Is there any way to use PKHex with a Switch cartridge and unmodded Switch?

[VictoryStar]

I want to edit my saves, but I don't want to hack my Switch in case I ever need it repaired. I'm looking for a physical tool to dump the files, like how I used an R4 for DS/3DS cartridges. Any recommendations?

[Shapeshiftyr]

Not possible as saves are stored on the console not the cartridge.

 

You could use an unbanned modded switch, transfer the save to it, pull it off the modded switch, mod it, then put it back. I've done that no problem. But that requires a second switch which is obviously cost prohibitive.

 

Edit: Actually thinking more about it, if your Switch is moddable but you just don't want to, you may be able to dump the save data using TegraExplorer. It's like GodMode9 on a 3DS. Still requires a moddable switch and a way to get into RCM but jigs are extremely easy to 3D print or buy. I don't know if you can reinject the save or if you can dump it but it's an avenue to explore. You'd theoretically have full access so I can't see why you shouldn't be able to dump it and decrypt it with some kind of PC tool and your device keys (which you can also dump with TegraExplorer)

Edited December 15, 2023 by Shapeshiftyr

[theSLAYER]

If what you mean any isn’t is simply to receive Pokémon, and isn’t fully about save modification, you could just use a sysbot to send you the Pokémon.

[ineedhelp2343]

does a switch lite work on pkhex?

[Kaphotics]

10 minutes ago, ineedhelp2343 said:

does a switch lite work on pkhex?

PKHeX is a save file editor; it does not run on your console. 

Read the thread you posted in.