done. If the pop-up windows says that data cannot be backed up, select the `SD UMS` option to mount the microSD card to your computer to manually back up your data. + +**Step 2:** Tap `OK` on the pop-up and then tap `Next Step`. + +**Step 3:** Tap `Start` to start the formatting process. After the safety timer, press the `Power` button. + +**Step 4:** Once the formatting process has completed, tap `OK`. +> If you have backed up your `Nintendo` folder, you can select the `SD UMS` option from the Partition Manager menu to mount the microSD card to your computer and place it back in there. Once you're done, safely eject the drive and then tap `Close` and `OK` on your Switch to proceed with the last step. + +**Step 5:** Tap `Close` and lastly `Home` to return to the Hekate Home menu. + +## Backing up Switch NAND (Optional) + +All the tools used in this guide do not alter or modify the data stored inside the Switch. However, it is possible to make a backup of the entire internal storage (`NAND`) of your console using **Hekate** for recovery purposes. + +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on the `Tools` tab and select `Backup eMMC`. + +**Step 2:** Tap on `eMMC BOOT0 & BOOT1`. +> This may take a few seconds to load. After the progress bar has finished, it should show `Finished and verified!`. Beneath `Filepath:` you will see the location of the `BOOT0` and `BOOT1` dump. + +**Step 3:** Tap on `Close` and select `eMMC RAW GPP`. +> This should take some time as a Switch's `rawnand.bin` file is quite large. If the progress bar appears to go backwards at some points or turn green, do not worry as this is just Hekate verifying the data. The backup process should take between 10-45 minutes to complete depending on the quality/speed of your microSD card at the default verification setting. Keep note of the location of the output file(s). + +**Step 4:** Tap on `Close` twice to return to the `Tools` menu. + +To access the NAND backup, we'll now mount the microSD card as a drive from your Switch to your computer via USB. + +**Step 5:** Tap on `USB Tools` and select `SD Card`. The microSD card should now show up on your computer as a USB drive. + +**Step 6:** Navigate to the microSD card drive and copy the `backup` folder to your computer. + +**Step 7:** Once the file transfer has completed, safely eject the microSD card drive. Do not unplug the Switch from your computer yet. +> If unsure of how to safely eject media, use one of the following support pages corresponding to your OS: +> - **Windows users:** [Safely remove hardware in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369) + +We'll now return to the Hekate Home menu to proceed with the remaining sections of the guide. + +**Step 8:** Tap on `Close` twice to return to the `Tools` menu. + +**Step 9:** Tap on the `Home` tab to return to the Hekate Home menu. + +## Dumping Decryption Keys + +We will now dump the decryption keys from your Switch using **Lockpick_RCM** so that yuzu is able to decrypt and open your game files (including amiibo dumps). + +> **NOTE:** Make sure that your Switch is on the latest system update before proceeding with this section. -## Mounting the microSD card to your computer in Hekate +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on `Payloads`. -_**NOTE:** These steps will be used in other sections below. Do **not** follow this section yet if you are [booted into Hekate for the first time.](#booting-into-rcm) Skip to the [next section](#dumping-prod-keys-and-title-keys) for now._ +**Step 2:** Tap on `Lockpick_RCM.bin` in the list of payloads. -4. We will now mount the microSD card as a drive from your Switch to your computer in Hekate, via USB. - - 4a. In the Hekate Home menu, tap on the `Tools` tab to show the Tools menu. - - 4b. Tap on `USB Tools`. - - 4c. Tap on `SD Card`. Your SD card should now be mounted as a drive to your computer. - - To unmount the SD card: Safely eject the drive from your computer and tap on `Close` from your Switch's screen. +**Step 3:** In Lockpick_RCM, press the `Power` button to select `Dump from SysNAND`. -5. We will now return to the Hekate Home menu. - - 5a. Tap on `Close` again to return to the Tools menu. - - 5b. Tap on the `Home` tab to return to the Hekate Home menu. +> After Lockpick_RCM has finished dumping the keys, the files will be stored in `sdcard:/switch/prod.keys` and `sdcard:/switch/title.keys`. -## Dumping Prod.keys and Title.keys +**Step 4:** Press any button to return to the main menu. -6. We will now dump your `prod.keys` and `title.keys` for decryption of your game files. - - 6a. