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How to Prioritize a Download on Nintendo Switch

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

In this article, you'll learn how to choose what you would like to download first when downloading multiple items to your Nintendo Switch.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME Menu, select the game icon for the download that you would like to prioritize.
    • The download could be the game itself, downloadable content for the game, or a game update.
  2. The “Downloading data…” screen will appear. Select Download OptionsOpciones de descargaOptions de téléchargementOpções de download.
    HOME Menu downloading data screen showing Download Options
    Pantalla de descarga de datos del menú HOME mostrando Opciones de descarga
    Écran des données de téléchargement du menu HOME affichant les options de téléchargement
    Tela de download de dados no Menu HOME com Opções de Download
  3. Select Download this software firstDescargar este programa primeroTélécharger ce logiciel en premierBaixar este software primeiro to prioritize this download over any others that might be in progress.
    HOME Menu Download Options screen showing Download this software first
    Pantalla de Opciones de descarga del menú HOME mostrando Descargar este programa primero
    Écran des options de téléchargement du menu HOME affichant télécharger ce logiciel en premier
    Tela de opções de download do Menu HOME com 'Baixar este software primeiro'
  4. Select BackAtrásRetourVoltar to return to the “Downloading data…” screen.
  5. Select CloseCerrarFermerFechar to return to the HOME Menu.

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