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Ha1vorsen: /* RCM */

2024-05-01T00:26:32Z

RCM

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	====== '''RCM''' ======		====== '''RCM''' ======
	This refers to Nvidia's <u>R</u>e<u>c</u>overy <u>M</u>ode. This is where [https://wiki.halcove.com/files/fusee_gelee_nvidia.pdf ~~many~~ Nvidia errors] led to the discovery of fusee, thereby leading to custom firmware on the Switch.		This refers to Nvidia's <u>R</u>e<u>c</u>overy <u>M</u>ode. This is where [https://wiki.halcove.com/files/fusee_gelee_nvidia.pdf numerous Nvidia errors] led to the discovery of fusee, thereby leading to custom firmware on the Switch.

			It is important to remember that RCM is an intentional feature of the Tegra X1 and all Switch consoles. Devices have no indication of being in RCM unless the device is plugged into a PC, where it will be listed as an APX device.

	====== '''Tegra X1''' ======		====== '''Tegra X1''' ======

Ha1vorsen: /* BootROM */

2024-02-28T01:39:18Z

BootROM

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	====== '''BootROM''' ======		====== '''BootROM''' ======
	This is an initial program loader whose primary ~~purpose is to initialise~~ a device's hardware and prepare it for ~~use~~. It is also typically responsible for authenticating any hardware and software to ensure that an unauthorised actor isn't able to obtain critical device secrets, or that the device doesn't otherwise run unauthorised code. A bootROM is a ROM, meaning that it is etched into the device and cannot be rewritten or upgraded without replacing the hardware entirely. See [[Homebrew Dictionary#ROM\|ROM]].		This is an initial program loader whose primary usecase commonly initialises a device's hardware and prepare it for loading an operating system. It is also typically responsible for authenticating any hardware and software, to ensure that an unauthorised actor isn't able to obtain critical device secrets, and that the device doesn't otherwise run unauthorised code. A bootROM is a ROM, meaning that it is etched into the device and cannot be rewritten or upgraded without replacing the hardware entirely. See [[Homebrew Dictionary#ROM\|ROM]].

	====== '''Bootloader''' ======		====== '''Bootloader''' ======

Ha1vorsen: /* Mariko, or T214 */

2023-08-01T04:11:50Z

Mariko, or T214

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	====== '''Icosa''' ======		====== '''Icosa''' ======
	This is the codename of the original 2017-2019 release of the Switch.		This is the codename of the original 2017-2019 release of the Switch.
	====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======		====== '''Mariko, or T214, and V2''' ======
	These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.		These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.

Ha1vorsen: /* Custom Firmware */

2023-02-12T03:39:05Z

Custom Firmware

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	====== '''BootROM''' ======		====== '''BootROM''' ======
	This is an initial program loader whose primary purpose is to initialise ~~the~~ device's hardware and prepare it for use. It is also typically responsible for authenticating any hardware and software to ensure that an unauthorised actor isn't able to obtain critical device secrets, or that the device doesn't otherwise run unauthorised code. A bootROM is a ROM, meaning that it is etched into the device and cannot be rewritten or upgraded without replacing the hardware entirely. See [[Homebrew Dictionary#ROM\|ROM]].		This is an initial program loader whose primary purpose is to initialise a device's hardware and prepare it for use. It is also typically responsible for authenticating any hardware and software to ensure that an unauthorised actor isn't able to obtain critical device secrets, or that the device doesn't otherwise run unauthorised code. A bootROM is a ROM, meaning that it is etched into the device and cannot be rewritten or upgraded without replacing the hardware entirely. See [[Homebrew Dictionary#ROM\|ROM]].

	====== '''Bootloader''' ======		====== '''Bootloader''' ======
	This performs similar tasks to a bootROM, but is typically on rewritable storage~~, or not written at all~~. A bootROM generally does the bare minimum for device maintenance, while a bootloader is often relied on for variable tasks (as a bootloader can be upgraded, in contrast to a bootROM).		This performs similar tasks to a bootROM, but is typically on rewritable storage. A bootROM generally does the bare minimum for device maintenance, while a bootloader is often relied on for variable tasks (as a bootloader can be upgraded, in contrast to a bootROM).