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 6b. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 6c. When it has successfully booted into the Hekate menu, tap on `Payloads`. This will show a list of payloads. - - 6d. Tap on `Lockpick_RCM.bin` in the list of payloads. - - 6e. After Lockpick_RCM has successfully booted, press the power button to select `Dump from SysNAND`. - - 6f. Wait for it to finish deriving the keys. - - 6g. After Lockpick_RCM has finished deriving the keys, please make note of the location of the key files. Default is: `sd:/switch/prod.keys` and `sd:/switch/title.keys`. - - 6h. Press any button to return to the menu, then navigate with the VOL+/VOL- buttons to highlight and select `Reboot to hekate` by pressing the power button. You should now be booted back into Hekate. - - 6i. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 6j. Navigate to your SD card drive and copy both `prod.keys` and `title.keys` to the `%YUZU_DIR%/keys` directory. - - 6k. Once you're done copying, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) +**Step 5:** Navigate through the menu using the `Volume` buttons to highlight and select `Dump Amiibo Keys` using the `Power` button. -## Backing up Switch NAND (Optional but Recommended) +> The amiibo decryption keys will be stored in `sdcard:/switch/key_retail.bin`. -7. We will now boot Hekate to dump your switch's NAND. This step is optional, but highly recommended to ensure you have a backup of your Switch's data in its internal storage. - - 7a. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 7b. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 7c. When it has successfully booted into the Hekate Home menu, tap on the `Tools` tab and select `Backup eMMC`. - - 7d. Underneath the `Full` section, tap on `eMMC BOOT0 & BOOT1`. This may take a few seconds to load. After it is finished filling the progress bar it should say `Finished and verified!`. Beneath `Filepath:` you will see the location of the dump. - - 7e. Tap on `Close` and select `eMMC RAW GPP`. This should take some time as the Switch's `rawnand.bin` is quite large. If the progress bar appears to go backwards at some points or turn green, do not worry as this is Hekate verifying the data. This should take between 15-45 minutes depending on the quality/speed of your SD card and the default verification setting. Please keep note of the location the output file is placed. - - 7f. Tap on `Close` two times to return to the Tools menu. - - 7g. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4b. to 4c.) - - 7h. Navigate to your SD card drive and copy the `backup` folder to your computer. - - 7i. Once you're done copying, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) +**Step 6:** Press any button to return to the main menu, then navigate using the `Volume` buttons to highlight and select `Reboot to hekate` using the `Power` button. You should now be booted back into Hekate. -## Dumping System Update Firmware +## Dumping System Firmware -8. Some games such as `Mario Kart 8 Deluxe` require the use of files found inside the `Nintendo Switch System Update Firmware` to be playable. In this step, we will now dump the firmware files from your Switch for use in yuzu. - - 8a. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 8b. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 8c. When it has successfully booted into the Hekate Home menu, tap on `Payloads`. This will show a list of payloads. - - 8d. Tap on `TegraExplorer.bin` in the list of payloads. - - 8e. After TegraExplorer has successfully booted, navigate through the menu using the `VOL+/VOL-` buttons to highlight and select the `FirmwareDump.te` option by pressing the `POWER` button. - - 8f. Select the `Dump sysmmc` option - - 8g. Once the dumping process is finished, the `.nca` files will be located in your SD card at `sd:/tegraexplorer/Firmware/`. - - 8h. Press any button to return to the main menu. - - 8i. Select the `Reboot to bootloader/update.bin` option. You should now be booted back into Hekate. - - 8j. