In the context of Hekate, a hot boot entry refers to a configuration section that enables automatic booting without user interaction. These are often called “auto-boot” or “reboot-to-payload” entries. When enabled, Hekate will immediately launch a specified payload or firmware after a short timeout, skipping the main launch menu.
If you’re not seeing hot entries, check for:
The phrase is commonly seen in debug logs or verbose output when Hekate is scanning the ini for payloads. Specifically, if you have a "More Configs" folder or if you are using payload forwarding, Hekate flags those entries as "hot" to ensure they can switch contexts quickly.
In short: If you see this message, it is usually a sign that everything is working correctly. The boots are "hot" because the system is ready to go.
If you can't edit the config right now:
Or simply: