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-Hekate is a custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch that allows you to perform various CFW related tasks.
+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
 #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
+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 <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> payload using your payload launcher of choice
+Via Picofly modchip:
-# Put your Nintendo Switch into RCM mode using your preferred method
+# Rename <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> to <code>payload.bin</code>
-# Push the <code>hekate_ctcaer_x.x.x.bin</code> payload using your payload launcher of choice
+# Place <code>payload.bin</code> on the root of your Switch console's microSD card
+# Boot the Nintendo Switch normally