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 8k. Navigate to your SD card drive and copy the contents in the firmware folder (step 8f.) to `%YUZU_DIR%/nand/system/Contents/registered`. Alternatively, you can write `%appdata%\yuzu\nand\system\Contents\registered` in the address bar of a file explorer. The `registered` folder should be full of `.nca` files. - - 8l. Once you're done copying, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) +Some games such as _Mario Kart 8 Deluxe_ require the use of system files found inside the Switch's **System Firmware** to be playable. We'll now dump the firmware files from your Switch using **TegraExplorer**. -## Dumping Cartridge Games +> **NOTE:** Make sure that your Switch is on the latest system update before proceeding with this section. -9. We will now dump the `Cartridge Image (XCI)` file from your game cartridge(s), to use in yuzu. Insert the game cartridge of your choice. - - 9a. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 9b. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 9c. When it has successfully booted into the Hekate Home menu, tap on `Payloads`. This will show a list of payloads. - - 9d. Tap on `fusee.bin` in the list of payloads. - - 9e. Your Switch will launch into Custom Firmware Mode (CFW), and once your Switch has booted into the HOME Menu, press and hold the `R` button on your controller and launch a game. This will launch the Homebrew Menu in `title override mode`. - - 9f. Either use the touchscreen or navigate using your controller, and select `nxdumptool`. - - 9g. Select the `Dump gamecard content` option. - - 9h. Select the `Cartridge Image (XCI) dump` option. - - 9i. Once the cartridge image has been dumped, press any button to return to the previous menu and then press `+` to return to the Homebrew Menu. - - 9j. Select `Reboot to Payload` and then press `-` on your controller to return to the Hekate Home menu. - - 9k. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 9l. Navigate to your SD card drive. XCI dumps are located under `sd:/switch/nxdumptool/XCI`. - - 9m. If your XCIs are dumped in parts with `.xc0`, `.xc1`, `.xc2`, etc extensions, use the `nxDumpMerger` tool you have downloaded in the prerequisites to assist in merging these parts into a complete XCI. If they were dumped as complete XCI files with the `.xci` extension, you can proceed to copy these to a game directory of your choice. - - 9n. Extract the contents of `nxDumpMerger_Windows.zip` into a new folder and start the program. - - 9o. Select the button with the triple dots `...` next to the `Input` field. This will open a file selector. - - 9p. Find and select one of the parts and click `Open`. - - 9q. Next, select the button with the triple dots `...` next to the `Output` field. This will open a folder selector. - - 9r. Select a folder where you would like your games stored in your computer and then click `Select Folder`. (**NOTE:** Do not select a folder inside the SD card or you will quickly run out of space and experience slow transfer speeds in the merging process.) - - 9s. After completing these steps, the parts are ready to be merged. Select `Merge Dump` and the program will merge the parts into a complete XCI located in the `Output` folder. Repeat these steps for all other games dumped as parts. - - 9t. Once you're done merging, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on `Payloads`. -## Dumping Installed Titles (eShop) +**Step 2:** Tap on `TegraExplorer.bin` in the list of payloads. -10. We will now dump the `Nintendo Submission Package (NSP)` file from your installed eShop game(s), to use in yuzu. - - 10a. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 10b. