Choose to dump keys from or emuNAND depending on where your latest system version is installed.
If you attempt to play a newer game that requires higher firmware capabilities (e.g., Firmware 19.0.0 or 20.0.0) while using version 14.1.2 keys, the emulator will fail to launch the game and show a decryption error. 🛠️ How to Safely Extract Keys from Your Console
Newer games and game updates require higher firmware versions. Update your Switch firmware to the latest available release, then re-run Lockpick_RCM. switch prod keys 14.1.2
If you are using version 14.1.2 firmware, your prod.keys must also be version 14.1.2 or higher. To run newer games, update your Switch console's firmware and dump fresh keys. Game version requires newer decryption keys.
Once you have dumped your prod.keys , you can apply them to your PC or mobile device to run your legally backed-up games. Setting Up Ryujinx Launch on your computer. Choose to dump keys from or emuNAND depending
Ensure you also match the emulator's firmware files with your console's dumped firmware for full compatibility. ⚠️ Troubleshooting Compatibility Errors Error Symptom Common Cause Recommended Fix File placed in the wrong directory or renamed incorrectly.
When setting up emulators like Ryujinx, or when managing custom firmware (CFW) like Atmosphere on your Nintendo Switch, your system requires decryption keys to read and launch games. What Are Prod Keys? Update your Switch firmware to the latest available
Download the latest Lockpick_RCM.bin file and place it in the bootloader/payloads/ folder on your Switch MicroSD card.
Game-specific keys required to decrypt specific game content.
In the top navigation menu, go to > Open Ryujinx Folder . Locate the subfolder named system .