Nintendo Switch: System Settings
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Discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) Integration and Social Media Integration for the Friend Suggestions Feature on Nintendo Switch
As of June 10, 2024, integration for X (formerly Twitter) as well as the ability to send friend requests to friends on social media (social media integration) from within the Nintendo Switch friend... KA ID: 65057 -
How to Check the Error History on Nintendo Switch
How to view the Error History information on the Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Support/Health & Safety. Select Error History. Scroll through the list, and select the error you wish to view. Once... KA ID: 22364 -
How to Enable/Disable Screen Lock on Nintendo Switch
How to enable/disable the screen lock on the Nintendo Switch console. Important : The screen cannot be locked while the console is in TV mode. Complete these steps Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select Screen Lock. Select Lock Console in Sleep Mode to... KA ID: 22371 -
“An Error Has Occurred” or “Automatic Backup is Currently Unavailable” Appears on the Save Data Cloud Screen and Automatic Save Data Backup Has Stopped
This article can help you when save data cannot be backed up automatically on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system and the following error message appears next to a game title in the Save... Important: Prior to a Nintendo Switch system update released on April 5, 2021, automatic save data backup for a game could sometimes stop due to an error. It is necessary to take certain steps to... KA ID: 54953 -
How to Raise or Lower the Maximum Headphone Volume on Nintendo Switch
How to raise or lower the maximum volume for headphones or speakers connected to the Nintendo Switch console's audio jack, USB port, or wireless Bluetooth connection. Complete these steps Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. Select System. Select Lower Max Headphone Volume to toggle it on or off. When this feature is On Sí Oui Sim the maximum output... KA ID: 26316 -
How to Access/Change the Quick Settings on Nintendo Switch
Steps for how to access and configure the Quick Settings on a Nintendo Switch console. Complete these steps Press and hold the HOME Button for at least one second to access Quick Settings. Within the Quick Settings screen you can access the following options: Sleep Mode: Set the... KA ID: 22321 -
User Nickname Is Displayed as Question Marks (???) on Nintendo Switch
The information in this article can help you when the nickname from a User profile on Nintendo Switch is displayed as question marks or you receive one of the following messages while starting or... Note: There's a small chance that the nickname will display as "???" after a service request is completed. This is normal and it will just need to be updated. Information Your nickname will display... KA ID: 27705 -
Can I invite friends to join my game on Nintendo Switch?
Games that support local or online multiplayer features often have a way to invite friends or join a friend's game from within the game itself. Check the game’s menu or settings for assistance with... KA ID: 47430 -
How to Activate Screen Burn-In Reduction on Nintendo Switch
In this article, you'll learn how to activate screen burn-in reduction on the Nintendo Switch console. Important: Nintendo Switch Lite does not support TV Mode. Note: When enabled, this setting reduces the screen brightness after five minutes of inactivity. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu... KA ID: 22390 -
Unable to Pair Controller to Nintendo Switch System While Using Bluetooth Audio
Important: No more than two wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system while a Bluetooth audio device is connected. What to do Ensure your console has the latest system update... KA ID: 55979
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