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 10c. When it has successfully booted into the Hekate menu, tap on `Payloads`. This will show a list of payloads. - - 10d. Tap on `fusee.bin` in the list of payloads. - - 10e. Your Switch will launch into Custom Firmware Mode (CFW), and once your Switch has booted into the home menu, press and hold the R button on your controller and launch a game. This will launch the Homebrew Menu in `title override mode`. - - 10f. Either use the touchscreen or navigate using your controller, and select `nxdumptool`. - - 10g. Select the `Dump installed SD Card / eMMC Content` option. - - 10h. Select the game you want to dump. - - 10i. Select the `Nintendo Submission Package (NSP) dump` option. - - 10j. If your game contains an update or DLC, you will see multiple dumping options such as `Dump base application NSP`, `Dump installed update NSP` or/and `Dump installed DLC NSP` in the next screen. Select `Dump base application NSP` to dump the base game. - - 10k. Select the `Start NSP dump process` option and wait for the dumping process to finish. - - 10l. Press the `B button` to return to the previous menu(s) and repeat the previous steps to dump the base, updates and DLC of all your games. - - 10m. Once all your games are dumped, press any button to return to the previous menu and then press `+` to return to the Homebrew Menu. - - 10n. Select `Reboot to Payload` and then press `-` on your controller to return to the Hekate Home menu. - - 10o. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 10p. Navigate to your SD card drive. NSP dumps are located under `sd:/switch/nxdumptool/NSP`. - - 10q. If your NSPs are dumped as folders with `00`, `01`, `02`, etc parts within them, use the `nxDumpMerger` tool you have downloaded in the prerequisites to assist in merging these parts into a complete NSP. If they were dumped as files, you can proceed to copy these to a game directory of your choice. - - 10r. Extract the contents of `nxDumpMerger` into a new folder and start the program. (Skip the extraction if you already followed step 9n.) - - 10s. Select the button with the triple dots `...` next to the `Input` field. This will open a file selector. - - 10t. Find a NSP that is dumped as a folder with parts. Select one of the parts within the folder and click `Open`. - - 10u. Next, select the button with the triple dots `...` next to the `Output` field. This will open a folder selector. - - 10v. Select a folder where you would like your games stored in your computer and then click `Select Folder`. (**NOTE:** Do not select a folder inside the SD card or you will quickly run out of space and experience slow transfer speeds in the merging process.) - - 10w. After completing these steps, the parts are ready to be merged. Select `Merge Dump` and the program will merge the parts into a complete NSP located in the `Output` folder. Repeat these steps for all folder NSPs. - - 10x. Once you're done merging, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) +**Step 3:** In TegraExplorer, navigate through the main menu using the `Volume` buttons and select the `FirmwareDump.te` script using the `Power` button. + +**Step 4:** Select `Dump sysmmc`. + +> After TegraExplorer has finished dumping the firmware, the files will be stored in `sdcard:/tegraexplorer/Firmware/` as a series of `.nca` files. + +**Step 5:** Press any button to return to the main menu and select `Reboot to bootloader/update.bin`. You should now be booted back into Hekate. + +## Dumping Games + +This section covers the dumping process for any game on your Switch that is either a digital or physical copy, alongside any installed game updates and DLC. We'll be using **NXDumpTool** for this. + +> **NOTE:** Make sure that all of your games are up-to-date before proceeding with this section. + +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on `Launch`. + +**Step 2:** Tap on `CFW - sysMMC`. + +> **NOTE:** If you get the following error message: +> ``` +> Error while loading fss0: +> atmosphere/package3 +> Wrong ini cfg or missing/corrupt files! +> +> Failed to launch HOS! +> ``` +> Some of the Atmosphére files might not be stored in the correct places in your microSD card. Press any button to return to the Hekate menu and tap on `Power Off` to turn off your console. Make sure that the files in your microSD card match up with the images shown in [Preparing the microSD Card](#preparing-the-microsd-card) and then try again. + +> Your Switch will now boot into the **Atmosphére** custom firmware (`CFW`). You should see the Atmosphére logo show up instead of the Nintendo logo at boot. It is normal that the HOME Menu remains the same and you can double check that you're loaded into CFW by navigating to **System Settings > System** and checking the `Current version` value. +> +> The current version value should resemble something like this: `XX.X.X|AMS 1.X.X|S` + +**Step 3:** Once your Switch has booted