ChoidujourNX by rajkosto is a powerful homebrew software for Nintendo Switch that allows you to update and downgrade your console’s firmware while completely offline, provided you have the firmware update file on your SD. Updating firmware offline means you can enjoy the latest games without having to connect to the Nintendo servers.
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- Nintendo Switch Firmware Update File (Same as your current firmware for exFAT driver)
Nintendo Switch with Custom Firmware
Nintendo Switch Sd Card Compatibility
- The ChoidujourNX homebrew application requires a hacked switch with CFW such as Atmosphere
- You cannot run homebrew applications with unhacked or stock Switch consoles
- This guide assumes you have all the basic requirements to enter RCM and boot into CFW
Nintendo Switch Firmware Update File
- You will need the Switch Update File for the target firmware you wish to update/downgrade to
Switch Payload Injector (Recommended)
- USB Dongle that can be used to boot your Switch into Atmosphere without a PC or USB cable
- RCM Jig Included
- Compatible with emuMMC / Stock OS Dual Boot for safer online play
- Add or Update payloads (.bin files) via USB
- Enter coupon code NOTEGRA for a $5 discount
- Extract the ChoiDujourNX
.zip
and copyChoiDujourNX.nro
to the/switch/
folder on your SD card - Create a folder called
update
on the root of your SD card - Extract the contents of the update file
.zip
to the/update/
folder you created - Insert your SD card into your Switch and push your preferred payload to boot into CFW
- From the Home screen, launch the Album to access the Homebrew MenuSome CFW setups may require you to hold [R] or [L] to open the Homebrew Menu from the Album
- Launch ChoiDujourNX
- Select the
/update/
folder containing the update files - Touch the [Choose] button
- Select the normal or exFAT (recommended) version for the updateThe exFAT version grants compatibility with exFAT formatted SD cards. This is recommended even if you wish to use a FAT32 SD card.
- Wait for the firmware files to be analyzed and touch the [Select firmware] button
- Wait for the firmware files to be processed and touch the [Start installation]It is important to ensure that Auto-RCM is enabled before rebooting to prevent your Switch from booting directly into the stock Switch firmware and burning your fuses, which would prevent your ability to downgrade to an earlier firmware.
- Once the installation is complete, touch the [Reboot] button then [Reboot now!] to restart the Switch
- Your Switch should now be updated to the new firmware, confirm the changes in [Settings] -> [System]
Congratulations on offline updating your system firmware or installing the exFAT driver. You can now enjoy the latest Nintendo Switch games without having to connect to the official Nintendo servers.