	====== '''Custom Firmware''' ======		====== '''Custom Firmware''' ======
	Referred to as CFW for short, within console modification communities, this is a collection of patches which partially or largely modify the functionality of the underlying OS.		Referred to as CFW for short, within console modification communities, this is a collection of patches which partially or largely modify the functionality of the underlying OS. It is not used to refer to the usage of brand new operating systems entirely.

	====== '''emuNAND''' ======		====== '''emuNAND''' ======
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	====== '''OS''' ======		====== '''OS''' ======
	OS stands for <u>o</u>perating <u>s</u>ystem. This is the system software, such as Android, iOS, Windows, or ~~Chrome OS~~. It is a collection of software on a device meant to carry out various tasks. This is sometimes referred to as firmware, which is slightly erroneous.		OS stands for <u>o</u>perating <u>s</u>ystem. This is the system software, such as Android, iOS, Windows, or [[Horizon]] as examples. It is a collection of software on a device meant to carry out various tasks. This is sometimes referred to as firmware, which is slightly erroneous.

	===== '''ROM''' =====		===== '''ROM''' =====
	<u>R</u>ead-<u>o</u>nly <u>m</u>emory. This describes any form of semi-permanent or permanent storage that cannot be rewritten. Some forms of ROM can be rewritten under very specific scenarios, such as [[wikipedia:EEPROM\|EEPROM]] (electronically-erasable/programmable ROM).		<u>R</u>ead-<u>o</u>nly <u>m</u>emory. This describes any form of semi-permanent or permanent non-volatile storage that cannot be rewritten. Some forms of ROM can be rewritten under very specific scenarios, such as [[wikipedia:EEPROM\|EEPROM]] (electronically-erasable/programmable ROM).

	====== '''Stock''' ======		====== '''Stock''' ======

Ha1vorsen: /* emuNAND */

2023-02-12T03:34:49Z

emuNAND

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	====== '''emuNAND''' ======		====== '''emuNAND''' ======
	In console hacking, this refers to an reimplementation of the system software running solely off of a secondary storage device. In practice, this is always an SD card. On the Switch, this implementation is referred to as emuMMC. The purpose of an emuNAND is to give you a safe place to use custom firmware functions. As the system software on the internal storage is untouched, normal functionality will be wholly unchanged.		In console hacking, this refers to an reimplementation of the system software running solely off of a secondary storage device. In practice, this is always an SD card. On the Switch, this implementation is referred to as emuMMC. The purpose of an emuNAND is to give you a safe place to use custom firmware functions. As the system software on the internal storage is untouched, normal functionality will be wholly unchanged; giving an opportunity for custom firmware and factory functionality to coexist.

	====== '''NAND''' ======		====== '''NAND''' ======

Ha1vorsen: /* Stock */

2022-04-20T08:39:06Z

Stock

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	====== '''Bootloader''' ======		====== '''Bootloader''' ======
	This performs similar tasks to a bootROM, but is typically on rewritable storage, or not written at all. A bootROM generally does the bare minimum for device maintenance, while a bootloader is often relied on for variable tasks (as a bootloader can be upgraded, in contrast to a bootROM).		This performs similar tasks to a bootROM, but is typically on rewritable storage, or not written at all. A bootROM generally does the bare minimum for device maintenance, while a bootloader is often relied on for variable tasks (as a bootloader can be upgraded, in contrast to a bootROM).

			====== '''Custom Firmware''' ======
			Referred to as CFW for short, within console modification communities, this is a collection of patches which partially or largely modify the functionality of the underlying OS.

	====== '''emuNAND''' ======		====== '''emuNAND''' ======
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	====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======		====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======
	These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.		These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.

			====== '''OS''' ======
			OS stands for <u>o</u>perating <u>s</u>ystem. This is the system software, such as Android, iOS, Windows, or Chrome OS. It is a collection of software on a device meant to carry out various tasks. This is sometimes referred to as firmware, which is slightly erroneous.

	===== '''ROM''' =====		===== '''ROM''' =====
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	====== '''Stock''' ======		====== '''Stock''' ======
	A console running in a normal context, without any unauthorised modifications (via software or hardware) is considered to be running in stock.		A console running in a normal context, without any unauthorised modifications (via software or hardware) is considered to be running as stock. Depending on context, this may also be known as OFW (<u>o</u>riginal <u>f</u>irm<u>w</u>are).

