FW doesnt boot with SX 2.9.4

SaliaHedgehog

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Apr 16, 2020
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Germany
Hey guys,
this is actually my first time ever posting in a forum. I'm really desperate and I dont know what to do, since im not really good at all this techincal stuff.
(also excuse my english)
So I got the new SX beta 2.9.4 and I replaced the old boot.dat with the new one.
I also updated the switch (online, without fw) on 9.2.0.
I can get into the SX menu, but I can't boot the custom fw, the switch just turns off after.
I tried installing and uninstalling the auto RCM mode, I started over with the SX Pro guide, formated my SD card on exFat, the only things I have on it are my boot + licence.dat, also sxdumper.nro (no games or anything).
I've made a dump file of my old switch version (6.2.0) before updating, when the custom FW worked perfectly.
The problem started when I updated the original firmware from 6.2.0 to 9.2.0, so I think I did something wrong there?
I also cant boot the original FW in the SX menu, but the switch itself works fine.
Is anyone able to help me with this? :( I'm really frustrated. Thank you so much in advance!
 

aesgan

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Apr 21, 2020
2
1
United Kingdom
I'm in the same situation exactly. I think SX 2.9.4 is actually not working with 9.2. Best would be to downgrade back to a FW that actually works and wait for new release. I am trying to find another solution and will let you know if it works.
 

SaliaHedgehog

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Apr 16, 2020
2
1
Germany
Hey, thank you so much for your reply! Is there an easy way to downgrade? I would like to try it. :) If its too much to explain, could you send me a link with a how to do guide or something similar? I'd be very happy, thanks again!
 

aesgan

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Apr 21, 2020
2
1
United Kingdom
You need to use Choidujour to downgrade (install fw), but you can only do this if u used it in the first place. I will try to load hekate to load choidujour. i think it works but im not sure. will keep u posted
Hey, thank you so much for your reply! Is there an easy way to downgrade? I would like to try it. :) If its too much to explain, could you send me a link with a how to do guide or something similar? I'd be very happy, thanks again!
Ok mate this might sound silly but I just got my switch to boot SX OS without downgrading... Instead of using the 2.9.4 boot file from the "auto update" I downloaded the file to my pc and replaced the boot file.. and it loaded like always!
 
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