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Why won t my Switch transfer data?

Ensure both consoles are connected to the internet. Verify that both consoles have the latest system update installed. Verify that the same Nintendo Account is linked to a user on each console. Ensure both consoles are near each other.
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Why is my save data not showing on Switch after transfer?

Ensure that you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Verify that the Automatically Back Up Save Data setting is enabled for each user on the console, and that the console is connected to the internet. Verify that the intended software supports save data backup.
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How do I transfer everything from one Switch to another?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management, and then Transfer Your Save Data. Select Send Save Data to Another Console, then select the user whose save data file you wish to transfer. Select the save data file for the software title you want to send to another system. Select Send Save Data.
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How long does it take to transfer Switch data to new Switch?

The systems will now begin exchanging data, which may take up to or over 30 minutes depending on the amount of save data you have. Make sure both consoles are plugged into an official power supply for the duration of this transfer.
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Why wont my Switch connect to other consoles?

Move the Nintendo Switch console closer to the wireless router. If possible, place the Nintendo Switch within 10 to 15 feet of the wireless router to improve the signal strength during troubleshooting.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Back Up Save Data to Cloud

How do I sync two console switches?

On this page:
  1. Be subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online.
  2. Download the game(s) you want to play.
  3. De-register your original Switch as your primary console.
  4. Check that save data is backed up to the cloud.
  5. Fire up your new Switch (Lite) and sign into your Nintendo Account.
  6. Check the cloud save has downloaded and start playing.
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How many times can you transfer Switch data?

Important: This feature allows you to move one save data file per game, per user, from one Nintendo Switch family console to another console that is nearby. It does not create a copy of your save data. Once the transfer is complete, the save data file on the source console is deleted.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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Can I use my old SD card on my new Switch?

You can also use a given microSD card in one Switch: If you plug your microSD card into another Switch, that Switch will format the microSD card, deleting all the data on it. The only files you can pass between microSD cards are screenshots and videos.
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Will I lose my Animal Crossing Island if I get a new Switch?

What is transferred to the new console with a full island transfer? When a full island transfer is completed, all island save data, progress, animal neighbours, residents, residents' inventories and homes are transferred to the new console. No Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data will remain on the original console.
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Can you have 2 switches with the same account?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Can you share games between two Nintendo switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. You can play digital games you've purchased on any Nintendo Switch console that has been linked to your Nintendo Account. Please note that you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.
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How do I get old save data on a new Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Data Management and finally Save Data Cloud. Select the desired user, then choose the backup file you wish to download. Select Download Save Data.
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Is Switch save data tied to account?

Save data is linked to your Nintendo Account, so you can access it by signing in. If you move to a new system, you can pick up right where you left off in your game by downloading your data. Automatic backup is enabled by default. You can change this in the Nintendo Switch system settings.
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How do I get my games back on my new Switch?

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game and reinstall it 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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Is Switch OLED worth it?

If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode. If you are planning on mainly using it docked, the regular model is probably the better choice.
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How many years can you stack Nintendo switch online?

For example, if you purchase a Nintendo Switch Online Individual membership of any time length when you already have a Nintendo Switch Online Individual membership, the time will be added on to the end of your current membership period. The remaining time on your account can be increased up to 3 years.
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How long does a transfer switch last?

The Auto Transfer Switch has been designed with a life expectancy of 100,000 operations.
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What is the most common problem with the Nintendo Switch?

Scratches are a common problem when taking the Switch in and out of the dock. You might be able to buff light scratches out with a cloth, but don't hold out too much hope. Applying a screen protector might hide the smaller scratches, and it'll keep you safe for the future too.
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What causes a Switch to fail?

The problem of switch failure generally includes physical layer failure, port negotiation and self-loop issues , Vlan issues , device compatibility issues , and other problems. The superior performance of the switch and the substantial drop in price have promoted the rapid popularity of the switch.
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How can I play Switch without Internet?

If the software does not require an internet connection, you are most likely not using the primary console for the Nintendo Account that purchased the software. You can play without an internet connection by using the primary console instead or by making the system you are using the new primary console.
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Can you play 8 player Mario Kart with 2 switches?

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe supports wireless play, allowing up to 8 players to connect multiple Nintendo Switch consoles together via a local wireless connection.
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How many switches can my account be on?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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