21-Apr-2020 — bao3 commented. bao3. on Dec 27, 2020 · edited by bao3. OK. I had the same issue,but I fixed it , just put the prod.keys at $HOME/
Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and select .
Digital encryption keys are copyrighted proprietary code owned by Nintendo. The only legal way to obtain your prod.keys file is to dump them directly from your own physically owned, unpatched, or modded Nintendo Switch console using a homebrew tool called Lockpick_RCM .
Now hactool will always find the keys regardless of your working directory. hactool prodkeys does not exist link
This bypasses all environment and default location searches.
: If your program needs a keys file, never assume hactool will find it on its own. You must explicitly tell it where to look. Instead of just hactool your_file.nsp , use the -k flag to point to your prod.keys file: hactool -k C:\path\to\your\prod.keys your_file.nsp .
hactool -k /path/to/your/prod.keys -t nca encrypted_file.nca Use code with caution. 21-Apr-2020 — bao3 commented
hactool -k prod.keys
If you are trying to decrypt a brand-new game, your prod.keys might be missing the newest "Master Key" required for that specific firmware level. If this happens, update your Nintendo Switch system firmware and re-run Lockpick_RCM to get an updated key file.
The absence of a working Prodkeys link within Hactool highlights the complexities and challenges inherent in the world of hacking and homebrew development. As tools and software evolve, it is essential to ensure that promised features and functionalities are thoroughly tested and implemented. The only legal way to obtain your prod
(Note: If the .switch folder does not exist in your user directory, simply create a new folder and name it .switch ) Option 2: Specifying the Key Path in the Command Line
hactool -k /full/path/to/your/prod.keys <other commands>
By law and design,