Aluminumfoil Switch - Gamebrew

A standalone GUI USB installer for GoldLeaf.

User guide

Preparation

(Windows first run setup) In order to communicate with your Switch you must first install the libusbk driver. This only needs to be done once and will not affect your ability to send RCM payloads.

  • Download Zadig.
  • Plug your Switch into your pc and open Tinfoil. Navigate to Title Management > USB Install.
  • Open Zadig. In Options enable List All Devices. Select libnx USB comms. Select the driver libusbk and click Replace Driver

Your PC can now communicate with TinFoil. Leave your Switch on the USB Install screen.

Installing NSPs

  • Connect your Switch to your PC and open GoldLeaf or TinFoil's USB Install screen.
  • Open AluminumFoil.
  • Select an NSP and click Install.

Notes

For best results:

  • OSX 10.12 or greater is required.
  • When using TinFoil it is advised to use @satelliteseeker's build found here.
  • As of 0.4, GoldLeaf's USB installs can be inconsistent. Any issues submitted regarding GoldLeaf installs will be ignored until GoldLeaf 0.5 is released.

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Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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