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  • Jan 5, 2020
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How do I install xci ? I have Lithium but XCI is over 4GB and I need to install it from my desktop to Switch. Not from USB. I have NS-USBloader and in settings said XCI but I cannot installed it form NS_USBLoader. Help ?

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  • Jan 5, 2020
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Download NUT from tinfoil.io, use network install.

Though im curious why you cannot use USB. Another option is to use a NSP splitter and then copy it to your SD card.

You can also just use Samba / WIndows file share (if SX OS), throw it on a USB HDD (if SXOS), host it on a FTP server (if SXOS), http server, lots of options. Pretty much ANYTHING except SD card will support larger than 4GB.

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  • Jan 5, 2020
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blawar said:

Download NUT from tinfoil.io, use network install.

Though im curious why you cannot use USB. Another option is to use a NSP splitter and then copy it to your SD card.

You can also just use Samba / WIndows file share (if SX OS), throw it on a USB HDD (if SXOS), host it on a FTP server (if SXOS), http server, lots of options. Pretty much ANYTHING except SD card will support larger than 4GB.

Yes, I have NUT for macOS and I don't know how to install it for XCI file.. I always install NSP through tinfoil 0.2.1 (old version as I usually does.) I read the README.MD. No idea.

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Yes, I have NUT for macOS and I don't know how to install it for XCI file.. I always install NSP through tinfoil 0.2.1 (old version as I usually does.) I read the README.MD. No idea.

put the XCI file in the same dir as NUT, then start nut. then start tinfoil, goto the file browser, click on usbfs, click on xci file.

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put the XCI file in the same dir as NUT, then start nut. then start tinfoil, goto the file browser, click on usbfs, click on xci file.

Yes, I put them in the same dir as NUT.. but start nut where ? You mean nut.py? I click double for nut.py but nothing. And go to USBFS and nothing is there. Am I doing something wrong ?

I am on macOS and not on PC.

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Yes, I put them in the same dir as NUT.. but start nut where ? You mean nut.py? I click double for nut.py but nothing. And go to USBFS and nothing is there. Am I doing something wrong ?

I am on macOS and not on PC.

run server.py, does a window pop up?

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blawar said:

put the XCI file in the same dir as NUT, then start nut. then start tinfoil, goto the file browser, click on usbfs, click on xci file.

blawar said:

run server.py, does a window pop up?

Thanks for trying to help me out.. Unfortunately, I am not using windows. I am on macOS. When I click nut.py python launcher tried to pop up but disappear like 1 seconds. Nothing.

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azoreseuropa said:

Thanks for trying to help me out.. Unfortunately, I am not using windows. I am on macOS. When I click nut.py python launcher tried to pop up but disappear like 1 seconds. Nothing.

I understand you are macos, that is how you start it on a mac. it sounds like you did not follow the install directions in the readme and install the dependencies. Run server.py from the command line and it should tell you the error, but im pretty sure you need to install the python deps.

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blawar said:

I understand you are macos, that is how you start it on a mac. it sounds like you did not follow the install directions in the readme and install the dependencies. Run server.py from the command line and it should tell you the error, but im pretty sure you need to install the python deps.

I did this:

- `pip3 install colorama pyopenssl requests tqdm unidecode Pillow BeautifulSoup4 urllib3 Flask pyusb pyqt5 google-api-python-client google-auth-oauthlib`

Done.

I need nut at:

- Download [`nut`](https://github.com/blawar/nut/archive/master.zip)

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azoreseuropa said:

I did this:

- `pip3 install colorama pyopenssl requests tqdm unidecode Pillow BeautifulSoup4 urllib3 Flask pyusb pyqt5 google-api-python-client google-auth-oauthlib`

Done.

I need nut at:

- Download [`nut`](https://github.com/blawar/nut/archive/master.zip)

Not found.

download it from tinfoil.io download section

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Done and I have nut.py and server.py and I double click either and nothing. Python try to coming up but disappear in 1 seconds.

Wait a minute.. Do I have to turn Wifi on from Nintendo Switch to do that ? If not, then what's the problem?

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azoreseuropa said:

Done and I have nut.py and server.py and I double click either and nothing. Python try to coming up but disappear in 1 seconds.

