The simplest, most foolproof method:
When you run a command from inside that folder using Command Prompt or PowerShell, hactool will scan its local root directory and detect the keys automatically. Method C: The Command Line Switch (Manual Pathing)
A: Yes . Keys are firmware-dependent. Newer games may require keys from newer firmware versions in your prod.keys file. hactool prodkeys does not exist link
The prod.keys file is not in the same directory as hactool.exe .
This reference helps you identify if your keys file includes the necessary keys for your specific games. The simplest, most foolproof method: When you run
Boot your Switch into RCM mode and inject the Lockpick_RCM payload. Step 4: Select the option to "Dump from SysNAND."
The syntax for pointing to your keys manually uses the -k or --keyset flag: Newer games may require keys from newer firmware
hactool.exe -k prod.keys game.xci