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Why is my Nintendo Switch charging so slow?

The charger you're using may not provide enough power for your Switch to charge quickly. This is the case with most smartphone chargers.
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How can I make my Switch charge faster?

Lower the brightness

Some people just don't tempt themselves with the brightness level of their screen and continue gaming nonetheless, this affects the overall charge of the device and it is going to give in very soon.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch to charge to 1%?

How Long Does the Switch Need to Charge Before It Turns On? The battery will usually need at least a 1-percent charge before it turns on. A 1-percent charge should be available after 10-15 minutes of charging.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch plugged in but not charging?

There are a few different reasons why your Nintendo Switch might not be charging: The outlet might need to be reset. There might be something wrong with the outlet, like a burnt fuse. The contact points within the Nintendo Switch's USB-C charging port might have gotten dirty or damaged.
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What to do if your Nintendo Switch won't fully charge?

Restarting your Switch is a simple solution—and it often works. First turn off your console, then unplug the charger from the wall and from your Switch. Wait for about a minute, then plug it back in. If this worked, you'll see a charging indicator on the screen.
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How long does a Switch take to charge after it dies?

Leave it to charge for a few hours.

If your console only just ran out of juice and you plug it in, it will likely be useable almost immediately, but if it's sat for weeks or even months with no charge it could take several hours to get even any kind of response out of it.
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Can you overcharge a Nintendo Switch?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Why is my Switch not charging after dying?

Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While performing this step, verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No. HAC-002). If a different charger is being used, replacing it with the correct accessory may resolve the problem.
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How long can a Switch go without charging?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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Is my Switch charging on the dock?

When your Switch is in its dock, even if you're playing on the TV, the console will be charging via the power cable connected to the dock. You can also plug a USB-C charging cable directly into the Switch while you're playing it in handheld mode.
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How long will Switch last?

As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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How many times can you charge a Nintendo Switch?

After about 800 charge cycles, the console battery life will decrease to about 80% compared to the battery on a new console. This is normal and does not represent an issue with the console or with the battery.
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At what percentage should I charge my Switch?

Ideally, you'll keep the battery above 60% at all times, and if it falls below that, you should charge it as soon as you can. There is NO "memory effect" or other reason to intentionally drop the battery down to 0% before charging.
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Is there another way to charge Nintendo Switch?

*A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter.
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Does Nintendo Switch battery get worse?

As with most lithium-ion batteries, the console battery life will gradually decrease over time. After about 800 charge cycles, the console battery life will decrease to about 80% compared to the battery on a new console.
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Do Switch controllers charge fast?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How do I check battery health on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. The System Settings icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down the options on the left and select System. Date and Time being highlighted in the System section of System Settings.
  3. On the right-hand side select Console Battery (%).
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How long can you play Switch docked?

Nintendo says the Switch can last up 6 hours away from its docking station, though that duration is impacted by the game you're playing.
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Does the Switch charge faster in sleep mode?

Again, they charge faster when the system is in sleep mode. The Joy-Cons will also charge from the Switch even when it's in handheld mode and not connected to a power source.
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What does it look like when a dead Switch is charging?

If your Switch is successfully charging, the green light on the lower left of the dock will appear. If the light doesn't come on, check that the dock is plugged in. If it is and there is still no light, you may have an issue with your dock.
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Can a Nintendo Switch be so dead it wont turn on?

Charge the Battery

If the battery is dead, then Nintendo Switch won't turn on after hard reset. Charge the Switch for at least 3 hours. You can directly charge the console using the wall adapter. An alternative way is to charge the Nintendo Switch using the Dock.
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Is it OK to leave Nintendo Switch docked?

Does leaving your Nintendo switch in dock ruin battery? No, because it stops charging the battery once it's full. It's fine to sit in the dock for extended periods of time. It's my first time buying a Nintendo Switch, is there anything I should be aware of?
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Should I turn off my Nintendo Switch while charging?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch when it is completely turned off, but any attached Joy-Con controllers will not be charged in that case. If you want to charge your Joy-Con controllers, please do so in Sleep Mode.
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Is it better to sleep or power off Nintendo Switch?

To display the Power Menu on a Nintendo Switch system, press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds. Select Power Options, then choose to either turn off, restart, or set the system to Sleep Mode.
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Is it better to charge to 80 or 90?

What percentage should I charge the battery to? For regular use, we recommend keeping your car set within the 'Daily' range bracket, up to approximately 90%. Charging up to 100% is best saved for when you are preparing for a longer trip. You can adjust how full the battery charges from the charge settings menu.
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