Scan the file for any line that starts with [ and ends with ] . Each one is a boot entry.
Open bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini . Count the brackets. If you see zero, you’ve found your problem.
Navigate to the bootloader folder.
You’ve just soldered a modchip, pushed a payload, or watched the blue screen of your RCM jig flash. The Nintendo Switch vibrates, and the familiar hekate logo—the custom bootloader’s icy blue interface—splashes across the screen.
One line of text. Infinite boots.
Use a plain text editor (Notepad++, VS Code, or even Windows Notepad). Do not use Word or rich text editors.
[Atmosphere CFW] fss0=atmosphere/package3 kip1=atmosphere/kips/* emummcforce=1 icon=bootloader/res/icon_atmosphere.bmp Or, using the newer payload= method: check that bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini has boot entries
(three entries):