into the HOME Menu, hold the `R` button on your controller while launching any game to access the **hbmenu**. +> The Homebrew menu (`hbmenu`) can be loaded from two different modes: +> - **Applet Mode:** Opening the **Album**, substituting the Album app by default when CFW is loaded into the system. You can still access the original app by opening **Album** while holding `R` on your controller. +> - **Title Override:** Holding `R` on your controller while launching any game. +> +> For the purpose of this section, we are launching the **hbmenu** via **Title Override** as that mode will grant full RAM access from the console for maximum performance and stability in the dumping process. + +**Step 4:** Use the touchscreen or your controller to navigate through the hbmenu and select `nxdumptool`. + +You should now be at the main menu of NXDumpTool, displaying the following options: +> - **Dump gamecard content** +> - **Dump installed SD card / eMMC content** +> - **Update options** + +### Dumping Physical Titles (Game Cards) + +**Step 1:** Select `Dump gamecard content`. + +**Step 2:** Select `NX Card Image (XCI) dump`. + +**Step 3:** Set the following settings: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Create directory with archive bit set:** `No` +> - **Keep certificate:** `No` +> - **Trim output dump:** `Yes` +> - **CRC32 checksum calculation + dump verification:** `No` + +**Step 4:** Select `Start XCI dump process`. Wait for the dumping process to finish. + +**Step 5:** Press any button to return to the previous menu and then press `B` twice to return to the main menu. + +### Dumping Installed Updates/DLCs from Physical Titles + +**Step 1:** Select `Dump installed SD card / eMMC content`. + +**Step 2:** Press `Y` to enter into the `Dump installed content with missing base application` menu. + +**Step 3:** Select the update or DLC you wish to dump from the list. + +**Step 4:** Select `Nintendo Submission Package (NSP) dump`. + +**Step 5:** Set the following settings: +> For update dumps: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Verify dump using No-Intro database:** `No` +> - **Remove console specific data:** `Yes` +> - **Generate ticket-less dump:** `No` +> - **Change NPDM RSA key/sig in Program NCA:** `No` +> - **Dump delta fragments:** `No` +> +> For DLC dumps: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Verify dump using No-Intro database:** `No` +> - **Remove console specific data:** `Yes` +> - **Generate ticket-less dump:** `No` + +**Step 6:** Select `Start NSP dump process`. Wait for the dumping process to finish. + +**Step 7:** Press any button to return to the previous menu. Press `B` twice if you want to return to the list of installed updates/DLCs, or press `B` twice again if you're done and want to return to the main menu. + +### Dumping Digital Titles (eShop) + +**Step 1:** Select `Dump installed SD card / eMMC content`. + +**Step 2:** Select the game you wish to dump from the list. + +**Step 3:** Select `Nintendo Submission Package (NSP) dump`. + +> In this menu, you'll see the following options depending on what is installed on your console for the selected game: +> - **Dump base application NSP** +> - **Dump installed update NSP** +> - **Dump installed DLC NSP** +> +> The latter two options are covered in [Dumping Installed Updates](#dumping-installed-updates) and [Dumping Installed DLCs.](#dumping-installed-dlcs) But for now, let's focus on dumping the base application first. + +**Step 4:** Select `Dump base application NSP`. + +**Step 5:** Set the following settings: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Verify dump using No-Intro database:** `No` +> - **Remove console specific data:** `Yes` +> - **Generate ticket-less dump:** `No` +> - **Change NPDM RSA key/sig in Program NCA:** `No` + +**Step 6:** Select `Start NSP dump process`. Wait for the dumping process to finish. + +**Step 7:** Press any button to return to the previous menu. Press `B` twice if you want to return to the list of installed digital titles, or press `B` again if you're done and want to return to the main menu. + +### Dumping Installed Updates + +**Step 1:** Select `Dump installed update NSP`. + +**Step 2:** Set the following settings: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Verify dump using No-Intro database:** `No` +> - **Remove