Awoo Installer Switch (2024)

A NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ Installer Based on Tinfoil.

Features

Place the .nro to sdmc:/switch/Awoo-Installer/.

(Optional) Custom background and images:

Do not run it in Applet mode (hold R and open Album). Launch it with full memory mode (hold R and open any game).

If you encounter error, try deleting config.json in sdmc:/switch/Awoo-Installer/.

Not compatible with sxos.

v1.3.5 2022/12/15

Updated translations (thanks to @wolfposd, @Alispezzate, @DDinghoya and @okok7711).
Add support for sparce NCA updates (thanks to @wuwwyy).
Recompiled with latest libnx (thanks to @wuwwyy again).
Using external patch source now since we are too lazy to update them ourselves.

v1.3.4 2020/12/12

v1.3.3 2020/05/28

Added Japanese translation files (Thanks @yyoossk).
Added Chinese translation files and support for their character sets (Thanks @Polytoo & @WanderMax).
Added Portuguese translation files (Thanks @liqen).
Modifications for compilation on the latest libnx (Thanks @masagrator).
Updated signature patches for Hekate + Atmosphere on 10.0.3.

v1.3.2 2020/02/27

Added French translation files (Thanks @Ekaekale).
Added Italian translation files (Thanks @Le0xFF).
Fixed some issues with the German translation (Thanks @dezem).
Custom backgrounds now apply to the USB installation page (Thanks @16BitWonder).

v1.3.1 2020/01/12

Files received for installation remotely are now sorted alphabetically.
Fixed a bug that caused installations to fail when sending a large amount of files over USB.
Installations now use a lot more RAM in title override mode, slightly speeding up remote NSZ installations.
Behind-the-scenes Plutonium changes and optimizations (Thanks @HookedBehemoth).
Some translation string fixes and changes.
Other small changes and bug fixes.

v1.3.0 2019/12/28

Remote installations over USB.
- Files can now be installed over USB from other devices.
- Just select the "Install over USB" option on the main menu.
- NS-USBloader in Tinfoil mode is recommended for ALL remote installations with Awoo Installer.
- Support will NOT currently be given for other uploaders, but that doesn't mean they won't work.
- A setup guide for USB installations can be found here.
Updates to Awoo Installer are now checked for automatically on startup.
- Updates can be installed in-app or ignored for later.
- This feature can be disabled in the Settings menu.
- Updates can also be checked for manually in the Settings menu.
Languages can now be changed in the Settings menu.
- Languages will be automatically selected based on the system language.
Russian language support (Thanks @developersu!).
German language support (Thanks @HookedBehemoth!).
Support for NSP/NSZ files containing multiple contents.
Contents installed previously are now removed before re-installation.
Config files are now stored in JSON.
- Previously selected settings will not carry over to 1.3.0+.
Mashing the exit button on startup no longer crashes the software.
- Now a feature exclusive to Goldleaf).
Many small changes and bug fixes.

v1.2.2 2019/12/14

Fixed a bug that caused XCI installations from SD card to fail.
Builds are now compiled with a properly built lib-zstd (large NSZ/XCZ files actually install now).
Audio notifications for warnings, errors, and complete installations.
- Can be disabled by turning your volume down).
Home button is no longer blocked during installations.
Users are now warned about potential instability using Applet Mode.
Losing connection during a LAN/internet install no longer causes the software to crash.
Google Drive API key can now be set in your config.ini.
- Will appear in your config after running the software and changing settings once.
Many behind-the-scenes changes for USB installations (Coming soon!).
Many other small changes and bug fixes.
Compiled with switchbrew/libnx@d1e5a5d.

v1.2.1 2019/12/06

v1.2.0 2019/12/06

XCI and XCZ support (Thanks @HookedBehemoth).
- XCI and XCZ files can now be installed just like NSP and NSZ files.
- If a XCI/XCZ file includes DLC and updates, these will be installed as well.
- No more struggling to convert pesky XCI/XCZ files.
SD card directory browsing.
- Files can now be selected for installation from anywhere on the SD card.
- Just browse to their location, select your files, and install like normal.
Custom backgrounds.
- A custom background image can be placed in /switch/Awoo-Installer as "background.png", 1280x720.
A LOT of other changes and bug fixes.

v1.1.0 2019/11/19

NCA verification.
- Contents of files you attempt to install are now checked for authenticity.
- If a file is detected as modified, Awoo Installer will alert you of the risks.
- "Modified" contents might include cartridge image repacks, DLC unlockers, mods, and malware.
- Make sure if you're installing modified files that you verify that their source is trustworthy.
"Boost mode" during installations.
- Increase install speeds by enabling Nintendo's "boost mode" when installing software.
- Disabled by default.
Google Drive support by file ID.
- Software can be installed directly from Google Drive by entering a public link's file ID into Awoo Installer.
- This feature can be found by pressing Y on the Network Installation page, and selecting "Google Drive".
- More services may be implemented in the future.
Change the fat Awoos to whatever you want.
- Images can be placed in /switch/Awoo-Installer.
- "awoo_main.png" for the main menu, and "awoo_inst.png" for the install page.
Removed SX OS license.dat check.
Many other changes and bug fixes.

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