Check That Bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini Has Boot Entries

If the file is empty or missing these bracketed headers, Hekate cannot create a boot button for you to press.

Launches your Switch normally (clean), bypassing CFW features while still using Hekate as a safety net. 4. Common Pitfalls check that bootloader/hekate_ipl.ini has boot entries

Beginners make one of two mistakes:

[boot] Menu autoboot = 0 autohost = 1

Use a plain text editor (Notepad++, VS Code, or even Windows Notepad). Do not use Word or rich text editors. If the file is empty or missing these