Can a Switch be blacklisted?

A banned Switch doesn't have access to any online gaming or the eShop. Users can't download games or update their Switch, either.

How do I know if my Switch is blacklisted?

To check if you're banned, try to open the Nintendo eShop. If you can access it, you're not banned. You're banned if you see the message: "The use of online services on this console is currently restricted by Nintendo."

Can stolen Nintendo Switch be deactivated?

If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely; however, this can only be done once per year.

Can Nintendo Switch be traced?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.

Can Switch off mobile be traced?

Can a phone be tracked if it's turned off? A phone that is turned off is difficult to track because it stops sending signals to cell towers. However, the service provider or internet provider can show the last location once it's switched back on.

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How do I report a stolen Nintendo Switch to Nintendo?

What happens if you buy a stolen Nintendo Switch?

They may ask you to read your console's serial number, so they check its status. If it's stolen, you'll have to return the device. But on the bright side, you won't get into trouble for owning a stolen Switch (you could otherwise). You can get in touch with the Nintendo support here.

What does deregistering a Nintendo Switch do?

Deregistering one console will allow you to select a different console as the primary console for your Nintendo Account. Each Nintendo Account can have one primary Nintendo Switch console at a time.

How do I remove my Nintendo Account from someone else's Switch?

Scroll down to highlight Users, then select the appropriate user account to access the Profile Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings and select Delete User. If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it to proceed.

Can devices be blacklisted?

Any carrier can blacklist the IMEI number of a device and block the phone from receiving service. A phone can be blacklisted when a contract isn't paid off or if the phone was reported stolen or lost by the owner. When blacklisted, the phone becomes unusable with other carriers and cannot be activated.

What does network blacklisted mean?

IP blacklisting is a method used to filter out illegitimate or malicious IP addresses from accessing your networks. Blacklists are lists containing ranges of or individual IP addresses that you want to block.

What happens if you delete someone's account on a different switch?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.

Can 2 switch Users have the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

Can you use someone else's switch account?

Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.

How many times can you switch primary consoles on switch?

After you do this, the next Switch you open the eShop on will become your new primary console. You can change this as often as you need to, but only one console can be the primary at a time.

Does Nintendo delete accounts?

Important. You may reactivate your account for a period of 30 days after deletion. Once the 30-day time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored. Nintendo Accounts for children can only be reactivated through the parent/guardian's account.

Is it illegal to sell Nintendo Switch account?

No. Per the Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Network Agreement and Privacy Policy, your Nintendo Account and/or Nintendo Network ID (NNID) can't be transferred or sold to another person.

Is it illegal to resell Nintendo?

The production, distribution, or sale of counterfeit Nintendo products is illegal. Nintendo has brought many civil and criminal actions against counterfeiters and those who distribute or sell counterfeit Nintendo goods (including those that sell or distribute them online).

Is it bad to give someone your Nintendo Switch serial number?

Both the serial and model numbers potentially open you up to warranty fraud. Basically, someone with both these numbers might be able to put in a fake warranty claim. They could order replacement parts under your warranty, potentially using it up if there are limits.

Can you hard reset a Nintendo Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.

What happens if device is blacklisted?

Blacklisting works by blocking your phone's unique identifier (IMEI number). When a phone is blacklisted because it has been lost or stolen, it cannot make or receive calls or use data.

Why would a device be blacklisted?

When a device is blacklisted, it's either because the phone has been reported lost or stolen or its account has an unpaid balance. This works via a numeric identifier most phones have called an international mobile equipment identity number, or IMEI.

What is the difference between blocked and blacklisted?

The Blacklist is a list of phone numbers that you do not want to receive calls from. To block a call, add a phone number to the list. Contacts added to the blacklist will not be able to contact you anymore. You can add numbers to the blacklist via the contacts on your phone or manually.

How do I remove a device from the blacklist?

To remove a device from the blocklist, select the device from the list of Blocked devices and enable Allow access to Wi-Fi, then touch OK in the pop-up dialog box.