Wait a minute.. Do I have to turn Wifi on from Nintendo Switch to do that ? If not, then what's the problem?

You do not need wifi, dont double click on the python scripts, run them from the terminal as I said earlier so you can see the output.

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Okay.. I wont do that. I don't have problem with python for tinfoil with usb installed few years ago.. I want to try xci list with your newer tinfoil separate from my old tinfoil for usb only. Now I have a problem...

I can't start nut before I run tinfoil according to you because when I run tinfoil and click usbfs and xci list aren't there. That's why I try to run nut but it didn't appear on terminal before I can run tinfoil at all.
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  • Jan 6, 2020
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Okay.. I wont do that. I don't have problem with python for tinfoil with usb installed few years ago.. I want to try xci list with your newer tinfoil separate from my old tinfoil for usb only. Now I have a problem...

I can't start nut before I run tinfoil according to you because when I run tinfoil and click usbfs and xci list aren't there. That's why I try to run nut but it didn't appear on terminal before I can run tinfoil at all.
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Look at the pics if anything is wrong.

I never said you cannot start Nut before tinfoil, most people do that. However if you are unwilling to try to start nut in console to catch the errors, no one can help you.

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I never said you cannot start Nut before tinfoil, most people do that. However if you are unwilling to try to start nut in console to catch the errors, no one can help you.

Something is very wrong here. I have laptop of windows and nut.exe pop up and works fine there. Why can't I do that on my macOS with nut.py ? Something is definitely missing here.

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Something is very wrong here. I have laptop of windows and nut.exe pop up and works fine there. Why can't I do that on my macOS with nut.py ? Something is definitely missing here.

Run server.py from your mac terminal.

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blawar said:

Run server.py from your mac terminal.

Okay....

Wait... this time and for the first time. I click server.py and it got pop up in python shell. @_@ but nothing on my tinfoil USBFS at all.

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FAQs

Can you install xci tinfoil? ›

Game Installation: For NSP files, use Tinfoil or Awoo Installer to install games directly onto your Switch. For XCI files, Awoo Installer is recommended due to its support for both formats.

Can DBI install XCI? ›

This guide is based on Brikachu's work. The ultimate solution to install NSP , NSZ , XCI and XCZ and work with Nintendo Switch.

What is the XCI format for Nintendo Switch? ›

XCI Files: XCI files are file format used to store game data from Nintendo Switch game cartridges. These files contain game's code, assets and save data in format that can be loaded onto Nintendo Switch console for playing games without the need for physical cartridge.

Does Atmosphere run xci? ›

XCI files are typically used to install and play games on a Nintendo Switch console using a custom firmware, such as Atmosphere or SX OS. XCI files contain the entire game content, including game data and updates.

Is XCI better than NSP? ›

It depends, brave gamer!

Are you a cartridge purist, seeking the full experience (and a slightly larger download)? Go for the XCI. But if speed and convenience are your jam, the NSP is your digital download destiny.

What is nut Tinfoil? ›

Nut is a multi-purpose utility to organize, manage, and install Nintendo Switch files (NSP, NSZ, XCI, XCZ). It has the ability to act as a USB and network server for Tinfoil.

What is an NSP file? ›

NSP stands for “Nintendo Submission Package.” It is file format used by Nintendo for distributing and installing games, updates and DLC (Downloadable Content) on Nintendo Switch system. NSP files are essentially containers that contain all necessary data and assets for particular game or content.

What is Hactool? ›

hactool is a tool to view information about, decrypt, and extract common file formats for the Nintendo Switch, especially Nintendo Content Archives. It is heavily inspired by ctrtool.

How do I add XCI to block design? ›

To add existing XCI or XCIX files directly into your design or project, select File > Add Sources. See Adding Design Sources for detailed information. Note: Alternatively, select Add Sources from the right-click menu, or from the Flow Navigator.

What is Xilinx XCI file? ›

Vivado Design Suite Xilinx Core Instance files (XCI) XCI format IP cores are native to the Vivado Design Suite and can be added to the design or project by customizing the IP core from the Xilinx IP catalog, or by using the File > Add Sources command to directly add the files.

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