console specific data:** `Yes` +> - **Generate ticket-less dump:** `No` +> - **Change NPDM RSA key/sig in Program NCA:** `No` +> - **Dump delta fragments:** `No` + +**Step 3:** Select `Start NSP dump process`. Wait for the dumping process to finish. + +**Step 4:** Press any button to return to the previous menu. Press `B` twice if you want to return to the list of installed digital titles, or press `B` again if you're done and want to return to the main menu. + +### Dumping Installed DLCs + +**Step 1:** Select `Dump installed DLC NSP`. + +**Step 2:** Set the following settings: +> - **Split output dump (FAT32 support):** `Yes` +> - **Verify dump using No-Intro database:** `No` +> - **Remove console specific data:** `Yes` +> - **Generate ticket-less dump:** `No` +> - **DLC to dump:** Select the DLC ID to dump + +**Step 3:** Select `Start NSP dump process`. Wait fot the dumping process to finish. + +**Step 4:** Press any button to return to the previous menu. Press `B` three times if you want to return to the list of installed digital titles, or press `B` again if you're done and want to return to the main menu. + +> If you have multiple DLCs installed for the game that you have selected, repeat **Step 2** and **Step 3** but this time selecting another DLC ID from the `DLC to dump` option. + +Once you have finished dumping your game files, press the `+ (Plus)` button on your controller to exit NXDumpTool and return to the hbmenu. ## Dumping Save Files (Optional) -11. We will now dump the games' save files from your switch to use in yuzu. - - 11a. Download [JKSV.nro](https://github.com/J-D-K/JKSV/releases/latest) - - 11b. Boot your Nintendo Switch into [RCM mode](#booting-into-rcm) (steps 2c. to 2f.) and make sure it is connected to your computer. - - 11c. Boot into [Hekate](#booting-into-hekate) (steps 3b. to 3c.) - - 11d. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 11e. Navigate to your SD card drive and place the `JKSV.nro` file inside the `switch` folder. - - 11f. Once you're done, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) - - 11g. Tap on `Payloads`. This will show a list of payloads. - - 11h. Tap on `fusee.bin` in the list of payloads. - - 11i. Your Switch will launch into Custom Firmware Mode (CFW), and once your Switch has booted into the home menu, press and hold the `R` button on your controller and launch a game. This will launch the Homebrew Menu in `title override mode`. - - 11j. Either use the touchscreen or navigate using your controller, and choose `JKSV`. - - 11k. Move up or down to select a source to dump save data for a single game. (Most save files are stored under the user account of choice. Some save data are located under Device, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons.) - - 11l. **For dumping all save data at once from selected source:** Press `X` and then select the `Dump All for ` option. - - 11m. **For dumping save data of a single game:** Press `A` and then select the game of choice, then press `A` again and select the `New` option. - - 11n. JKSV will being up the keyboard to set a name for your save data folder. By default, it generates a name containing the source name (user account, Device, etc.) alongside the date and time of when it was dumped, else you can name it to whatever you want. Once you're done, press `+` to dismiss the keyboard. - - 11o. Once you're done dumping, press `+` to close JKSV. - - 11p. Select `Reboot to Payload` and then press `-` on your controller to return to the Hekate menu. - - 11q. [Mount the SD card to your computer in Hekate](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 4a. to 4c.) - - 11r. Navigate to your SD card drive. Your save files will be located in `sd:/JKSV///`. - - 11s. Follow the instructions in the [How do I add a Save to my Game](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/faq/#how-do-i-add-a-save-to-my-game) section of our [FAQ.](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/faq/) - - 11t. Once you're done transferring your save files, [safely eject the SD card drive in your computer and return to the Hekate Home menu.](#mounting-the-microsd-card-to-your-computer-in-hekate) (steps 5a. to 5b.) - -## Rebooting the Switch Back to its Original State +We'll now dump the save data of all your games to transfer your progress to