Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Upgrading to a new MicroSD card on the Switch is usually a straightforward process, however for CFW users running emuMMC there's a few more steps to take depending on your setup. Migrating your data is a process of copying and pasting, but the hurdle of moving your emuMMC partition from one card to another could be confusing for many people out there looking to retain their console setup. This tutorial will show you how to back up your old MicroSD card, set up your new MicroSD card, and bring over all of your data along with your emuMMC setup.
This will require a modified Switch along with knowing the basics of how to navigate it.
#SwitchModding #emuMMC #AtmosphereCFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
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Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Prerequisites
1:52 - Verifying emuMMC Type
3:36 - Backing Up emuMMC Partition
5:39 - Backing Up Files
7:18 - Partitioning New MicroSD Card
12:08 - Restoring Files
15:06 - Restoring emuMMC Partition
17:37 - Verifying emuMMC Works
18:27 - Reclaiming Storage Space
19:47 - Outro
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Product Affiliate Links:
Nintendo Switch Console:
Amazon - geni.us/VeSdB
eBay - ebay.us/quomN2
microSD Card:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ao4Q6n
Amazon - geni.us/1AKxG3J
eBay - ebay.us/Wi5qLp
microSD Card Adapter:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXdTE7
Amazon - geni.us/2Ynxxb
eBay - ebay.us/IVUfMY
Audio & Video Hardware I Use:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
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Downloads & Links!
Changing SD Cards Guide:
nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/extras/transfer_sd
hekate:
github.com/CTCaer/hekate
FAT32format:
softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/FAT32format-GUI.shtml
How to Install Custom Switch Themes on Atmosphere CFW:
youtu.be/2--OQ6JB4sM
How to Test for Fake MicroSD Cards:
youtu.be/2UihP7jqB7U
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Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
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Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: summer rain
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
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Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
Upgrading to a new MicroSD card on the Switch is usually a straightforward process, however for CFW users running emuMMC there's a few more steps to take depending on your setup. Migrating your data is a process of copying and pasting, but the hurdle of moving your emuMMC partition from one card to another could be confusing for many people out there looking to retain their console setup. This tutorial will show you how to back up your old MicroSD card, set up your new MicroSD card, and bring over all of your data along with your emuMMC setup.
This will require a modified Switch along with knowing the basics of how to navigate it.
#SwitchModding #emuMMC #AtmosphereCFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
--------------------
Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Prerequisites
1:52 - Verifying emuMMC Type
3:36 - Backing Up emuMMC Partition
5:39 - Backing Up Files
7:18 - Partitioning New MicroSD Card
12:08 - Restoring Files
15:06 - Restoring emuMMC Partition
17:37 - Verifying emuMMC Works
18:27 - Reclaiming Storage Space
19:47 - Outro
--------------------
Product Affiliate Links:
Nintendo Switch Console:
Amazon - geni.us/VeSdB
eBay - ebay.us/quomN2
microSD Card:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ao4Q6n
Amazon - geni.us/1AKxG3J
eBay - ebay.us/Wi5qLp
microSD Card Adapter:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeXdTE7
Amazon - geni.us/2Ynxxb
eBay - ebay.us/IVUfMY
Audio & Video Hardware I Use:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
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Downloads & Links!
Changing SD Cards Guide:
nh-server.github.io/switch-guide/extras/transfer_sd
hekate:
github.com/CTCaer/hekate
FAT32format:
softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/FAT32format-GUI.shtml
How to Install Custom Switch Themes on Atmosphere CFW:
youtu.be/2--OQ6JB4sM
How to Test for Fake MicroSD Cards:
youtu.be/2UihP7jqB7U
--------------------
Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
--------------------
Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: summer rain
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
--------------------
Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
