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Error Code: 2001-0114

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Steps for when you received a 2001-0114 error code while using Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
  • An Internet connection

Possible solutions

  • Check for corrupt data for any problematic software.
    • How to check for corrupt data on Nintendo Switch 2
      1. From the HOME Menu, select System SettingsSystem Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen.
      2. Scroll down the options on the left and select Data Management.
      3. On the right-hand side select Manage Software, then select the software you would like to check.
      4. Select Scan for Corrupt Data.
    • How to check for corrupt data on Nintendo Switch
      1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
        System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
      2. Scroll down the options on the left and select Data Management.
      3. On the right-hand side select Manage Software, then select the software you would like to check.
      4. Select Check for Corrupt Data.
  • Restart the console.
    • How to restart a Nintendo Switch 2 console
      1. Press and hold the POWER ButtonThe POWER and Volume Buttons highlighted on Nintendo Switch 2 for at least three seconds.
      2. Select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar.
      3. Select Restart.
    • How to restart a Nintendo Switch console
      1. Press and hold the POWER ButtonThe POWER and Volume Buttons highlighted on Nintendo Switch for at least three seconds.
      2. Select Power OptionsOpciones de apagadoOptions d'alimentationOpções de desligar.
      3. Select Restart.
    • Console is not responding

      If the console does not respond, hold down the POWER Button for twelve seconds to force it to shut down. Then power it on again.

  • Check that the console has the latest system update.
  • Initialize the console without deleting save data.
    • How to initialize the Nintendo Switch 2 console without deleting save data

      Important: Save data, screenshots, and user information will not be deleted. However, any software saved on the microSD card will no longer be usable. Software can be redownloaded by the Nintendo Account that purchased it.

      1. Power off the system by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then select Power Options, and then Turn Off.
        • If the console does not respond, hold down the POWER Button for twelve seconds to force it to shut down.
      2. Press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, press the POWER Button once to turn the system on. Nintendo Switch 2 console with POWER Button and volume buttons highlighted
      3. Keep holding down the volume buttons until the menu for Recovery Mode appears.
      4. Once in Recovery Mode, select Restore Settings (Keep User Data). Restore Settings (Keep User Data)' highlighted in the Recovery Mode menu on Nintendo Switch 2.
        • If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
      5. Read through the information, then select Next.
      6. Select Restore Settings (Keep User Data).

      For additional information, see How to Initialize Nintendo Switch 2 Without Deleting Save Data.

    • How to initialize the Nintendo Switch console without deleting save data

      Important: Save data, screenshots, and user information will not be deleted. However, any software saved on the microSD card will no longer be usable. Software can be redownloaded by the Nintendo Account that purchased it.

      1. Power off the system by holding down the POWER Button for three seconds, then select Power Options, and then Turn Off.
        • If the console does not respond, hold down the POWER Button for twelve seconds to force it to shut down.
      2. With the console powered off, press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER Button to turn the system on.
        • Keep holding down the volume buttons until the menu for Maintenance Mode appears.
        The Volume buttons highlighted on the Nintendo Switch console
      3. Once in Maintenance Mode, select Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data.
        • If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.
      4. Read through the information, then select Next and Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data.

      For additional information, see How to Initialize Nintendo Switch Without Deleting Save Data.

Situation not resolved

If you cannot proceed past Nintendo Logo screen or you are unable to check the system menu version, the console will need to be serviced.

For your convenience, Nintendo provides a quick and easy-to-use online service request process.

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