yuzu using **JKSV**. -12. If you're done following the sections you needed for yuzu, we will now reboot the Switch back to its original state. - - 12a. From the Hekate Home Menu, tap on `Reboot`. - - 12b. Tap on `OFW`. - - 12c. Your Switch will now reboot into the original firmware. +**Step 1:** Open the **hbmenu** by opening the **Album** or through **Title Override**. -## Running yuzu +**Step 2:** Select `JKSV` from the list of homebrew apps. -9. We will now run yuzu to verify that your dumped keys and games are being read correctly. - - 9a. Run either the `yuzu` or `yuzu Early Access` shortcuts that were created by the yuzu installer tool. - - 9b. in yuzu, click on `+ Add New Game Directory` in the browser, and navigate to the folder where you placed your `XCI` or `NSP` files. - - 9c. To install game Updates and/or DLC. In yuzu, click `File >> install to NAND` and navigate to your dumped Update-DLC files. For more info refer to [How do I install game Updates or DLC](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/faq/#how-do-i-install-game-updates-or-dlc) +**Step 3:** Move up or down to highlight a source from the left side of the interface. +> Most save data are stored under the user account of choice. Some games only save its progress as console saves (such as _Animal Crossing: New Horizons_) are available from the `Device` source. -### If you need any help during this process or get a strange error during or while using yuzu, feel free to ask for help on the yuzu discord! Happy Emulating! +**Step 4:** Press the `X` button for `User Options`. + +**Step 5:** Select `Dump All For `. + +> After JKSV has finished dumping the save data for all your games, the files will be stored in `sd:/JKSV`. + +**Step 6:** Press `+ (Plus)` to exit JKSV and return to the hbmenu. + +## Booting Hekate from CFW + +Once you're done with dumping the games (and/or save data) that you need, we'll now boot into **Hekate** from custom firmware. There's no need to scroll back to the beginning of the guide to achieve this. + +**Step 1:** Hold the ``Power`` button to enter the power menu. + +**Step 2:** Select `Power Options`. + +**Step 3:** Select `Restart`. You should now be booted back into Hekate. + +## Mounting the microSD Card from your Switch to your Computer + +We'll now access the microSD card from the Switch to your computer without the need of taking it out from the microSD card slot. This is done from **Hekate** which has the feature to mount the card over a USB connection. + +**Step 1:** In the Hekate Home menu, tap on the `Tools` tab. + +**Step 2:** Tap on `USB Tools`. + +**Step 3:** Tap on `SD Card`. Your microSD card should now be mounted as a drive to your computer. + +## Setting up yuzu + +We'll now transfer the dumped system firmware, decryption keys and game files from your microSD card to your computer and setting them up for yuzu. + +### Setting up the Decryption Keys and Firmware + +**Step 1:** Open **yuzu** or **yuzu Early Access**. + +**Step 2:** Go to **File > Open yuzu Folder**. This is the `yuzu` data folder where we'll place the decryption keys and firmware files. + +**Step 3:** Open another file explorer window and navigate to your microSD card drive. + +**Step 4:** Open the `switch` folder and copy `prod.keys`, `title.keys`, and `key_retail.bin` files to the `keys` folder (that is inside the `yuzu` folder). + +**Step 5:** Navigate to `sdcard:/tegraexplorer/Firmware//`. + +**Step 6:** Copy all the `.nca` files and place them in `yuzu/nand/system/Contents/registered/`. + +**Step 7:** Close the `yuzu` folder and relaunch the emulator. The missing keys warning message should not appear at launch anymore. + +### Transferring Games + +**Step 1:** Make a new folder to store all your game dumps somewhere in your computer. + +**Step 2:** Navigate to `sdcard:/switch/nxdumptool/`. +> Your physical game dumps can be found inside the `XCI` folder, while digital games, updates and DLCs are located inside the `NSP` folder. + +**Step 3:** Move every `.xci` and `.nsp` file (not folders) you can find within the `XCI` and `NSP` folders to your newly created games folder. + +> For games/updates/DLCs larger than `4 GB`, you'll notice that its dumped into many parts due to limitations in the `FAT32` filesystem. +> - For physical game dumps, you'll see `.xc0`, `.xc1`, `.xc2`, etc. files