How to Mod Any Nintendo Switch (Definitive Guide)
Learn how to mod your Nintendo Switch – V1, V2, OLED, and Lite.
In this step-by-step guide I break down soft mods (RCM + Atmosphère), hard mods (modchips), emuMMC vs SysNAND, and what it is, what it’s for, and why it’s risky to use online.
This video is for educational and legal homebrew use only. I don’t condone piracy. Back up games you own, keep CFW offline, and understand that modding may violate Nintendo’s terms of service.
🕒 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro & legal disclaimer
00:25 How & Why mod your Switch
00:55 Original V1
02:00 Patched V2 - Is my Switch Patched?
02:57 Modded Switches, V2, Lite, OLED
03:51 Switch Lite
04:10 OLED
05:05 Unsure of Model?
05:37 Tools Required
08:36 Hardmod requirements
12:50 Pros/Cons to each
15:43 Why I do it!
17:07 Atmosphere
20:00 Other Tools
24:00 Legal vs gray areas: homebrew, emulators, backups, piracy
28:28 Community Tools / Documentation
30:35 Outro
🧰 TOOLS & GEAR I USED (affiliate links)
SOFT MOD SETUP (RCM / Atmosphère):
RCM Jig for Switch (to enter RCM safely) – https://amzn.to/48jfFCE
Payload injector / dongle (no PC needed to send payloads) – https://amzn.to/4igS36c
microSD card (U3, 128–512GB depending on how many backups/homebrew apps you want) –https://amzn.to/48hx4vo
Card reader for your PC – https://amzn.to/3KqnZZr
HARD MOD / MODCHIP SETUP (V2, OLED, Lite, & internal V1 mod):
⚠️ Only attempt hard mods if you’re confident with microsoldering. Otherwise, hire a reputable installer.
Precision screwdriver kit for opening the Switch – https://amzn.to/4puEcf5
Precision Tweezers Set - https://amzn.to/4pAbfys
Fine-tip, temperature-controlled soldering station – https://amzn.to/4p2jTWE
Multi-meter: https://amzn.to/4rmqZH0
30 AWG wire – https://amzn.to/4pyg0IN
Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder - https://amzn.to/4ojX2om
Flux - https://amzn.to/3KeO2mn, https://amzn.to/47ZEDbs
Kapton tape (for insulating and holding flex cables) – https://amzn.to/48A8DL5
Micro Soft Wire Cutter - https://amzn.to/3XOaLIX
Desk magnifier or USB microscope – https://amzn.to/482zG1C
Anti-static mat & wrist strap – https://amzn.to/3LZKk0A
MOD CHIPS:
Nintendo Switch OLED: https://amzn.to/4odwCnV
Lite: https://amzn.to/49XWdOz
V1/2: https://amzn.to/48cEd05
DAT0 Connector: https://amzn.to/3XNtggH
Lite Shell Mod:
Clear Black DIY Replacement Shell for Nintendo Switch Lite: https://amzn.to/4oginyI
🔧 SOFTWARE / GUIDES MENTIONED
Atmosphère CFW (latest release) – https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmo...
Hekate bootloader – https://github.com/ctcaer/hekate/rele...
NH Switch Guide… https://switch.hacks.guide/
RECOMMENDED HATS PACK: https://sthetix.info/hats/releases/
Payload Injector: https://github.com/eliboa/TegraRcmGUI...
Web Injector: https://webrcm.github.io/
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