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Dump the game files directly to your SD card using nxdumptool. Update data can only be processed if the base game is available, because they share the same filesystem. DLCs don't, so they have to be dumped separately. | Dump the game files directly to your SD card using nxdumptool. Update data can only be processed if the base game is available, because they share the same filesystem. DLCs don't, so they have to be dumped separately. | ||
'''Warning''': Running homebrew on the Switch can get you banned from Nintendo online services if you aren't careful. If you do not want to leave any traces, turn on airplane mode, back up your | '''Warning''': Running homebrew on the Switch can get you banned from Nintendo online services if you aren't careful. If you do not want to leave any traces, turn on airplane mode, back up your eMMC '''before running any homebrew''' and do not ever go online before you have restored the backup. | ||
=== Prerequisites === | === Prerequisites === | ||
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=== Dumping binaries (executable files) === | === Dumping binaries (executable files) === | ||
Binaries in Switch titles are | Binaries in Switch titles are stored in a different section known as ExeFS, which is only available in base games and updates. Unlike RomFS data, ExeFS data isn't shared between the update and its base game. | ||
These files can also be dumped using nxdumptool. | These files can also be dumped using nxdumptool. | ||