REI3 is a third-party firmware for Nintendo Switch consoles that allows users to run custom software, modify the console's operating system, and more. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of installing REI3 on an OpenBSD operating system.
Before starting, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Download REI3. Go to the REI3 website [https://rei3.de/home_en/] and download the latest version of REI3 for the Nintendo Switch. The file should be named reiNX.zip.
Extract the file. Extract the reiNX.zip file to a desired location on your computer.
Format the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into your computer and format it to FAT32.
Copy files to the microSD card. Copy the contents of the reiNX folder (not the folder itself) to the root of your microSD card.
Boot into OpenBSD. Once the files are copied, remove the microSD card from your computer and insert it into your Nintendo Switch console.
Power on the Nintendo Switch. Hold down the power button for 5-10 seconds to turn on the Nintendo Switch.
Enter the recovery mode. Hold down the POWER button, VOL UP button, and VOL DOWN button at the same time until the Recovery Mode screen appears.
Select "Launch > CFW." Use the volume buttons to navigate to "Launch" and press the power button to select it. Then navigate to "CFW" and press the power button to select it.
Wait for install to complete. The REI3 installation process should begin automatically. Wait for it to complete.
Reboot the Nintendo Switch. Press the power button to reboot the Nintendo Switch.
Test REI3. Once the Nintendo Switch has booted up, verify that REI3 has been successfully installed by checking for the REI3 splash screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed REI3 on your Nintendo Switch console using OpenBSD.
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