When you use hactool to decrypt a Switch file (like an .NSP or .XCI ), the tool needs to reference a text file usually named prod.keys . This file contains the master keys extracted directly from a real Nintendo Switch. If this file is missing, located in the wrong directory, or improperly formatted, hactool will throw the "prod.keys does not exist" error. Step-by-Step Fix: How to Resolve the Error
Create the hidden directory in your home path by running: mkdir ~/.switch hactool prod.keys does not exist
Linux and macOS are case-sensitive. Ensure the file is named prod.keys (all lowercase), not Prod.Keys or PROD.KEYS . When you use hactool to decrypt a Switch file (like an