Awoo Installer Switch

Awoo Installer
General
Author	Huntereb
Type	Utilities
Version	1.3.6
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2025/11/15
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A NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ Installer Based on Tinfoil.

Features

• Installs NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ files and split NSP/XCI files from your SD card.
• Installs NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ files over LAN or USB from tools such as NS-USBloader.
• Installs NSP/NSZ/XCI/XCZ files over the internet by URL or Google Drive.
• Verifies NCAs by header signature before they're installed.
• Installs and manages the latest signature patches quickly and easily.
• Based on Adubbz Tinfoil.
• Uses XorTroll's Plutonium for a pretty graphical interface.
• Just werks.

Installation

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

(Optional) Custom background and images:

• Background (1280x720) - sdmc:/switch/Awoo-Installer/background.png
• Image on the main menu - sdmc:/switch/Awoo-Installer/awoo_main.png
• Image on the install page - sdmc:/switch/Awoo-Installer/awoo_inst.png

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/.

Screenshots

Compatibility

Not compatible with sxos.

Known issues

https://github.com/Huntereb/Awoo-Installer/issues

Changelog

v1.3.6 2025/11/16

• Recompiled with latest libnx (21.0.0 compat).
• Abort when ticket count != cert count.
• ... Fixed release ZIP and Tag version.

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

• 11.0.0+ USB support.
• NS-USBloader network-stopper feature (Thanks @developersu).
• Add Spanish translation (Thanks @PabloPerezRodriguez).
• Fix XCI installation if card was inserted prior (Thanks @ITotalJustice).
• Fix potential handle leak on various errors.
• Various small language fixes.
• Updated signature patches for Hekate + Atmosphere on 11.0.1.

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

• Fixed SD card NSP/NSZ installations causing the software to crash.

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.

Credits

Thanks to:

• HookedBehemoth for A LOT of contributions.
• Adubbz and other contributors for Tinfoil.
• XorTroll for Plutonium and Goldleaf.
• blawar (wife strangulator) and nicoboss for NSZ support.
• The kind folks at the AtlasNX Discuck (or at least some of them).
• The also kind folks at the RetroNX Discuck (of no direct involvement).
• namako8982 for the Momiji art.
• TheXzoron for being a baka.

External links

• Gbatemp - https://gbatemp.net/threads/awoo-installer-a-no-bullshit-nsp-nsz-xci-xcz-installer-based-on-tinfoil.551923/
• Github - https://github.com/Huntereb/Awoo-Installer
• Reddit -