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How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

How to update the system version on a Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Note: In most situations, the console will automatically download the most recent system update. Use the following steps if you wish to manually start the update process. If you are unable to perform the system update, restart your console and try again.

Complete these steps

  1. Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu.
    System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
    Configuración de la consola resaltado en la pantalla del menú HOME
    Paramètres de la console en surbrillance dans le menu HOME
    Configuração do console em destaque na tela do menu HOME
  2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System.
  3. Select System Update, to start the system update process.
    System Update is highlighted within the System menu in System Settings
    Actualización del sistema resaltada en la página de Consola en la Configuración de la consola en Nintendo Switch 2
    « Mise à jour de la console » en surbrillance dans la page Console des Paramètres de la console sur Nintendo Switch 2
    Atualização em destaque na opção Configuração do console no Nintendo Switch 2
    • During the process, the system will first perform a check to determine if a new system update is available.
    • If an update is available, the download process will begin automatically.

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