Installing Dumps via Quark¶

Section I - Requirements¶

• The latest release of Quark.NET (Quark-win-(architecture), based on your device's architecture)

Section II - Instructions¶

1. Download and open Quark.

   About the Windows Defender SmartScreen pop-up

   This pop-up can be dismissed, it solely appears because the app is unsigned (yes, the app is safe to run). To proceed with launching Quark you can click More info > Run anyway.

2. Connect your Switch while it's in Leaflet.

3. Click the red Install Driver button near the top right of the window.

   About arm64 windows devices

   The arm64 build of Quark.NET for Windows will not have this driver installation button. On this platform, you need to manually install the WinUSB driver according to the Zadig instructions below.

4. If you wish to use network functionality with Quark later, follow the instructions below:

   Network: Allowing Quark through the Windows Defender firewall

   Follow the screenshot below to allow Quark to have network access:¶

   Regarding network functionality, you will just need to allow Quark through Windows Defender firewall when Windows prompts you to either allow or deny Quark from having network access when you run Quark for the first time.

   

5. Once you've successfully launched Quark, click + Add in order to add a Content Path.

   About Content Paths

   Content Paths are the paths at which your previously dumped content is stored. Leaflet will only be able to browse the contents of the Content Paths you configure.

   You can configure as many folders/directories as you'd like, but usually your game dumps would be stored in a centralized location. An example Content Path would be: C:\Users\user\Documents\switch-game-dumps.

6. After you've followed these instructions, you're ready to start! Proceed to the Installing Your Games section below.

Section I - Requirements¶

• The latest release of Quark.NET (Quark-linux-(architecture), based on your device's architecture)

Section II - Instructions¶

1. Open Quark for the first time. If you are unable to double-click the executable from your file browser to open Quark, follow the instructions below (this may not be relevant for every Linux distribution and file manager):

   Running Quark: Setting executable permissions on an executable

   Follow the instructions below to make the Quark-linux-(architecture) executable:¶

   1. Open a terminal window and enter the following command:

      sudo chmod +x /path/to/Quark-linux-(architecture) (replacing /path/to with the actual path to the executable).

   2. That's it, the executable is now executable. You should be able to launch Quark directly from your file manager.

2. For Linux you will need to set up the udev rule for non-root USB access:

   Running Quark: Setting up root-less device access

   1. Press the Setup udev button near the top right of the window.

   2. Fill in your root password in the dialogue box that appears.

   3. After Quark finishes reboot your computer.

3. If you wish to use network functionality with Quark later, follow the instructions below:

   Network: Setting up the firewall rule for network access

   Follow the instructions below to set up the firewall rule to allow network access¶

   1. Some Linux distributions (notably EndeavourOS) require port 2313 to be open in the firewall. With firewalld this is done by running the following commands:

   sudo firewall-cmd --add-port=2313/tcp --permanent
   sudo firewall-cmd --reload
   

   1. If you use UFW, you'd run the following commands:

   sudo ufw allow 2313/tcp
   sudo ufw reload
   

   Do note that Fedora and Ubuntu-based distributions typically do not require you to set up a firewall rule.

4. Once you've successfully set up the udev rule, click + Add in order to add a Content Path.

   About Content Paths

   Content Paths are the paths at which your previously dumped content is stored. Leaflet will only be able to browse the contents of the Content Paths you configure.

   You can configure as many folders/directories as you'd like, but usually your game dumps would be stored in a centralized location. An example Content Path would be: /home/<user>/Documents/switch-game-dumps.

5. After you've followed these instructions, you're ready to start! Proceed to the Installing Your Games section below.

Section I - Requirements¶

• The latest release of Quark.NET (Quark-osx.zip)

Section II - Instructions¶

1. Regarding network functionality, if you wish to use network functionality with Quark later, you typically do not need to change anything macOS firewall related. If you do run into connectivity related issues, follow the instructions below:

   Network: Setting up the firewall rule for network access (usually optional)

   Follow the instructions below to set up the firewall rule to allow network access¶

   1. Navigate to System Settings > Network > Firewall and enable the firewall slider (if it isn't enabled already).
   2. Click Options... and click the + button, then navigate to the location where you've downloaded Quark.app and click Open.
   3. Leave the default configuration for Quark (leave the default rule as Allow incoming connections).
   4. That's it, this should resolve any connectivity issues with Quark if you experience any.

2. Open Quark and click + Add in order to add a Content Path.

   About Content Paths

   Content Paths are the paths at which your previously dumped content is stored. Leaflet will only be able to browse the contents of the Content Paths you configure.

   You can configure as many folders/directories as you'd like, but usually your game dumps would be stored in a centralized location. An example Content Path would be: /home/<user>/Documents/switch-game-dumps.

3. After you've followed these instructions, you're ready to start! Proceed to the Installing Your Games section below.

1. If you haven't already, launch HBMenu and open Leaflet.
2. If it isn't already open, open Quark on your PC.
3. Plug your Switch into your PC via USB.
4. In Leaflet, select Install from Quark.
5. Select USB.
6. Connect your Switch to your PC via USB Cable.
7. Navigate to the location of your NSPs on your Switch and select them with A.
8. Press the Plus button (+) and select whether you want to install to the SD card or NAND.
9. After the installation has finished, Press the home button to exit to the home menu.
10. You should now see that your dump was installed.

1. If you haven't already, launch HBMenu and open Leaflet.
   • Note: Please make sure your Switch and PC are connected to the same network, otherwise you will not be able to connect to Quark on your PC.
2. If it isn't already open, open Quark on your PC.
3. In Leaflet, select Install from Quark.
4. Select Wireless (LAN).
5. Select Enter new host....
6. Enter the IP Address of your PC running Quark. This can be found in the top right of the window directly after Network IP:. After confirming you entered it correctly press + to confirm.
7. Optionally enter a unique name for this PC. Then press + to confirm.
8. Navigate to the location of your NSPs on your Switch and select them with A.
9. Press the Plus button (+) and select whether you want to install to the SD card or NAND.
10. After the installation has finished, Press the home button to exit to the home menu.
11. You should now see that your dump was installed.