1.5.4

HATS Tools v1.5.4

Changes

Added

• Fuse count display when fetching firmware - shows current fuse count and required fuses for each firmware version to help prevent accidental downgrades

Fixed

• Installation loop bug in hats-installer payload that could cause the Switch to get stuck in a reboot loop
• Improved hekate_ipl.ini handling to properly restore original configuration after installation
• Added staging directory check with proper error handling in the payload
• Clean up of old HATS pack files to avoid conflicts between versions

Technical Details

• Moved hekate_ipl.ini backup/modify logic to the NRO (when clicking "Launch") instead of the payload
• Payload now only handles restoration of hekate_ipl.ini after installation
• Old payload paths (/bootloader/payloads/hats-installer.bin) are automatically cleaned up
• Added proper disk sync and file deletion handling

1.5.3

Version 1.5.3

• Added God Mode menu for advanced system operations

1.5.2

HATS-Tools v1.5.2

What's New

Zip Caching Feature

• Keep Downloaded Zips - New option in Advanced Options menu (default: OFF)
• When enabled, HATS pack zips are saved with original GitHub filename to cache folder
• Cache Manager - Press L2 in "Fetch HATS Pack" menu to access
• View cached downloads with file sizes and total storage usage
• Reinstall from Cache - Install cached packs without re-downloading
• Delete Cached Zips - Remove cached packs via X button

Smart Cache Detection

• Automatically detects if a pack zip is already on SD card
• Shows "Install" with "(Using cached zip on SD card)" message when cached
• Skips download and reuses existing cached zip files
• Works even if "Keep downloaded zips" setting was disabled

HATS-Tools 1.5.1

What's Changed

• Add pack details view showing release notes and metadata
• Auto-create config.ini on first run with default HATS settings
• Minor UI improvements and cosmetic fixes

1.5.0

Version 1.5.0

New Features

Cheats Manager

• Download and manage game cheats from multiple sources
• Integration with CheatSlips (with login support for premium content)
• Integration with nx-cheats-db (local database)
• View installed cheats across all games
• Preview cheat codes before downloading
• Delete individual cheat files
• Automatic detection of installed games and build IDs

Enhanced File Browser

• Improved text file viewing with large file support (1MB limit)
• Better file extraction and management capabilities
• Enhanced browsing experience with detailed file information

Automatic Backup System

• Automatic backup of /atmosphere and /bootloader to /sdbackup/ before installation
• Timestamped backups (e.g., /sdbackup/atmosphere_20231225_143000)
• Toggle feature in Advanced Options menu
• HATS-specific logging to /hats-install.log

Backup Warning Popup

• Red warning popup reminds you to backup SD card before installation
• Reminder can be disabled in Advanced Options

Customizable Configuration

• Edit /config/hats-tools/config.ini to customize source URLs
• Use custom HATS pack repositories or self-hosted releases
• Configure alternative firmware sources
• Flexible deployment options for internal testing

Installation Modes

Configure installation behavior in config.ini:

• overwrite - Safest option, only overwrites files (preserves cheats/mods)
• replace_ams - Deletes and replaces /atmosphere only
• replace_ams_bl - Deletes and replaces /atmosphere and /bootloader
• clean - Fresh install, replaces /atmosphere, /bootloader, and /switch

UI Improvements

• New icon-based main menu layout matching homebrew style
• Scrolling text labels for menu items
• Enhanced visual design with feature-specific icons
• Updated preview screenshot showcasing new interface

HATS-Tools 1.0.0: Initial release

HATS-Tools 1.0.0

Initial release of HATS-Tools, a streamlined homebrew application for Nintendo Switch focused on HATS pack management and firmware installation.

Features

• Fetch HATS Pack - Download and install the latest HATS pack releases directly to your SD card
• Fetch Firmware - Download firmware files for installation via Daybreak
• Uninstall Components - Safely remove installed components while preserving Atmosphere and Hekate
• Version Display - App version shown in main menu title

Based on Sphaira

This project is based on Sphaira code, stripped down to the essentials for HATS management.

Installation

1. Download hats-tools.zip from the Releases section
2. Extract it to your SD card
3. Download https://github.com/sthetix/HATS-Installer-Payload/releases and extract it to the sd card
4. Launch through your preferred homebrew loader

Building from Source

See README.md for build instructions.

Credits

• libpulsar, nanovg-deko3d, stb, yyjson, minIni, libnxtc, zstd, dr_libs, id3v2lib
• nxdumptool (RSA verify code), nx-hbloader
• All contributors to this project