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Can nintendo track a stolen switch?

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.
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Can Nintendo track your Nintendo Switch?

Yes. With the serial number of your Nintendo Switch, you can work with Nintendo's customer service to track your device's location. However, tracking your Nintendo Switch by yourself might be a bit of a hassle.
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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.
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How do I contact Nintendo about a stolen Switch?

What to do if you've lost your Switch
  1. Contact Nintendo and let them know the situation. 1-800-255-3700 (US) +44 (0)345 60 50 247 (Europe) +61 3 9730 9900 (Australia) +81-75-662-9600 (Japan) ...
  2. Be ready to provide your email address, Nintendo Account information, and serial number (if you have it).
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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.
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Is There Anyway To Find A Lost Or Stolen Switch?

Does deleting a user from a Switch delete the Nintendo Account?

Important: Deleting a user account will delete all save data associated to the account. Save data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Note: If the user account is linked to a Nintendo Account, the Nintendo Account will not be deleted.
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Can you lock a Nintendo Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Select Screen Lock. To enable screen lock, select Lock Console in Sleep Mode. Select it again to disable it.
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Is it safe to give someone the serial number of a Nintendo Switch?

Watch Out for Fraudulent Warranty Claims

With that being said, you shouldn't be readily sharing them every chance you get. 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.
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Can I find my Switch serial number online?

In the console's System Settings

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select System, then Serial Numbers. The console serial number will be displayed at the top of the list.
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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).
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How do you kick someone off a Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps

Select Family group. Select Manage family group. Select Remove a family group member. Click Select this person next to the family group member that you want to remove.
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Can a Nintendo Account be deleted?

Complete these steps

Sign in to your Nintendo Account, and select Privacy and Other Settings. Click the Delete Account link at the bottom of the page. Read through the onscreen information regarding Nintendo Account deletion. Once you have read the information, click Deactivate and Delete.
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Does Nintendo provide tracking?

We are able to provide tracking information on U.S. orders shipped via UPS or Federal Express and Canadian orders shipped via Canada Post. Tracking information is not available for items shipped via U.S. mail.
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Do all Nintendo Switch have cameras?

While you won't notice a camera lens on the front or back of your Nintendo Switch console, there are two lurking on the Joycon controllers. Each motion-sensing controller includes an infrared (IR) camera at the bottom.
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Can you tell if a Nintendo Switch is hacked?

To check if an account has been compromised, Nintendo Switch users can see a recent sign-in history under the “Sign in and Security Settings” tab, Forbes reports. If an unknown location appears on the list, it is possible the Nintendo account has been hacked.
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Why do people want to know serial number of Nintendo Switch?

Serial numbers are a deterrent against counterfeit products and theft for they can be recorded and traceable. Also, they are very useful in quality control.
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Does Nintendo Switch warranty cover theft?

Theft. Covered Worldwide as standard. Mechanical breakdown (once the manufacturer's warranty has run out). Unlimited repairs.
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What is the master key for Nintendo Switch?

If you provide your Inquiry number and console serial number over the phone, you will be issued with a "master key" (an 8-digit number) that can be used to reset your PIN. By entering the master key supplied, you'll be able to set a new PIN.
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Is it legal to jailbreak a Switch?

Are they illegal? It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips).
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Can parents lock Nintendo Switch?

Select System Settings on the HOME Menu. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Parental Controls Settings. You will be referred to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app for smart devices, which offers additional options to restrict and monitor your child's play activity.
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Can you lock a disconnect Switch on?

Question: Can the disconnect switches be locked in the closed (on) position? Response: There is no provision in the OSHA regulations that prohibits locking the disconnecting means in the closed (on) position.
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Will I lose everything if I delete software on Nintendo Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.
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What happens if someone deletes you on Switch?

Remove Friend: If you remove a user as a friend, you will also be removed from that user's friend list. Block: Blocked users cannot send you friend requests, and it will be harder to encounter them in online play. Users will not be notified when you block them.
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How do I reset my Nintendo Switch to sell?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to System, and select it.
  3. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu, and select Formatting Options. ...
  4. Select Initialize Console to delete all data in the system memory.
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