	== Nintendo Switch ==		== Nintendo Switch ==
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	====== '''Atmosphère''' ======		====== '''Atmosphère''' ======
	Atmosphère is the primary custom firmware for Nintendo Switch. It also reimplements many aspects of Horizon from the ground up, unlike ~~many~~ CFW projects, which tend to be limited to hot-patching the underlaying OS. [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere GitHub]		Atmosphère is the primary custom firmware for Nintendo Switch. It also fully reimplements many aspects of Horizon from the ground up, unlike other CFW projects, which tend to be limited to hot-patching the underlaying OS. [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere GitHub]

	====== '''AutoRCM''' ======		====== '''AutoRCM''' ======
	This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.		This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.

			This can result from corrupted/missing boot sectors, a button combination, or triggered via software.

	====== '''Qlaunch''' ======		====== '''Qlaunch''' ======
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	Please see [[Nintendo Switch#Hardware\|this hardware table]] for more info regarding Switch console revisions.		Please see [[Nintendo Switch#Hardware\|this hardware table]] for more info regarding Switch console revisions.

			====== '''Iowa''' ======
			This is the codename of the "better battery"/Mariko red-boxed Switch.

			====== '''Icosa''' ======
			This is the codename of the original 2017-2019 release of the Switch.
	====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======		====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======
	These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.		These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.

Ha1vorsen: /* NAND */

2022-04-20T08:14:55Z

NAND

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	====== '''NAND''' ======		====== '''NAND''' ======
	NAND is ~~non-volatile storage, and~~ referred to as "Internal Storage" within Nintendo's consoles. The name refers to the type of [[wikipedia:Logic_gate\|logic gate]] employed, known as "not-AND" in this case.		NAND is referred to as "Internal Storage" within Nintendo's consoles, and is the non-volatile storage that the console saves the system software and internal settings to. The name refers to the type of [[wikipedia:Logic_gate\|logic gate]] employed, known as "not-AND" in this case.
	====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======		====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======
	These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.		These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.

Ha1vorsen: /* emuNAND */

2022-04-19T00:32:32Z

emuNAND

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	====== '''emuNAND''' ======		====== '''emuNAND''' ======
	In console hacking, this refers to an reimplementation of the ~~internal storage~~ running solely off of a secondary storage device. In practice, this is always an SD card. On the Switch, this implementation is referred to as emuMMC.		In console hacking, this refers to an reimplementation of the system software running solely off of a secondary storage device. In practice, this is always an SD card. On the Switch, this implementation is referred to as emuMMC. The purpose of an emuNAND is to give you a safe place to use custom firmware functions. As the system software on the internal storage is untouched, normal functionality will be wholly unchanged.

	====== '''NAND''' ======		====== '''NAND''' ======
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	===== '''ROM''' =====		===== '''ROM''' =====
	<u>R</u>ead-<u>o</u>nly <u>m</u>emory. This describes any form of semi-permanent or permanent storage that cannot be rewritten. Some forms of ROM can be rewritten under very specific scenarios, such as [[wikipedia:EEPROM\|EEPROM]] (electronically-erasable/programmable ROM).		<u>R</u>ead-<u>o</u>nly <u>m</u>emory. This describes any form of semi-permanent or permanent storage that cannot be rewritten. Some forms of ROM can be rewritten under very specific scenarios, such as [[wikipedia:EEPROM\|EEPROM]] (electronically-erasable/programmable ROM).

			====== '''Stock''' ======
			A console running in a normal context, without any unauthorised modifications (via software or hardware) is considered to be running in stock.

	== Nintendo Switch ==		== Nintendo Switch ==

Ha1vorsen: /* NAND */

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NAND

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	== General ==		== General ==
	This section defines common terms that either used industry-wide, or for two or more consoles.		This section defines common terms that either used industry-wide, or for two or more consoles.

			====== '''BootROM''' ======
			This is an initial program loader whose primary purpose is to initialise the device's hardware and prepare it for use. It is also typically responsible for authenticating any hardware and software to ensure that an unauthorised actor isn't able to obtain critical device secrets, or that the device doesn't otherwise run unauthorised code. A bootROM is a ROM, meaning that it is etched into the device and cannot be rewritten or upgraded without replacing the hardware entirely. See [[Homebrew Dictionary#ROM\|ROM]].

