✅ Since you’re already planning a HWFLY install and clean Atmosphere setup, you’re ready to run Homebrew safely on your Switch OLED.
Here’s everything you need to know about Homebrew on Switch OLED:
🛠️ What is Homebrew on Switch?
- “Homebrew” = apps made by the community (not official Nintendo stuff)
- Things like:
- Backup your games and saves
- Install NSPs/XCIs (games)
- Run emulators (RetroArch, etc.)
- Play mods (Smash mods, Zelda mods)
- Run utilities (like FTP server, file managers)
⚡ How to Access Homebrew Menu (HBM):
Once you have Atmosphere running:
| Method | How to Access | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Album Button | Hold R and open the Album | Best method (quick and easy) |
| App Injection | Hold R while launching any game/app | Cleaner for users with custom themes |
Important:
If you just press Album without holding R, you open the default photo viewer, not Homebrew.
📦 Essential Homebrew Apps (Recommended for OLED)
| App | What it Does | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DBI | Install NSPs over USB or network | Best NSP installer, super stable |
| Tinfoil | Another NSP installer | Needs DBI for best experience |
| Goldleaf | Install apps, browse NAND/SD | Simple and reliable |
| NX-Shell | File explorer | Like Windows Explorer |
| FTPD | Wireless file transfer | Move files without ejecting SD |
| Awoo Installer | Open source NSP/XCI installer | No ads, easy to use |
| Checkpoint | Save manager | Backup and restore save games |
| JKSV | Another save backup tool | OLED compatible |
📷 How Homebrew Looks on OLED Screen
- Full 720p Homebrew Menu UI
- Clean, high contrast
- Most apps have updated for OLED full screen (no black bars)
Example Homebrew Menu (Album Button):
cssCopyEdit[ DBI Installer ]
[ Goldleaf ]
[ NX-Shell ]
[ FTPD Switch ]
[ RetroArch ]
You just scroll and tap with joycons.
🛡️ Safety for Homebrew on OLED:
- Always boot into EmuMMC to use Homebrew (protects SysNAND from bans)
- Use 99% offline if you don’t want Nintendo to detect custom apps
- If you must go online: use Incognito + 90DNS (blocks Nintendo servers)
🛠️ How to Install Homebrew Apps
- On your microSD card, go to:arduinoCopyEdit
/switch/ - Place the
.nrofiles there (example:dbi.nro,goldleaf.nro, etc.) - Homebrew Menu will automatically detect and show them.
