HATS Tools 1.7.1
What's New
HATS Tools Self-Update
- Added automatic HATS Tools update checking on launch.
- If a newer HATS Tools release is available, the app prompts the user to download and install it.
- The update check retries quietly after launch to handle cases where Wi-Fi connects a few seconds later.
- Added a manual Check for HATS Tools update option in the first-level Advanced Options menu.
- After installing an update, HATS Tools can restart/reload itself without rebooting the console.
Safer Firmware Update Workflow
- Added a firmware source prompt when selecting Update Firmware.
- Users can now choose between:
- GitHub (Online)
- Local (Offline)
HATS Firmware Compatibility Guard
- Added a safety check for firmware updates started from HATS Tools.
- Before downloading or installing firmware through HATS Tools, the app checks the latest configured HATS pack release and reads its supported firmware version.
- If the selected firmware is newer than the latest supported HATS firmware, HATS Tools warns the user before continuing.
- Users can still continue manually with the Force option.
This check only applies to firmware workflows launched from HATS Tools. It cannot block official Nintendo system updates or firmware changes performed outside HATS Tools.
Configurable Release Sources
- Fixed config loading for custom HATS pack and firmware release sources.
- These INI options now work correctly:
[pack]
pack_url=https://api.github.com/repos/sthetix/HATS/releases
[firmware]
firmware_url=https://api.github.com/repos/sthetix/NXFW/releases