We've seen it time and time again: an OFW update drops by, CFW gets broken, the devs start working and everything gets fixed eventually. However, looks like this time it's sooner rather than later for the Switch scene, as Atmosphère 0.8.8 has just been released thanks to the efforts of @SciresM and his team!

The key feature this time around is, of course, firmware 8.0.0 support, which was released by Nintendo earlier this month. While it's still recommended for patched units to avoid updating, as the new OFW fully fixed the vulnerabilities used by the upcoming dejà vu exploit chain, unpatched units can now install it and enjoy CFW safely. Some bugfixes are also included, as well as custom exception handlers for Stratosphère modules.

One last important detail to keep in mind is that fusee-primary was updated with this version: you'll need to update it in case you're using it, otherwise Atmosphère may not boot properly.

As usual, you can find the full changelog below:

0.8.8 is Atmosphère's fifteenth official release.

fusee-primary was last updated in: 0.8.8.

With thanks to the @switchbrew team, Atmosphère 0.8.8 is bundled with hbl 2.1, and hbmenu 3.0.1.

The following was changed since the last release:

• Support was added for firmware version 8.0.0.
• Custom exception handlers were added to stratosphere modules.
  • If a crash happens in a core atmosphere module now, instead of silently failing a reboot will occur to log the information to the SD card.
• A bug was fixed in creport that caused games to hang when crashing under certain circumstances.
• A bug was fixed that prevented maintenance mode from booting on 7.0.0+.
• General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

For information on the featureset supported by 0.8.0, please see the official release notes.

UPDATE: A hotfix was released for people having issues with the CFW.

Just swapped out the 0.8.8 Atmosphere release build to hotfix a bug -- a service ("apm:p") was removed in 8.0.0, and Atmosphere's attempt to support this caused older games that might access it to fail to launch. If you saw that issue, try re-downloading ams...sorry about that!

— Michael (@SciresM) April 21, 2019

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Source
GBAtemp thread

 

[DuveltjeDG]

Atmosphere github release page, same place as the original release, the zip has been replaced with the fixed version.

Thanks for your answer.

 

[hippy dave]

So yeah if you downloaded 0.8.8 soon after release, and the hash in your zip filename isn't 87f7a6eb new latest hash is a09c0899, then download again!

 

[Zumoly]

So yeah if you downloaded 0.8.8 soon after release, and the hash in your zip filename isn't 87f7a6eb, then download again!

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Essasetic]

After updating (and injecting the payload) my switch is now hanging on the Nintendo Switch logo.

 

[crow132]

Damn, some themes are broken :/ shit.

that's a shame, wich themes did you try?

 

[JokerD]

After updating (and injecting the payload) my switch is now hanging on the Nintendo Switch logo.

I have this error in atmos. My ofw now 8.0 and boot fine,not brick or have error

 

[Deleted User]

My switch serial is warning are it safe to use auto-RCM. Is it non-patched? And thank's for your support.

you can check if its patched by loading a simple Payload via Fusee Gelee
If you see pictures or text its unpatched
and if its still black then its patched

 

[palyons]

Ok so, I am on Firmware 7.0.1 with ChoiDujourNX, upgraded to Atmosphere 0.8.8, previously was on 0.8.6 was working well. Upon trying to update to 0.8.8 I am getting Welcome to Fusee! over and over again. Still on Firmware 7.0.1. Even after trying to downgrade back it still will not boot. What should I do?

 

[Deleted User]

I was successfully able to downgrade back from 8.0 to 7.0.1 using choidujourNX i freaking love this program im so happy right now. Now i can use deja vu when it releases for 7.0.1

WHEN YOU ABLE TO DOWNGRADE YOU CAN USE ATMO WITHOUT DV TOO

 

[JokerD]

you can check if its patched by loading a simple Payload via Fusee Gelee
If you see pictures or text its unpatched
and if its still black then its patched

Thank's for help my autorcm working fine, but after updating (and injecting the payload) my switch got error 2000-0000 in atmos. OFW my switch boot fine and not have error.

 

[Essasetic]

I have this error in atmos. My ofw now 8.0 and boot fine,not brick or have error

UPDATE: I removed my titles folder and replaced it with the stock one and I'm booted onto CFW! Themes must've broken it.

 

[JokerD]

UPDATE: I removed my titles folder and replaced it with the stock one and I'm booted onto CFW! Themes must've broken it.

Oke thank's you so much i will try now.
Update: is Working. Themes is broken it.

 

[Deleted User]

Thank's for help my autorcm working fine, but after updating (and injecting the payload) my switch got error 2000-0000 in atmos. OFW my switch boot fine and not have error.

delete all title folders and replace them with the KOSMOS ones then overwrite these with the new Atmosphere files

 

[Essasetic]

Hmm. Tried to install some mods and the same issue is happening again.

 

[Deleted User]

Hmm. Tried to install some mods and the same issue is happening again.

SX OS will be better ;D

 

[Essasetic]

SX OS will be better ;D

hahaha

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Either that or emuiibo is causing issues. Which could be likely.

 

[Deleted User]

Either that or emuiibo is causing issues. Which could be likely.

casino time: emuiibo will be copied to SX OS

 

[Essasetic]

Yep it's emuiibo. @XorTroll just letting you know it needs to be updated for 8.0 support.

 

[JokerD]

delete all title folders and replace them with the KOSMOS ones then overwrite these with the new Atmosphere files

Now every thing is working, but my game install cant play "Unable to start software - Return to the Home Menu and try again" Im test on game on sd and nand it allway a same :/

 

[Deleted User]

Now every thing is working, but my game install cant play "Unable to start software - Return to the Home Menu and try again" Im test on game on sd and nand it allway a same :/

must install Signature Patches