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'''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''' ====== | |||
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. | |||
== Nintendo Switch == | == Nintendo Switch == | ||
====== '''Tegra X1''' ====== | |||
This to any version of the main processor used in the Nintendo Switch. Alternatively, "Tegra" can sometimes refer to any toolkit or diagnostic software that runs for processors in the Tegra family. | |||
====== '''Erista, or T210, and V1''' ====== | |||
This refer to the original chipset used on full-sized Switch consoles manufactured before mid-2018, before the better-battery Switch. Erista units may be patched or unpatched. | |||
====== '''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''' ====== | |||
====== These all refer specifically to the full-size Switch that was advertised with better battery - with the product code of HAC-001(-01). ====== | |||
====== '''RCM''' ====== | |||
This refers to Nvidia's <u>R</u>e<u>c</u>overy <u>M</u>ode. This is where an Nvidia error led to the discovery of fusee, thereby leading to custom firmware on the Switch. | |||
====== '''Patched''' ====== | |||
This usually refers specifically to being patched from fusee-gelee. Although it's very rare, there may be other methods of getting into custom firmware on certain patched units. | |||
====== '''fusee''' ====== | |||
references fusee-gelee. It may also casually refer to tools or software that work alongside fusee-gelee's environment, like the fusee.bin payload used for Atmosphere. | |||
====== '''Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX''' ====== | |||
all refers to the Switch console's dedicated operating system. Horizon is also the name of the 3DS's OS, which HorizonNX is based off of. | |||
====== '''AutoRCM''' ====== | |||
refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig. Please see <nowiki>https://switchgui.de/switch-guide/extras/autorcm/</nowiki> for more info. | |||
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Revision as of 15:32, 18 April 2022
This page aims to detail as many terminologies used within the Nintendo Homebrew community as in-depth as possible.
General
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.
Nintendo Switch
Tegra X1
This to any version of the main processor used in the Nintendo Switch. Alternatively, "Tegra" can sometimes refer to any toolkit or diagnostic software that runs for processors in the Tegra family.
Erista, or T210, and V1
This refer to the original chipset used on full-sized Switch consoles manufactured before mid-2018, before the better-battery Switch. Erista units may be patched or unpatched.
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
These all refer specifically to the full-size Switch that was advertised with better battery - with the product code of HAC-001(-01).
RCM
This refers to Nvidia's Recovery Mode. This is where an Nvidia error led to the discovery of fusee, thereby leading to custom firmware on the Switch.
Patched
This usually refers specifically to being patched from fusee-gelee. Although it's very rare, there may be other methods of getting into custom firmware on certain patched units.
fusee
references fusee-gelee. It may also casually refer to tools or software that work alongside fusee-gelee's environment, like the fusee.bin payload used for Atmosphere.
Horizon, HOS, or HorizonNX
all refers to the Switch console's dedicated operating system. Horizon is also the name of the 3DS's OS, which HorizonNX is based off of.
AutoRCM
refers to an environment where the Switch boots into RCM automatically, without the need of a jig. Please see https://switchgui.de/switch-guide/extras/autorcm/ for more info.