The file became corrupted due to an unorderly shutdown, a faulty SD card reader, or a fake SD card.
If you have many custom configurations, you can use the bootloader/ini/ folder to store separate .ini files. If you see the error "No .ini or boot entries found" but have files in that folder, ensure they are .ini files and contain properly formatted boot entries. Summary Checklist for Active Boot Entries Is hekate_ipl.ini in \bootloader\ ? Name: Is it hekate_ipl.ini and NOT hekate_ipl.ini.txt ? Content: Does it have [Title] headings?
file is missing, improperly named, or contains no valid boot configurations
Below is a standard configuration for Atmosphere CFW and Stock booting. You can copy this into a text editor and save it as hekate_ipl.ini : bootloader hekateiplini has boot entries hot
If you need autoboot, tell Hekate to throttle down. Add this line to the [config] section of your hekate_ipl.ini :
bootloader hekate_ipl.ini has boot entries hot
Hekate is the most popular custom bootloader for the Nintendo Switch. Developed by CTCaer, it acts as the primary launchpad for all custom firmware (CFW) and operating systems on the console. The file became corrupted due to an unorderly
Download the latest version of and Fusee.bin from the official Atmosphere GitHub.
If you see .txt at the end of your file, rename it to remove the .txt extension entirely. 3. Rebuild a Clean hekate_ipl.ini File
If you are seeing this error, check the following common causes and solutions based on community consensus: Summary Checklist for Active Boot Entries Is hekate_ipl
So the next time you see “bootloader hekate_ipl.ini has boot entries hot,” relax. Your Switch isn’t on fire – your bootloader is simply ready to roll. It’s Hekate’s way of saying “All systems go. Choose your OS.”
Download the latest release of from its official GitHub repository.
To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the hekate_ipl.ini file exists in the bootloader folder and is populated with correct, "hot" (active/functioning) boot entries. Method A: Creating/Replacing hekate_ipl.ini Remove your microSD card and connect it to your computer.
[config] autoboot=0 autoboot_list=0 bootwait=3 backlight=100 [Atmosphere CFW] fss0=atmosphere/package3 icon=bootloader/res/icon_payload.bmp -- Stock -- [Stock] fss0=atmosphere/package3 emummc_force_disable=1 icon=bootloader/res/icon_switch.bmp Use code with caution.