How to Reset Your Nintendo Switch

If your Nintendo Switch is acting up, performing a reset can help resolve many issues. Here’s how to reset your console, including soft and hard resets. Keep in mind that if resets don’t work and the Switch continues to freeze, it could be a battery issue.

Steps to Reset Your Nintendo Switch

1. Turn Off the Console:
   • Hold down the Power button until the console powers off completely.
2. Enter Maintenance Mode:
   • Press and hold the Power button, Volume Up, and Volume Down simultaneously.
   • Continue holding all three buttons, even as the Nintendo logo appears, until the maintenance mode screen opens.
3. Explore Maintenance Mode Options:
   • Update System:
     • Select this option to check if your system software is up to date.
     • If an update is available, install it before proceeding.
   • Initialize Console Without Deleting Saved Data:
     • This is a soft reset that resets the console’s settings but keeps your saved data.
   • Initialize Console:
     • This is a hard reset that wipes all data and returns the console to factory settings.
     • Use this option only as a last resort.
4. Exit Maintenance Mode Without Resetting:
   • If you decide not to proceed with any reset, press and hold the Power button until the console turns off.
5. Restart the Console:
   • Power the Switch back on to see if the issue has been resolved.

Important Note

If your Switch continues to freeze or reset fails to fix the problem, the issue may be related to the battery. In such cases, replacing the battery could resolve the problem.

That’s it! You’ve now learned how to reset your Nintendo Switch.