			====== '''Bootloader''' ======
			This performs similar tasks to a bootROM, but is typically on rewritable storage, or not written at all. A bootROM generally does the bare minimum for device maintenance, while a bootloader is often relied on for variable tasks (as a bootloader can be upgraded, in contrast to a bootROM).

			====== '''emuNAND''' ======
			In console hacking, this refers to an reimplementation of the internal storage running solely off of a secondary storage device. In practice, this is always an SD card. On the Switch, this implementation is referred to as emuMMC.

	====== '''NAND''' ======		====== '''NAND''' ======
	~~refers~~ to ~~the storage device which houses the system~~'s ~~software that is needed for general functionality~~. ~~A collective snapshot~~ of ~~these files and partitions is~~ known as ~~a NAND backup~~.		NAND is non-volatile storage, and referred to as "Internal Storage" within Nintendo's consoles. The name refers to the type of [[wikipedia:Logic_gate\|logic gate]] employed, known as "not-AND" in this case.
	====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======		====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======
	These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.		These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.

			===== '''ROM''' =====
			<u>R</u>ead-<u>o</u>nly <u>m</u>emory. This describes any form of semi-permanent or permanent storage that cannot be rewritten. Some forms of ROM can be rewritten under very specific scenarios, such as [[wikipedia:EEPROM\|EEPROM]] (electronically-erasable/programmable ROM).

	== Nintendo Switch ==		== Nintendo Switch ==

	===== <u>Software</u> =====		===== <u>Software</u> =====

			====== '''Atmosphère''' ======
			Atmosphère is the primary custom firmware for Nintendo Switch. It also reimplements many aspects of Horizon from the ground up, unlike many CFW projects, which tend to be limited to hot-patching the underlaying OS. [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere GitHub]

	====== '''AutoRCM''' ======		====== '''AutoRCM''' ======
	This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.		This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.

			====== '''Qlaunch''' ======
			This is similar to the HOME Menu on the Nintendo 3DS. It serves as a launcher for many applets such as System Settings, the main home menu (ResidentMenu), User/Friends Page (myPage), Lock Screen (Entrance), News menu (Notification), and so on.

	===== <u>Hardware</u> =====		===== <u>Hardware</u> =====
	~~====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======~~
	These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.

	====== '''Better-battery Switch, redbox Switch, and V2 Switch''' ======		====== '''Better-battery Switch, redbox Switch, and V2 Switch''' ======
	These all refer specifically to the full-size Switch that was advertised with better battery - with the product code of HAC-001(-01).		These all refer specifically to the full-size Switch that was advertised with better battery - with the product code of HAC-001(-01).
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	Please see [[Nintendo Switch#Hardware\|this hardware table]] for more info regarding Switch console revisions.		Please see [[Nintendo Switch#Hardware\|this hardware table]] for more info regarding Switch console revisions.
			====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======
			These refer to the chipset used on any console made after late 2019. This includes Switch Lite, Switch (OLED Model), and the better-battery Switch. Units using Mariko chipsets are unhackable via software for the foreseeable future.

	====== '''fusee''' ======		====== '''fusee''' ======
	This references fusee-gelee. It may also casually refer to tools or software that work alongside fusee-gelee's environment, like the [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/releases fusee.bin] payload used for ~~Atmosphere~~.		This references fusee-gelee. It may also casually refer to tools or software that work alongside fusee-gelee's environment, like the [https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/releases fusee.bin] payload used for Atmosphère.

	====== '''Patched''' ======		====== '''Patched''' ======

Ha1vorsen: /* General */

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General

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	== General ==		== General ==
			This section defines common terms that either used industry-wide, or for two or more consoles.

	====== '''NAND''' ======		====== '''NAND''' ======
	refers to the storage device which houses the system's software that is needed for general functionality. A collective snapshot of these files and partitions is known as a NAND backup.		refers to the storage device which houses the system's software that is needed for general functionality. A collective snapshot of these files and partitions is known as a NAND backup.
			====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======
			These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.

	== Nintendo Switch ==		== Nintendo Switch ==
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	====== '''AutoRCM''' ======		====== '''AutoRCM''' ======
	This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.		This refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig.
	~~====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ======~~
	~~These all refer to the dedicated operating systems for Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo Switch. HorizonNX references the Switch's codename, so it refers only to the Switch OS.~~

	===== <u>Hardware</u> =====		===== <u>Hardware</u> =====
	====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======		====== '''Mariko, or T214''' ======