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Hekate is a custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch | Hekate is a custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch. It can chainload [[Switch:Horizon|Horizon]], external payloads, and custom operating systems. | ||
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#Insert the microSD card into your computer | #Insert the microSD card into your computer | ||
#Download the [https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/latest latest release] of Hekate. it should be named <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x_Nyx_x.x.x.zip</code> | #Download the [https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate/releases/latest latest release] of Hekate. it should be named <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x_Nyx_x.x.x.zip</code> | ||
#Open the archive and extract the <code>bootloader</code> folder to the root of your microSD card, overwriting if asked. Then copy the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to your computer | #Open the archive and extract the <code>/bootloader</code> folder to the root of your microSD card, overwriting if asked. Then copy the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to your computer | ||
#Eject your microSD card from your computer and reinsert it into your Nintendo Switch | #Eject your microSD card from your computer and reinsert it into your Nintendo Switch | ||
If applicable, Hekate will automatically update the reboot payload on your RCM injection dongle or modchip when you boot it for the first time after updating. | |||
== Booting Hekate == | == Booting Hekate == | ||
Via RCM: | |||
# Put your Nintendo Switch into RCM using your preferred method | |||
# Push the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> payload using your payload launcher of choice | |||
Via Picofly modchip: | |||
# | # Rename <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to <code>payload.bin</code> | ||
# Place <code>payload.bin</code> on the root of your Switch console's microSD card | |||
# Boot the Nintendo Switch normally | |||