inside the `XCI` folder. +> - For digital game dumps, you'll see folder(s) inside the `NSP` folder with the name of the game with `00`, `01`, `02`, etc. files inside each of them. +> +> yuzu cannot recognize those large game dumps in their split state. In order to fix this, we'll be using **nxDumpFuse** to merge the parts together into one complete file. + +### Merging Split Game Dumps + +**Step 1:** Extract `nxDumpFuse.exe` from the `win-x64.zip` archive. + +**Step 2:** Open **nxDumpFuse** and click on `Input`. + +**Step 3:** Navigate to ``sdcard:/switch/nxdumptool`` and open the `NSP` or `XCI` folder. + +**Step 4:** Select one part of the split game dump, then click on `Open`. +> - For physical dumps, select a `.xc0` file. +> - For digital dumps, select a `00` file that is inside a folder with its respective game name. + +**Step 5:** Click on `Output` and navigate to your newly created games folder, then click on `Select Folder`. + +**Step 6:** Click on `Fuse`. Wait for the merging process to finish. +> You can see more details on the merging process by expanding the Log frame. + +Your merged game dumps should now be available at your games folder. + +### Adding Games to yuzu + +**Step 1:** Open **yuzu** or **yuzu Early Access**. + +**Step 2:** Double click on the emulator window to add a game folder. + +**Step 3:** Navigate to your newly created games folder and click `Select Folder`. + +All your dumped games should now appear on the emulator window as a list. However, we're still not done yet! + +### Installing Game Updates/DLCs to yuzu + +**Step 1:** In **yuzu**, go to **File > Install Files to NAND ...** + +**Step 2:** Navigate to your games folder and select `.nsp` files with the `(UPD)` or `(DLC)` suffix on its filename, then click on `Open`. +> yuzu will now show a checklist of `.nsp` files that you've selected to install. Make sure that the files you want to install are listed there. If you changed your mind, you can just uncheck the item from the list. + +**Step 3:** Click on `Install`. Wait for the installation process to finish. + +Your games should now be up-to-date with their DLCs installed and ready to go. + +> To double check if the installation was successful, you can see the list of installed contents for each game by looking at the **Add-ons** column from the game list. For more details, you can right-click on any game from the game list and then click on `Properties`. + +### Transferring Save Data of a Game to yuzu + +> You can skip this section if you didn't follow the steps from [Dumping Save Files (Optional)](#dumping-save-files-optional). + +**Step 1:** In **yuzu**, right-click on a game from the game list. + +**Step 2:** Select `Open Save Data Location`. It should now open the game's save data folder. + +**Step 3:** Open another file explorer window and navigate to your microSD card drive. + +**Step 4:** Open the `JKSV` folder. +> **NOTE:** You'll see a bunch of folders with the name of your games here. Inside each of these contains another folder corresponding to the user name and the date that it was dumped. Inside that folder are the files (and/or folders) that we need, so copy carefully! + +**Step 5:** Copy the save data file(s) to the save data folder that was opened from yuzu. + +## Rebooting Back to Stock Firmware + +If you're done following the sections you needed for setting up yuzu, we'll now reboot the Switch back to its original firmware. But first, we must safely disconnect the Switch from your computer. + +**Step 1:** Safely eject the microSD card drive. +> If unsure of how to safely eject media, use one of the following support pages corresponding to your OS: +> - **Windows users:** [Safely remove hardware in Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/safely-remove-hardware-in-windows-1ee6677d-4e6c-4359-efca-fd44b9cec369) + +**Step 2:** Tap on `Close` twice to return to the `Tools` menu. You can now disconnect the USB cable. + +**Step 3:** Tap on the `Home` tab to return to the Hekate Home menu. + +**Step 4:** Tap on `Reboot` and then tap on `OFW`. Your Switch will now reboot to the original firmware. +> You can double check that your Switch is in stock firmware by navigating into **System Settings > System** and checking the `Current version` value. 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