The Nintendo Switch modding scene is constantly evolving, but few errors cause as much confusion as seeing the message "bootloader hekate_ipl.ini has no boot entries" when you try to launch your console. This specific error usually triggers a "hot" discussion in homebrew forums because it effectively stalls your custom firmware (CFW) before it even starts.

If you use a pack like or HATS , Hekate will often automatically create a new, clean version of this file.

[Boot Entry 1] payload=bootloader/payload.bin logopath=bootloader/bootlogo.bmp ; Missing "warmboot=" or extra spaces cause IPlini to crash-loop

Bootloader Hekateiplini Has Boot Entries Hot Site

The Nintendo Switch modding scene is constantly evolving, but few errors cause as much confusion as seeing the message "bootloader hekate_ipl.ini has no boot entries" when you try to launch your console. This specific error usually triggers a "hot" discussion in homebrew forums because it effectively stalls your custom firmware (CFW) before it even starts.

If you use a pack like or HATS , Hekate will often automatically create a new, clean version of this file.

[Boot Entry 1] payload=bootloader/payload.bin logopath=bootloader/bootlogo.bmp ; Missing "warmboot=" or extra spaces cause IPlini to crash-loop