If you have used Lockpick_RCM and are still getting errors about missing keys for specific files, it could be due to a few issues:
Before we dive into the details, here are the fastest ways to get past this. the solution is often much simpler than it seems.
If the tool works but still shows warnings for unrelated keys, you can add --disablekeywarns to your command. command-line example for extracting a particular file type like an XCI or NCA? hactool prodkeys does not exist link
Download the latest release of from a trusted homebrew repository.
Place the file in C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\.switch\ On Linux / macOS: Place the file in ~/.switch/ If you have used Lockpick_RCM and are still
: Place your prod.keys file in the same directory as the hactool executable. By default, hactool looks for this file in its own folder or your home directory.
Fix: Hactool "prod.keys does not exist" Error and How to Find the Links command-line example for extracting a particular file type
The only legal and safe method to obtain your prod.keys file is to extract (dump) them directly from your own, physically owned Nintendo Switch console. Prerequisites
Which (Windows, macOS, or Linux) are you using?
hactool is a utility designed to analyze and decrypt Nintendo Switch data, but it does not come with the actual decryption keys due to copyright and legal restrictions. Users must provide a prod.keys file in the same directory as the executable or specify its path for the tool to function correctly. How to Resolve the Issue