Switch: Hacker CTCaer hints at upcoming Linux and Android release for new Nintendo Switch models (2019/Lite/OLED)
Although new Switch models are harder to hack than the original ones, Switch hardware mods (and therefore, hacks) are a possibility. For these models, hacker CTCaer has shown significant progress on Linux L4T and Android support, with a release ETA of “Soon”.
L4T Ubuntu running on Switch OLED
L4T (Linux for Tegra) is the package of choice for the Nintendo Switch which runs on the NVidia SoC. The Switchroot team have adapted it for the Switch and coupled with Ubuntu, in particular thanks to work by CTCaer. The team has also ported Android to the console.
Until now, L4T Ubuntu for Switch was only compatible with original Switch models, and support of new models have been a “work in progress” for quite some time. It seems this is going to change soon, making the newer Models (2019, Switch Lite, and OLED) even more interesting.
The screenshot showcases Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (Bionic Beaver) running on the console, but CTCaer also hints that the team are bringing Android and Lakka (a Linux-based distribution specialized in emulation)
Remains the issue that hacking recent Nintendo Switch models isn’t particularly convenient or cheap. People have however reported that mod kits have gone down in price recently. You might to give a try to our guide on Switch hacking to know what you’re getting into.
L4T Linux/Android/Lakka
Nintendo Switch 2019/Lite/OLEDSOON™ pic.twitter.com/w1PksJEhDb
— CTCaer (@CTCaer) October 18, 2022
Okay. So does that mean only models with mod chips will be able to take advantage of these releases?
You can already install linux on earlier Switch models that are hacked the “traditional” way. So not sure which models you are concerned about?
I was concerned about Switch Lite and/or V2. None of them can have cfw without a mod chip, as I understand.
Ah right, then that aspect is still true. This is not a new hack, it just brings Linux to new models if you have it hacked already (through a mochip)
Yes, I needed to read the article a couple of times to understand it too… The key is this paragraph:
Switch hardware mods (and therefore, hacks) are a possibility. For these models, hacker CTCaer has shown […]
So yes, only models with mod chips.
i HAVE READ ALL ARTICLE
Ui looks like $ony’s XMB from the Ps3 Era, ah the nostalgia.
The Japan only Ps2 derived PsX also had an XMB but in Japanese.
that’s just the RetroArch UI
When someone hack switch bypassing the modchips? lazy people. It’s already interesting to feel the next console, everything is clear with this one.
If they’re so lazy, why don’t you do it?