How to Update a Nintendo Switch

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Nintendo Switch is designed to go wherever you do, transforming from home console to portable system in a snap. So you get more time to play the games you love, however you like.

Under normal circumstances, your Nintendo Switch console will prompt you automatically to perform available updates. This guide will demonstrate how to manually perform system updates to your Nintendo Switch.

2. Manual Update

1. Select System Settings.
   

1. Select System.
2. Select System Update.
   

1. Allow the update to proceed. The system will reboot when ready.

3. Restart

1. Hold the Power Button for roughly 3 seconds.
   

1. Select Power Options.
   

1. Choose either Turn Off or Restart.
   

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2. If the console was turned off, press the Power Button again to power it back on.

4. Manual Update

1. Select System Settings.
   

1. Select System.
2. Select System Update.
   

1. Allow the update to proceed. The system will reboot when ready.

5. What's next?