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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 | |||
Revision as of 20:20, 18 February 2024
Hekate is a custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch. It can chainload Horizon, external payloads, and custom operating systems.
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| Developer(s) | CTCaer |
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| Console | Nintendo Switch |
| Version | 6.0.7 (October 13, 2023) |
| Links | |
| GitHub | https://github.com/CTCaer/hekate |
Installing/updating Hekate
- Power off your Nintendo Switch
- Insert the microSD card into your computer
- Download the latest release of Hekate. it should be named
hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x_Nyx_x.x.x.zip - Open the archive and extract the
/bootloaderfolder to the root of your microSD card, overwriting if asked. Then copy thehekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.binto your computer - 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
Via RCM:
- Put your Nintendo Switch into RCM using your preferred method
- Push the
hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.binpayload using your payload launcher of choice
Via Picofly modchip:
- Rename
hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bintopayload.bin - Place
payload.binon the root of your Switch console's microSD card - Boot the Nintendo Switch normally