Ultrahand Overlay – Ultrahand Overlay 2.2.8

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Ultrahand Overlay – Ultrahand Overlay 2.2.8

🚨 Ultrahand Overlay v2.2.8 is LIVE — and it’s a powerhouse! 🚨

🔥 The ultimate Switch homebrew overlay executor just got even more flexible, localized, and polished. Here’s what’s cooking in this drop:

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🌍 Full Localization Support**

  • Fonts? Now fully accessible no matter the language (thanks to `libultrahandfix`).
  • Packages can ship their own translations via `/lang/` JSON files — map strings, and they auto-hook into UI.
  • Overlay Info? Fully localized now — and the old “Languages” update command is gone (no more manual steps!).

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⚙️ Smarter Package Headers**

Make your packages context-aware:

  • `;state=handheld` / `docked` → Show/hide items based on mode.
  • `;hos_version=` & `;ams_version=` → Filter by firmware/AMS with comparisons (`>=`, `<`, etc.).
  • Combine them all — total control over when commands appear!

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🧩 New Placeholders & Commands**

  • `{package_version}` → Auto-pulls from your header.
  • `{backlight}`, `{volume}` → Real-time system values at your fingertips.
  • `!path_exists <PATH>` → New negated path check (fails if path exists — perfect for safety checks!).

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🎵 Sound System Reboot**

  • Drop `.zip` sound packs in `/config/ultrahand/.sounds/` — easy custom SFX!
  • Removed legacy flags/toggles.
  • Fixed bug where sounds vanished on update (finally!).

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🔄 Boot & Menu Tweaks**

  • `on-boot` → Runs once at startup.
  • `boot` → Now triggers when entering Packages Menu and after overlay reappears.

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🖋️ UI Polish**

  • Asian text wrapping + hyphenation for Western languages ✅
  • Indent alignment on wrapped lines? Fixed.
  • Category scroll positions now remember where you left off 📜

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🔧 Bug Fixes & QoL**

  • Fixed overlay freeze from infinite placeholder loops 🐞
  • Download commands now check internet before hanging 📶
  • “Hold A” timeout reduced: 4s → 3s ⏱️
  • TrackBar feedback refined, Clean Versions labels fixed, and more!

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👏 Shoutout to @tomvita for their first contribution in #296 — welcome to the crew!

🔗 [Full changelog: v2.2.7 → v2.2.8](link)

🗓️ Patch dropped: 02/20/2026 (sound preservation fix)

Let’s keep pushing the limits of homebrew — Ultrahand just got even more powerful. 🎮✨

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